A NUMBER of investors have shown interest in the Spice House Museum construction project in Enkang Anculai Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands. The project, which will feature 23 hectares of rainforest, is considered to have great potential as a new ecotourism destination in the region.
Venny Tresia, developer of the Spice House Museum, revealed that currently surveys and research are underway with support from various parties. “Several investors have expressed their interest in developing this location. They see great potential in the museum concept that combines history, education and ecotourism,” said Venny to Media Indonesia, yesterday.
According to him, the main attraction of this project for investors is its strategic location. “Bintan Regency was chosen because its nature is still relatively preserved, and the location can be reached by sea from Singapore in 1-2 hours. There are many resorts around the location, and every year there is an increase in visits from foreign tourists,” he explained.
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This project will present a unique ecotourism concept in the Riau Islands. Around 10 hectares of land will be turned into a green forest, equipped with various types of spice plants, medicinal plants and ornamental plants, as well as a greenhouse for epiphytic plants. The museum area will be divided into several clusters, including public areas, forests, spice gardens and social areas.
“Indonesia has a history as a world spice trade route, which was an important part of this nation’s civilization in the past. This is what we will present to visitors in this museum,” added Venny.
Apart from the museum, development plans also include the construction of a 5 hectare site for a riding school, orphanage and nursing home in the future. This is expected to increase the social and economic value of the project for the surrounding community.
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Even though construction is still in the planning stage, Venny is optimistic that this project will attract more investors. “Our target is to provide education for students, provide research facilities for students, and attract local and foreign tourists. Museums with a concept like this are still very rare in the Riau Islands,” he said optimistically.
Investor interest in this project reflects the potential growth of the tourism sector in the Riau Islands, especially in the fields of ecotourism and educational tourism. With its strategic geographical position and rich history of the spice trade, the Spice House Museum is expected to be a catalyst for economic and tourism development in the region. (N-2)
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