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Tanjung Gorango - Morotai                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       kabmorotai

Morotai is an island and a district in the Halmahera Islands, Maluku. For some people, Morotai is known as a rich island with heritages of the Pacific war and General Douglas McArthur’s history. In addition, Moratai also has another beautiful nature, namely Tanjung Gorango or Gorango Cape. In the natural object you can enjoy white sand, blue sea, and untouched panoramas around the beach. Tanjung Gorango is located 90 kilometers from Daruba, the capital city of Morotai Island Regency. It takes three hours to drive on a four-wheeled vehicle and two hours by motorbike. To enter Gorango Cape, you are charged an entrance ticket fee of Rp. 5,000 per person.

In the local language, Gorango means shark. So, Tanjung Gorango means Cape of Sharks. But you don’t have to worry, there have never incidents of sharks preying on people on the site. Once arriving at Gorango Cape, you will see a beach in the form of a bay surrounded by lush land on the left and right sides. The waves can be calm, sometimes can be more big. The calm wave season during April to September, so, that time are safe for the visitors to swim.

Besides swimming, you can also surf at Gorango or relax on the soft sand beaches and just going along the shoreline by foot. When walking along the coastline, you will find a large pile of rocks. Passing through the rock, and many flat areas, you will come to a lagoon with clear and turquoise sea water. You can feel the freshness of the lagoon water by swimming. For those who want to take a rest, the beach offers several huts for resting places. Unfortunately there is no restaurant on the location, so you have to bring your own drinks and foods for lunch.

Indonesian Cocoa Processing Industry the Third Largest in the World                                                                                                                                                                   gbgindonesia

Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said that the cocoa processing industry contributed significantly to foreign exchange amid the pandemic. The export value of Indonesian cocoa reached 549 million US dollars in January-June 2020, an increase of 5.13 percent compared to the same period last year. At the inauguration of the Pasuruan Cocoa Technical Center Mondelez International which was carried out virtually on Wednesday (7/10), the Minister of Industry said, eighty percent of Indonesia's cocoa production is intended for the export market.

The Minister of Industry said that currently the cocoa processing industry has been able to produce various variants, such as cocoa liquor, cocoa cake, cocoa butter and cocoa powder with the main export in the form of cocoa butter which has spread to countries such as the United States, Netherlands, India, Estonia, Germany and China. He is optimistic that the cocoa processing industry can develop well because it is supported by Indonesia's potential with a total installed capacity of 800 thousand tons per year from 13 companies. Agus Gumiwang revealed that Indonesia's cocoa processing industry is ranked 3rd in the world after the Netherlands and Ivory Coast.

Another potential, according to the 2018/2019 report by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), is that Indonesia's cocoa bean production of 220 thousand tons places Indonesia in the 6th position as the largest producing country after Ivory Coast, Ghana, Ecuador, Nigeria and Cameroon.

With the characteristics of Indonesian cocoa beans which have a high melting point and are rich in fat content, the cocoa processing industry can produce high quality products in terms of taste, aroma, and even health benefits.

The Minister of Industry welcomed the establishment of the Cocoa Technical Center by Mondelez International in Pasuruan, East Java, with an area of ​​5 hectares and an investment of US $ 13 million. Executive Vice President and President of Asia, Middle East and Africa of Mondelēz International, Maurizio Brusadelli said that the sustainability of cocoa supply is the key to long-term growth for Mondelez International in Asia and throughout the world. Brusadelli said that people want delicious snacks and the comfort of consuming them by knowing where the raw materials are obtained and produced in a way that has a better impact on the environment and community.

Indonesia sign UNWTO tourism ethics                                                                                                                                                                                                                           UNWTO

Indonesia wants to be a pioneer in developing sustainable tourism and preserving the environment, local culture, and human rights, including the economic life of people in post-COVID-19 tourism areas. This was conveyed by Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and the representative of Indonesia at UNWTO (World Tourism Organization), Hermono. As reported by Antara London, Monday, 5/10 in connection with the signing of the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics (UNWTO FCTE) in Spain, Ambassador Hermono said that Indonesia was the first country to sign the UNWTO FCTE or tourism ethics framework convention. Ambassador Hermono represented the Government of Indonesia in signing the UNWTO FCTE which is an international convention to promote fair, inclusive, and transparent tourism.

He said that the signing of the convention is a significant step towards ratification of the convention, which was adopted at the 23rd UNWTO General Assembly in St Petersburg, Russia in September last year. According to Ambassador Hernowo, the convention was carried out so that world tourism development would still pay attention to the code of ethics as stipulated in the convention. He also admitted that the reason Indonesia considers that’s important for the convention to be implemented immediately because the entry into force needs a minimum of 10 countries to sign it. He emphasized that Indonesia's strong commitment is also a moral responsibility because Indonesia is actively involved in the formulation of the convention. This is one of the reasons why Indonesia took the initiative as the first country to have signed the convention with the hope that other UNWTO member countries will soon follow.

Executive of the Economic Function of the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid, Svetlana Prasasthi said that by signing the convention, Indonesia has proven its commitment to upholding the highest ethical principles in developing the Indonesian tourism sector. So far, Indonesia has also played an important role in the preparation of the convention.

Menjer Lake in Wonosobo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sikidangtravel

Wonosobo is a district located in the middle of Java Island surrounded by several districts such as Magelang, Temanggung, Banjarnegara, Kebumen, Batang, and Pekalongan. This time, we would like you to enjoy one of the hidden paradises in Wonosobo, namely Menjer Lake. Menjer Lake is precisely located in Maron Village, Garung sub-district, Wonosobo district, and it is 8 kms from the center of Wonosobo City. Menjer Lake is a lake formed from the eruption of Mount Pakuwaja. Before the water could overflow. Then, the Menjer Lake functioned as a hydroelectric power plant by PLTA Garung. Over time, Menjer Lake, which is located at the foot of the Dieng Mountains, has become an attractive tourism spot.

Menjer Lake has a depth of about 45 meters. Visitors can enjoy the clear stretch of lake water and because it is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level. Visitors can also feel the coolness and freshness of the typical mountain air. In addition, they may tour the lake and see the enchanting view of Mount Sindor for 1 hour by rental boatowned by the local residents for only Rp15,000. For visitors who have a hobby of fishing, they can do relaxation and fishing because there are some kinds of fish in Menjer Lake, such as tilapia, goldfish, and others ranging from small to jumbo sized fish. If you are in Wonosobo, take your time to enjoy the beauty of Menjer Lake. By paying Rp3000 per person, you can get calm and freshness, so you are ready to go back to your activities.