Tourism in East Kalimantan is Now Easier with the Presence of Water Kaltim
"Contribution to the island of Kalimantan Air Derawan obvious when they fly with route Jakarta - Balikpapan - Berau - Tarakan. But make no mistake, Kaltim Water can also contribute greatly to the development of tourism in the county / city if they also fly there, "said Head of Culture and Tourism, Ahmad al-Adha in his office on Wednesday (24 / 8).
He took the example of the potential of tourism in West Kutai include natural attractions, historic relics and Cultural Art. There is also a Nature Reserve Orchid Luwai grit, magic thunder of Niagara, the Gap and other lakes.
"Tourism is also very interesting rapids arum. Attracted many foreign tourists to enjoy this challenging tour in West Kutai, "said Ahmad al-Adha.
In addition to the West Kutai, East Kalimantan other tourism potential that will certainly attract domestic and foreign tourists are also in Kutai Barat, Malinau, Tarakan and Nunukan.
Unfortunately, said Ahmad al-Adha, tourism promotion is still constrained factor Kaltim inadequate transport to reach tourist areas are located geographically is not easy to reach.
From the recognition of a number of foreign tourists, Ahmad al-Adha revealed that the tourists actually felt really enjoy the beauty of tourism in East Kalimantan. Just unfortunately they said, means of transport to reach the site was not comfortable enough for them.
"They've been to the West Kutai, complaint, they can not sleep on the street because road conditions are not comfortable with holes. Latency must also be long hours, did not make them comfortable while in transit, "said Ahmad al-Adha.
Aircraft connecting Samarinda to Balikpapan or Barong Tongkok do exist, but very limited. Moreover, tickets to fly back, it becomes more difficult they get. And the convenience of transportation services was a necessary condition for them.
"If Kaltim Air can fly there with an intensity that is more dense, then I strongly believe Kaltim tourism potential will get more attention of foreign tourists and domestic tourists as well," said al-Adha.
Governor Awang Faroek gave high appreciation for the cooperation of employers involved in the establishment of East Kalimantan East Kalimantan Air. He also praised the support of the Ministry of SOEs and national companies to the operation of Air Kaltim.
After the inauguration, Governor Awang Faroek, Chairman of the DPRD Kaltim Faisjal believer, Vice Governor Farid Wadjdy and Sekprov Kaltim Lambrie Irianto directly to the maiden flight with Air Cessna 208 aircraft Kaltim B Grand Carravan to Samarinda with travel time approximately 25 minutes.
The inaugural flight to the East Kalimantan Governor Awang Faroek was piloted by Capt. water. Jim Joel A. Lacanlale and co-pilot Capt. Mercury Ukung. "The flight was quite comfortable, as well as landing. Communities should welcome the presence of water Kaltim this, "said East Kalimantan Sekprov Irianto, shortly after the plane landed.
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