A Message from Panorama Destination Indonesia
Hello from Indonesia!
I’m happy to report that bookings with Panorama Destination continue to increase, with Q4 2024 already outperforming the same period last year. Clients from the European, North American, South African and ASEAN markets remain stable; a sure sign that tourism in Indonesia continues to go from strength to strength.
Key to this growth is the sheer diversity of offerings, from our stellar range of destinations and attractions to the breadth of travel sectors becoming interested in travel. One of the emerging sectors on our radar at the moment is Halal tourism – last month, on 30 October, the sixth International Halal in Tourism Summit 2024 was held in Jakarta, indicating the centrality of Indonesia to this large and high-potential travel demographic.
On the other side of the world, our nation is also developing its reputation for superior tourism services. Panorama Destination Indonesia will be at the International Tourism and Travel Show from 1–3 November, held at the Palais des congress in Montreal, Canada. Thereafter, we will also be represented at WTM London 2024 from 5–7 November. A fittingly global tour for an increasingly world-famous destination!
At both events, we will be sharing some highlights from our ever-growing portfolio of tour packages, which include locations such as Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok. If you’re in Canada or the UK this week, we’d be happy to meet you at either (or both) of these shows to demonstrate the diversity and quality of products on offer in Indonesia.
The end-of-year holiday boom is almost upon us, when travellers from all over the world arrive in Indonesia for their Christmas and NYE celebrations. As always, Bali is top of the list for many who visit. If your clients are interested, or would like to explore other, lesser-known locations in Indonesia, we’ll be happy to help facilitate their adventures.
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:
Vietnam Airlines and Garuda Indonesia to Strengthen Cooperation by Signing MoU
Vietnam Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the strategic partnership between the two national airlines. The MoU seeks to strengthen and expand cooperation, focusing on enhancing the passenger and airfreight transportation capabilities between Vietnam and Indonesia. This cooperation will see both airlines enhance passenger experience, meet the growing demand for transportation between the two countries, and foster sustainable development in the aviation industry.
(source: Breaking Travel News)
New Tourism Minister Sets Forth Key Initiatives
Incoming Indonesian Tourism Minister, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has outlined four major programs that she plans to implement during her first six months in office. The newly appointed minister shared her priorities during a handover ceremony with outgoing Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno on Monday, 21 October 2024. Minister Widiyanti’s main goals include gathering feedback from tourism industry stakeholders as part of a broader transformation of the national tourism sector. Among her initiatives is the introduction of Tourism 5.0, focusing on promoting a digital event calendar and incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance travel assistance.
(source: The Bali Times)
New e-Visa Services Could Change Travel From UAE, Saudia Arabia and Beyond
Indonesia is set to revolutionize its visa application process with the introduction of a new Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) platform. This service, slated to begin in the first half of December 2024, aims to streamline the visa process for travellers, enhance the overall visitor experience, and boost Indonesia’s inbound tourism. VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has been appointed as the exclusive private service provider for this new e-VoA platform.
(source: Travel and Tour World)
Indonesia to Boost Tourism by Offering Visa-free Travel to 96 Countries
In a bid to boost tourism, Indonesia has announced visa-free travel to 96 countries. As of October 2024, Indonesia has experienced a substantial surge in inbound tourism, driven by its expanded visa-free policy, booming economic growth, and improved infrastructure. The new visa-free policy now allows citizens from 96 countries, including the USA, Japan, UK, UAE, and Mexico, to enter Indonesia without a visa, significantly boosting its appeal to international visitors.
(source: Times of India)
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