IDXChannel - The 42nd ASEAN Summit 2023 leveled up Labuan Bajo as a world-class Meeting, Incentive, Conference, and Exhibition (MICE) and tourism destination.
Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said the finding during a press conference at the Media Center of the 42nd ASEAN Summit 2023 at the Bintang Flores Hotel, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Wednesday, 10 May.
"Labuan Bajo is ready to hold world-class events, for instance, the ASEAN Summit. We will participate in future bidding to make Labuan Bajo a world-class MICE destination," said Sandiaga Uno.
He also revealed that the Ministry would bring more national and international class events to Labuan Bajo.
"We will ensure that events throughout the year create 4.4 million new jobs by 2024," he said.