Tourism Ministry : Banyuwangi No Need to Impersonate Bali

Admirations expressed by tourism ministry Mari Elka Pangestu in Banyuwangi . Various programs promoted by the tourism Regent Anwar Abdullah Anas was thumbs up . According to him , Banyuwangi does not need to imitate Bali .

" Banyuwangi not need to imitate Bali . Ecoturism concept offered special enough for us , " he said when met detikTravel , Friday ( 05/23/2014 ) , in the Hall Shaba Swagata Blambangan , Banyuwangi .

Although it’s the first time for her to stop in Banyuwangi , said Mari , he could feel the positive impact of the program. There is a public space for creative economic activity , the use of architects for the development , launching of tourism as a development priority and good connectivity in and out of Banyuwangi .

" Everything is run by Banyuwangi . Starting from a song , movie and promotional already done . it's Creative work . On the right track for Banyuwangi tourism , " he added .

But according to Mari , it will need some  additions of a few aspects to support the tourist town of Banyuwangi. Among other things , the development of tourism infrastructure , the provision of qualified human resources to cater to tourists .

" The most important thing is human resources . because Tourism means how to create an experience for people who come. A lot of the icons appear in  Banyuwangi , " said Mari .

Since becoming a minister , she said , it has been encouraging the revitalization of traditional markets , the creative economy and the use of domestic products . The prohibition of the use of imported products has been suppressed since the first . This is done in Banyuwangi .

" From 2006 to 2007 we were trade minister , we 've applied it . And I found in Banyuwangi . Starting from the arrangement and the banning of imported fruit market in the activities of the district government . Was all already become the hallmark of Banyuwangi , " he added .

Meanwhile , the regent of Banyuwangi , Anwar Abdullah Anas admitted more needs to be addressed in preparation for welcoming Banyuwangi travelers. Tourism human resource development has been done with the tourism department Polytechnic Banyuwangi ( Poliwangi ) .

" It's part of our seriousness in welcoming tourists to Banyuwangi , " said the man with the myriad awards .