New Yogyakarta International Airport to Boost The Tourism - Economy

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CITIZENANGLE-Visiting Yogyakarta, travelers would like to find its paradise of the java island in Indonesia. The center of ancient Mataram Kingdom was here on thousand years ago. Borobudur as the biggest Buddhist temple, Prambanan Temple, beautiful beach along the Hindia Ocean, and the sight and stories of Yogyakarta palace are the best references to become Travel Destinations.

Exploring the whole sides of Yogyakarta, travelers may have the natural sight of its local hospitality along the Malioboro and Traditional Market of Beringharjo. Even travelers can hike the ruins to Mount Merapi (Volcano) that had its eruption in 2010. Other destinations can be seen in the rural of the regions; Gunungkidul which now have Indrayanti Beach and Kulonprogo with Kalibiru Tourism Village.

Yogyakarta becomes the most attractive destination today. The latest news mentioned that Adisutjipto International Airport in Yogyakarta now becomes one of the busiest airport in Indonesia. The government is on planning build the new one, located in Kulonprogo regency, as New Yogyakarta International Airport.

Vice President Jusuf Kalla said Yogyakarta's new international airport in the Kulonprogo regency will provide a significant effect to the city's tourism and economy. The Jakarta Post reported the airport's construction will start on the early 2016 as it was an urgent matter.

"[The construction] is urgent [because it concerned Yogyakarta's] tourism and economy," said Kalla after a meeting with Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X in the Yogyakarta, reported on November 27 2015.

During the meeting, Yogyakarta Development and Planning Agency head, Tavip Agus Rayanto, said that Kalla requested the city government to prepare a list of infrastructure requirements involving transportation network to the airport, especially related to tourism.

Local people protest against the construction of the airport in Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta/ sociallyjava image

The development of the new airport is currently still in the phase of socialization and land measurement. The latter was previously delayed due to a budget issue, in which the amount submitted by Yogyakarta National Land Agency was considered higher than the value set by the Finance Ministry.
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