Bengkulu needs promotion

Bengkulu needs promotion

BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Vice President Try Sutrisno advised the
provincial government yesterday to promote tourism because the
area has many tourist destinations unknown to national and
international holidaymakers.

"Bengkulu is rich in historical sites such as the late
president Sukarno's residence, Marlborough Castle and Panjang
Beach, which can be turned into tourist attractions," he said
while briefing local government officials.

He said Bengkulu has tremendous potential for its natural
resources, which have yet to be exploited, to help speed up its
economic development, Antara reported.

Try is on a two-day tour in the province where he is scheduled
to inaugurate a number of development projects. (pan)