Kapanlagi.com - Proud news comes from domestic tourism, Kebumen Geopark has officially been recognized as a UNESCO Global Park! This clearly adds to our pride as the Indonesian nation, right! In relation to this, the President's Special Envoy for Tourism Zita Anjani made a working visit to the site to also outline projections for national tourism moving forward.
During this visit, Zita expressed her admiration for the geological, cultural, and biological richness witnessed firsthand at Kebumen Geopark.
“This is not just a tourist destination. This is a world heritage that we must preserve together. We are not talking about a vacation spot, but about civilization,” Zita stated while dialoguing with the community and the geopark management.
Zita also emphasized the importance of a long-term strategy to make Kebumen Geopark a center for sustainable ecotourism, as a further step following this international recognition. She also encouraged synergy between local governments, relevant ministries, tourism industry players, and local communities.
“This UNESCO recognition is not the end, but the beginning of a great responsibility. We must strengthen the ecotourism approach, build without damaging, and make the geopark a living laboratory for education and conservation,” Zita asserted.
A New Chapter for National Tourism

Zita also expressed appreciation to various parties who have been involved in the long struggle until Kebumen Geopark received global recognition. He also assessed that this achievement becomes a momentum to expand the narrative of sustainable, inclusive tourism in Indonesia that is based on local wisdom.
“It is time for us to shift the face of tourism from mere exoticism to an ecosystem. Geopark Kebumen is a symbol of the new face of Indonesian tourism: rich in knowledge, culture, and environmental awareness,” said Zita.
With Zita's visit to Geopark Kebumen, this also symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in national tourism. Through her direction, she conveyed that the next plan is for the government to continue strengthening the role of geoparks within the framework of fair, sustainable, and globally competitive tourism development.
“We want tourists to come not only to enjoy the scenery but also to learn, contribute, and respect nature and local communities. Geopark is a bridge between the past, present, and future,” concluded Zita.
(kpl/wri)
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