The realization of tourism investment showed an upward trend at the end of 2020, after having slumped in the second quarter. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf), Sandiaga Uno said, the realization of tourism investment in 2020 reached USD 2.15 billion, or Rp. 30.99 trillion.
In detail, foreign investment (PMA) is around USD 615.27 million or Rp. 8.85 trillion. The countries of origin are Singapore USD 380.35 million or Rp 5.48 trillion, Hong Kong USD 45.94 million or Rp 0.66 trillion, and Australia USD 45.94 million or Rp 0.66 trillion.
From the type of business, the most was in the accommodation sector, reaching USD 380.57 million or Rp. 5.48 trillion. Then the tourism area and the provision of food and beverage each USD 86.17 million or Rp 1.74 trillion.
As for the most destination areas, Bali is worth USD 194.24 million or Rp 2.80 trillion. Riau Islands, USD 111.89 million or IDR 1.61 trillion, and DKI Jakarta USD 88.06 million or IDR 1.27 trillion.
“I just witnessed the signing of a partnership between Paramount Parks and Resort. Paramount is a large company in the creative economy that will invest in Jembrana Regency, Bali," said Sandiaga Uno at the 2021 Investor Daily Summit, Thursday (15/7/2021).
Tourism Investment Contribution Still Low
Meanwhile, domestic investment (PMDN) was recorded at USD 1.54 billion or Rp 22.12 trillion. The details, most of which are for accommodation of Rp 9.17 trillion, tourism areas of Rp 8.76 trillion, and the provision of food and beverages of Rp 1.03 trillion. With the largest investment destination in DKI Jakarta amounting to Rp 4.83 trillion. Followed by Banten with Rp 3.21 trillion, and West Java with Rp 3.06 trillion.
"We are touched that in the midst of a pandemic investment activities are still being carried out," said Sandiaga.
Currently, the contribution of tourism investment to the realization of national investment is still low. That is only 3.74 percent in 2020. For this reason, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will sign an MoU with the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to accelerate the realization of tourism investment.
"We will sign an MoU with Bahlil Lahadalia (Head of BKPM) because we want acceleration. The best time to invest is when there is 'VUCA'. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Therefore we want to encourage investment as part of the strategy to get up when it's hard," he concluded.
