Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto is targeting 16-17.6 million foreign tourist visits by 2026 through six tourism-sector Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

"The tourism sector is targeting 16-17.6 million foreign visitors in 2026 and foreign exchange earnings of around US$24 billion. This figure is comparable to the value of palm oil exports," he said in a press conference on Wednesday.

The six SEZs in question include the Mandalika SEZ, the Kura-Kura Bali SEZ, the Tanjung Kelayang SEZ, the Tanjung Lesung SEZ, the Lido SEZ, and the Likupang SEZ.

The minister also outlined the economic potential of several tourism SEZs by 2027.

According to him, the Kura-Kura Bali SEZ is targeted to attract 6...