Indonesia to take part in Beijing Tourism Expo
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The Indonesian government will participate in the Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE) to be held on May 20-22 to realize its target of attracting two million Chinese tourists this year.
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry would be one of the main sponsors of the expo, Deputy Tourism Minister in charge of International Tourism Marketing Development I Gede Pitana stated here, Friday.
The ministry was optimistic that Indonesia would be able to attract Chinese tourists during the long holiday from October 1 to 7 this year, he noted.
China has become Indonesias main tourist contributor, according to Tourism Minister Arief Yahya.
Last year, some 987 participants from 81 countries took part in BITE, which was visited by some 120 thousand people.
BITE has been organized annually for the past 13 years, and Indonesia has taken part in the expo twice.
Other countries expected to participate in BITE this year are the United States, the Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, India, and some European countries, among others.
Indonesia has set a target of attracting 20 million foreign tourists by 2019, from 9.7 million last year.
This year, Indonesia hopes to lure some 12 million foreign tourists.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Indonesia's specific goal for Chinese tourist numbers this year?
What is Indonesia's specific goal for Chinese tourist numbers this year?
The Indonesian government aims to attract two million Chinese tourists in the current year. This is a key reason for their participation in the Beijing International Tourism Expo, with the Tourism Ministry hoping to capitalise on the long October holiday.
Q.How many times has Indonesia participated in the Beijing International Tourism Expo previously?
How many times has Indonesia participated in the Beijing International Tourism Expo previously?
Indonesia has taken part in the Beijing International Tourism Expo twice before. This year's participation will mark their third time at the annual event, which has been organised for 13 years.
Q.Which other countries are expected to attend the Beijing Tourism Expo this year?
Which other countries are expected to attend the Beijing Tourism Expo this year?
Other countries expected to participate include the United States, Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, India, and several European nations. Last year, 81 countries were represented at the expo.
Q.What is Indonesia's overall target for foreign tourist arrivals by 2019?
What is Indonesia's overall target for foreign tourist arrivals by 2019?
Indonesia has set an ambitious target of attracting 20 million foreign tourists by 2019. This is a significant increase from the 9.7 million foreign tourists recorded last year, with 12 million hoped for this year.
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