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Tourism Minister encourages MICE tourism in Banyuwangi
Yahya encouraged Banyuwangi to bid in hosting MICE-related events and asked all stakeholders to work together.
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High tourism potentials -- Banyuwangi expects more tourists as its Jakarta-Banyuwangi direct flight route is ready to operate in 2017. (JP/Wahyoe Boediwardhana)
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t the recent Diaspora Ikawangi (Banyuwangi Family Association) event, tourism minister Arief Yahya mentioned the huge potential of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism in Banyuwangi, especially after the recent opening of four-star hotel he eL Royale Hotel & Resort Banyuwangi that offers the biggest ballroom in town.
Yahya encouraged Banyuwangi to bid in hosting MICE-related events and asked all stakeholders to work together.
“What’s more important is the commitment towards tourism and commitment from the regent, Azwar Anas,” he said.
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Diaspora Ikawangi is a halal-bihalal (post-Ramadhan gathering) for Banyuwangi diasporas that has been held for the last four years. Apart from the tourism minister, other attendees include Banyuwangi regent Abdulah Azwar Anas and deputy regent Yusuf Widyatmoko.
Prior to this event, Yahya attended the Barong Ider Bumi parade that was held on Monday, June 26. Barong Ider is a unique traditional ritual that’s only performed by the people of Kemiren village. The ritual is always held on 2 Syawal or the second day of Idul Fitri. (asw)
