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Jakarta, (Antara) - The Banyuwangi district government in the Indonesian province of East Java continues to increase tourism facilities in the volcanic tourism attraction of Ijen Crater, popularly known as "Kawah Ijen".
A tourist attraction in Banyuwangi, Kawah Ijen has already been widely known by local and foreign tourists because of its stunning natural beauty.
To make it easier for tourists to reach the top of Kawah Ijen to explore the blue fire crater lake, the local government will soon build a sky-way cable car that has received positive support from the central government.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution and Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya held a joint coordination meeting with relevant parties, including Banyuwangi District Head Abdullah Azwar Anas on Thursday night to discuss the construction of the sky-way cable car in Kawah Ijen area.
After the meeting, Siti Nurbaya conformed that there was no problem with the licensing of the cable car construction to ease the tourists vising Kawah Ijen.
She said ministerial regulation has now been set up to facilitate the cooperation of the region, and hopefully the construction of the cable will start soon.
Banyuwangi District Head Abdullah Azwar Anas told Tourism Minister Afrief Yahya last June that a number of steps to develop tourism in the district was underway, including the proposal to build the sky-way cable car in the area of Ijen Crater.
Compared with road vehicles, cable cars are environmentally friendly, convenient, and economical.
Introducing cable cars in the area of Kawah Ijen can provide a new perspective for viewing scenery and enjoying recreational activities, enabling tourists to appreciate unique natural views and scenery from the air.
Hence, cable car construction plan has been proposed by Azwar Anas to concurrently develop the tourism market and address environmental protection concerns.
This proposed Kawah Ijen sky-way cable car is a great way to get to the crater of Mount Ijen, and if materialized, the cable car ride will offer breathtaking views.
When completed, that sky-way cable car will take the tourists through the overarching mountains to the crater of Ijen at the
2,443 meters above the sea level.
Every day Ijen Crater area is never empty of visitors. On a typical day the number of visitors can be hundreds of people, and on weekends and holidays it can reach thousands of people.
Along with the increasing popularity of Ijen Crater, the number of visitors, both local and foreign tourists, continues to increase every year.
With the establishment of the Ijen Crater region as a biosphere reserve by Unesco in march 2016, and with incessant government promoting as a mainstay tourist destination, the charm of Kawah Ijen will be more famous and continue to attract local and foreign tourists.
Banyuwangi is increasingly in demand among travelers, including for the diverse needs of the Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibition, and thus, the supporting facilities continue to be improved.
Every year, the number of tourists visiting Banyuwangi District continues to increase. They come, not only for travel but also to attend comparative studies and seminars.
Looking at the number of tourists who continue to arrive in Banyuwangi, Azwar Anas has noted that the tourism supporting facilities will continue to be improved.
He explained that in 2016, more than 24 thousand people from various government agencies across Indonesia had visited Banyuwangi for a comparative study, and until March 2017, thousands more from over 100 government and private agencies had arrived in the district.
"That figure does not include tourists who really want to vacation in Banyuwangi, which reached more than 75 thousand foreign tourists last year, not including domestic tourists whose numbers were much more," Anas remarked.
Banyuwangi is located in the easternmost tip of the island of Java, directly adjacent to Situbondo in the north, the strait of Bali in the East, and the Indian Ocean in the south.
Hence, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya has challenged Banyuwangi District in the easternmost tip of Java Island to become a leading tourism destination.
The challenge of the tourism minister is quite reasonable, as the district is known for its natural beauty, coupled with a variety of culinary and cultural attractions.
During a working visit to Banyuwangi in June to open direct flights on the Jakarta-Banyuwangi route and to inaugurate the four-star El Royale Hotel, Yahya said Banyuwangi should be a leading tourism destination, with a target of attracting 100 thousand foreign tourists by 2019.
"Tourism is the fastest way to turn the economy. There have been many theories, and the evidence also exists. Now, we are promoting tourism, and next month, tourists will certainly come," the tourism minister noted.
With direct flights from Jakarta to Banyuwangi and the four-star El Royale Hotel being opened, Yahya expressed hope that more local and foreign tourists will visit Banyuwangi.
In the meantime, the Banyuwangi district head said he positively welcomed the challenge of the tourism minister to make the district a leading tourism area.
Anas explained that several tourism development steps were currently underway, including the construction of a marina that can accommodate 40 yachts, restaurants and eco parks, and boat yards.
