Paradiso magazine, edition maret 2013

Your ultimate lifestyle retreat in paradise

Vol. VIII No. 3, 2013

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Vol. VIII No. 3, 2013 www.ultimoparadiso.com BOARD of DIRECTOR

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est Bali National Park (TNBB) is located in two districts in Bali, Buleleng and Jembrana, Bali Province. The forest is composed of gently sloping terrain (mostly flat), rather steep, and “embraced” by four mountains, namely Mount Prapat Agung, Mount Banyuwedang, Klatakan Mountain, and the highest is Mount Sangiang.

TNBB beauty is enhanced by four islands, namely Menjangan Island which covers about 175 hectare areas, Burung Island, Gadung Island and Kalong Island. Not only surrounded by mountains and islands, there are also many rivers found in TNBB such as Labuan Lalang River, Teluk Terima River, Trenggulun River, Bajra or Klatakan River, Melaya River, and Sangiang Gede River.

The park is located at the western end of the island of Bali; about 2 Kilometers from Gilimanuk Crossing Harbour. It can be reached by land transportation in about 3 hours from Denpasar.

Bali Starling, the Prima Donna The main attraction of TNBB is the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothchildi), which is also one of the endangered birds.

Bali Starling was first discovered by Dr. Baron Stressmann a British ornithologist on March 24, 1911. On his recommendation, Dr. Baron Victor Von Plessenn conducted advanced research (in 1925) and found the spread of Bali Starling birds from Bubunan to Gilimanuk. In 1928 five Bali starlings were brought to Britain and successfully bred in 1931. Sandiego Zoo in the United States bred the Bali Starling in 1962.

Since 1966, the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of nature and Natural Resources) have included Bali starling in the Red Data Book,

the book that contains the type of flora and fauna that are endangered. Also in the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora) Bali starling is listed in Appendix I, the group threatened with extinction and are prohibited to be traded.

The gorgeous with local name of Curik Putin is classified as endemic species of Bali, animal that can only e found on the island of Bali (currently only in the West Bali National Park). In wildlife, it never encountered in any hemisphere in the world. Thus, the Provincial Government of Bali makes it an icon (animal symbols) of Bali Province.

The beauty of Bali Starling is drawn from the majority of white clean feathers it has, except for the tail feathers and wing tip are black. Then its eyes are dark brown, with the bare blue skin around the eyelids. Both male and female Bali starling has beautiful crest, grey legs with 4 fingers (1 back and 3 forward as well as a long pointy beak measuring 2-5 cm.

Rather difficult to distinguish between the male and female of Bali starling, as both are equally beautiful. It’s just that in general the males slightly larger and has a longer crest.

Breeding season of Bali Starling, which has bluish-green and oval-shaped eggs with an average diameter of 2-3 cm, is between November and May. Recent habitat of Bali Starling in the West Bali National Park contained is only in Prapat Agung peninsula (exactly in Brumbun Bay and Kelor Bay). This is interesting because in the annals of the spread of Bali Starling, they never get to the area of Bubunan - Singaraja (about 50 kms east of TNBB).

TNBB is also home to seven species of mammals, two types of reptilians, 105 species of bird, 120 species of fish, and more. Some of the wildlife we may have never heard, because they are protected species, endangered or even species

that can only be found in Bali. They include the ant eater (manis javanicus) which in Balinese language called Kesih, jelarang or Kapan-kapan (ratufa bicolor), Kueuk (felis marmorata), deer (Cervus timorensis), Bos javanicus or bull, rider turtle (Lepidochelys olivceae) , and so on.

Ecosystem paradise Based on altitude, the TNBB area is divided into two ecosystems, namely the Terrestrial Ecosystems and Marine Ecosystems.

Terrestrial Ecosystems include: mangrove forest, beach forest ecosystems, coastal forest ecosystems, seasonal forest ecosystems, lowland rain forest ecosystem, evergreen ecosystem, savanna ecosystems, and River Rain Forest Ecosystem. While the Marine Ecosystems include Coral Reef Ecosystems, Sea grass Ecosystems, sandy beach ecosystems, Shallow Sea waters ecosystem, and Deep Sea Ecosystems.

Diverse ecosystems that exist in TNBB also allow different types of rare flora to live in peace, longevity, and protected. The names of these rare floras are certainly unfamiliar to us as well as the shapes.

The types of flora protected in TNBB include bayur (Pterospermum diversifolium), burahol (steleochocarpus burahol), barnacles (sterculia feotida), kesambi (schleichera oleosa), Kruing bunga (diptecocaus hasseltii), mundu (garcinia dulcis), Pulai (Alstonia scolaris), and many more.

Isn’t it beautiful? So no need to think twice, let’s visit TNBB! ***

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industry players who want to introduce their tourism products to the international sphere.

The event featured the best destinations of Indonesia, including special interest tourism destinations and the best tourist facilities in the country.

Padang, West Sumatra chosen as the venue of TIME 2013 due to the easy connectivity through Minangkabau International Airport to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and

Singapore. The committee of TIME 2013 has also decided that each year, TIME will be held in different places to promote other provinces that also have tourism potentials.

TIME 2012 was able to attract 83 buyers from 28 countries, while 74 brands from Indonesia participated to introduce new products of Indonesia tourism to the international world. (*)

Angklung Musical Orchestra to Enliven Canberra’s 100th Anniversary

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Indonesia Could Be Jazz Base in Asia

tivated with a number of compositions that were played softly. The group led by Pakde Gito, Indonesian humanist who lives in Australia, managed to attract visitors to visit the Indonesia pavilion.

“Indonesian performance became livelier when the Ukulele Orchestra of Indonesia (OUI) presented a number of Indonesian and foreign songs such as Stambul Chacha, Tanah Air, and I’m Yours. OUI became more charming when Billy, a student from

Papua amazed the audiences with his golden voice. Even the audience were swaying and singing along, “he said.

After several musical performances in Indonesian pavilion, the audiences turned their attention to the main stage where a Balinese dance “Baris” was performed by I Gede Eka Riadi. The dance performance has exposed the audience to the magical touch of Bali Island. (*)

Bali’s Businessmen Urge Formulation of Bali Tourism Zoning Area

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ity Government of Pekalongan, Central Java will hold Batik Fashion Night in April, to popularize the batik to the national and international level.

Regional Secretary of Pekalongan City, Dwi Arie Putranto said that there will be collaboration between batik fashion designers and batik entrepreneurs in Batik Fashion Night.

“In order to promote Pekalongan as the ‘City of Batik’, fashion designers and batik entrepreneurs have expressed their readiness to hold Batik Fashion Night,” he said.

Batik Fashion Night which will be held at the Jetayu field is also partly an attempt to enliven the 107th anniversary of Pekalongan city.

“We will give appreciation to batik fashion designer and entrepreneur who have been playing an active role in efforts to enliven the 107th anniversary of Pekalongan,” he said. (*)

ntrepreneurs in Bali asked the government to formulate zoning area for tourism industry in the island given the limited availability of land and the need for the development of public facilities.

Dewa Putu Selawa, Chairman of Real Estate Indonesia (REI) of Bali, said the issue regarding the limited space for development in Bali has made clear development zoning regulations is demanded to take effect immediately.

“There should be clear regulations governing in which areas should buildings be

established, and in which area the green zone is. In addition, a special zone must also be applied to prepare the construction site of vital places such as hospitals and colleges, “he said.

Moreover, he said that the government must ensure and regulate the presence of the above development. That is the function of the regulator. Related to the presence of foreign investors, Bali still needs them for partner. Foreign investors are able to be a contender for local players to hone the ideal concept for development.

“At least, local entrepreneurs can be

more advanced and human resources can always make improvement. Even so, the presence of foreign investors needs to be bound by strict rules. Do not let foreigners with unclear job living in Bali. The presence of foreign investors should not be disadvantageous to the country, “he said.

