Indonesia to promote tourism in Melbourne
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The Tourism Ministry is going to host Business Gathering event on Dec. 14-15 in Melbourne, Australia.
The ministry has invited travel agents, tour operators and media to take part in this event.
“The distance between Australia and Indonesia is not that far and Australians are very interested in destinations in Indonesia. Moreover, 90 percent of them have their own holiday schedule and high buying power for holiday tour packages,” said the ministry’s deputy minister for overseas promotion I Gde Pitana.
“Our target is to inform the Australian people that Bali is safe now; the eruption has come down. The distance between Mount Agung to Denpasar is 65 kilometers. Bali Promotion is back. If nothing gets in the way, the 15 million target can be achieved,” Pitana added.
During the gathering, the ministry will conduct a presentation about destinations in Indonesia and entertain visitors with traditional dance performance and souvenirs.
“Melbourne is chosen because it’s the best business and shopping center in Australia,” told the ministry’s deputy assistant for Asia-Pacific tourism promotion, Vinsensius Jemadu.
The number of tourism visits from Australian tourists is the four highest in Indonesia.
This year, the ministry is aiming to welcome 1,816,000 tourists from Australia, an increase by 29 percent from last year’s target, which was 1.4 million people. (kes)
Questions & Answers
Q.Why has the Tourism Ministry chosen Melbourne as the location for this promotional event?
Why has the Tourism Ministry chosen Melbourne as the location for this promotional event?
Melbourne was selected because it is considered Australia's best business and shopping centre. This makes it an ideal location to host the Business Gathering event and promote Indonesian tourism to Australian travel professionals.
Q.What is the primary goal the Indonesian Tourism Ministry hopes to achieve with this event?
What is the primary goal the Indonesian Tourism Ministry hopes to achieve with this event?
The main goal is to inform Australian people that Bali is now safe following the eruption. They want to reassure potential tourists that Bali Promotion is back and that the 15 million overall target can still be met.
Q.How many Australian tourists is Indonesia aiming to attract this year, and how does this compare to last year?
How many Australian tourists is Indonesia aiming to attract this year, and how does this compare to last year?
Indonesia aims to welcome 1,816,000 tourists from Australia this year. This represents a 29 percent increase from last year's target, which was set at 1.4 million people.
Q.Who has been invited to attend the Business Gathering event in Melbourne?
Who has been invited to attend the Business Gathering event in Melbourne?
The Ministry has extended invitations to travel agents, tour operators, and media representatives to participate in the Business Gathering event. This approach aims to reach key stakeholders in the Australian travel industry.
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