The world's largest coffee forum holds Global Specialty Coffee Expo (GSCE) in Seattle, United States (US), 19-22 April. Government of Aceh participated by promoting coffee Gayo Aceh, so that became the prima donna in the event. it is organized to greet the coffee industry players around the world.
The Aceh government used the event to promote Gayo Aceh Coffee and Serambi Mecca at the global level. At the Expo, the Aceh delegation participated in Aceh Governor, Regent Gayo Lues, Bener Meriah Regent, Kadisbudpar Aceh, Kadis PMPTSP Aceh, coffee businessman, coffee farmer to barista.
Governor of Aceh, Irwandi Yusuf said that in addition to promoting Gayo coffee that has been global with all the unique taste, they also introduce various investment opportunities in Aceh to investors through a forum packed specifically by the Embassy in Washington DC Indonesia - USA Business Forum: Aceh Investment Opportunities.
"A number of sectors that we introduce, namely the tourism industry, agro-industry (coffee), energy and infrastructure, Sabang Free Trade Zone and Ports, and Special Economic Zones (KEK) Arun, Lhokseumawe," Irwandi said as quoted by a press release sent to Serambi yesterday .
Irwandi added, the people of Aceh, especially the Aceh coffee industry people should be proud. "Coffee origin Aceh with branding 'Green Mountain Organic Coffee, Aceh-Sumatra' is currently circulating widely in several major shopping centers or malls in America. This is an indicator that coffee from Aceh has been known to the global community, so in the future must be maximized Gayo coffee products in the global market by always maintaining the quality, "added Irwandi.
The Head of One Stop Door Service (DPMPTSP) Aceh, Iskandar said that the involvement of the Aceh Government in the GSCE 2018 event was an important moment in conveying information 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 relationship between Washington state society and the people of Aceh, but also socializes various incentives given by the Government of Aceh to potential investors," he said.
While Plt Kadisbudpar Aceh, Amiruddin said, through GSCE 2018 the visitors not only know about Aceh coffee, but also about the development of Aceh's tourism industry post-Tsunami, especially the variety of natural and cultural charm of Aceh, as well as various tourist attractions included in the calendar event