“The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, is committed to this agenda by building quality and sustainable tourism,” Tanoesudibjo said at the Ministerial Round Table of the 7th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2022 in Bali.
According to a statement released on Thursday, during the forum, she discussed disaster risk reduction financing for tourism destinations. The losses due to disasters widen depending on the tourism ecosystem, Tanoesudibjo said.
“The cost of disaster losses widens because tourism depends on intact ecosystems and trust built over years. Hence, disaster prevention and preparedness are essential for an integrated management plan,” she explained.
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