SIMULATION OF TMII OPENING TRIAL USING PEDULILINDUNGI
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko (Persero) as the manager of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) conducted a trial simulation of the opening of the destination using the PeduliLindungi application, Tuesday (21/9/2021). This activity was attended by the Deputy Mayor of East Jakarta Hendra Hidayat who was accompanied by the President Director of PT TWC Edy Setijono and the Executive Director of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) I Gusti Putu Ngurah Sedana.
The simulation was carried out considering that TMII was selected as one of 20 destinations in Java-Bali that was permitted to operate on a limited basis by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia using the PeduliLindungi application.
TMII will enforce the use of PeduliLindungi on Wednesday (22/9/2021). TMII Executive Director I Gusti Putu Ngurah Sedana explained that all visitors are required to use PeduliLindungi while in the TMII area. Several tourist attractions have been opened, such as the Indonesian Fauna Museum 'Komodo' Reptilia Park and Bird Park.
"We are open because it is outdoors. Meanwhile, we are still closing the water rides," he explained.
TMII management has been disseminating information about visiting requirements to the public. Banners and social media campaigns have been intensively implemented as preventative measures to prevent delays in visitor activation and check-in .
Upon entering the area, officers will conduct a temperature check and scan the visitor's barcode. "If the check-in result (green) is displayed, they are allowed to enter. If not, we will provide a turnaround," explained Putu.
While in the TMII area, officers constantly remind tourists to adhere to strict health protocols by wearing masks and minimizing crowds. Upon leaving TMII, tourists are required to scan the barcode at checkout.
"Because it is a family tourist spot, so many people spread out mats under trees, in shady places. There we provide information to continue to comply with the protocol not to gather in crowds," he continued.
President Director of PT TWC Edy Setijono said that this simulation was carried out as a requirement for opening tourist destinations with the implementation of the PeduliLindungi application. This step must be accompanied by firmness and a professional attitude in its implementation in the field.
"The principle is that all visitors entering the TMII area must use this app. We hope that with the implementation of PeduliLindungi, tracking and tracing of tourists can be carried out. This is indeed a precautionary measure by the government. However, this also provides a bright spot for us, indicating that the tourism sector can slowly begin to recover," he explained.
Edy Setijono hopes that this step will receive support from all parties to revive the tourism sector affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"We want all parties to support this activity. If we are disciplined in implementing health protocols, including by using this application, we have confidence that little by little the tourism sector can recover," he said.
Deputy Mayor of East Jakarta Hendra Hidayat appreciated the steps taken by TMII management to conduct a trial opening using the PeduliLindungi application. According to him, the opening of TMII will satisfy the longing of residents who yearn for a normal life and can enjoy tourism safely and comfortably.
“TMII is a legendary tourist spot. The opening of TMII is the fruit of an aspiration, where people can return to normal. We appreciate the management's efforts to cure the longing for a normal life and enjoy the existing tourist attractions. However, everything must also comply with strict health protocols," he explained.
TWC President Director Edy Setijono hopes that this trial can help the process of restoring the tourism world and the economy, especially around the TMII area.
