ELITA Series 5: Revealing Tourism Dynamics Through Statistical Data

Semarang, jateng.bps.go.id - As part of efforts to enhance statistical literacy and public understanding of data utilization in development, BPS Jawa Tengah Province once again organized the Education and Statistical Literacy (ELITA) Series 5 on Monday, May 25, 2026, through an online Zoom Meeting. The event was attended by university students, BPS employees, and members of the public from various institutions and regional government agencies who enthusiastically participated in discussions on tourism statistics and the dynamics of tourist movements.

ELITA Series 5 was opened by the Opening Speaker, Prof. Tarno, and featured the Head of BPS Jawa Tengah Province, Ali Said, as the Keynote Speaker. In his remarks, Ali Said emphasized that statistical data are not merely numbers, but reflections of social behavior, economic trends, and culture that can serve as a compass in formulating development policies. He also encouraged younger generations to become more data literate and strengthen their statistical literacy as preparation for future development challenges.

On this occasion, Subuh Sukmono Putro, Statistician Expert Associate at BPS Jawa Tengah Province, delivered a presentation titled “Dynamics of Tourist Visits: Seasonal Analysis, Tourist Characteristics, and Destination Dominance Patterns Based on Tourism Statistics Data.” Through this activity, participants gained insights into the importance of tourism statistics in illustrating community mobility patterns and their contribution to the regional economy, while also strengthening the use of statistical data in evidence-based decision-making.