Jakarta, Nov. 10 -- The Tourism Ministry said it supports the development of event-based tourism service packages to attract more tourist visits while lengthening visit durations.

The ministry's Event Strategy Assistant Deputy R. Wisnu Sindhutrisno said in a press statement here on Tuesday that events such as music concerts, cultural festivals, and sports activities need to be positioned as tourist attractions that can extend stays and increase spending.

"Not only a means of entertainment, but also a main driver of tourist movement, extending stays, increasing spending, and broadening destination promotion," he said.

Regional, national, and international events and activities have the potential to create demand for tourism services.

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