Indonesia looks to Monaco to scale up maritime tourism

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Indonesia looks to Monaco to scale up maritime tourismAuthor of the article:Indonesia looks to Monaco to scale up maritime tourism LaPresseMONACO, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With more than 17,000 islands, hundreds of ethnic groups and one of the world’s richest marine environments, Indonesia sees maritime tourism as a major opportunity for the country’s future. That ambition brought H.E. Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, to the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, where she opened the sessions earlier in the week and presented Indonesia’s vision for developing a stronger and more sustainable maritime tourism sector. But the scale of the Indonesian archipelago also creates a complex challenge: developing maritime tourism requires infrastructure, skills, safety standards and a coordinated approach to sustainability across a vast and diverse territory.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“I feel like there is a lot of potential. That’s why we are here today to learn from Monaco,” the Minister said. For Indonesia, the Monaco event provided an opportunity to explore how an established maritime hub approaches innovation, infrastructure and sustainability. The two-day rendezvous brought together professionals from 30 nationalities and addressed issues ranging from biodiversity and investment to shore power, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the transformation of existing marina infrastructure.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againWardhana highlighted human capital development and training as key priorities for international cooperation. But Indonesia’s ambitions extend beyond individual marinas, with the country also working towards a broader master plan for maritime tourism that brings together infrastructure, sustainability, safety and professional skills. “We have a vision to have Indonesia tourism and maritime tourism to be the best destination in Asia,” Wardhana said. The country is looking to Monaco as a source of expertise and international connections that could help accelerate the development of its own maritime tourism ecosystem.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Hopefully, with this transformation and the expertise that we have gained here at the event, we will have a lot of collaboration in training, human capital development in the yachting industry, as well as sustainability efforts, safety, and the creation of a master plan for maritime tourism in Indonesia.”Monaco has positioned itself as a hub for sustainable innovation in yachting, with the Yacht Club de Monaco playing a key role in promoting this vision internationally. For Indonesia, the goal is ultimately to transform its extraordinary maritime resources into high-quality tourism destinations while creating greater benefits for local communities and environment.For more information:Press Office LaPresse – ufficio.stampa@lapresse.itThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.