Jakarta, March 10 -- Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has inaugurated the 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Award ( ADWI ) as a program aimed at appreciating tourism actors for their role in developing economic and socio -cultural aspects of villages.

In a statement received from his ministry here on Sunday, Uno noted that this year's ADWI would not merely revolve around awards.

The program would also involve guidance and assistance for chosen tourism villages to optimize their potential while preserving the environment, he said.

"With new spirits and hopes, the 2024 ADWI will go beyond presenting awards. Through this program, the government affirms its commitment to providing assistance and establishing coll...