InJourney Destination Management & RAWHaus Collaborate to Develop Eco-Friendly Tourism Experience at Keraton Ratu Boko

Yogyakarta, July 31, 2024 – PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko or InJourney Destination Management (IDM) is committed to playing a role in supporting the circular economy in accordance with the principles of sustainable destination development.

IDM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT RAW HAUS INDONESIA, or RAWHaus, a design, construction, and real estate company, to develop a circular economy-based tourism attraction and amenities concept at the Ratu Boko Palace park. IDM Commercial Director Hetty Herawati and RAWHaus Indonesia Director Cassandra Sari Damayanti signed the MoU at IDM's Head Office in Yogyakarta on Wednesday (July 31, 2024).

As a pioneer in research and development of sustainable and zero-waste housing, RAWhaus is committed to designing eco-friendly tourism amenity modules using recycled materials that are eco-friendly , strong, and energy-efficient. This sustainable tourism development concept aligns with IDM's vision to create a green destination within its management area. This concept is also expected to increase the appeal of the Ratu Boko Palace site, especially for the environmentally conscious segment.

IDM Commercial Director Hetty Herawati stated that sustainable heritage tourism efforts extend beyond preserving historical sites or buildings, but also to maintaining the sustainability of the entire surrounding ecosystem. IDM welcomes the use of recycled materials in the tourism amenities designed by RAWHaus.

"We realize sustainable tourism destination management by contributing to minimizing the impact of non-organic waste, which is difficult to decompose and damages the environment. Together with RAWHaus, we want to develop a destination concept that is environmentally conscious and eco-friendly , while also being energy-efficient, educational, and aesthetically pleasing. The Ratu Boko area is expected to provide added economic, social, and environmental value," he said.

Cassandra Sari Damayanti, Co-Founder and Director of RAWHaus Indonesia, explained that the focus of this collaboration is to activate and add value to the Ratu Boko Palace area by introducing eco-friendly cabins for the tourism sector. The goal is not only to provide practical living solutions but also to significantly add value and appeal to the Ratu Boko Palace.

"In this case, Rawhaus together with our partners, will provide accommodation facilities in the form of modular cabins using environmentally friendly recycled materials on the land around Keraton Ratu Boko. The provision of accommodation with an environmentally friendly concept that is aligned with the local cultural and historical context is expected to provide a unique experience for visitors and contribute to increasing the attractiveness of the Keraton Ratu Boko site," he explained.

The RAWHaus Cabin which will be developed at Keraton Ratu Boko applies sustainability principles such as rainwater harvesting system, solar panels for electricity, and environmentally friendly exterior and interior materials.
Development of environmentally friendly accommodation at Keraton Ratu Boko this is a real step in realizing IDM's commitment to support sustainable tourism or sustainable tourism destination. This accommodation is expected to become a new icon in the Keraton Ratu Boko area and become an inspiration for the implementation of a circular economy in the tourism sector.