World Beach Games Canceled, Sandiaga: Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Has Lost Promotion

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, revealed that the cancellation of the World Beach Game in Bali caused the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to suffer losses, because it had promoted the event.

However, Sandiaga also stressed the importance that at this time Indonesia was not divided, because the decision had been made.

“We are also fighting for the World Beach Game to be held in Indonesia because every major event in Indonesia will open up business opportunities and jobs,” he said.

However, in this case, his party is calculating the losses and the impact on the creative economy sector. He also stated the importance of finding other alternatives for the events to be organized in order to achieve a speedy recovery of tourism.

Furthermore, Sandiaga asked that Indonesia remain compact in presenting reasons that are acceptable to the public. World events in Indonesia need to gain trust again, as has been achieved in the G20 event.

“If we are unified and present reasons that can be accepted by society, then we will be trusted, just like the successful G20,” he added.

When asked about the magnitude of the loss suffered by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga admitted that this was still being calculated, but it was estimated that it would not reach trillions of rupiah.

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