Eid Al-Adha Holiday Triggers An Increase In Tourist Visits In The Thousand Islands

Thousand Islands Tourists (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The joint leave of Eid al-Adha has triggered an increase in tourist visits in the Thousand Islands. The Thousand Islands Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Parekraf) said tourists visiting their area during the Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijri holiday as of Monday, June 17, reached 1,246 people.

"The tourists came from several entrances, including Marina Ancol pier with 356 people, Muara Angke with 416 people, Tanjung Pasir with 449 people, and Cituis with 25 people," said Head of the Thousand Islands Tourism and Creative Economy Sub-Department, Sonti Pangaribuan, quoted from ANTARA, Tuesday, June 18.

He said that during the Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijri holiday there were 1,090 domestic tourists and 156 foreign tourists, who visited various islands in the Thousand Islands region.

"The majority of tourists visit residents and resort islands, which have various tourist facilities to enjoy," he said.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, the total number of tourists visiting the archipelago area in DKI Jakarta Province reached 5,293 tourists.

"Before the Eid al-Adha holiday, many tourists visited the Thousand Islands area, to enjoy the various destinations provided," he said.

He said access to the Thousand Islands is easy to reach, as well as facilities provided to make it easier for tourists to take a vacation.

Through the Kali Adem pier, visitors can use wooden boats at a rate of around Rp. 50,000 to Rp. 80 thousand.

And it can also use the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency ship at a rate of around Rp. 44 thousand to Rp. 74 thousand.

"Meanwhile, through Marina Ancol pier, the fare is around Rp. 150,000 to Rp. 200 thousand," he said.

Previously, the Regent of the Thousand Islands, Junaedi, said that his party had prepared eleven leading tourist destinations on populated islands and submitted to DKI Jakarta Province to prepare regional regulations (perda) as supporters.

"The district government has made a breakthrough and there are progress, changes and ideas so that it can make sense to do it," he said.

According to him, if you rely on the Thousand Islands Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD), the development in this area will not be maximized.

Junaedi explained that the strategy to increase PAD was carried out in conjunction with the change in DKI Jakarta to the Jakarta Special Region (DKJ).

"Jakarta is heading to a global city with several indicators in the tourism sector and the determination of the National Tourism Strategic Area (KSPN)," he said.