Synergy between PT TWC and Perum Perhutani in Developing Tourism Ecosystems
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko and Perum Perhutani are committed to collaborating in developing tourism potential in the Perhutani area. This effort is carried out as a form of readiness to face challenges in the tourism world in the future.
President Director of PT TWC Edy Setijono and President Director of Perum Perhutani Wahyu Kuncoro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Synergy in Tourism Development in the Perum Perhutani Working Area, in Jakarta, Wednesday (27/4/2022). This step was taken to support the Government's program in developing the national tourism ecosystem.
The object of this Memorandum of Understanding is a cooperation plan for the development of a tourism ecosystem in a forest area to be managed and developed by both parties, both commercial and social activities. The approach that has been taken by both parties through a series of meetings, field visits to conduct studies and analysis and provide data and information to each other in accordance with their respective authorities.
Meanwhile, the scope of this Memorandum of Understanding includes the preparation of tourism destination planning documents, the preparation of joint studies on tourism development potential which includes human resource development, marketing, development of social and environmental responsibility (TJSL) programs, event management, development of tourism products and services and utilization of other natural tourism environmental services.
President Director of PT TWC Edy Setijono said that this synergy is a step to encourage the readiness of tourist attractions and their supporting components in realizing a tourism ecosystem in the region.
"Tourist destinations cannot stand alone. Their existence must be supported by the surrounding ecosystem. This ecosystem is what makes the destination sustainable. That is the basis for us in making collaborative efforts with various parties and stakeholders," said Edy Setijono.
Deputy President Director of PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney, Edwin Hidayat Abdullah expressed his support for PT TWC as a subsidiary engaged in Heritage Destination Management to be able to build and develop a tourism ecosystem, one of which is in the forest area with Perhutani.
"InJourney as a BUMN Tourism Holding and Supporter integrates flight services, airports, hospitality, retail, tourist destinations by involving all stakeholders. With this agreement, InJourney not only contributes to forest conservation, but also advances and supports Indonesian tourism and makes Indonesian tourism a driving force for the Indonesian economy without forgetting the involvement of MSMEs," said Edwin.
PT TWC is committed to continuing to collaborate with various parties to develop tourism potential in the region. This spirit of togetherness encourages the process of national tourism recovery and has an impact on the economic sector of the surrounding residents.
"In the tourism sector, many supporting factors are involved in bringing about an impact on the advancement of tourist destinations. We as part of the BUMN Tourism Holding and Supporters highly uphold the spirit of togetherness based on the ecosystem. We realize this collaboration to move towards integrated and seamless tourism," concluded Edy Setijono.
