On March 27, 2019, the Indonesian Sugar Research Institute (ISRI) welcomed a visit from representatives of the government of Pasuruan city. The representatives consisted of the Agency of Regional Research and Development Planning, the Office of Education and Culture, the Office of Industry and Trade, the Office of Public Housing and Settlement Areas, as well as representatives from some creative communities in Pasuruan city. The agenda of the visit was to discuss the Pasuruan city government’s plan to realise the development of the local educational tourism area that would involve ISRI as an iconic tourism destination.