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THE MINISTRY of Tourism and Creative Economy emphasized that the discourse on a canal ticket for IDR3,750,000 for tourists who want to visit Komodo National Park (TN) and is valid for one year, is still in the discussion stage.
According to the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno in the “Weekly Press Briefing” which took place in a hybrid manner at the Sapta Pesona Building, Monday (7/04) said related to the discourse on the Komodo National Park canal ticket of IDR3.7 million per year, so far there has been no there are discussions across ministries/agencies. This is just a discourse.
“This discourse is an effort to maintain the sustainability of the environmental conservation aspect in Komodo National Park. The Tourism Ministry will carry out intensive coordination so that later decisions taken are policies that are right on target, right to benefit, and on time. In addition to prioritizing conservation values and environmental sustainability, but also so that tourism can have a maximum impact on the community’s economy,” he said.
First of all, continued Sandiaga, we must prioritize conservation, how to maintain the sustainability of the Komodo National Park means there must be restrictions on tourist visits. Because tourist visits will increase the burden while carrying capacity is very limited. Therefore, we will now continue to coordinate across ministries/agencies to assist the decision-making process of the study.
The Tourism Ministry together with other ministries/agencies will also maximally develop other destinations in Labuan Bajo so that tourist visits can be spread to other destinations. Like Waerebo, which is one of the best tourist villages, there is also a very interesting culinary tour in one of those super priority destinations.
“Moreover, next year and this year Labuan Bajo is actually the host of so many world-scale events, including the ASEAN Summit. We have to build other tourist attractions outside the Komodo National Park,” Sandiaga stated.
He remarked that the President will also inaugurate the waterfront which will have a unique attraction, namely gazing at the sunset without having to go to Komodo National Park. So these are alternative destinations.
“I am optimistic that, with Labuan Bajo’s natural and cultural potential as well as the creative economy, whatever decisions are made later, Labuan Bajo will remain a holiday destination that presents broad business opportunities and employment opportunities for the people of East Nusa Tenggara in particular,” he noted.
Regarding the tourist boat accident in Labuan Bajo recently, Sandiaga, again expressed his deep condolences and concerns for the families of the victims. Through the Tourism Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority, the Tourism Ministry has followed up on the incident by visiting the victim and fulfilling his insurance.
“But the most important thing is that we re-check the readiness of the ship’s fleet and evaluate the readiness of ship services in particular where the Cleanliness, Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability (CHSE) aspect is the main factor,” he added.
He appreciated the support from all related parties who were always ready to collaborate. This is our collective task, how the CHSE certification in the future must be obtained by tourists properly. Starting from they landed in Labuan Bajo and they went home. I call it end to end and 360 degree CHSE. [traveltext.id]
