BANYUWANGI – The supporting facilities for tourism development in Banyuwangi have increased. The latest, Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas inaugurated a tourism information center (TIC) at the foot of Mount Ijen, precisely in the Paltuding Post area. It does not only function as an information center for Bumi Blambangan Tourism, The budget, which was built with APBD funds, also functions as a center for selling Banyuwangi handicrafts.
Thus, visitors to Mount Ijen can buy souvenirs typical of the Blambangan Earth tourist area which is one of the diamond triangles (Triangle diamond) the Banyuwangi. The inauguration of TIC at the Palinding Post was carried out by Regent Anas shortly before opening a charity concert entitled Jan Ijen Banyuwangi Saturday afternoon (8/11). Present at the inauguration ceremony included Deputy Regent (Vice Regent) Yusuf Widyatmoko, regional leadership forum (forpimda) Banyuwangi, and Deputy Regent of Situbondo, Rachmad, apart from officials, supporting artists for the Jazz Ijen Banyuwangi event, like Deddy Dukun, Faris RM. and Imaniar were also present at the inauguration. The inauguration of the TIC building was marked by the signing of the inscription on the construction of TIC and toilets in the Ijen tourist area by Regent Anas. Not just one inscription, Anas also signed an inscription for the provision of a clean water network in the Paltuding area. Ijen.
To the reporter, Anas said the inauguration of the TIC in Paltuding was a symbol of tourism information that connected Ijen with other tourism developments in Banyuwangi.. “This place is also the center of regional crafts,” he said. Another function that is no less important, said Anas. the TlC building can be used as a place for first aid if a visitor to Ijen has an accident. "So that the handling of Ljen visitors who have an accident can be faster. This building is not for rent,” he said.
The building designed by architect Budi Pradono has a large room with two beds. This room can accommodate 3 until 4 person. In addition there is also a meeting room, showroom for micro business, small, and secondary (UMKM), information corner and kitchen. The TIC building is also equipped with two toilets, small prayer room, core, as well as a small garden that functions as a Green Open Space (RTH).
Meanwhile, head of the Public Works Department, Highways, Cipta Karya, and Spatial (PU-BMCKTR), Mujiono says, for the supply of clean water, the source comes from Mount Meranti which is only six kilometers away (Km) from Mount Ijen. The water is used to meet the needs of clean water in the Paltuding area and is also delivered to the shelters under Paltuding.. (radar)
