Banyuwangi regency in East Java has started to resume tourist destinations under “brand-new typical” policies to reduce the financial effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, regent Abdullah Azwar Anas has stated.
” We have actually started opening several locations in Banyuwangi. It is still limited, including hotels,” he stated in a virtual discussion with the National Catastrophe Mitigation Company (BNPB) on Sunday, as reported by kompas.com
Abdullah stated prior to opening tourism, the administration had simulated other in-person activities, such as public events and services at holy places.
He said the COVID-19 pandemic had struck the regional tourism sector hard. For that reason, in a quote to breathe life into the market, the administration would resume the destinations under rigorous health protocols.
” If, in the past, we promoted the rate as a selling point, we can not longer do that now. Health needs to be our top [concern],” he included.
He also discussed that hotels and restaurants in Banyuwangi would be needed to get and restore city administration health licenses weekly to make sure health protocols were being implemented appropriately. Travelers would have the ability to see which hotels and dining establishments had a present health accreditation through particular apps.
” The city administration can withdraw the abovementioned licenses after one week if an offense is discovered,” he said, as priced quote by tribunnews.com
The regent said he would need tour guides to take a health protocol proficiency evaluation test.
Formerly, national COVID-19 job force chief Doni Monardo revealed his appreciation for the Banyuwangi regent’s effort in developing health procedures and accreditations.
” Today, I see directly how tourist sites in Banyuwangi have actually carried out health protocols properly and have actually even certified them with a safety and health guarantee for visitors. It should be an example for other regions,” he said during a visit to Genjah Arum art studio in Kemiren village, Glagah district, Banyuwangi, recently.
He said President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo himself applauded Banyuwangi as the city best gotten ready for the brand-new regular. (trn)
