The Yogyakarta Tourism Draft Regional Regulation is Highlighted, Groundwater and Carrying Capacity are a Concern

Tourism Development Needs to Pay Attention to Residents' Comfort

The special committee also highlighted infrastructure development, tourist transportation, accessibility, amenities and digital ecosystems. Development needs to be adjusted to the needs of area preservation and the comfort of residents.

In discussing sustainability aspects, the use of quantitative indicators was also proposed, including for the implementation of new, renewable energy-based transportation and increasing destination accessibility.

Krisnadi emphasized that tourism development does not rely solely on promotions and programs from the Tourism Department. Implementation requires involvement across regional organizations, industry players, cultural communities, society, universities and tourism associations.

He asked that the institutional arrangements in the Draft Regional Regulation open a space for equal collaboration without privileging certain organizations. The contribution of the education, infrastructure, culture, MSMEs and transportation sectors also needs to have performance indicators.

Special Committee member Muhammad Sofyan encourages tourism development to become a city agenda that is carried out in an integrated manner, with a clear division of institutional roles and community involvement.

From the executive side, Assistant Regional Secretary for Economy and Development, Kadri Renggono, emphasized the importance of cross-OPD coordination so that tourism programs have clear targets and can be accounted for.