Singapore (CU)_ According to Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Tanjung Pandan, Bangka Belitung Islands, Singapore and Malaysia are prospective golf tourism markets for Belitung. During the ‘Let’s Go Belitung Golf 2022’ tournament at Black Rocks Golf Tanjung Tinggi at Belitung, Uno revealed his plans for expanding golf tourism. He said, “I see that the opportunities for the Belitung golf tourism market to Singapore and Malaysia are very open”.
Uno stated that his ministry is aiming at the international visitors, particularly those from Malaysia and Singapore, with a high-quality and environmentally-friendly golf experience in Belitung. According to him, due to the close proximity between Belitung and Malaysia and Singapore, golf tourism meets market demands. He added, “Especially now that the Indonesian government has implemented a policy that facilitates the arrival of foreign tourists who have been fully vaccinated, (which involves eliminating) PCR tests or quarantine”.
Uno noted that golf tourism in Belitung and Indonesia is generally quite popular since tourists may play the game while also enjoying the surrounding natural breathtaking scenery. He said, “Like in Black Rocks Golf Belitung, where tourists can play golf with Belitung’s unique granite rocks and beautiful beaches as the background”. According to him, tourists with specialized hobbies, such as golf tourists, tend to stay longer and spend more money.
According to Uno, the ministry is dedicated to promoting the growth of golf tourism in Belitung since it might have a major impact on the economic recovery by creating job opportunities. He added, “Hence, it is expected to have a big impact on the economic revival and job opportunities in Belitung”. Additionally, the minister stated that collaboration is required to improve golf tourism in the nation. He said, “Let’s move fast, move together, and work on all the online potentials”.