"We will continue to develop the tourism supporting facilities. For instance, now, we have 3,571 hotels in Banyuwangi, including the four-star El Royale Hotel. Next year, we will construct one other four-star hotel, one three-star hotel, and one based on a resort concept," Anas remarked.(*)
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A tourist attraction in Banyuwangi, Kawah Ijen has already been widely known by local and foreign tourists because of its stunning natural beauty.
To make it easier for tourists to reach the top of Kawah Ijen to explore the blue fire crater lake, the local government will soon build a sky-way cable car that has received positive support from the central government.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution and Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya held a joint coordination meeting with relevant parties, including Banyuwangi District Head Abdullah Azwar Anas on Thursday night to discuss the construction of the sky-way cable car in Kawah Ijen area.
After the meeting, Siti Nurbaya conformed that there was no problem with the licensing of the cable car construction to ease the tourists vising Kawah Ijen.
She said ministerial regulation has now been set up to facilitate the cooperation of the region, and hopefully the construction of the cable will start soon.
Banyuwangi District Head Abdullah Azwar Anas told Tourism Minister Afrief Yahya last June that a number of steps to develop tourism in the district was underway, including the proposal to build the sky-way cable car in the area of Ijen Crater.
Compared with road vehicles, cable cars are environmentally friendly, convenient, and economical.
Introducing cable cars in the area of Kawah Ijen can provide a new perspective for viewing scenery and enjoying recreational activities, enabling tourists to appreciate unique natural views and scenery from the air.
Hence, cable car construction plan has been proposed by Azwar Anas to concurrently develop the tourism market and address environmental protection concerns.
This proposed Kawah Ijen sky-way cable car is a great way to get to the crater of Mount Ijen, and if materialized, the cable car ride will offer breathtaking views.
When completed, that sky-way cable car will take the tourists through the overarching mountains to the crater of Ijen at the
2,443 meters above the sea level.
Every day Ijen Crater area is never empty of visitors. On a typical day the number of visitors can be hundreds of people, and on weekends and holidays it can reach thousands of people.
Along with the increasing popularity of Ijen Crater, the number of visitors, both local and foreign tourists, continues to increase every year.
With the establishment of the Ijen Crater region as a biosphere reserve by Unesco in march 2016, and with incessant government promoting as a mainstay tourist destination, the charm of Kawah Ijen will be more famous and continue to attract local and foreign tourists.
Banyuwangi is increasingly in demand among travelers, including for the diverse needs of the Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibition, and thus, the supporting facilities continue to be improved.
Every year, the number of tourists visiting Banyuwangi District continues to increase. They come, not only for travel but also to attend comparative studies and seminars.
Looking at the number of tourists who continue to arrive in Banyuwangi, Azwar Anas has noted that the tourism supporting facilities will continue to be improved.
He explained that in 2016, more than 24 thousand people from various government agencies across Indonesia had visited Banyuwangi for a comparative study, and until March 2017, thousands more from over 100 government and private agencies had arrived in the district.
"That figure does not include tourists who really want to vacation in Banyuwangi, which reached more than 75 thousand foreign tourists last year, not including domestic tourists whose numbers were much more," Anas remarked.
Banyuwangi is located in the easternmost tip of the island of Java, directly adjacent to Situbondo in the north, the strait of Bali in the East, and the Indian Ocean in the south.
Hence, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya has challenged Banyuwangi District in the easternmost tip of Java Island to become a leading tourism destination.
The challenge of the tourism minister is quite reasonable, as the district is known for its natural beauty, coupled with a variety of culinary and cultural attractions.
During a working visit to Banyuwangi in June to open direct flights on the Jakarta-Banyuwangi route and to inaugurate the four-star El Royale Hotel, Yahya said Banyuwangi should be a leading tourism destination, with a target of attracting 100 thousand foreign tourists by 2019.
"Tourism is the fastest way to turn the economy. There have been many theories, and the evidence also exists. Now, we are promoting tourism, and next month, tourists will certainly come," the tourism minister noted.
With direct flights from Jakarta to Banyuwangi and the four-star El Royale Hotel being opened, Yahya expressed hope that more local and foreign tourists will visit Banyuwangi.
In the meantime, the Banyuwangi district head said he positively welcomed the challenge of the tourism minister to make the district a leading tourism area.
Anas explained that several tourism development steps were currently underway, including the construction of a marina that can accommodate 40 yachts, restaurants and eco parks, and boat yards.
"We will continue to develop the tourism supporting facilities. For instance, now, we have 3,571 hotels in Banyuwangi, including the four-star El Royale Hotel. Next year, we will construct one other four-star hotel, one three-star hotel, and one based on a resort concept," Anas remarked.(*)
Editor : Chandra Hamdani Noer
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