InJourney Do A Re-Masterplan In The Borobudur Area

Borobudur Temple. (Photo: Doc, InJourney)

JAKARTA - Holding BUMN for the aviation and tourism sector, PT Aviasi Wisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney with its subsidiaries PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko (PT TWC) or InJourney Destination Management (IDM) conducted a re-master plan or rearrangement of the Borobudur area to realize Borobudur Temple as a world-class tourism destination.

"Borobudur's restructuring is not only about improving physically, but also about providing a better future for future generations. With a sustainable approach, we are committed to keeping Borobudur alive and relevant in the midst of changing times. We want to ensure that Borobudur is seen not only as a relic of the past, but also as a symbol of hope and innovation that will continue to develop in order to realize world-class tourism destinations," said InJourney Marketing and Tourism Program Director Maya Watono, in a written statement, Wednesday 18 September.

Borobudur Temple, which is one of 5 Super Priority Tourism Destinations (DPSP), is declared a world-class tourism destination in line with InJourney's commitment to building inclusive destinations.

"Through the re-master plan and revitalization program carried out, Borobudur is not only focused on maintaining its position as the largest Buddhist monument in the world, but also to become a more inclusive and sustainable spiritual, educational and cultural center," Maya explained.

To realize the quality and sustainable vision of Borobudur tourism, InJourney through IDM reorganizes the Borobudur area by using 4 pillars, namely spirituality, conservation, education, and tourism.

The spiritual pillar is carried out by structuring space, facilities and developing spiritual activities. For this pillar, InJourney revitalizes green open space and landscapes as outdoor venues for spiritual study activities. Revitalization is also carried out for supporting facilities.

The conservation pillar is carried out by preservating cultural heritage sites and revitalizing green open spaces, landscapes for the buffer function of site preservation and regulating the flow of tourist arrivals and quotas to go up to the temple. Furthermore, the pillars of education are carried out through the development of space and facilities for interpretation and education. Meanwhile, tourism is by developing quality and sustainable tourism.

Several strategic projects carried out by InJourney include focusing on structuring Zone 2 with strategies that include adding green areas through aphorestation. One of the main focuses of this plan is the establishment of Borobudur Spiritual Sanctiary, a center designed for meditation, education, and preservation of spiritual values.

With this facility, Borobudur will be a space for visitors to admire not only its physical beauty, but also to feel the spiritual strength stored in it. In addition, the development of Zone 2 IDM also takes a more environmentally friendly approach.

"We restore the basic building coefficient (KDB) in the Borobudur Temple area below four percent as recommended by UNESCO, to create a more harmonious and comfortable environment. This green open space will not only beautify the area, but also provide areas for contemplation for visitors who want to enjoy a calm natural atmosphere around the temple," said IDM President Director Febrina Intan.

New facilities such as landscape parks, museums, and Borobudur Art Villages will add to Borobudur's appeal as an art and cultural center. Visitors will be able to experience more diverse experiences, from art performances to space to rest comfortably. All of this was presented to ensure that every visit would be an unforgettable experience of making Borobudur a world-class destination.

The Borobudur Art Village was built in an area of 10.74 hectares and is designed to improve the experience of tourists with various modern facilities. This project is also a National Strategic Project designed to be an attractive tourist destination with better facilities and easy access for tourists. IDM is also committed to supporting traders in the adaptation process, including through training programs and empowerment in collaboration with more partners.

In an effort to strengthen Borobudur's position as a world-class destination, increasing international connectivity is also the main focus. Cooperation with airlines such as Thai Airways, which have established an MoU with InJourney, allows direct flights from Bangkok to Yogyakarta. This will open wider access for international tourists, especially from Southeast Asia, to come and enjoy the wonders of Borobudur.

The number of visits by Borobudur Temple to the peak season is 1.4 million both domestic and foreign tourists, this number is 10 percent of which are visits from foreign tourists. With this very potential number and the opening of air connectivity between Thailand via Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), it is targeted to increase visits from foreign tourists by 5 times in the future.