RI TOURISM NEEDS CONSISTENT POLICIES

Jakarta, Nov 9 (ANTARA) – The tourism industry in Indonesia has yet to develop maximally. Though the country is rich in tourism potentials, this sector could not yet be fully tapped to give benefit to the nation. Apart from terrorist and natural disaster disturbances in recent years, the government’s inconsistent polices can also be a [...]

RI UPBEAT TO ACHIEVE TOURISM TARGET

Jakarta, Nov 10 (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is optimistic that it would be able to achieve its target to net 6.5 million foreign tourists this year. Though the number of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia in September alone reached 4.6 million, the target of 6.5 million can be reached as in November and December, [...]

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 [...]