We have to ensure safe and comfortable use of tourist buses for travelers
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno has readied 15 homecoming command posts during the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting from Lampung to East Java.

The minister expected that the homecoming post would be a resting place for travelers before continuing their journey.

"In the homecoming post, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will distribute 1,200 vouchers for homecoming travelers as a form of appreciation for them for playing a role in encouraging economic revival," he noted in a statement on Monday.

Furthermore, alternative routes or southern crossing routes (JLS) have been readied for tourism destinations and the creative economy, including the culinary sector.

Currently, his side along with the local government tourism office that are on southern crossing routes are preparing a travel plan that includes tourism potential and facilities for travelers to make the most of the route.

“The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has also formed a monitoring and evaluation team during the Eid holiday. An appeal letter to the Head of the Tourism Office to monitor tourist visits and provide reports regarding the conditions of visits to tourist destinations has been given," he stated.

In addition, the ministry along with relevant stakeholders will disseminate information to the public to be more careful in using tourism buses.

"We have to ensure safe and comfortable use of tourist buses for travelers," the minister stated.


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Uno noted that the 2022 Eid homecoming exodus serves as a momentum for regional economic revival as economic turnover is forecast to cross Rp72 trillion.

Homecoming travelers, who are also tourists, will shop for recreational purposes, accommodation, consumption, as well as buying souvenirs that are directly related to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the area.

"I see this as our potential in the future to rise up, open up business opportunities, and create jobs," Uno stated.

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin had earlier observed the readiness of the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park (TWC) destination in Magelang, Central Java, Thursday, in welcoming the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

"I visited priority tourist destinations to ensure that visitors can visit Borobudur Temple during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. This is because it has been two years that people have not been able to visit this tourist spot," the vice president stated.


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Several tourists were estimated to visit Borobudur Temple during the 2022 Eid al-Fitr holiday.

To this end, the management has readied everything to welcome tourists, right from entry access to the surrounding ecosystem.

"Various ecosystem facilities have been built properly as priority destinations. A place for developing MSMEs is also arranged," the vice president noted.

On the occasion, the vice president, accompanied by Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, were updated about all preparations being adequately made, except for the transfer of MSMEs to a special place.

"This is so that maybe, in the near future, it will be available and to ensure that the ecosystem and also places to stay in the community or homestay have also been arranged," he remarked.


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