Jakarta (VNA), March 14 -- The 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Award (ADWI) has been launched as a programme aimed at appreciating tourism actors for their role in developing the economic and socio-cultural aspects of villages.

Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said that this year's ADWI will not merely revolve around awards.

The programme will also involve guidance and assistance for chosen tourism villages to optimise their potential while preserving the environment, he said.

The Indonesian Government will select 50 tourism villages that will receive the guidance and assistance.

This year's edition of ADWI is themed "Tourism Villages Towards World-Class Green Tourism", affirming Indonesia's de...