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Indonesia receives awards at South Africa Tourism Fair

By Maria SantosIndonesia
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Indonesia won two prestigious awards at the largest tourism market and exhibition, entitled “the Gateway Show”, in Johannesburg South Africa, which ran from September 23-25, 2016.

Deputy Assistant of European, Middle East, America and Africa Market Development at the Ministry of Tourism, Nia Niscaya, said, here on Friday, that the two awards included the Best International Destination, building a booth modelled after a Phinisi traditional ship.

The other award received by Indonesia was The Highest Award; the Spirit of Gateway 2016.

“This award is expected to open the eyes of the international public, especially in Africa, about Indonesias tourism potentials,” Nia said.

Also, Gateway Show organizers praised the Indonesian promotions team for its work at the exhibition, in which they presented a variety of attractions and delicious culinary treats.

At the Gateway Show, the Wonderful Indonesia booth showcased Indonesia’s unique foods and coffee, offering samples to visitors.

The sellers who participated in the Wonderful Indonesia Team were Nusa Dua Beach Hotel Bali, Holiday Inn Bandung, Maya Resort Bali, Bhara Tours Bandung, Singapore Airlines and a local travel agency, Afronesia Tours dan the Facets.

The Gateway Show is an international tourism market and fair, participated in by industries, media, and visited by South Africans.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What were the specific awards Indonesia received at the Gateway Show?

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Indonesia was awarded Best International Destination for its Phinisi ship-modelled booth and The Highest Award, which was the Spirit of Gateway 2016.

Q.

Which companies and organisations were part of the 'Wonderful Indonesia' team at the exhibition?

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The team included Nusa Dua Beach Hotel Bali, Holiday Inn Bandung, Maya Resort Bali, Bhara Tours Bandung, Singapore Airlines, and local travel agencies Afronesia Tours and The Facets.

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What was the purpose of the 'Gateway Show' event where Indonesia received these awards?

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The Gateway Show is an international tourism market and fair, participated in by tourism industries and media, and visited by people from South Africa.

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