Jakarta, Oct. 30 -- Indonesia's Tourism Ministry is stepping up efforts to develop high-quality human resources for the wellness tourism sector as it seeks to tap into the industry's growing economic potential.

"We care deeply about the quality of our human resources," Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa said during a visit to the ANTARA Heritage Center in Jakarta on Thursday (Oct. 29).

She emphasized the importance of nurturing talent capable of managing and maximizing the nation's tourism assets, noting that even the most attractive destinations and richest cultural heritage cannot reach their full potential without skilled human resources.

To this end, Puspa said the ministry is working with the Ministry for the Protection of Indon...