Aceh Besar District Government launched Pulo Aceh as a marine tourism site 2018. The beauty of Pulo Aceh with a number of large and small islands, underwater scenery and exotic beaches are considered to increase the visits of local and foreign tourists.
"In 2018, God willing we can realize the program of marine tourism development in Pulo Aceh," said Ir Mawardi Ali Regent of Aceh Besar, Saturday (09/09/2017).
For tourism development, the government in the near future will create a master plan so that the program runs directed. The program includes the revamping of ferrying vessels so that tourists transport on the island of Aceh smoothly.
"Hopefully, with special autonomy fund and provincial or central government budget can realize sea transportation, land, and telecommunication tower," he said.
Mawardi and his Deputy Tgk H Husaini A Wahab in the vision-mission of the next five years will also build the area of persisir, isolated and left behind.
"So we need the support of various elements especially the people of Pulo Aceh, legislative members and also BPKS Sabang," explained Mawardi.