Yogyakarta Tourism Recovers

Mayor Deputy of Yogyakarta, Haryadi Suyuti ensure tourism and hotel industry recovers after Merapi eruption at the end of last year which was indicated by the number of the international agenda in Yogyakarta.

"The trust of foreign countries against the city of Yogyakarta after Merapi eruption increased. This is supported by promotion of related offices and currently have many international events held in the city of Yogyakarta. At the same time evidence of success during this campaign," Mayor Deputy of Yogyakarta said.

According Haryadi’s statement,the revival of the tourism industry was started with a meeting of Yogyakarta Tourism Promotion Board (BP2KY/Badan Promosi Pariwisata Kota Yogyakarta) with the Tourism Promotion Organizatin (TPO), which consists of countries in East Asia to establish cooperation.

"The city of Yogyakarta has many heritage objects and has the advantage in the arts or culture. Being Education City is a magnet for tourists to come," he added.

Haryadi also added, during recovery the municipal government has provided the opportunity and support to BP2KY to pick tourism targets also indicators of the number of tourist visits impressions to erase tourism waiver image in Yogyakarta. (Source www.KRjogja.com)