IDIndonesia's Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana announced plans to increase international promotion of Belitung Island to attract more foreign tourists. The efforts include supporting the renewal of Belitung's UNESCO Global Geopark status, which is scheduled for August, and expanding tourism cooperatives. Eight tourism villages were selected for a pilot program aimed at strengthening local tourism through cooperative initiatives. The minister emphasized collaboration with the Cooperatives Ministry and highlighted the importance of retaining the UNESCO designation. Three Belitung tourism villages have already received awards for improved competitiveness.
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