Tourism Villages On The Homecoming Route Are Considered To Be A Solution To Congestion And Reduce The Risk Of Accidents

Illustration of the 2022 Eid homecoming route. (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - A number of routes traversed by travelers are considered to have the potential for tourist villages to be a solution to congestion during the 2022 Eid homecoming flow. In addition, the presence of tourist villages in the area can also reduce the risk of traffic accidents.

This was conveyed by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno. According to him, there are several homecoming routes, such as the southern route and the northern coast, which have natural beauty that travelers can stop by.

"There are several, such as the southern crossing and the Pantura route that travelers pass through which have the potential for tourist villages that can be visited and can break up piles of vehicles that cause traffic jams," said Sandiaga Uno, as quoted by Antara, Saturday, April 30.

In addition to reducing traffic jams, travelers visiting tourist villages are expected to become a temporary resting zone. This can reduce the potential for accidents due to fatigue.

Sandiaga Uno himself hopes that tourist visits to tourist villages will increase by 10-25 percent during the Lebaran homecoming period in 2022. To encourage travelers to vacation in various tourist villages, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy provides information related to this at homecoming posts in a number of areas, including through digital means. .

"Poskos also serve as tourism and creative economy services, presenting Indonesian music for travelers who may be tired, need refreshing. Because if you are too tired, it will be dangerous," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.

According to Sandiaga, efforts to reduce congestion can also be carried out by presenting cable cars in various tourist destinations, such as in the Puncak area of West Java.

The vehicle is also considered an environmentally friendly transportation innovation because it does not emit carbon emissions so it must be presented at tourist attractions.

Therefore, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is trying to realize several cable car initiatives in Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Borobodur in Central Java, Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara, and in Puncak.

Later, the government will work closely with business entities to assist in budget procurement through the Government and Business Entity Partnership (KBPU) concept.

"Now we have received several proposals to be studied and we will follow up after Eid with concrete steps," said Sandiaga Uno.