Indonesia is managing the Sukamade Turtle Beach, where eggs of sea turtles are collected for incubation and rearing in a hatchery, before the young turtles are released into the wild. Protecting Sukamade Turtle Beach also means safeguarding the sea turtles‘ reproductive cycle. The first job is to secure a safe, quiet and appealing environment where the turtles feel comfortable laying their eggs. 

The beauty of nature is spread across Banyuwangi from the west to the east. Mountains, forests and beaches mark the landscape of the regency. For instance, Ijen Crater, in the western part of Banyuwangi is famous for its beautiful crater lake, the traditional sulfur miners who amazingly climb up and down the slope of Mount Merapi, and the plantations that cover the Crater’s slope.  The National Park of Meru Betiri is famous for its Java Tiger and turtles.  These locations form the center of the Tourism Developed area which is called the Diamond Triangle, which connects one Tourism Object to another.

Invasive Plants Species and the Competitiveness of Wildlife Tourism Destination: A Case study of Sadengan Feeding Area at Alas Purwo National Park.

Wildlife tourism has been promoted at Alas Purwo National Park (APNP) since the national park was identified as one of the center of biodiversity in Indonesia. Sadengan feeding area (SFA) was established and opened for wildlife tourist destination since 1970 due to the animal diversity and abundance. The quality of destination has been recognized as a main factor for tourism destination competitiveness.

Ketapang is the name of location where Hotel Ketapang Indah is located, while the word Ketapang itself is a name of a tree. Located absolute beachfront, overlooking the Bali Strait, due to the East which provides an excellent spot for watching the sunrise, with a range of facilities and leisure options. Decorated traditionally in Balinese style and furnished with the local materials, it offers a pleasant accommodation, a mouth-watering restaurant, and a relaxing swimming pool.

Not far from the hotel, on the hilly side with its quiet and natural surrounding of private plantation, the Bayulor Guest House provides a tranquil, relaxing, and peaceful atmosphere which makes it an ideal place for total relaxation or for family gathering.

For further discovery of some enchanting treasure and the beauty of nature, there are spectacular places such as Ijen Crater, the majestic snorkelling, diving, and fishing spot at Menjangan or Tabuan Island, Baluran National Park, and many more. These places are only an hour drive from the hotel.

Sunrise in Bali Strait		Pool in the Evening