Jakarta, June 18 -- Several African countries have shown potential as emerging markets for Indonesian spa therapists, according to a government official.

Christina Aryani, Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), said in a press release on Tuesday that she had received encouraging information from Tirta Ayu Spa, a business employing 60 Indonesian spa therapists across five African countries: Eswatini, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

"This presents a promising opportunity. The services offered go beyond massage techniques and include a complete spa business package, such as supporting products like essential oils, aromatherapy, and interior design," Aryani said.

She also received suggestions t...