He added that, currently the main problem experienced by local entrepreneurs, is the lack of socialization of the land use for green zone. There are still many people who do not realize that the land they bought is green zone. (* / Ant)

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ngklung group from Canberra, Awivadya, presented the song of Dancing Queen has successfully received applause and appreciation from Australian public and the international community in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canberra, the capital of Australia.

Director, projecting Indonesia at the 100th anniversary of the city of Camberra, Yasmi Adriansyah said the main appearance of Indonesian art and culture was perfected with the presence of Awivadya that also played the song of Happy Birthday and Manuk Dadali. Group angklung Angklung The Angklung performance received many compliments, including from Cole, the main stage sound engineer.

“In celebration of 100 years of Canberra, the Indonesia pavilion occupied a prime spot in the side of Lake Burley Griffin in the center of Canberra. Led by the Australian Indonesian – Language School Association (AILSA) and fully facilitated by the Embassy in Canberra and supported by the Indonesian diaspora in Australia, Indonesia pavilion featured the beauty traditional batik and Indonesian culture, “he said.

He added that the performance of the gamelan ensemble of Indonesian Embassy in Canberra also makes the audience cap-

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inistry of Tourism and Creative Economy officially announced that Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo 2013 (TIME 2013) will be held in Padang, West Sumatra. The annual event held by the international tourism sector and supported by the entire tourism industry in Indonesia has been successful in becoming media to attract foreign tourists to Indonesia.

TIME 2013 brings together local tourism

Pekalongan to Hold Batik Fashion Night

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Padang City prepares to host TIME 2013

Lee Ritenour

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exagenarian guitarist Lee Ritenour often performs at Java Jazz Festival. He said that festival has experienced positive progress from year-to-year and Indonesia has become one of the bases of jazz musicians of the world, especially from the United States to perform here.

“I expect this event to be the largest Jazz event in Asia, and this is also a consideration for me to often appear every year in Jakarta Java Jazz Festival. I’m optimistic that Indonesia would be a consideration for future world jazz musician to be able to hold the show here, “he said, Lee Ritenour has many musical dimensions, it can be seen from his track record, which consists not only Jazz as a whole, but also includes the realm of funk, R & B, pop, rock, blues and fusion. Besides Lee is prolific musician with more than 40 releases and engages in at least 3000 sessions since first appeared at the age of 16 years old.

This time, the presence of jazz musicians Lee Ritenour accompanied by his band and a musician named Dave Grusin, have successfully made hundreds of audiences of Java Jazz 2013 amazed.

“My concert should be a surprise for my fans in Indonesia.

Once again thank you for coming to this amazing festival, “said Lee Ritenour. (*)

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Hospitality Market is still promising until 2016

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Bali Leather Handicrafts Export Up 14.07%

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Head of the Public Relations Bureau of Bali Provincial Government I Ketut Teneng said that in terms of volume shipments leather product export grew 148.48% from 4.1 million pieces in 2011 to 10.40 million pieces in 2012.

“Leather products contribute 3.01% of the total exports of Bali to the US that worth U.S. $ 481.83 million during 2012, down 3.22% compared to the previous year at U.S. $ 497.86 million. The leather products of skilled hands Balinese craftsmen, among others, jackets, shoes, bags, and belts have become one of the 17 types of household crafts that penetrate the export market, “he said.

He also said that various types of leather products were made to the design in such a way, according to the taste of foreign consumers. Japanese market absorbs 28.31% leather product exports from Bali, the highest compared to the 10 shipping destination countries of Bali’s leather products.

“After Japan, the next position is Singapore by 19.70%, U.S. 7.03%, Australia 6.37%, Hong Kong 0.43%, and Thailand2.03%,” he said.

He added that, in addition, the UK market contributes 0.73%, France 3.05%, Germany 2.29%, Netherlands 9.73%, and the remaining 20.34% is absorbed by other countries. (* Ant)

Kapuas Holds Arts and Cultural Festival 2013

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ali exported leather handicraft worth U.S. $ 9.67 million during 2012, up significantly by 14.07% compared to the previous year U.S. $ 8.48 mil-

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li Tranghanda, Executive Director of the Indonesia Property Watch (IPW), said the trend of property projects has its own cycle, according to the economic development of the community. The cycle begins by commercial projects such as the shop, after 2-3 years, the cycle switches to apartments and condominiums.

Several years ago, the trend of office and industrial sectors started following because the economic conditions are more favorable.

“It is then followed by hotel development due to the increased in accommodation

needs. I think in the next 2-3 years the market is still in pretty good condition. However, it is too late if the developer is going to enter the hospitality sector this year, as supplies have been built since 2010 have started to enter the market in large numbers, “he said.

While Coldwell Banker Indonesia recorded that until 2014, a new supply of budget hotels in Jabodebek will reach 2,000 rooms, half of the total new supply. These hotels usually target businessmen, especially in the middle level, and students who are on excursion.

By the end of 2012, total cumulative sup-

ply of hotel rooms in Jabodebek reached 26,440, of which 39.77% are 4 star, 5 star is 36.11%, and 24.13% is 3 star. The average occupancy rate for hotels ranges from 67.11%.

Meanwhile, the property research firm Jones Lang Lasalle Indonesia recorded a five-star hotel supply in Jakarta is estimated to have additional 2337 to 2014 rooms.

The potential addition of new hotel supply is mostly located in central Jakarta and South Jakarta, which serve at the center of business. (*)

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epartment of Youth, Sport, Culture and Tourism Kapuas, Central Kalimantan held Arts and Cultural Festival of Tingang Menteng Panunjung Tarung 2013 as a place for local artists to express their creativity.

“I on behalf of the Kapuas district government strongly supports and welcomes the implementation of the festival carried out each year by the Department of Youth, Sport, Culture and Tourism Kapuas district,” said Assistant I Secretary Kapuas District, Frederik Timbung.

The event was held in line with the series of activities celebrating the anniversary of Kuala Kapuas City and Kapuas district government. It was attended by participants from the dance studios and art groups from schools in Kuala Kapuas. Five contestants participated in the category of coastal dance festival and 9 contestants in the category of inland dance.

Then for the Festival of Karungut Putra and Putri were each followed by seven participants performed optional and compulsory songs.

Frederik said that this activity serves as media for the participants to have healthy competition, to test as well as to hone their skills.

In addition it is also expected to encourage interest and develop the regeneration of talent to get to know and appreciate the arts and culture as heritage with high philosophy.

He also said that through this festival, artists are encouraged to produce innovative and creative works of art in order to achieve progress and quality.

The development of science and technology today, along with the era of globalization certainly bring positive effects to life as well as negative influence.

“To protect our next generation from moral and cultural crisis, one of the government’s efforts is through arts and cultural festival,” said Frederik Timbung. (*)

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resident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expects the participation of Indonesia as a partner country of the German government in the implementation of the International Tourismus Borse (ITB) in Berlin to boost the domestic tourism industry.

“I am proud that this year Indonesia became a partner country of this prestigious tourism exhibition,” SBY said when delivering a speech in the meeting forum of German businessmen in Berlin.

The President hopes that with the display of a number of Indonesian tourism potentials in the exhibition, business community and the German public will know more about the opportunities and tourism in Indonesia. “In April, Indonesia will also be a partner country for the infrastructure and construction exhibition BAUMA that will be held in Munich,” he said.

President SBY said that the Jakarta Declaration framework of cooperation agreed upon the Government of Indonesia and Germany some time ago has become basis for cooperation in various fields between the two countries.

The President explained that the German entrepreneur has had economic ties with Indonesia for a long time. For example, Siemens has helped the development of communications in Indonesia since the days before the independence of Indonesia in the field of telegraph. “Its first office was opened in Surabaya in 1909,” he said.

Addicted to Indonesia Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke consists of various tourist destinations that make visitors addicted to visit them.

