Jejangkit will be educational and research tourism

Banjarmasin, S Kalimantan (Antaranews Kalsel) - The agricultural land where the commemoration of the 38th World Food Day (HPS) held in Jejangkit Village, Barito Kuala District, South Kalimantan, will be used as research and education tourism for students.


Head of the Culture and Tourism Office Dahnial Kifli in Banjarmasin said Wednesday that World Food Day had a broad enough impact on South Kalimantan's economic growth. Not only the growth of food crops, but also tourism, education and other industries.

"We plan for the continued growth of the food crop sector in the area, with various facilities available, the Jejangkit Village will become a center for education and research tourism," he stated.

According to Kifli, thanks to the implementation of HPS, all hotels and travel agencies in South Kalimantan were crowded with visitors. Domestic and foreign tourism agents in Banjarmasin also get quite a lot of consumers.

"Since the last few weeks, visits to South Kalimantan have continued to increase, both from within and outside the country," he said.

Dahnial revealed, since 2011 until now, tourist visits both domestic and foreign tourists continue to increase. In 2011 foreign tourists visited 24,869 people and 2018 became 30,586 people. This amount does not include visits to Haul (memorial day) of the Guru Sekumpul which reach millions.

While domestic tourist visits in 2011 reached 502,046 and in 2018 to 761,428.

Governor Sahbirin Noor said, currently South Kalimantan is get organized to improve the tourism sector and regional culture. Not only infrastructure but human resources too, when welcoming guests.

The governor was speaking when opening the Banjar Culture and Tourism Festival in the framework of the 38th World Food Day in Banjarmasin. The event was attended by ambassadors and diplomats from 40 countries and their families.