PT TWC Conducts Trial Simulation of Opening of Ratu Boko Temple Tourism Park (TWC) Using PeduliLindungi Application

PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko (Persero) conducted a trial simulation of the opening of the Taman Wisata Candi (TWC) Ratu Boko destination using the PeduliLindungi application, Friday (24/9/2021). After the simulation attended by internal and external parties, the plan is for TWC Ratu Boko to conduct a trial opening for tourists on Saturday (25/9/2021).

The simulation was conducted after TWC Ratu Boko received a QR Code from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) and was permitted to operate on a limited basis by the Yogyakarta Special Region Covid-19 Handling Task Force during the current PPKM level 3 period.

TWC Ratu Boko is one of four destinations in DI Yogyakarta that opened in the second phase of this trial. The other three are Hutan Pinus Pengger, Taman Wisata Merapi Park, and Seribu Batu. This opening follows three other destinations that have been operating, such as Hutan Pinus Mangunan, Tebing Breksi and Zoo Gembira Loka.

As a state-owned enterprise managing cultural heritage-based destinations, PT TWC is fully committed to implementing health protocols and the PeduliLindungi app at its tourist destinations. PT TWC has also developed professional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implemented a vaccination program for all employees, and achieved CHSE certification at all its tourist destinations.

"This is proof of our efforts to realize healthy, safe and comfortable tourism for tourists. Hopefully our seriousness in preparing this can be a starting point towards the revival of tourism, both regionally and nationally," explained PT TWC President Director Edy Setijono in Ratu Boko, Yogyakarta, Friday (24/9/2021).

In this simulation, TWC Ratu Boko prepared standard operating procedures and protocols that must be adhered to by employees and tourists, such as having completed at least the first stage of vaccination, having a body temperature below 37,3 degrees Celsius, and scanning the check-in and check -out barcodes on the PeduliLindungi application when entering and leaving this destination located in the Sewu Mountains landscape. In this trial opening, the maximum quota for TWC Ratu Boko is 1.700 people, including visitors, employees, and vendors with visiting hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WIB.

The President Director of PT TWC said that in a number of managed destinations, such as TWC Borobudur and TWC Prambanan, there were no network constraints experienced by tourists when scanning barcodes to enter the area. This has an impact on the smooth flow of tourist activities, so that there is no accumulation that will result in crowds.

"Previously, we checked the network in the Ratu Boko area to ensure smooth app downloads and check-in , and found no issues. We hope this can be maintained and help ensure smooth travel to Ratu Boko," he continued.

The President Director of PT TWC also hopes that the opening of TWC Ratu Boko can help drive the economy of the surrounding community. "Hopefully, the opening of TWC Ratu Boko can add to the choices of tourist activities in the Yogyakarta area that are safe and comfortable to visit. Through tourist visits, of course, it will also have an impact on the economy of other tourism actors," concluded Edy Setijono