Strict Sanctions Await Tourism Managers Who Raise Exorbitant Tariffs

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JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno reiterated that tourism managers in various regions do not apply very high destination entrance fees or tariffs, especially during the holiday season.

If this is still violated, Sandiaga is ready to give various strict sanctions, namely the revocation of the permit in operation.

"That my instructions for tourism managers to supervise and take firm action against those who violate this agreement must have sanctions and we have coordinated with the head of the Tourism Office that these managers will receive various sanctions, until the most severe is the revocation of permits in operation," Sandiaga said in The Weekly Brief with Sandi Unodilan ANTARA, Tuesday, May 2.

Sandiaga also regretted that the tourism manager, who in the first year without the implementation of restrictions on community activities (PPKM), was determined to increase the exorbitant tariff during the 2023 Eid holiday.

With the existing digital track record, it is also feared that it will have an impact on the next visit which makes people think twice about returning to visit.

On the other hand, related to traffic flow in the Puncak area, Bogor during the Lebaran 2023 holiday which exceeds the capacity, Sandiaga said that he had coordinated with the Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi and the local government to prepare an unusual solution to unravel congestion, including preparing joint steps with the Police from the traffic side.

"In my opinion, the limitation can be applied, because the number of vehicles passing far exceeds the quota of the road capacity, if I'm not mistaken, it will be eight times the traffic jam, we will coordinate and assign deputies to review what regulations can be conveyed, especially for two wheels and other vehicles," he said.

In addition, it can be conveyed to visitors who are trying to get to the top without ordering accommodation (booking), only traveling can be diverted to other destinations.