In order to realize the target of 20 million foreign tourist arrivals (tourists) in 2019 and make tourism sector as the core economy of Indonesia, the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenpar) invites brands throughout the country to participate in promoting Indonesian tourism through Co-Branding Partnership program. This collaboration is supported by PT Tirta Investama as the owner of AQUA brand marked by the signing of cooperation commitment between Kemenpar and AQUA witnessed by Tourism Minister Arief Yahya at National Coordination Meeting of Kemenpar III at Bidakara Building, Jakarta, September 26th.

In Co-Branding Partnership program, partners who have stated their commitment will promote Indonesia's tourism image, namely Wonderful Indonesia brand (for global market) and Pesona Indonesia brand (for domestic market).

Communication Director Danone Indonesia, Arif Mujahidin welcomed this cooperation. He stated, "Thanks to the Ministry of Tourism who has given opportunity and entrust this cooperation to AQUA. With this Co-Branding Partnership, we hope to participate in supporting the promotion of Indonesian tourism so that the economic strains of the community are also getting higher and more and more benefiting. This cooperation also serves as our support and contribution to reach 20 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2019 ", explained Arif.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya expressed his hope "This cooperation to strengthen the brand Bersama. Our hope Brand Indonesia Wonderful and Enchantment Indonesia can be more shine at home and abroad through brand products in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism. "

On this occasion, Minister Arief also reiterated that President Joko Widodo has set tourism to be a leading sector after agriculture and fisheries. "Therefore, the synergy of all elements of the nation within the framework of Indonesia Incorporated is needed." Throughout January-July 2017, International Arrivals Growth Indonesia grew by 24 percent and ASEAN 6 percent.

About AQUA

AQUA is a pioneer of Packaged Drinking Water (AMDK) in Indonesia established in 1973. As a manifestation of the vision and commitment to responsible management in social and environmental operations, AQUA is developing AQUA Lestari initiative consisting of four pillars namely Water Resources Protection, C02 Reduction, Packaging Optimization and Garbage Collection Packaging, Sustainable Product Distribution. AQUA is part of the DANONE group of companies, one of the world's largest producers of food and beverage products. In Indonesia alone, DANONE's business units cover three main categories, namely beverages (AMDK and non-carbonated soft drinks), Nutrition for Early Life (Nutricia and Sarihusada), as well as medical nutrition. The AQUA sustainability report can be accessed through www.aqua.com. For feedback as well as customer complaints, it can be submitted via AQUA Saying 08001588888 or via Facebook Healthy AQUA and www.aqua.com