SERANG – The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Kemendes PDT) is set to boost its Tourism Village program around the Anyer-Carita-Cinangka area to further develop the tourism sector in the region.

This was stated by the Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Mendes PDT), Yandri Susanto, during the grand opening of the Mövenpick Resort Carita on Sunday morning (May 17, 2026).

"We have a Tourism Village program, which will be utilized to develop the tourism potential in the Anyer-Carita-Cinangka region," Minister Yandri said.

In the future, Minister Yandri explained, these Tourism Villages will collaborate with hotel operators, such as Mövenpick Resort Carita, to design tour packages capable of attracting tourists to local destinations.

Minister Yandri also expressed hope that Mövenpick Resort Carita would actively empower local residents, not only by hiring them as workforce but also through structured community empowerment initiatives.

He is optimistic that the presence of the Mövenpick resort will heighten tourists' interest in visiting the Anyer-Carita-Cinangka area, given the premium facilities it offers. The establishment of this hotel, which is part of the Accor Group, is expected to generate a positive multiplier effect and increase Local Genuine Revenue (PAD) for both Banten Province and Serang Regency.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Banten, Andra Soni, expressed his appreciation to investors who continue to develop the tourism sector in Banten Province. He noted that this investment will significantly boost the Anyer-Carita area, which serves as a Strategic Tourism Zone for Banten Province.

Following the inauguration ceremony, Minister Yandri, the Governor of Banten, and the Regent of Serang directly inspected the premium facilities available at Mövenpick Resort Carita.

The event was also attended by the Regent of Serang Ratu Rachmatu Zakiyah, the Regional Leadership Coordination Forums (Forkopimda) of Banten and Serang Regency.

Also present were the Owner of Mövenpick Resort Carita Abianto Halim, General Manager of Mövenpick Resort Carita Christopher B. Karamaris, Senior Vice President of Relations and Government for Indonesia and Malaysia (Accor) Adi Satria, and Director of Operations for Indonesia (Accor) Hananto.

Photo: Didi/Kemendes PDT 
Text: Firman/Kemendes PDT