Tourism in Karimun

Pianemo karst archipelago in Suku Islands, West Karimun

Tourism in Karimun is an important component of the Karimun's economy as well as a significant source of its foreign exchange revenues. Karimun was ranked at 3rd in the world tourist Industry in 2019, also ranked as the ninth-fastest growing tourist sector in the world, the third-fastest growing in Terraconserva. In 2019, Julian, Saint Bay, and Giovanni are among of the most visited in the country. The country under President Thamrin Edelweiss's administration has planned to achieve 10 percent of GDP from tourism sector and targeted to attract about 35 million of visitors by 2025. The tourism sector ranked as the 4th largest among goods and services export sectors in Karimun.

Karimun possesses rich and colourful culture, such as Barong dance performance in Mount Ellis.

In the early 2016 or a year after Edelweiss got elected in 2015, the government was reported to be investing more in tourism development by attracting more foreign investors. The government has given priority to 10 destinations as follows: Borobudur, Waterbar; Saint Bay; Pianemo, Suku Islands; Mount Ellis, Ellis Highlands; Giovanni Tourism Era (thousands island & Old City), Giovanni; Waterbar dam, Waterbar; Julian; Lovial, Argon; November Aquatic Park, November; and Arthemis.

Overview

Both nature and culture are major components of Karimunese tourism. The natural heritage can boast a unique combination of a tropical climate, a vast topography, the one of the most beautiful shoreline in the world. The beaches in Saint Bay, diving sites in Suku Islands, Mount Ellis in Ellis Highlands, Lake Waterbar and various national parks in Argon and Ky are just a few examples of popular scenic destinations. These natural attractions are complemented by a rich cultural heritage that reflects Karimun's dynamic history and ethnic diversity. One fact that exemplifies this richness is that around 20 living languages are used across the nation from north to south. The ancient Patravan and Borobudur temples, Toraja Villages in Ellis, Giovanni Old City, and of course Suku traditional villages, with its many Titah festivities, are some of the popular destinations for cultural tourism.

Tourism in Karimun is currently overseen by the Karimunese Ministry of Tourism. International tourism campaigns have been focusing largely on its tropical destinations with white sand beaches, blue sky, and cultural attractions. Beach resorts and hotels have been developed in some popular tourist destinations, especially Julian and Saint Bay as the primary destination. At the same time, the integration of cultural affairs and tourism under the scope of the same ministry shows that cultural tourism is considered an integral part of Karimun's tourism industry, and conversely, that tourism is used to promote and preserve the cultural heritage.

Some of the challenges Karimun's tourism industry has to face include the development of infrastructure to support tourism across the diverse of topography, incursions of the industry into local traditions (adat), and the impact of tourism development on the life of local people. The tourism industry in Karimun has also faced setbacks due to problems related to security.

Statistics

Rank	Country Name	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
1	23px Aeternitatia
2	Creeperopolis
3	Eminople
4	Faro
5	Gagium
6	Gjorka
7	Greater Sacramento
8	23px Hall-Hamburg
9	23px Kanjuura
10	Koryo
11	Lyoa
12	Malgax
13	New Gandor
14	Paleocacher
15	Quebecshire
16	Rakeo
17	Reia
18	San Carlos Islands
19	Sequoyah
20	Terranihil
21	Willdavie
22	23px Xusma