The Indonesian Moeslim Travel Index (IMTI) as a Driver of Innovation and Digital Transformation in Riau Islands Province by Strengthening Cross Sector Synergy

Abstract

The Riau Islands (Kepr) is in 12th place out of 15 regions in Indonesia targeted by the Indonesia Moeslim Travel Index Program. It’s strategic location makes Kepri one of the main gateways to western Indonesia. Kepri shares borders with other Southeast Asean Countries such as Malaysia and Singapore, which are commited to ensuring the safety, comfort, and trust of muslim tourists from around the world and are also highly active in human resources and infrastructure development. In addition to Kepri, several other regions prioritized for this concept are Aceh, Riau, West Sumatera, West Java, East Java, Central Java, Banten, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, West Nusa Tenggara, South Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, Bengkulu, and Gorontalo. A roadmap related to Halal Tourism Industry is being drafted by the KNEKS and BRIN teams, which will serve as a startegic basis in supporting government policies, including the potential development of sharia economics regulations and Indonesia’s Halal Tourism in the future.