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President Yudhoyono Appreciates ITB Berlin

President Yudhoyono at the opening of ITB Berlin

“I remind you that Indonesia can make you addicted to it,” Yudhoyono said at the opening of the International Tourismus Boerse (ITB) 2013 at the House of Messe Berlin, Germany.

The world’s largest tourism exhibition ITB Berlin 2013 is used as a moment by Yudhoyono to promote tourism in Indonesia.

According to SBY, as a proof that Indonesia can make people addicted to it is that tourists come to Indonesian more than once.

For both Germany and Europe, Yudhoyono said Indonesia is ready to welcome tourists

from those regions with all ease. EU citizens with their Schengen system are benefited from the facility of visa-on-arrival in Indonesia.

“And the warm weather means you can wear shorts and sandals every day at any time. But do not wear shorts and sandals to the office or to a wedding, “Yudhoyono said with a smile.

Yudhoyono said there will be no end if he talks about Indonesia. Therefore, Yudhoyono asked tourists not to hesitate to come and receive a warm welcome from Indonesia. “I believe your experience in Indonesia will be full of memories and valuable,” he explained. (*)

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Lombok to become cruise destination

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nother international-standard hotel, Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang, now presents in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The hotel is located off the coast and in operation since 1996 with the initial brand Kristal Hotel. In October 2011, along with the change of management, SwissBelinn Kristal Kupang brings a new brand that is Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang. Various improvements continue to be adapted to adjust the standard to Swiss-Belhotel International, such as the renovation of the rooms, meeting rooms and a Coffee Shop.

With expectations at the end of January 2013, the Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang is ready for the grand opening.

Amenities of Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang consists of 139 rooms, sea and city view, 6 meeting rooms, including a ballroom with a capacity of up to 750 people, wi-fi connection in all rooms and meeting space, pool area can be used for gatherings and weddings with a capacity of up to 350 people, Coffee Shop, Lounge and Bar, Karaoke and Live Music, Business Center, Mini mart, Souvenir Shop, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre and Spa. Currently Swiss-Belinn Kristal offers weekend package price starting from Rp. 499.999/ net includes all you can eat at the BBQ Night for 1 person. Swiss-Belinn Kristal also offers a hot deal Kupang promo Rp. 499,999/net

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including breakfast for one person valid until March 2013. Meeting packs are also ready to serve the needs of the hotel guests as well as the sweet seventeen birthday package for teenagers. Do not forget the BBQ Night is available on swimming pool side; every Saturday night starting at 07:00 pm for only Rp. 89,000/net per person (all you can eat).

There is also live music and karaoke that will accompany all guests at the BBQ Night. During February and March 2013, Promo Mam bo’i that consists of stirred sei, sei fuga, papaya flowers, ala Kupang seafood and Promo traditional drink, in order to support local food products with prices starting from Rp 60,000 + +, Promo Beer and Se ‘ i only Rp 250,000/net available every Saturday and Sunday. Promo Asian Buffet Breakfast, buy 2 get one free is available every Saturday and Sunday Iin Harun as Assistant Public Relations Manager Kristal Hotel said “All loyal guests of Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang will get an unforgettable experience and enjoy the facilities and the best service from us. We will always give our best to our loyal guests.”

Swiss-Belinn Kristal is a 3-star hotel with International standard that is located in a strategic position, only 10 minutes to the city center and located off the coast. It offers all the comfort and completeness of an international hotel combined with the warmth

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Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang, The First International-Standard Hotel in Kupang

and friendliness of the locals. Swiss-Belinn Kristal is close to office and entertainment center, offering a variety of choices for dining and entertainment. With easy access to the business and government center, this hotel is only 20 minutes from the Eltari Airport.

Swiss-Belinn Kristal Kupang has more than 139 rooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning with manual control, IDD telephone, wi-fi connection, coffee shop and meeting rooms, storage boxes measuring 15 “laptop-size bed, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and TV 28” with satellite.

For relaxation, a spa and massage are also available at this hotel.

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Germany to Add Investment on Indonesia Tourism Sector

Mari Elka Pangestu

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ermany is ready to increase investment in Indonesia, particularly in tourism hospitality as Indonesia becomes Official Partner Country at the

Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2013.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Mari Elka Pangestu said in a press release that she has just witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Panorama Group and Carlson Rezidor to invest in tourism sector in Indonesia. This cooperation is related to German company, Carlson Rezidor to build a hotel under the name of Carlson Rezidor in various areas in Indonesia.

“It became evident that the German plan would increase investment in Indonesia approaching the implementation of the world’s biggest tourism market ITB Berlin, held on 5-10 March 2013,” he said.

At a business forum attended by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was delivered Accor Group plans to increase the number of their hotel in Indonesia from 56 hotels to 113 hotels by 2015.

“The total investment in the construction of this hotel is estimated to be worth U.S. $ 723 million. Investment plan confirms the high interest and the realization to invest on the tourism sector in Indonesia, which in 2012 amounting to U.S. $ 768.2 million, or 217% growth over the previous year, “he said.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the world’s largest tourism exhibition ITB Berlin on March 5, 2013 where Indonesia becomes Official Partner Country 2013. (*)

ourism business players in the region of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) claim, Lombok Island has become one of the leading destinations for cruise ships carrying hundreds to a thousand tourists.

Director of Lombok Paradise, Herry Nurcahyono, said Lombok has become prime cruise destination in Indonesia.

This is encouraging and will be able to boost the economic growth of this region. Lombok Paradise is a tour operator for passenger of MS Rotterdam Cruise for Lombok destination.

“The plan throughout 2013, as many as 305 cruise ships will enter the territory of Indonesia. Almost all cruise ships are scheduled for Lombok because Lombok has become the main route cruise destinations from around the world, “he said.

He said that Lombok Paradise has established cooperation with the management of 30 cruise ships of a total of 305 cruise ships that will cruise into the Indonesian territory. Of the 30 cruise ships, only one ship is carrying relatively small number of passenger of around 400 people. The remaining 29 ships have the capacity of more than 1,000 people.

“Last January there were four cruise ships, one ship in February (MS Rotterdam), two in March and three in April.

Almost every month there is up to a total of 30 cruises to Lombok that we handle, “he said.

Similar thing was conveyed by Director of ERS Tour and Travel Lombok, Halis, when contacted separately. It is true that Lombok has become a leading cruise destination, so it is not surprising if many cruise ships stop in Lombok recently.

“ERS Lombok Tour and Travel is a tour operator for Silversea Cruise, which docked in Lembar Harbour, recently.

The cruise ship was carrying as many as 340 tourists from various countries in the shipping route from Singapore - Jakarta - Semarang - Bali - Lombok - Komodo - Probolinggo - Jakarta then back to Singapore, “he explained.

He added that on January 10, 2013, Celebrity Millennium of Celebrity Cruises Inc., Malta carrying as many as 2217 foreign tourists, anchored in Lembar Harbour.

The cruise ship is capable of carrying 2850 passengers that departed from Singapore on January 7, 2013. Celebrity Millennium features golfing arena, casino or yoga practice during the trip, which is one of the grandest cruise ships in the world other than the Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn, Silver Spirit, and Norwegian Jewel.

On the same day, Bahamas flagged cruise ship MS Minerva carrying as many as 326 tourists from Europe, America, and Australia, also stopped in Lembar Harbour. Cruise ship weighs 12,449 Gross Tons (GT), with a length of 133 meters was heading to Lombok from Tanah Ampo Harbor, Karangasem regency, Bali.

Furthermore, from Lembar the cruise ship continued its trip to Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), then to Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi, then back to Singapore. (* / Ant)

Jakarta Need to Bring Integrated Shopping Centers

Garuda Indonesia to Open Six New Routes from Denpasar

akarta is considered to need an integrated shopping area to become one of the shopping tourism destinations in Asia. Stephen Ridwan, Chairman of the Board of Advisors Indonesian Shopping Centers Management Association (APPBI), argues that the integration of shopping center in one area can increase the attractiveness of the area and Jakarta as a whole.

