"The potential of Lampung is so very extensive, from culture, agriculture, to tourism. This is an advantage," Uno remarked at the opening of the 2022 Krakatau Festival in South Lampung on Saturday.
Given the wealth of Lampung's potentials, especially tourism sites, it could emerge as one of the main tourism destinations in the country, he pointed out.
"Lampung can be the main choice for traveling. If we look at the number of tourist attractions around the Greater Jakarta area, Lampung can serve as an alternative. With a distance (that can be covered in) only 2.5 hours, this is the closest tourist destination from the capital city," he explained.
Good management of its tourism potential could bring more tourists to Lampung, he said.
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“The management of this potential also needs to be done properly, such as the Bakauheni Harbor city development plan, which can help attract tourist arrivals to Lampung," he added.
According to Uno, Lampung’s emergence as the main tourist destination could boost the regional economy, which is still growing.
"Lampung's high economic growth must be appreciated, (which can be realized) by (making it) become the main tourist destination, (as) it can further encourage economic growth," he added.
Uno said that he expects the Krakatau Festival, which has won the 2022 Kharisma Event Nusantara, to bring out the best of Lampung, thereby improving tourism.
The 2022 Krakatau Festival is the largest tourism event in Lampung and has won the Kharisma Event Nusantara based on five aspects: ideas and potential for innovation, the development of the creative economy, event management, performing arts and culture, as well as aspects of communication and media strategies.
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