The New Jewels of Indonesia

When properly implemented, tourism is an effective engine for equitable, sustainable economic development, pumping the money of international visitors directly into local economies at the lowest levels. In 2020 Indonesian President Joko Widodo designated five regions: Lake Toba in Sumatra, Borobudur in Java, Mandalika in Lombok, Labuan Bajo in Flores and Likupang in Sulawesi as Super Priority Tourism Destinations (DPSP) in a program to jump-start development of the tourist industry in regions with, potentially, the greatest appeal to local, regional, and international travelers.