“Thus, foreign and domestic tourists have a new shopping destination, like Orchard road in Singapore or Bukit Bintang in Malaysia. The existence of an integrated shopping center or close together can allow visitors to move from one shopping mall to another, without having to deal with traffic congestion, “he said.

Moreover, he said that it would be better if in the area is also built hotels and business centers. Another thing that should be

aruda Indonesia Airlines is planning to open four new international routes from Denpasar to several cities around the world in the mid 2013. Taufik Hidayat M, General Manager Office Garuda Indonesia to Bali, said that the company is planning to open new flight routes from Denpasar to Auckland, Brisbane, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

“In addition, there will also be one additional flight from Denpasar to Singapore or vice versa in the morning. It is to meet and synchronize the demand of the passengers, “he said.

He also said that Garuda Indonesia not only adds new international routes, but also domestic routes, which is Denpasar-Bandung and Denpasar-Balikpapan. Hopefully the plan will be realized in the middle of this year.

“If the plan goes well, it will increase the number of flights to as many as 40 times a day from Ngurah Rai International Airport,” he said.

He added that so far, the number of flights is 34 times per day, both domestic and to several cities in the world. (*)

Coldwell Banker Indonesia noted there are at least seven new malls projects in Jakarta that are ready to enter the market this year.

The existence of the new malls will increase the supply of retail rent of 289.374m2 in Jakarta. (*)

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taken into concern is appropriate pedestrian facilities for pedestrians. This discourse has long been discussed and one area which is planned to be developed as it is Casablanca or Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio. Other areas that have the potential to apply these concepts are Kelapa Gading and Pluit in North Jakarta.

“In the Orchard Road and Bukit Bintang, there are about 10 shopping malls that become shopping destination. Casablanca could be like that as long as each mall has different products to offer so that visitors will not get bored. Only, it is not likely to be implemented in the near future, given the Jakarta provincial government is considering to extend the moratorium on the mall, “he said.

He added that there is no need to rush to apply the concept. Jakarta also needs urban planning that is more mature. Research companies and property consultants

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30% Increase in Tourist Arrival through Smargres

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THE 1O1 Bandung Dago Ready to Become New Icon in Bandung

Developing sandalwood, NTT to achieve International Award

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nvironment Online (ENO), an international organization working in the environmental field headquartered in Sweden pay tribute to East Nusa Tenggara Governor Frans Lebu Raya for his commitment to develop sandalwood as a rare plant in Indonesia.

Head of NTT Forestry Bureau Benediktus Polo Main, in Kupang, said the award was given due to the commitment of NTT Governor to develop and preserve the rare plants in Indonesia.

“The international award was also given in Palembang recently to five regents in Indonesia for they have the same commitment to developing environment,” he said.

He further said that the international award shows that the policy of NTT Governor Frans Lebu Raya to return the image of sandalwood on Flobamora, another name for Flores and East Sumba, is appreciated internationally. As a politician, his determination to develop and preserve sandalwood is unpopular because the program takes a long time.

“Politically, the effort to restore NTT as sandalwood province is unpopular in the eyes of the observers or politicians because this determination can not be measured in the next five to ten years,” he said.

He added that, to be able to see the results of the effort of sandalwood development he said, it takes 3040 years. The results of the Governor’s determination to make the NTT as sandalwood province can not be measured in five-year leadership. It takes 30-40 years then we can see the results.

“This means that people should give an appreciation for the courage of NTT Governor Frans Lebu Raya as a politician to make the development of sandalwood as a determination within five years of leadership. This commitment has been moving all elements of society to begin to grow sandalwood throughout NTT, “he said. (* / Ant)

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HM Hospitality is proud to announce that by the end of 2013 will operate THE 1O1 Bandung Dago, which is located in the legendary area of Dago, Bandung.

THE 1O1 Bandung Dago was formerly a famous Shopping and Entertainment center called Planet Dago located at Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, adjacent to Jalan Merdeka, one of the trendiest areas in Bandung as a center of shopping center, cafes, boutiques, restaurants and entertainment.

Ground Breaking Ceremony of THE 101 Bandung Dago recently conducted on February 17, 2013 as a sign of the start of construction, which is planned to operate by the end of 2013. The ceremony was attended by the Board of Directors - the owner of THE 101 Bandung Dago: PT. Guna Cipta Manunggal Selaras (Gucimas), PHM Hospitality management team, and a team of contractors.

THE 101 Bandung Dago is a Midscale Premium Hotel (3 +) in Bandung with the concept of Smart Stylish Experience for upper middle-class market. The hotel is a pioneer of Chic & Trendy lifestyle, perfect for the business travelers and vacation that pay attention to aspects of the Value for Money. The hotel will have 160 Chic & Trendy rooms, meeting rooms, coffee shop, swimming pool and a gym.

Kristian Kuntadi, PHM Hospitality Managing Director said, we are very proud to have been appointed by PT. Gucimas to manage THE 101 Bandung Dago. We believe THE 1O1 Bandung Dago will be a new icon in the legendary area of Dago. This is because the brand THE 101 that we developed has brand position as a MidScale Premium Hotel which has always been in the business areas and resorts and become an icon in the area.

“In addition, THE 101 hotel is where lifestyle and trends are blended without forgetting the local culture. In addition, with its strategic location, THE 101 Bandung Dago will be the place to stay in the center of Bandung city, “explained Kristian Kuntadi. (*)

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emarang City Government is targeting tourist arrival, both domestic and foreign tourists this year to increase by 30% compared to 2012 through the implementation of Semarang Great Sales (Semargres) 2013.

Head of Tourism Industry Development Department of Culture and Tourism of Semarang, Giarsito Sapto Putratmo said in order to increase tourist arrival and enliven the 466th Anniversary of Semarang City, the city government will hold Semargres on April 7 to May 7.

“The event is expected to increase the number of tourist visits to Semarang City this year by 30% compared to 2012 which reached as many as 2.8 million domestic and foreign tourists. A month of discount party will be followed by about 500 participants such as the shopping center, small to medium sized businesses, retailers, travel agents, airlines,

hotels, restaurants, and street vendors. We are optimistic that this event will be able to become a magnet to bring more tourists to the city of Semarang, “he said.

He also said that the discount given for a month is varying from 10% to 70% depending on each company as well as the packaging like for example; buy one get one free, up to 50% discount on clothing product, souvenir gift, and many more. By presenting an annual event that gives a big discount for a full month, it is confirmed that tourist visits will increase, as the previous year, because in addition to highlight the potential attractions for sale to tourists, other aspects such as culinary tourism and shopping tourism should also be well promoted.

“With the increasing number of tourists who come and spend their money in Semarang, is expected to boost earnings from lower class to upper class, as the growth of the economy

is getting better,” he said.

While Assistant II Economic Development and Social Welfare Division, Ayu Entis said Semargres 2013 is expected to not only increasing the synergy between the employers and the government, but also able to boost the economy of the city of Semarang as ranging from shopping malls to the street vendors (PKL) are participating in Semargres 2013.

“Participants of Semargres 2013, are expected to immediately confirm their participation to Semarang City Government to be registered, so that they can get some incentives from the city, government ranging from promotions, publication, and other,” he said.

Similarly, Chairman of the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Central Java, Joko Suratno said that Semargres will be promoted through a network of travel agencies, both domestic and foreign, such as Singapore and Malaysia. (*)

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Heinz ABC introduced ‘Butik Kuliner Nusantara’ to boost Indonesia tourism image

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ndonesia with more than 17,000 islands is very rich in cultural diversity and traditions passed down from generation to generation by our ancestors. One of them is the different kinds of traditional dishes that look unique, delicious, and full of flavor, rich in herbs and natural spices. But this precious cultural heritage is now starting to be forgotten and displaced by the presence of a range of foreign food from abroad. If this phenomenon is allowed to proceed, it will eventually undermine the existence of Indonesian traditional culinary as one of the cultural identity of the Indonesian nation.

