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Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited East Java Province to review the region's readiness to face the new normal. The review was conducted, among others, at So Long Tourism Beach in Banyuwangi, East Java, on Thursday (6/25). At this location, the President reviewed the readiness of the tourism sector in entering pre-conditions towards the New Normal. To reporters, President Joko Widodo said that in fact Banyuwangi is the Regency most ready to welcome the new pre-normal conditions.

“I see that in the field Banyuwangi is the area most ready to prepare for a pre-condition to a new normal and the role of local government, the role of the community, I see that the anticipation is very good,” said President Joko Widodo.

President Joko Widodo also appreciated tourism in Banyuwangi which involved the whole community. Three-starred hotels, for example, are all given to the community to manage, while the 4 to 5 starred hotels are given to investors. According to the President a process like this should be emulated by other regions. Thus, when fully opened, the community and especially the tourism sector are ready. (VOI/AHM)