Wamena, Aug. 9 -- The Ministry of Tourism has urged organizers of cultural and tourism festivals to ensure their events are unique, well-managed, and professionally executed to attract more foreign tourists to host regions.

Fajar Hutomo, expert staff to the Minister of Tourism for crisis management, said in Wamena, Highland Papua province, on Friday that the participation of foreign tourists in cultural and tourism festivals can directly boost the economy, particularly in the host districts.

"With the appeal of cultural and tourism activities, we believe this can increase visits from both domestic and international tourists," he said.

He emphasized that, in the future, organizers across Indonesia-especially in Jayawijaya district, High...