As a form of concern for traditional dishes of Indonesia, PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is encouraged to participate in promoting them. This year, PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia held an event titled “Butik Kuliner Nusantara” (BKN) – Indonesia Culinary Boutique - for the first time. “We all have an obligation to love Indonesian culinary that still exists. Through this event we would like to get back the charm of the typical blend of various traditional dishes from different regions in the country so that they will be known more worldwide. We hope this event will inspire the public in serving tempting traditional dishes, “said Wishnu Pramuji, Sales Director PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia.

BKN is one of Heeinz ABC’s missions to help preserve the wealth of traditional dishes typical of Indonesia, where Heinz ABC worked together with ICA (Indonesian Chef Association), and the culinary experts and traditional food vendors from various regions.

. “Through the skilled hands of the chef and creative cooking champions we hope this event will become a gathering moment for great chefs so that the charm of Indonesian culinary can be socialized well both nationally and internationally,” said Vishnu.

“We started BKN on Tuesday (29/1) in Bali and this will be followed by similar event in other cities in Indonesia. We deliberately chose Bali as the premier event for BKN for it is one of the regions in Indonesia that most visited by tourists from all over the world, “said Yanuardi Sobara, Marketing Manager Food Service PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia. BKN was beautifully organized with the commitment and appreciation of Heinz ABC towards the wisdom of Indonesian traditional culinary, and also aims to encourage the public to get to know more traditional dishes that have not known widely.

BKN expected later can be a media for socializing and enrich the culinary art and hone culinary creativity around the archipelago. In the culinary industry, the role of skilled and creative chefs is very vital. Although the chef is in the top position in the culinary industry chain, the role of traditional food vendors should not be forgotten. They are the front guard to continue introducing the culinary delights of the archipelago to the public. Through this event, Heinz ABC invites chefs and traditional food vendors to work together to revive the various traditional cuisine of Indonesia that are now beginning to be forgotten by the people of Indonesia.

The traditional food vendors brought to the event were Betutu Chicken Men Tempeh (Bali), Pindang Bandeng Serani Mpok

Rodemah (Jakarta) and Rungkut Beef Krengsengan (Surabaya).

Men Tempeh is a figure of merit who introduced Betutu Chicken, so this dish is known by the food lovers throughout Indonesia.

Betutu chicken made by Men Tempeh has excellent flavor with special spices. Men Tempeh started selling Betutu chicken in Gianyar in 1976. After she passed away, the business is continued by her children.

In BKN, for the first time a cooking demonstrations were performed by traditional food vendors in front of the hotel and restaurant chefs throughout Indonesia. In addition, the event also presented an interesting discussion about the variety of great dishes that are still hidden in various corners of the archipelago. During the event also signed the Declaration of Kuliner Nusantara (Archipelago Culinary), represented among others by the chefs of the ICA (Indonesian Chef Association), entrepreneurs, as well as the traditional food vendors, a pledge and oath of the culinary industry to continue preserving Indonesian traditional culinary.

Meanwhile, president of the Indonesian Chef Association (ICA) Henry Alexie Bloem expects traditional culinary to be able to lift the image of tourism in the country. “Indonesia is rich in a variety of culinary, as it needs to be promoted in the tourism sector. Serving traditional menu should be promoted along with the rapid development of sector in Indonesia, because each region has a distinctive menu that can be presented to foreign tourists,” said Henry.

The tourists, especially those visiting Bali, not only want to know about art and culture, but also want to taste the traditional food of Indonesia. Therefore the restaurants and hotels should provide traditional menu, so that tourists can try them. In addition to serving Indonesian art and culture, it will be more complete if hotels or restaurants are able to provide traditional dishes that served by always considers hygiene and health aspect.

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ali Safari & Marine Park is a home to hundreds amazing animal representing more than 60 species.

Combining Balinese cultural ambience with African Savannah, Bali Safari & Marine Park features the following exhibits featuring Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Tiger, Hippo, Rhino, White Tiger, Camel, Leopard, Komodo Dragon and Cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.

Bali Safari & Marine Park receives The Leading of Amusement Park 2011/2012 from ITTA(Indonesia Travel & Tourism Award) for its awareness campaigns and quality of service provided to the travel and tourism industry, especially in the conservation and wildlife education sector. As an amusement park at the forefront of Indonesia’s tourism industry, this recognition has proved Bali Safari & Marine Park to be one of Bali’s most fascinating and world class attractions. Through our wildlife and Balinese cultural exhibits, Bali Safari & Marine Park always embark on our conservation campaigns in fun and exciting ways.

For example, on the 5th of November

2011 Bali Safari & Marine Park opened a ‘Safari Poo Paper Factory’, the first factory in Indonesia that recycles animal dung into a unique and odour-free paper. This effort emphasises the theme of Bali Safari & Marine Park’s ‘Green Safari’, as it substitutes the dung of animals for wood as the main ingredient of paper. The other awards that Bali Safari & Marine Park has gratefully received are ‘The Best Conservation Institution 2011’, from the Indonesian Minister of Forestry, and ‘The Cleanest Toilet in Tourism Destinations 2011’, from the Indonesian Minister of Travel and Tourism.

As soon as you arrive the park, we will take you to Safari Journey. This is an exciting 30 minutes journey through lavish rain forest and breathtaking view with animals as they live in their habitat, a man made lake as the home of our Hippos, swaying Orang Utan on the rope as if to invite guests to take more and more pictures. Our more than 60 species of 400 animals bred await you. Don’t forget to explore our beautiful collection of fish at our Fresh water Aquarium. As part of the excitement about our animal, don’t miss our Animal Educational Show at Hanoman

Stage showing at 11.00am, you will see our beautiful Birds flying over, Guinea Pigs, Cats, Dogs, Binturong, Snakes and highlighted by Orang Utans, along with the keepers these animals are happy to be with you, and please see Elephant Bathing at 11.20pm.

Another animal show which too good to be missed is the Elephant Education Show, perform at Kampung Gajah at 11.45, this show describe the conflicts between the elephants and people in Sumatra in long time ago, from the scene we may learn that we can live together peacefully.

Bali Agung show is performs at 14.30pm daily except Monday. Bali Theater Auditorium can accommodate to 1.200 persons with modern lighting and sound system. The Hidden Tales of Bali Agung, will take you back into the 12th century legend of King Jaya Pangus, Chinese Princess Kang ChingWie and Dewi Danu The Goddess of The Lake, and romance soon follows which shapes Bali culture until today.

Your experience will not be complete without enjoying our cuisines, our Food and Beverage team have done their best to satisfy every guest needs when its comes to dining, whether be just a Pasta or Asian delight at Uma Restaurant to fine dining concepts with lots of choices at our signature and award winning restaurant, Tsavo Lion Restaurant offer a dramatic view of The Lions just by the window.

Our water park is beautifully designed to attract guest who loves water, slides, water fountain, bucket water and even a lap swim will complete your day. Should you wish to test your adrenalin you may take a look at our FunZone area for Spinning Coaster, Go Go Bouncer and Flume Ride.

So why wait to come and visit us? We are second to none in Bali, for outing destination, our complete range of activities and points of interests to see, experiencing its culture and exploring the cuisine along the way.***

New Position Executive Assistant Manager, Patra Jasa Bali Resort and Villas

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e are pleased to welcoming Mrs. Cok Istri Lahriani, who has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas as per 2nd February 2013. In her roles as Executive Assistant Manager, she will be responsible for the day to day operation of Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas, Bali.

With over 23 years of experiences in Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas, she covered positions of responsibility with departments including: Room Division, Engineering, Quality Assurance. In July 2010 She started her job as Project Leader of Patra Bandung Hotel Project, the sister company of Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas. She was successful managing the project of new hotel on schedule.

