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Red Island Tour Closes Two Days

BANYUWANGI – After opening, Red Island Beach tourist location in Sumberagung Village, Kecamatan Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi Regency, temporarily closed for Monday and Tuesday (29-30/6/2020), for the preparation of new habits.

Reported from Radar Banyuwangi – Jawa Pos, during new habits later, The mainstay tourist location of Banyuwangi Regency will limit its visitors.

“Now still running simulation, the point is we have agreed that tourist attractions are open again,” said the sub-district head of Pesanggaran, Generous Sugiyo.

When it opens, it's clear, visitors are limited to a maximum 700 people per day, and visiting hours will also be limited. For the time, only wednesday to friday.

“Other than that day it's completely closed, This is to suppress the spread of COVID-19 in tourist areas,” the light.

He added, Body temperature checks will also be carried out strictly. If visitors are detected high heat, not allowed to come to Red Island.

“Those are the provisions that must be carried out by tourism managers,” he said.

As long as the tourist location is closed, it's clear, many service actors at that location complain.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, These business actors depend on visitors for their lives.

“Street vendor, photographer, travel driver, home stay owner, and culinary people have no income during the pandemic,” he said.

With the opening of this tourist spot, It is hoped that business actors can be active again. They, can have income for their daily needs.

“Opened but must strictly adhere to health protocols,” he said.