By: Choirul Fuadi)*
CIDISS – Good News from Indonesia for the world. Indonesia achieved award in International event. Now, it’s comes from Diving category. In the event of Diving and Resort Travel Expo (DRT) 2016 which held at Taipei Flora Expo Dome, Taiwan on 17-19 June 2016, the minister of Tourism achieved award as The Most Beautiful Diving Destination 2016 DRT Taiwan.
The chief of event, Jason Chong said that the beautiful of underwater world of Indonesia is amazing.
“We have observed Indonesia for this award. We directly visit Indonesia, we dive and we saw by our eyes the beautiful of Indonesia. We coordinate with our team in Indonesia, and finally we decided Indonesia is reasonable for this award,” said Jason Chong.
Assistant deputy of Market development of Asia Pacific, Vincensius Jemadu received this award directly represent for minister of tourism. A man who closes as Vincent said that he was very thankful and proud of Indonesia treasure.
He explained that Indonesia has more than 700 spots for diving and snorkeling. The famous known spot place such as Sonegat, Keraka Island, Syahrir Batu Kapal Island, Hatta Island, and Ai Island.
He mentioned, wonderful! full of charming. Indonesia also has 20 spots for diving in Bunaken – North Sulawesi, Wakatobi National Park, 88 diving spots in Selat Lembeh – North Sulawesi and three diving spots in Weh Island – Aceh.
Some diving spots spread into Labuan Bajo, Komodo Island, and Rinci Island -NTT, 50 diving spots in Alor sea, 28 diving spots in Derawan, diving spot in Cenderawasih gulf and Raja Ampat.
Vincent proudly said the location of Indonesian water is center of corral triangle, then the fauna is unique and scarce. All is on Indonesia.