Mrs. Cok Istri Lahriani who is native Payangan – Bali, began her career as Assistant Chief Engineer – Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas in 1990. She earned her diploma of Engineering Faculty of Udayana University of Bali in 1989. (*)

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Destiny Hotel & Villas now open …

Villa Facilities:

• 4 Air-Conditioned bedrooms (sleeps up to 8 adults) • Private swimming pool with sundeck and gazebo • Fully equipped kitchen • En - suite bathroom • Living and dining area • TV with satellite channel • WIFI internet connection • DVD player • Safety deposit box

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even luxury villas of contemporary design - each one built to Western standards and finished with an eclectic range of elegant furnitures and fixtures. Each villa has four bedrooms and its own private swimming pool with a beautiful garden and relaxing outdoor atmosphere to complete your holiday retreat. They are strategically located at Seminyak, close to famous businesses, restaurants, up-market cafes, five stars hotels and just a few minutes to the beach.

Designed by renowned architect and long

time Bali resident Oliver Gehlen, the estate is comprised of 7 Villas of contemporary design, each one built to western standards on up to 250 square meters of land and finished with an eclectic range of elegant furniture and fixtures.

The villa is composed of 2 storeys with 4 stylishly appointed bedrooms, the ground floor has 1 Double and 1 Twin bedrooms adjacent to one another with sharing bathroom ensuring in the middle that all guests can remain connected but yet separated. While the first floor has 1 double comfortable room

with en - suite bathroom provides a large bathtub and a unique rain shower and balcony overlooking the swimming pool – just a perfect relaxing.

The indoor living with a comfortable TV areas encourage social interaction, ensuring that every guest is entitled to their own space for those moments when they want that ultimate privacy and solitude, the integrated kitchen and dining invironment is the ideal place to entertain. There is also an additional room with separate toilet/shower for the guests’ convenience.

• Airport Transfers • Chilled Towel & Welcome Drink • Tropical Fruit and Flower on Arrival • Security 24 hours with cctv • Butler service

Other Services

• Laundry/Dry Cleaning service • Bicycles Rental • Doctor on site and pharmacy • Spa and massage on site • Car and Motor bike Rental • Parking Jl. Raya Kerobokan No. 24, Seminyak - Bali Phone: 62 - 361 - 9168855 / 62 - 361 - 735585 Email: info@destinyhotel.com For booking at booking@destinyhotel.com

Archipelago International Opens Its First Hotel NEO

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ing rooms and an eclectic all day dining restaurant and cafe.

NEO hotels stand out as Indonesia’s first and only 100% non smoking select service hotels and through offering guest rooms with a full set of amenities and up market facilities such as mini-bars, café makers, vanity mirrors, hairdryers and top of the line beddings with high knot count cotton linens and duvets while staying truthful to the groups credo, that well designed and exciting

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rchipelago International, the hotel management company formerly known as Aston International, opened its first “Hotel NEO by Aston” branded property in Indonesia.

Catering for a budget minded yet design conscious international and Indonesian clientele, the new Hotel NEO Cideng – Jakarta offers a near perfect location in Central Jakarta on Jalan Cideng Utara near the Tanah Abang Trade Center and features 103 guest rooms, 2 functional meet-

Hotels do not need to be expensive.

Several more NEOs are scheduled to open in quick succession in Jakarta’s Blok M and Mangga Dua areas and on Bali in Kuta, Legian, Denpasar, and Petitenget. The new hotels will feature between 90 and 130 rooms, best in class in room amenities and facilities and as all NEOs be completely smoke free.

“We have been looking forward to bringing the brand to life which is next to favehotels our

second select service brand but differs from fave by being a tad more upscale and sophisticated.

NEO Hotels are best described as budget hotels for “grown-ups” and serious business travelers; the NEO Cideng and it’s soon to come sister hotels in Jakarta and Bali are the start of what promises to be a rapid expansion in Indonesia and beyond,” said Norbert Vas, Archipelago International’s VP Sales & Marketing.

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Vol. VIII No. 3, 2013

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Powered by Astra Ventura, PT Rekadaya to Open Felt Factory

Farri Aditya and Dimas Adi Prayudi explained to reporters about the factories felt PT Rekadaya Multi Adiprima.

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T Rekadaya Multi Adiprima (RMA), local company and SME engaged in manufacturing automotive components, opens the operation of the felt factory. The development of this factory receives full support from PT Astra Mitra Ventura under the supervision of PT Astra International Tbk. “With the felt production as the main material, of course, will in-

crease the business capacity of PT RMA which in turn will give a fairly positive impact in terms of sales, improving the quality of human resources, the development of materials for other industries and contributing to the creation of employment opportunities, particularly communities around the factory, “said Farri Aditya, Vice President Director of PT RMA.

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The opening was attended by the President Commissioner of PT Astra Mitra Ventura and Director of PT Astra International Gunawan Geniusahardja, Commissioner of PT Astra Mitra Ventura and President Director of PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Sudirman MR, Commissioner of PT Astra Mitraa Ventura and Director of Astra Honda Motor Hamdani Dzulkarnaen, and President Director PT Astra Mitra Ventura Arietta Adrianti.

Farri said that PT RMA from the beginning focuses on the production of metal press for tensioner and guide cam chain famous motorcycle in Indonesia, as well as a pioneer in producing assy dush panel insulator, door trim insulator to four-wheeled vehicles and other manufacturing industries in Indonesia , and is an original equipment manufacturing / OEM. Over time, PT RMA progress periodically.

“With a commitment to provide customer’s satisfaction, the company continues to develop the business. PT RMA now has four business divisions namely Metal Stamping Press, Non-metal Felt, Printing and Plastics, “said Business Development PT RMA Dimas Adi Prayudi.

President PT RMA Rosalina Faried said that currently the company with assets of approximately USD 85 billion employs more than 200 employees, most of whom are local residents. The grant from Astra Ventura reaches approximately Rp 7 billion with mild interest.

“We want the existence of this company can provide additional value and benefits for the local people,” she said.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of PT Astra Mitra Ventura and President Director of PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Sudirman MR, Astra Group in principle support local production. “We are proud that a local company, with its own capabilities can grow and become partners. We support, among others, through a venture fund, “he said.

According to him, the quality of the products produced by local companies is able to meet the international standards set by Astra.

Currently, the companies placed on the first tier are as many as 165 companies, of which 75% is a joint venture company and the remaining 25 percent is local companies. While partners categorized as second tier are as many as 850 companies, of which the majority are local companies, including the RMA. “For Astra, the most important is compliant Quality, Cost namely competitive prices, and the timeliness of Delivery. If one of those aspects cannot be fulfilled, then a company cannot be our suppliers, “he said. (*)

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“Omed-omedan” – A unique tradition from Bali

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he day after Nyepi, Sesetan people of Denpasar, Bali held a unique tradition called omed-omedan.

This tradition has existed long before the colonial era and inherited from generation to generation.

Omed-omedan is carried out by young people. Men and women lined up in single line and faced each other. A man and a woman who will perform the ritual of omed-omedan will be held. The pair is reunited and then they kissed. They will stop kissing when the traditional elders blow the whistle.

Penglingsir Puri Oka, I Gusti Ngurah Oka Putra explained that omed-omedan is a unique culture and tradition that exists in Banjar Kaja Sesetan, Denpasar.

This tradition, he said, existed long before the colonial era and inherited from generation to generation.

“Besides having the value of togetherness, this ritual is believed to have sacred values as it is related to sesuhunan (worshiped god) at Banjar Temple,” said Ngurah Oka. This tradition is held annually every penanggal Kaping Siki sasih kedasa or known as Ngembak Geni (the day after Nyepi).

“Omed-omedan is the expression of happiness of the youths during Ngembak Geni. Omed-omedan means pulling each other. We totally disagree if people consider the event identical to kissing,” he explained.

Omed-omedan, continued Ngurah Oka, has several functions, among other is respect for the ancestors and fosters a sense of solidarity within the framework of mutual compassion and care. It also maintains harmonious relations in accordance with the norms in force, building community solidarity and unity in situations like grief, and there is an element of entertainment.

