The world's largest coffee forum once again greeted the world's coffee industry participants from 19-22 April in Seattle, USA. The event titled Global Specialty Coffee Expo (GSCE) became the target of the Government of Aceh to participate as an event to promote Serambi Mecca at global level.

The Aceh Government delegation consists of the Governor of Aceh, Regent Gayo Lues, Bener Meriah Regent, Kadisbudpar Aceh, Head of PMPTSP Aceh, coffee businessmen, coffee farmers and baristas are also involved to attend the international expo.

On this occasion, Aceh with all its natural potential from tourism industry, agroindustry (coffee), energy and infrastructure and Sabang Free Trade Area and Port of Sabang and Special Economic Zone (KEK) Arun, Lhokseumawe are introduced to the world community.

"I led the Aceh delegation at the 2018 Global Specialty Coffee Expo (GSCE) event, in addition to promoting Gayo's worldwide coffee with all its unique flavors, as well as introducing investors to various investment opportunities in Aceh through a forum packaged by the Embassy in Washington DC Indonesia - USA Business Forum: Aceh Investment Opportunities, "said Aceh Governor Irwandi Yusuf.

According to Irwandi, GSCE became one of the most strategic international coffee expo, not only introducing Acehnese coffee with all its advantages. At this expo also visitors and participants who can first feel the direct enjoyment of Gayo Arabica coffee specially formulated by baristas in Aceh-Indonesia coffee booth while introducing the branding of tourism "The Light of Aceh".

"The Acehnese community and government, especially the Acehnese coffee industry, should be proud of the coffee from Aceh with the branding" Green Mountain Organic Coffee, Aceh - Sumatera "has been widely circulated in some major shopping malls or malls in America.This is an indicator that coffee from Aceh has known and liked by the global community.We must maximize Gayo coffee products in the global market by always maintaining the quality, "added Irwandi.

Investment Opportunities and Tourism Promotion

Head of the One Stop Service and One Stop Service (DPMPTSP) Aceh, Iskandar also added, the involvement of the Government of Aceh in the GSCE 2018 event became an important moment in delivering the current message about Aceh investment opportunities with all its simplicity.

"The opportunity and the ease of investment in Aceh presented by the Governor in the business forum not only builds connecting people relationships between the Washington state community and the people of Aceh but also disseminates the incentives provided by the Government of Aceh to potential investors, such as Law no. 11/2016 on the Government of Aceh, Law No. 37/2000, PP No. 11/2010 and Perpu No. 5/2017. All such legal products provide convenience for investors in investing in Aceh, "explained Iskandar optimistically.

The ease of investment that is also the tourism industry also can not be separated from each other. This is also expressed by Plt Kadisbudpar Aceh Amiruddin.

"We hope that the 2018 GSCE participants will not only see investment opportunities but also get a lot of information about the development of Aceh's post-tsunami tourism industry, especially the variety of natural and cultural charms of Aceh and various tourist attractions at the tip of Sumatra Island," he said accompanied Head of Marketing Disbudpar Aceh Rahmadhani.

Amiruddin has been prepared and packed through Calendar of Event (CoE) Aceh 2018, which will make it easier for foreign tourists to visit Aceh and attract foreign tourists to see some international events such as Aceh International Marathon, Sabang Marine Festival, Aceh Freediving, Aceh Rafting and Surfing Championship, Gayo Alas Mountain International Festival, and others held throughout 2018.