The Gorontalo Province Government convened a preparatory meeting at the first-floor of Bapppeda Meeting Room to discuss obtaining the status of National Geopark. Relevant parties attended the conference, including the head of the province's tourism service, the head of the Bapppeda province of Gorontalo, and the National Geopark assessment team
The Gorontalo Province Government held a preparatory gathering in the first-floor Bapppeda Meeting Room to discuss securing National Geopark status. Various stakeholders, including the head of the province's tourism service, the head of Bapppeda province in Gorontalo, and the National Geopark assessment team, convened for this purpose.
Throughout the virtual session, participants deliberated on different aspects concerning the evaluation of Gorontalo Geopark. This encompassed discussions on the planned field visits by the national assessment team and the routes to be taken during these visits. The itinerary aims to provide the assessment team with a comprehensive understanding of Gorontalo Geopark's geological diversity, biodiversity, and tourism potential.
According to the head of Development Planning Agency Gorontalo Province (Bapppeda), the meeting is a strategic step in ensuring that the preparations for the evaluation of the Geopark as a national geopark go smoothly and in accordance with the established standards, the presence of the national assessment team was deemed pivotal for Gorontalo to showcase the potential and uniqueness of its Geopark.
Meanwhile, the Gorontalo Province Chief of Tourism Service underscored the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders in elevating Gorontalo Geopark as a premier travel destination. He emphasized the commitment to offering full support for advancing Gorontalo Geoparks as a sustainable tourism spot with significant conservation values.
The preparatory meeting reiterated the Gorontalo Province Government's dedication to pursuing recognition of the Geopark as a national geopark, anticipating positive impacts on regional tourism development and promotion
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