Once, this tradition was abolished. Then people saw the fight of two pigs that their origins are not clear who the owner was. Having taken a spiritual way and mapinunas (request) during Pujawali in Banjar Kaja, omedomedan is the will of the sesuhunan that should be held continuously. ***

Lamalera amidst globalization The shouting of Hilibe is no longer heard

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he sun had just appeared. It was still quite cold on the beach, but people have started their activities. Some men were busy carrying cashew on their shoulders to peledang (Lamalera fishing boat). They greeted each other, had a chat and sometimes shouted to invite those whose peledang was not going to the sea to join their boat.

Peledang was ready to be pushed onto the shore when all the crew (Matros) was already standing on the edge of peledang. A moment of prayer and sprinkle of holy water are ritual performed before peledang began to move.

Usually peledang do not directly enter the sea but had to rest for a moment to wait for the formulation of the beams in the sand so that it can go smoothly through the water.

In the last beam and the front side of peledang was already in the water, all Matros jumped into the boat and sit on their respective positions. Lamafa (stabbing crew), Lamauri (skipper) and meing (Matros) were ready with paddles on hand and yelled “Hilibe ... hilibe ... hilibe!” Rhythm of rowing movement that hit the body of the boat seemed to be a new spirit in the morning that marked the start of the battle of life that day.

“Hilibe ... hilibe ... hilibe” will only be stopped when the screen was opened and the wind became their loyal helpers to make a living in the middle of the vast ocean, Sawu Sea. It was morning in Lamalera, what a beautiful harmony.

Mentioning Lamalera, people know it as a village famous for its traditional whale hunting.

Located on the south coast of Lembata, fishermen in this village directly deal with the vast stretches of the Sawu Sea. The tradition of catching whales has been go-

Whale hunting tradition in Lamalera

ing on for centuries and takes place in May to November every year. People call it Lefa season that begins with a series of traditional rituals and mass of spirits memorizing fisherman who died at sea. Mass held on Lamalera beach annually on May 1st together with a blessing ceremony for peledang.

Throughout this season, every day Lamalera fishermen go to sea. There is no prohibition for catching whale in other months if there are whales in Lamalera water. Once there is a shout “Baleo ... Baleo ... Baleo” throughout the village, spontaneous fishermen will paddle the boat and catch a whale in sight.

Not all types of whale can be the target of Lamalera fishermen. Sperm whale or called koteklema by the locals is type of whale that is often hunted by the fishermen. Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) which in the local language known as seguni and klaru, is not hunted.

In addition to its weight, is too big to conquer by Lamalera fishermen, people believed that it is the reincarnation of their ancestors. Not only

that, pregnant whale and the baby will not be the hunting target.

The process of whale catching is like a thrilling heroic tale. Once there is a whale in sight, peledang will approach it. From a distance of a few feet, the stabbing crew called Lamafa will jump to the body of the whale while stabbing tempuling (stabbing tool that comes with a long string (leo) which is attached to a 4m-long bamboo spear).

Lamafa determines whether the target is lethal or need additional lethal stab so that whale is really dead. Lamafa is not alone. Standing tall behind him is breung alep who gives instruction to which direction the boat should be directed or whether the tempuling straps should be tightened or loosened when the fight with the whale began. A wounded whale will fight by banging its tail to peledang. At times like this, their safety needs to be maintained. Avoiding and seeking secured position is the right step to do by peledang crew, which usually consists of seven people. If the resistance began to

weaken and the whale is dead, then peledang will be back.

This process does not always run smoothly. Many tragic events have been recorded starting from the death of fishermen because of being hit by whale’s tail or also fishermen injured due to tempuling cord entanglement.

Damaged peledang or even drowned and lost in the depths of the sea, had also colored the days of Lamalera fishermen in fighting for a living.

That’s their life. Lives of their ancestors can not be replaced by other jobs for any reason.

Bring home a whale means feed the entire villagers. The widows and orphans shall get a share of the division of the catch. It is social value that has rooted in Lamalera society.

Is it possible to main this social value amidst the current wave of globalization? This is related to the shift from “fishermen power” (rowing) to motorboat, which is called Johnson by the locals that can now be found attached on some peledang during Lefa season. Will this bring certain impact on the distribution of the catch?

This is not to mention the difference ‘speed’ between Johnson and peledang, which is still paddled by the fishermen.

If Johnson can facilitate fishermen of Lamalera to earn a living, the current generation is even more spoiled with facility. Hopefully this will not replace the social value that has been inherited from one generation to another for centuries. Because it is quite possible, there will be emerging new capitalists who control the catch and fishermen of Lamalera, who only include themselves from the division of the catch for a meal, nothing more.

It becomes a homework for Lamalera generation to keep the tradition. (Fince Bataona)

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Seen in the picture (L - R): Mr. Norbert Vas - Vice President Sales & Marketing of Archipelago International & Mr. Firmansyah Rahim - Director General of Tourism Destination Development from Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Republic Indonesia

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uring this year’s Hospitality Investment World Indonesia Conference, Archipelago International’s well-liked favehotel group was awarded the prestigious “HIW Best Economy Hotel Chain 2013 Award”.

The HIW (Hospitality Investments World), which is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, is Indonesia’s foremost annual tourism investment forum bringing together senior hospitality industry representatives, investors, operators, developers, government representatives and the banking sector to

analyze and dissect opportunities for infrastructure investments into Indonesia’s growing tourism industries.

One of this year’s HIW’s highlights was the annual HIW Economy Hotel awards ceremony. Amongst many successful budget hotel groups three finalists, mainly Pop Harris, Amaris by Santika and Archipalago’s favehotels where nominated to receive the honors with favehotels making the final cut as Indonesia’s Best.

A panel of international and Indonesian judges awarded the honors to favehotels based on its role on the forefront of the

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Anantara Vacation Club team members with children from Bali Kids Charity

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nantara Vacation Club Bali Seminyak is pleased to support Yayasan Anak Anak Bali (Bali Kids) Charity in their efforts in enriching the lives of children in Bali.

Last week Anantara Vacation Club donated a substantial financial contribution to Bali Kids Charity. Members of the team at the Club Resort, along with Harold Derrah, CEO, Anantara Vacation Club, personally presented the cheque at the Bali Kids Charity centre. The money donated is being contributed to assist with the running of the charity’s Mobile Clinic and Education programmes. In addition, money was do-

nated by Club Owners, guests and Associates at Anantara Vacation Club Bali, which was collected via a donation box.

The Bali Kids charity provides quality full-time care for children with serious medical conditions such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer. Often these children are at serious risk in their family environment due to poor hygiene, nutrition and location relative to medical services. The charity also provides free medicine, supplements, and vitamins to children.

Harold Derrah, CEO Anantara Vacation Club commented “It was an emotional day.

The children were very happy to have us

there and seeing the kids and their smiles was very touching. Bali Kids Charity is one of our Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility efforts and they do an amazing job with the children they work with. We have been encouraging our staff around Asia to help and support child-focused foundations in their communities as we believe children deserve a good life, health care and education”.

Brenton Whittaker, Project Coordinator, Carry For Kids Inc./Bali Kids added, “Our most important work remains out in the field especially to the remote areas. We have really seen such a positive impact on the kids due to the mobile clinic and health education programmes. We are very happy to receive this generous donation from Owners and Associates of Anantara Vacation Club and look forward to working together in the future to achieve our common goals.”

Anantara Vacation Club is a strong supporter of health and education for children.

It is a key pillar of Anantara Vacation Club’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts in Asia.

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Biznet Networks Received “Excellent” Service Performance Status from Contact Center Service Excellence Award 2013 iznet Networks’ Call Center service received an “Excellent” Service Performance Award for Internet Service Provider (ISP) category, from the Contact Center Service Excellence Award 2013 award. The event that focuses on giving awards to Indonesia’s service industry was held on March 7th 2013 at Balai Sarbini, Jakarta. The annual event was organized by Service Excellence Magazine (Marketing Magazine Group), in cooperation with Care Center for Customer and Loyalty (Care-CCSL).

