Global Focus: IPTI Strengthens Tourism Education

The Institut Pariwisata Tedja Indonesia (IPTI) has reinforced its role as a leading institution in sustainable tourism education both nationally and globally. The newly opened campus in Jakarta emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, complementing traditional curricula. Under the theme ‘Empowering Future Innovators in Tourism & Hospitality’, IPTI focuses on integrating innovation and tradition, highlighting Indonesia’s cultural heritage. The institute aims to prepare professionals ready to adapt to the rapidly changing global tourism industry while maintaining Indonesia’s unique cultural identity. Managed by the renowned Yayasan Menara Bhakti foundation, IPTI seeks cross-sector collaboration and the incorporation of sustainable development principles to ensure educational relevance. IPTI Rector Ariani Kusumo Wardhani emphasizes that tourism is now seen as a complex ecosystem involving communication, technology, and creativity, inspiring strategic changes in educational standards.