Indonesian Tourism "Tourism Sector, a Mainstay Yogyakarta"

The tourism sector is still the mainstay of Yogyakarta Special Region, in addition to educational and cultural sector. It was announced by Head of the Provincial Tourism Office of Yogyakarta, Tazbir.

Upon receiving the visit of some members of the Commission C Nias Regency, North Sumatra, in his office Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (04/12/2011), Tazbir said DIY territory which is not extensive and poor natural resources, position the tourism sector as the mainstay , in addition to educational and cultural sector.

However, according to Tazbir, without the support and cooperation with the private sector and stakeholders in tourism, the development of tourism in Yogyakarta will not be optimal. "For that, we still work hard and be innovative to develop the potential of tourism for tourists always get new things when it comes to DIY," said Tazbir.

He responded positively to requests of Commission C of this Nias district legislature. Because, with the mutual exchange ideas and information, the management of the tourism sector will quickly succeed.

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of Commission C Nias Regency, Amran Abas said his group numbered ten men, and purpose of visit to find out DIY tourism sector management, particularly in support of local revenue (PAD).

"However the tourism sector, a mainstay for the DIY, besides other sectors such as education and culture. However, we emphasize again that the tourism sector is an important part for the people of Nias Regency, so that the progress made during this DIY can be replicated elsewhere in Indonesia, including Nias regency, "he said.

Amran said the object of tourism in Nias district is very diverse, including waterfalls, traditional house, traditional art of stone skipping, as well as surfing. "Surfing even has become an icon of tourism for the people of Nias Regency," said Amran.


Article Source : http://travel.kompas.com/2011.04.13/09212921