Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno launched the 2024 ADWI in Bugisan Tourism Village, Klaten, Central Java, on March 9. ((Photo: Antara)Jakarta (VNA) – The 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Award (ADWI) has been launched as a programme aimed at appreciating tourism actors for their role in developing the economic and socio-cultural aspects of villages. This year's edition of ADWI is themed "Tourism Villages Towards World-Class Green Tourism", affirming Indonesia's determination to promote eco-friendly tourism destinations and activities. Indonesia currently has a total of 4,812 tourism villages that have been registered in the Network of Tourism Villages (Jadesta). The development of 6,000 tourism villages, accounting for 80% of potential villages, will contribute 4.5% to Indonesia’s gross domestic product.
