Visit Sukabumi, Sandiaga Impressed With Ciletuh Palabuhanratu Geopark Destination

Menparekraf RI Sandiaga Uno during a working visit and reviewing the implementation of the Fisherman's Day celebration in Palabuhanratu District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java on Thursday (23/5/2024). ANTARA/Aditya Rohman

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) RI Sandiaga Uno said Sukabumi Regency in West Java (West Java) has many world-class tourist destinations, one of which is the existence of Unesco Global Geopark Ciletuh Palabuhanratu (UGGCP).

"I am fascinated by the potential for tourism in Sukabumi Regency and there are still many that can be developed to increase tourist arrivals both domestically and abroad," he said during a working visit in Palabuhanratu, Sukabumi, Thursday, May 24, which was confiscated by Antara.

According to Sandiaga, the second largest district in Java and Bali already has a special economic zone (SEZ) which of course the development of the tourism world will have a good impact on economic growth.

It must be admitted, tourists who come to Sukabumi Regency have received complete packages because, such as at UGGCP, visitors can enjoy beautiful natural panoramas such as mountain attractions, jungles, beaches, rivers and others can also gain knowledge about the origin of the formation of Java Island.

Therefore, the potential for tourism that is world-class must be developed starting from the service side, access, facilities, entertainment (culture) and others so that tourists feel comfortable and have an impression.

On the other hand, Sukabumi Regency also has a tourist village which is one of the best in Indonesia such as Hanjeli Village and traditional villages. Of course, this tourism potential can be a leverage for regional economic growth.

The former Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta added that the development of tourist destinations and the economy in Sukabumi Regency could be said to be significant. Thanks to the Sukabumi Regency Government's program through various innovations, Sukabumi Regent Marwan Hamami, the existence of tourist attractions can reduce unemployment and create jobs and new businesses for the surrounding community.

Seperti saat ini sudah banyak warga yang merupakan mantan pekerja migran Indonesia membuka usaha sendiri, sehingga mereka tidak lagi bekerja di luar negeri, justru membangun bisnis sendiri di tempat kesirannya.

One of them is making a home stay rental business for tourists and making various products such as culinary to handicrafts which are typical of Sukabumi Regency.

"Added art events that are routinely held include cultural festivals on Nelaya Day celebrations being an attraction that can be developed to bring in foreign tourists," he added.

Sandiaga is optimistic that the tourism potential spread across Sukabumi Regency can help accelerate regional economic growth. Therefore, the central government supports various efforts made by the Sukabumi Regency Government.