Ubud's Ayu Terra Resort Lift Case Can Hit The Tourism Sector, Commission X: All Audit!

The current condition of the Ayu Terra Resort Ubud lift route, Gianyar, Bali, Monday (4/9/2023), after the incident of the death of five employees allegedly due to a cut off elevator rope. ANTARA/Rolandus Nampu

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) is asked to strengthen supervision and ensure strict safety standards to be applied throughout the tourism industry. This follows the breaking of the lifting rope at Ayu Terra Resort Ubud, Gianyar, Bali which caused 5 people to die.

"Access in tourist attractions, especially those involving casualties, can damage the image of regional and national tourism. This must be a serious concern of the Government by ensuring safety standards in services in the tourism industry," said Member of Commission X DPR RI, Andreas Hugo Pareira, Monday, September 4.

As is known, five employees of Ayu Terra Resort Ubud died after the elevator they were traveling in fell on Friday (1/9). The elevator runs across a 65 meter long rail line with an elevation of about 40-45 degrees.

From the results of the Gianyar Police investigation, it is suspected that there was negligence from the hotel management. Because there was no emergency break or emergency brake or safety net or safety net found in the elevator.

Reflecting on these findings, Andreas assessed that there is a need for an evaluation of SOPs in every tourist location, including tourist inns.

"I deeply regret the accident of breaking the litf rope at a resort in Bali that killed a number of people. This incident can make tourists feel doubtful and worried about their safety during their vacation," he said.

Andreas also hopes that this incident will be a concern for the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, especially regarding safety supervision in the tourism sector. He is worried that this incident will cause a decline in tourist interest which will affect the regional and national economy.

"From this incident, we learn that supervision of security needs to be improved. With the right actions, we can ensure the safety of tourists, restore their trust, and ensure that Indonesia remains a safe and attractive tourist destination for all," said Andreas.

"Moreover, this is in Bali, which is known as one of Indonesia's leading destinations and is admired by the world community," added the legislator from the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) I electoral district.

Furthermore, Andreas emphasized the importance of the inn manager running quality preventive maintenance of all facilities and equipment used by visitors and staff. This is to help prevent damage and failures that can threaten safety.

"Audits of the safety system also need to be in the tourism sector, especially hotels, including elevator safety, fire alarms to prepare evacuation routes when there is danger. This will also provide a sense of security for tourists," said Andreas.

Not only that, Andreas also encouraged the Government to provide special work safety-related training to all staff and management in the tourism sector in a sustainable manner.

"The government must also strengthen supervision of hotel compliance with applicable safety standards. This must include strict sanctions for violations," he said.

Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives in charge of tourism affairs and the creative economy also asked the management of the tourism business sector to open space for employees to provide input on inadequate tourist facilities.

"Input from employees and visitors must be heard and evaluated by all management of the tourism sector so that unwanted incidents do not occur and harm tourists," Andreas concluded.