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Nyong Tomia – Chair of the Poassa Nuhada Ecotourism Group, Kulati Village, East Tomia District, Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi

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Nyong Tomia is a young figure from Kulati Village, East Tomia District, Wakatobi Regency who devotes his life to nature conservation and community empowerment. Nyong who is also the Secretary of Kulati Village and the head of the community-based ecotourism group Poassa Nuhada is aware that Wakatobi was given a gift by God Almighty with rich natural resources. But if you don't manage it wisely, this natural wealth will not be sustainable.

Nyong Tomia is a young figure from Kulati Village, East Tomia District, Wakatobi Regency who devotes his life to nature conservation and community empowerment. Nyong who is also the Secretary of Kulati Village and the head of the community-based ecotourism group Poassa Nuhada is aware that Wakatobi was given a gift by God Almighty with rich natural resources. But if you don't manage it wisely, this natural wealth will not be sustainable.

Wakatobi Regency is rich in natural resources, historical heritage, arts, and culture that have the potential as a tourist attraction, both for domestic and foreign tourists. However, the status of Wakatobi Regency which is also a National Park with an area of 1,390,000 hectares of course requires special treatment in terms of area conservation to preserve the preservation of its natural resources. Tourism development in Wakatobi Regency must be carried out by prioritizing conservation principles. The sustainable tourism approach will create tourism activities that support sustainable livelihoods and protect natural resources, traditional values, and social culture of the community.

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