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Bandung Barat Regent: Airport reactivation to boost local tourism business

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bandung Barat Regent Jeje Ritchie Ismail anticipates the reactivation of Husein Sastranegara Airport will positively impact local tourism businesses.
  • The airport's reopening in September is expected to improve accessibility, attract more tourists, and increase visitor stays in the region.
  • Ismail believes the economic sector, including tourism, accommodation, and local products, will benefit from easier access to Bandung.

Bandung Barat Regent Jeje Ritchie Ismail expressed optimism that the reactivation of Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung will provide a significant boost to the tourism business in his region. The airport is scheduled to resume commercial flights in September.

Ismail stated that the reopening will enhance mobility, making it easier for visitors to travel directly to Bandung. He believes this improved accessibility will attract both domestic and international tourists, leading to increased visits to local destinations and longer stays. These factors are expected to translate into higher tourist spending.

Of course, we welcome the reactivation of Husein Sastranegara Airport. The impact on the tourism sector will certainly be there because, of course, mobility will be easier with direct flights to Bandung, and the distance is quite close to tourist attractions in Bandung Barat.

— Jeje Ritchie IsmailThe Bandung Barat Regent welcoming the airport's reactivation and its expected tourism benefits.

He recalled the positive economic impact the airport had when it was previously operational before its closure in 2023. Flights were then redirected to Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka. The return of Husein Sastranegara Airport is seen as a crucial step to simplify travel for those visiting Bandung Barat.

"Of course, we welcome the reactivation of Husein Sastranegara Airport. The impact on the tourism sector will certainly be there because, of course, mobility will be easier with direct flights to Bandung, and the distance is quite close to tourist attractions in Bandung Barat," Jeje said. He added, "The hope is, of course, that the economic sector will be boosted. Both the tourist attractions, the accommodations, the local products. Because tourists will be able to fly directly to Bandung, not land in Jakarta first and then go to Bandung."

The hope is, of course, that the economic sector will be boosted. Both the tourist attractions, the accommodations, the local products. Because tourists will be able to fly directly to Bandung, not land in Jakarta first and then go to Bandung.

— Jeje Ritchie IsmailThe Regent detailing the anticipated economic advantages for the region.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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