Palembang To Increase Tourism Destination Ahead of Asian Games
10 September 2017 11:50 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Palembang - Palembang in South Sumatra increases tourism destination to make the best use of the 2018 Asian Games XVIII momentum as it is expected to boost the growth of tourism sector.
Palembang Tourism Agency head Isnaini Madani in Palembang on Sunday (10/9) mentioned several new tourism destinations including colorful raft houses on Musi Riverside, Sekanak Kerihin, Tugu Belido, and Sudirman Walk.
"Many destinations begin to emerge. However, Palembang still keeps on searching including village tourism such as Al Munawar and Kapitan villages," Isnaini said.
The existing tourism sites will also be maintained in the event of Asian Games. These sites include Siguntang Hill, Kuto Besak Fort, Al Munawar village, Kapitan village, Monpera Kreatif Corner, and Sky Park.
"We have also requested to extend the operational hours of museums in Palembang until the evening," he added.
Palembang administration has boosted tourism sector this year by targeting 2.1 million domestic tourists and 12,000 international tourists.
Such a target increases compared to the number of visits in 2016 with 1.9 million domestic tourists and around 9,000 international tourists.
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