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Menparekraf working visit to Likupang - 

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno encouraged the Budo Tourism Village in North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, to become a buffer tourism destination for the Likupang Super Priority Destination (DSP) area.

"Because this village is connected to Likupang's super priority destinations. So we hope that the community can build tourist villages that support Likupang so that tourist visits here get a complete sensation because there are mangrove tours and underwater tours like this," said Sandiaga in a statement. his visit to Budo Tourism Village, Friday (29/7/2022).

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday, Budo Tourism Village is one of the top 50 selected tourist villages in the 2022 Indonesian Tourism Village Award (ADWI) event. This village is located in Wori District, which is about 30 minutes from Sam Ratulangi Airport. It is known for its mangrove tourism and is an alternative gateway. to Bunaken Marine Park.

From the beach, tourists can see the beautiful scenery of Manado Tua Island, Bunaken, and Siladen as well as presenting stunning sunset views in the afternoon. In addition, there are about 30 hectares of mangrove forest with diverse mangrove vegetation.

Seeing the potential of this village, Sandiaga assessed that Budo Tourism Village could be part of the development of ecotourism in North Sulawesi. "Hopefully, Likupang will become quality tourism and Budo Village will become sustainable tourism," he said.

In addition, through the development of tourism in the Budo Tourism Village, it is also hoped that it can generate the economy and create jobs for the community. "Hopefully in the future, it will become a part of our economic revival," said Sandiaga.

Meanwhile, the Regent of North Minahasa Joune Ganda appreciated the success of the Budo Tourism Village Government and the North Minahasa Regency Government in reaching the Top 50 of ADWI 2022. "We want to show that we are very serious about revitalizing tourism in North Minahasa and we also hope that this will continue to get support from the central government. Moreover, Minahasa Urara has Likupang as one of the super priority tourist destinations," said Joune//VOI