Banyuwangi, East Java (ANTARA) - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno stated that Banyuwangi District in East Java offers the best tourism ecosystem in the country.

According to Uno, tourism in the easternmost district of Java Island provides complete accessibility, top-quality amenities, and attractions.

"If you're looking to experience the best tourism ecosystem in Indonesia, come to Banyuwangi," he said in a statement on Sunday.

In terms of accessibility, Uno highlighted daily flights from Jakarta to Banyuwangi and train routes from Jakarta, which make the region easily accessible.

"This will be further enhanced by the Probolinggo-Banyuwangi (Probowangi) Toll Road, along with a fast boat service from Bali to Banyuwangi that we recently launched," he added.

Uno also praised the growth of Banyuwangi’s creative economy sector, expressing optimism that the district could soon become a creative hub in Indonesia.

"Tourism and the creative economy go hand in hand. We aim to boost Banyuwangi’s creative sectors, especially in music, film, animation, and visual design," he explained.

To support this, Uno said that his ministry organized the KaTa Creative Workshop in Banyuwangi on September 21.

The workshop aimed to develop the region’s creative economy and promote stakeholder awareness and commitment to creating a conducive environment for district and city development.

Banyuwangi District Head Ipuk Fiestiandani expressed hope that the workshop would enhance participants' knowledge and skills.

"We hope all participants will improve the quality of their creative products and strengthen Banyuwangi's creative economy," she said.

As part of the KaTa Creative Workshop, the ministry also held a special session on packaging design for 50 local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary sector.

The 25 top participants will receive three months of online mentoring focused on design. Some will also be awarded grants for packaging redesign and printing after completing the program.

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