The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has prepared a stimulus fund of IDR 3 trillion so that the tourism sector in the country can bounce back during the pandemic. In addition to preparing stimulus funds, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy also asked business actors in the tourism sector to obtain CHSE certification or Cleanliness, Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability. The Expert Staff of the Menparekraf for Crisis Management, Henky Hotma Parlindungan Manurung revealed that tourism is one of the industries most affected by the pandemic. Because of this, the government continues to seek ways so that this sector can revive. One of them is by implementing the CHSE program. This program is present as a government effort to create a safe and comfortable space for the community.
"Kemenparekraf creates socialization content, as well as publication of tourist destinations with the aim of attracting tourists. However, because the condition has not yet recovered, the main target is national tourists. Therefore, we ask all business actors in the tourism sector to immediately obtain CHSE certification. With this certification, tourists will feel safe and comfortable while traveling, ”said Hengky in a virtual discussion held at Graha BNPB, Friday (28/1/2021). There are a number of criteria for implementing a CHSE-based health protocol. First, cleanliness, which is an aspect of cleanliness in which business actors must ensure cleanliness at their business premises, such as the availability of hand washing soap or hand sanitizer for visitors. Second, health or health. In maintaining health in the business area, business actors need to maintain the health of both workers and visitors. Starting from checking body temperature, wearing masks, to implementing social restrictions by setting distances and minimizing crowds. Third, safety or security. To maintain security and safety, business actors need to prepare rescue procedures in case of an unexpected disaster or emergency situation. Finally, environment sustainability or environmental sustainability. Business actors need to ensure that their business has implemented environmentally friendly conditions. For example, by using environmentally friendly equipment and materials, to condition the area so that it feels comfortable for visitors. Tourist attractions that require visitors to wear masks include tourist transportation service businesses, hotel businesses, homestays or tourist lodges, restaurants, MICE, and other related businesses.
Meanwhile, other tourism-related businesses or facilities that need to carry out CHSE certification are tourism information centers, souvenir sales points, and toilets. Perpetrators who want to receive CHSE certification and the Indonesia Care label are required to fill out an identity form containing personal data and business data first at www.chse.kemenparekraf.go.id, then upload the supporting data as listed on the website. Chairman of the BPD Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) Sutrisno Iwantono said the tourism industry is still waiting for the middle class people who still have money in the bank for traveling. However, he said, business actors must be able to provide comfort and security for the middle class to come to tourist attractions. One of them is by getting the CHSE certification. "This safe atmosphere is important. CHSE is one of the ways the government does so that tourists feel safe when we visit tourist sites. Therefore, business actors must be able to convince customers. It takes creativity and of course optimism, ”he said. President Director of PT. The Temple Tourism Park (TWC) of Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko, Edy Setijono added, the temple tourism area has implemented health protocols. Starting from the parking lot to tourists entering tourist sites. In addition, clinics are also prepared for tourists whose body temperature is above the required level to be able to rest. Previously, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) recorded that until the end of 2020 the total loss of the tourism sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with the Large-Scale Social Restrictions policy reached more than IDR 10 trillion. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said that around 30 million jobs in the tourism sector and creative economy were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
