A Message from Panorama Destination Indonesia
Greetings from Indonesia!
We’re in the midst of the dry season in Indonesia at the moment, with beautiful sunny weather in locations nationwide – from Sumatra and Java to Bali, Lombok, Labuan Bajo and South Sulawesi. With very little rain and low humidity, the days are sunny and relatively cool, making Indonesia the ideal destination for a summer holiday.
July has been a very busy month for Panorama Destination Indonesia, with large numbers of clients and revenue showing a 10% increase compared to the same month last year. July and August are traditionally our peak season, and we have handled many groups from Europe, North America, ASEAN, South Asia and the Middle East over the past few weeks. We look forward to welcoming many more in the weeks and months ahead.
There’s cause for celebration at the national level this month, as Indonesia will officially celebrate its 79th Independence day with an official ceremony at the new capital city, Nusantara, on 17 August. Speaking of new destinations gaining international attention, starting next month, Air Asia will begin operating new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan Bajo in Flores. This is one of our focus locations, so we’re delighted to see demand for flights on the increase. The inaugural service will take off on 3 September, and will operate three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
We’ll be doing some flying of our own at Panorama Destination this month, as the team is scheduled to attend the Indonesian Festival in New York City from 20-25 August. Some of the destinations featured in our presentation will be Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Labuan Bajo (Komodo). If you’re also attending, we hope to see you there.
If you have any questions or special requests, do feel free to get in touch. We look forward to helping you put together travel packages for Indonesia that are as unique as they are unforgettable.
Best regards,
Ricky Setiawanto,
Director of Business Development, Panorama Destination Indonesia.
Destination digest: Indonesia news in brief
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks:
Sandiaga upbeat about Golden Visa driving investment in tourism
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has expressed hope that the Golden Visa facility launched by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Thursday would boost investment in Indonesia’s tourism and creative economy sectors. “The policy, which has been designed since 2022 and finalized throughout 2023, is finally launched today,” he remarked here on Thursday. The Golden Visa is a new form of Second Home Visa that targets investors, global business players, global talents and foreign tourists who meet the criteria.
(source: ANTARA)
Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) a big success
The Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF), Indonesia’s premier annual tourism trade show, returned from 12th -14th June 2024 for its highly anticipated 10th edition. Celebrating the richness and diversity of Indonesia’s tourism industry, the event brought together key stakeholders, industry experts, travel professionals and enthusiasts from around the world at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) Nusa Dua – Bali.
(source: Kemlu)
Apurva Kempinski Bali Becomes First Indonesian Hotel to Receive GSTC Certification
In pursuit of its commitment to sustainable growth, the Apurva Kempinski Bali proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement of receiving the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition. GSTC is an internationally acclaimed independent organisation promoting best practices in sustainable tourism. By providing guidance for rigorous standards in the travel and tourism sectors, this certification aims to support the four pillars: Sustainable Management, Social Impact, Cultural and Community Preservation and Environmental Stewardship.
(source: HospitalityBiz)
Indonesia scraps tourism fee on airline tickets
Indonesia has scrapped the proposal to collect tourism fees through airline tickets. Travellers can breathe a sigh of relief as this means no additional burden will be added to ticket prices. This news came after Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno attended an internal meeting with President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex on Monday, 8 July, 2024.
(source: Tempo)
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