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    "data": {
        "id": 1746620,
        "msgid": "beyond-beaches-forests-and-cities-in-banyuwangi-crowded-with-tourists-during-long-weekend-1780907480",
        "date": "2026-05-18 17:23:46",
        "title": "Beyond Beaches: Forests and Cities in Banyuwangi Crowded with Tourists During Long Weekend",
        "author": "Ni Nyoman Wira Widyanti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Banyuwangi has experienced a significant surge in tourism during the recent long weekend, with visitors spreading across forests, coastal areas, and urban centres. This diversification of tourist destinations is seen as a positive signal for the regional economy, as it distributes economic benefits beyond traditional coastal businesses.",
        "content": "<p>BANYUWANGI \u2014 The surge in tourist visits during the Ascension of\nJesus Christ long weekend brought crowds not only to coastal areas but\nalso to various other destinations in Banyuwangi, East Java. Current\ntrends indicate that tourist movement has begun to spread across diverse\ntypes of attractions, ranging from forests and coastal regions to urban\nareas and family recreation parks, which were crowded with visitors from\nThursday (14\/05\/2026) to Sunday (17\/05\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>A total of 52,399 visitors were domestic tourists, while 856\ninternational tourists were recorded. Interestingly, the tourist sites\nwith the highest number of visits were not beaches. De Djawatan in\nCluring District became the most crowded location, hosting 7,26ng6\nvisitors. This rain tree forest, known for its lush atmosphere,\noutperformed several popular beach destinations in Banyuwangi.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, Pulau Merah Beach recorded 5,636 visits, followed by\nBoom Marina Beach with 4,956 tourists. Meanwhile, Banyuwangi Park, a\nman-made recreational site, successfully attracted 4,050 visitors.<\/p>\n<p>This condition is viewed as a positive signal for the development of\nthe regional tourism sector. As more destinations become active, the\nresulting economic impact has the potential to expand more broadly. Not\nonly will businesses in coastal areas benefit, but also those in forest\ntourism areas, urban centres, and family recreation sites.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Banyuwangi Regency Government is dedicated to continuously\nimproving the quality and regulation of tourism so that every traveller\ngains a protected, peaceful, and unforgettable impression during their\nvisit,\u201d said Hartono on Sunday (17\/05\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He added that the surge in tourist visits is also projected to act as\na driver for more comprehensive regional economic development. Through\nsolid inter-sectoral synergy, Banyuwangi is confident that this positive\ntrend can be maintained throughout the year, while strengthening the\nregion\u2019s position as one of Indonesia\u2019s leading tourism pillars.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/beyond-beaches-forests-and-cities-in-banyuwangi-crowded-with-tourists-during-long-weekend-1780907480",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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