WORLD HERITAGE STATUS BEING SOUGHT FOR BUNAKN

Jakarta, Aug 13 (ANTARA) – North Sulawesi’s ‘Bunaken’ National Marine Park in Manado waters where the ‘Sail Bunaken’ festival is being held with hundreds of yachts and warships from many countries taking part, is being proposed for recognition as a World Natural Heritage.”Many countries have suggested that we propose the inclusion of the Bunaken National [...]

PEOPLE THRONG INTERESTING PLACES ON X’MAS HOLIDAYS

Jakarta, Dec 26 (ANTARA) – After year-long hectic days, now is the time for a relaxation during this year-end holidays. People in many parts of the country like Java, Bali, Sumatra and Kalimantan are flocking at tourist destinations and other interesting places. Popular tourist destinations and cities are [...]

VIY 2008 TARGET ACHIEVED BUT HARD WORK LIES AHEAD

Jakarta, Dec 24 (ANTARA) – Indonesia may now crow about its success in achieving its Visit Indonesia Year 2008 (VIY 2008) target, but another challenge is waiting when it continues its VIY programs amid the global economic crisis in 2009. After achieving its VIY 2008 moderate target, set [...]

LAST TWO MONTHS THIS YEAR ‘INJURY TIME’ FOR VIY 2008

             Jakarta, Nov 11 (ANTARA) – With the end of 2008 less than two months away, and the total number of foreign tourist arrivals so far only recorded at 4.57 million, there is rising concern that the ‘Visit Indonesia Year 2008′ target of attracting seven million foreign visitors may not be achieved. Yet, Tourism and [...]