The Jembrana local government plans to build an all-in-one tour to attract more tourists to western Bali.
An official from Pengambengan Jembrana Village, Kamaruzzaman, confirmed that the local government would begin construction of an all-in-one circuit in Pengambenan village in 2022, as part of efforts to boost economic activity in Jembrana. "Although this program was initiated by the local government, I will ensure that the village of Pengambengan strongly supports this project," said Kamaruzzaman.
However, he also acknowledged that the project had problems; most of the construction sites are currently occupied by local goat herders, so village officials plan to approach all goat herders before finally moving their livestock to a more suitable location as this area is owned by the local government. “We will approach in a friendly manner and ask them to find another place for their animals to avoid potential conflicts with the villagers,” added Kamaruzzaman.
The project is funded by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and is expected to attract more international and domestic visitors to the western part of the island. They plan to do this by organizing several weekly events such as horse races, traditional buffalo races, and traditional music festivals. In addition, this facility will also provide green open space for local residents.