Pertamina Patra Jasa Launches Bobocabin Patra Parapat: An Exclusive Glamping Destination with Lake Toba Views
Simalungun Regency, September 14, 2024 – In collaboration with Bobobox, PT Patra Jasa has officially launched Bobocabin Patra Parapat, a new outdoor cabin hotel offering an exclusive glamping experience by the shores of Lake Toba.
The Head of the North Sumatra Province Department of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Zumri Sulthony, expressed his appreciation to Patra Jasa and Bobobox for opening Bobocabin Patra Parapat. "This is a creative, out-of-the-box innovation in how people think about accommodation. With this new option, it certainly becomes an option for consumers to visit and stay in the Toba Caldera area," said Zumri.
President Director of PT Patra Jasa, Ray SM Daulay, said that Bobocabin at Patra Parapat Hotel demonstrates Patra Jasa's commitment to supporting the government’s efforts in developing premium tourism in the Lake Toba region while offering a unique and family-friendly experience for both local and international tourists.
"We believe that Bobocabin Patra Parapat will boost tourist visits. This vacation option offers an unforgettable experience with stunning views and refreshing air of Lake Toba and Samosir Island," explained Ray SM Daulay.
"It is hoped that this destination will help foster creative economy’s growth in the Lake Toba area, providing direct benefits to the local community through their involvement in tourism development and management," he added.
Co-founder & CEO of Bobobox, Indra Gunawan, stated, "We are very grateful to Patra Jasa for trusting Bobobox as the cabin operator here. It is not just a step to expand our accommodation product reach, but also a meaningful moment in our collaborative portfolio."
Bobocabin Patra Parapat is located within the Patra Parapat Hotel area, specifically on Jl. Pertamina Siuhan, Nagori Sibaganding, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra.
This destination is part of the Lake Toba area development, one of the five Super Priority Tourism Destinations designated by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf).
Bobocabin Patra Parapat offers 20 cabins with spectacular direct views of Lake Toba. 12 Deluxe Cabins accommodate two adults, and eight Executive Cabins can accommodate up to two adults and two children. Each cabin has modern amenities such as bathrooms with hot showers, tea sets, and a smart tablet called B-Pad, which utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to control sound, lighting, and privacy.
In addition to glamping, visitors can also enjoy facilities at Patra Parapat Hotel, such as swimming pools, a children's playground, a water park, ATV services, bicycles, and exclusive access to a Tourist Boat to explore Lake Toba and visit popular destinations like Batu Gantung, Situmurun Waterfall, Huta Siallagan, and Tomok Tourist Site on Samosir Island.
Vice President of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, added that Pertamina encourages all group entities to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, including in the tourism sector, to support local economic growth, especially in the Simalungun region of North Sumatra.
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