"The rural tourism potential will complement the diversity of tourism attractions in Yogyakarta special province," Widi said, adding that rural tourism in the province should continue to be developed.
She said both the regional and provincial governments should make every effort to develop the rural tourism potential to attract as many foreign and domestic tourists as possible this year.
"Every rural tourism in Yogyakarta has its own typical atmosphere namely the the culture and tradition, arts, as well as natural breathtaking scenery," Widi said.
She added that the Widya Budaya Foundation has a great concern in the field of tourism and cultural development study with a local potential basis.
According to her, each rural tourism has the potential of agriculture, animal husbandry, and art and cultural attractions that could be developed to attract tourists.
She said there were at least 50 villages in Yogyakarta that could be turned into rural tourism with the cooperation from all parties.
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