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Poso, Bongkarsulteng.my.id — Enthusiasm continues to rise ahead of the Grand Reunion of Poso Regency Tour Guides, which will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Puncak Atalambu, Sangele Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi.
The event, initiated by the Indonesian Tourist Guide Association (HPI), Poso Regency Chapter, will not only bring together tour guides from various generations, but will also be attended by foreign tourists who previously visited Poso.
The presence of these international tourists is one of the key highlights of this year’s reunion. They are scheduled to join online to deliver valuable insights, profound impressions, and recommendations for the development of Poso tourism, based on their real experiences during their visits. Direct input from international visitors is considered highly strategic in improving service quality, tour packages, and the overall appeal of Poso’s destinations in the eyes of the world.
Carrying the theme “From Poso to the World, from the World Back to Tentena,” this event is expected to serve as an open forum that bridges local perspectives with global viewpoints—especially from foreign tourists who have long served as informal ambassadors for Poso tourism.
Chairman of HPI Poso, Deddy Todongi, together with a foreign tourist and a Japanese artist during a megalithic expedition in the Bada Valley.
Poso HPI Chairman, Deddy Todongi, emphasized that the involvement of international tourists brings great added value to tomorrow’s event. “They have directly experienced the hospitality of the Poso community, the beauty of Lake Poso, and the unique encounters at megalithic sites. Their feedback will be the most objective material for evaluating and improving our tourism quality,” he said.
The series of activities will begin at 08:30 WITA with technical preparations, followed by the HPI Chairman’s report, a joint prayer, and remarks from the Regent of Poso, Dr. Verna Gladies Merry Inkiriwang. On this occasion, the Regent will also present the Tourism Development Strategy of Poso Regency, including strengthening pentahelix collaboration and improving human resources for tour guides.
Poso tour guides with foreign tourists on a journey through the forest using horses as transport. This classic photo illustrates both the challenges and the beauty of Poso tourism expeditions in earlier times. (Documentation: Nurlin)
In addition to the session with international tourists, tomorrow’s event will also feature two legendary senior guides, Simson Onora and Muhalib, who will share their experiences guiding visitors from various countries. The owner of Uedatu Tour & Travel from the 1990s will also present a retrospective on Poso tourism during the early years of the region’s tourism industry.
A brief discussion between tour guides and the Regional Government—moderated by the Head of Marketing at Poso Tourism Office, Lisa Banawa, and attended by Acting Head of Poso Tourism Office, I Ketut Winarya—is expected to serve as a forum for formulating concrete steps to enhance
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