In the past, booking travel and hotels in Indonesia often involved face-to-face or over-the-telephone interaction, followed by a fax, and sometimes a visit to several different counters in an airline or travel agent office. Now, however, this process is being revolutionised by the growth of e-commerce, a retail method that opens up major...
There are plenty of idyllic tourist spots in the Indonesian archipelago, some of them topping the wish lists of tourists worldwide. Less known but finally in bounds is a fascinating new option: Aceh. The semi-autonomous region at the westernmost point in the country is emerging from decades of isolation, and both locals and visitors are waking...
ETIQUETTE: A handshake is usually the first introduction in a business setting and is used as a greeting and farewell. It is recommended to address men as Pak (equivalent to “Mr.”) and women as Ibu (equivalent to “Mrs.”). Visitors should try to use the right hand when passing money and other objects,...
Known throughout the world for its key tourism destination, Bali, Indonesia has been trying to broaden visitors’ itineraries in recent times by developing other tourist areas and activities. At the same time, the country is trying to build its profile as a business travel venue, a policy helped along by ongoing economic growth. The country is also...
Enjoying a period of sustained economic growth and heightened overseas investor interest throughout the global downturn, Indonesia has recently seen itself move up the league table of international business destinations. This has been good news for its meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment, with the government keen to...
One of the six economic corridors outlined in Indonesia’s latest development master plan is Bali-Nusa Tenggara, with this region flagged up as a gateway for tourism and national food support. The Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development 2011-25 (MP3EI) thus also recognises tourism as a prime economic sector....
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