Denpasar (Antara Bali) - The Bali provincial administration has planned to develop new tourism spots located in the northern region to attract the elderly.
"The Buleleng regency administration has expressed enthusiasm towards the plan. Moreover, the airport will also be built in the area," Bali Investment and Promotions Board Chairman Ida Bagus Made Parwata said here during a scientific seminar themed "Care The Elderly" on Thursday.
He said that there will be five new tourism spots to be built and some of them have already become tourism spots that are needed to be managed and facilitated.
Parwata mentioned five new tourism spots to be developed for senior tourists include Perancak in Jembrana regency, Gerokgak in Buleleng regency, Amed area in Karangasem regency, Bedugul-Tabanan area in Pancasari regency and Kintamani in Bangli regency.
"Agricultural park will be developed in Gerokgak, such as the cultivation of pineapple and dragon fruit. Those varieties were chosen due to area is covered by the dry soil," she said.
Parwata added the elderly will be facilitated by the retirement village, fitness center and nursing personnel.
He said that a number of visitors from Abu Dhabi and Dubai have expressed interest in developing the new tourism spots in Bali.
"The accreditation of the appropriateness of the area will be managed by Bali Retirement Tourism Authority (BRTA)," he added.(*/T007)