The award was handed by Mr. Suhartono Chandra, Principal Consultant at Frontier Consulting Group, to Mrs. Lenny Moniaga, Vice President Operation Biznet Networks. “On behalf of Biznet team, I am very proud of the team’s hard work especially Biznet Customer Care & Premiere Care Division, who always give the best 24 hours service. With this award, we’re motivated to improve our service to be better,” said Lenny.

Adi Kusma, President Director of Biznet Networks added, “Thanks to Customer Care & Premiere Care Team hard work and Biznet’s Team loyalty, we have successfully achieved this award. We will always maintain this award by giving our best service to customers.”

Biznet Care can be reached via phone 500988 and max3 care via 500933. Both Biznet Care & max3 care can be reached 24x7 via other electronic media such as email, Live Chat and Skype. Six months prior to the event, the organizer has done random mystery calls to companies’ call center to evaluate their service performance. This method was aimed to maintain and build the quality of call center services in companies in Indonesia.***

Indonesian budget hotel sector and its industry standards redefining influence and popularity.

John Flood, President & CEO of Archipelago International said: “ Since we entered the Indonesian market 15 years ago, we aim to set standards and pride ourselves on being innovative. While faves have been extremely well received by travelers from all walkes of life it is a special honor for us to also be respected by hospitality professionals and to receive such high level recognition from within our industry.”

Anantara Vacation Club Bali Seminyak Supports Bali Kids Charity

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FAVEHOTELS Recognized as Indonesia’s Best Economy Hotel Chain

Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s 60 Minute Effort to Save The Planet

ard Rock Hotel Bali joined millions across the world in Earth Hour 2013. Earth Hour is a worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and held towards the end of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change.

Started in 2008, the event has become a global campaign across countries and communities. The Hotel shut down public area lights and dimmed down most of its lights from 8.30 until 9.30 pm. Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s VIBE and Entertainment team hosted an event on Sand Island, invited guests and media partners to join in the effort and raise event’s awareness.

As Bali’s leading entertainment Hotel that is committed to consistently delivering authentic experiences that Rock, the Hotel kept its guests and media is invitees entertained with Fire Dancers and Indonesian Talent Band goes Acoustic performances. Adiansa Rachman, VIBE and Entertainment Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali explained, “We should be grateful for the world we are living in today and we should make this world an even better place for our children and grandchildren. That is the whole idea for us to actively participate in Earth Hour every year”. Some 100 guests, media and corporate invitees, and staff participated in the event. Everyone held a candle at the end of the memorable hour, resembling the number 60. “This message will not stop here. Save the Planet is one of our Hard Rock brand values, we will keep making it a better world”, as added by Andrew Khoo, M.I.H, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali. ***

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Uniqueness of Bau Nyale Festival to Promote Lombok Tourism

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In the venue of Bau Nyale Festival, the visitors looked so enthusiastic and eager to follow from the beginning until the end of the peak event.

Visitors could enjoy a number of songs sang by some top Indonesian singers. And at the end of the show, visitors were enjoying thoroughly the colossal drama of Princess Mandalika. After that, hundreds of thousands of visitors were also down to the seafront to catch Princess Mandalika (Princess Nyale) in the form of sea worms.

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here is a unique cultural celebration held in some of the beaches in the South Lombok, especially in Kuta beach and Seger, called Bau Nyale. The festival is held once a year. In Sasak language, “Bau” means catching, while “Nyale” is a type of sea worm that appeared in the sand when the tide is low.

Bau Nyale Festival 2013 was centered in Seger, Kuta, Central Lombok on 2-3 March 2013. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the island of Lombok, even from outside the region and foreign tourists, crowded the venue since Saturday afternoon (02/3) to Sunday morning (03/3). ‘’ At the Core Event of Bau Nyale this year, we also started doing Berantok culture, which is one of the Sasak culture to launch a big event using a lesung (rice pestle), conducted after sunset,’’ said Head of Culture and Tourism Office West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lalu Gita Aryadi.

Aryadi Gita said that Core Event of Bau Nyale was carried out at 17 points along the coast in the Loteng Beach. The points are Torok, Torok Bango, Torok Aik Beleq, Selong Belanak, Lancing, Tampah, Mawun, Are Guling, Tebuak, Kuta, Seger, Serenting, Benjon, Gropok, Awang, Bumbung, and Takar-akar. ‘’These 17 points are all located in three districts, namely Pujut, West Praya and Southwest Praya. But the center is on Seger Beach,’’ he said.

Gita hopes that through this event, the public can learn more about Lombok and Sumbawa and become closer to the uniqueness of the island.

There were a variety of activities held during Bau Nyale Festival such as the selection of Miss Mandalika 2013, horse racing, flea market, Miss Mandalika cultural parade, and beach cleaning.

This event was also enlivened with folk games “perisean” (hitting each other with the cane

M. Faried (left) and Ni Putu Gayatri, Sub Director of Tourism Promotion Bali, NTB and NTT with committee Bau Nyale Festival.

equipped with shield made of buffalo skin). Although the performance looked violent and cruel, the players really respect sportsmanship.

Director of Domestic Tourism Promotion, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, M Faried added that Bau Nyale is a folk event that could attract thousands of people to come, this is a great event for the promotion of tourism in the area.

“Next year, we need more intensive assistance so that this event can be well promoted and provide a significant impact to the development of tourism in Lombok area, “said Faried.

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nounced the winner of the election of Miss Mandalika 2013. Miss Mandalika 2013 was chosen

by Miss Mandalika 2012 at random from the selection of the top five contestants. Miss Mandalika 2013 is Ayu Lestari.

Loteng Regent, HM Suhaili FT while giving a speech said that Bau Nyale is an annual event.

Because, in addition to the event gathering, it also serves as an effort to appreciate the beauty of Kuta beach, Mandalika Resot, in preserving the legend of our ancestors with the Princess Mandalika that only exists in the Loteng, and not in other areas.

During Bau Nyale, people of Lombok started the catching of the sea worms early in the morning with a small net or bucket. Some people even decided to stay overnight on the beach to get the worms.

This sea worm is usually caught and distributed to the field and is used as a bulking soil. People believe that this worm could bring fertility when harvest time arrives. Some process the worms into food. Nyale or sea worms have long thin shape and green or blue color. The search ends when the sun goes high, because the worms get into coral reefs.

The origin of Bau Nyale began from folklore about Princess Mandalika. Princess Mandalika told to be very pretty. Her beauty had made the kings throughout Lombok fought to win her heart.

The competition to get Princess Mandalika had created turmoil in Lombok so that the princess decided to jump into the sea because she did not want any war in her native island.

Shortly after Princess Mandalika jumped into the sea, she changed into a tiny worm that emerged from the sea, so that the worms can be a blessing for everyone. You should consider to include Bau Nyale Festival into your holiday destination. (*)

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ADI Prepares to Hold Miss Coffee Indonesia 2013

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ndonesia has a reputation as one of the best coffee producing country in the world. Indonesia currently ranks third in the world coffee producer after Brazil and Vietnam.

In order to further promote the Indonesia coffee, Indonesian Ambassador Association (ADI) prepares to hold the 2nd Miss Coffee Indonesia on May 10 to 18 2013 at Bidakara Hotel Jakarta.

This activity aims to build public’s higher awareness towards the importance of coffee commodity and coffee products for the economy, culture and tourism in Indonesia.

Chairwoman of ADI who is also Chief Organizer of Miss Coffee Indonesia 2013, Kuntari Nirwandar said the target of the event is to make Indonesia as the largest coffee

producing country in the world. Winner of Miss Coffee will continue to introduce the pleasures of coffee in the country and in other countries, as well as cultural and tourist attractions of Indonesia.

“The contest is open to every women aged 17-24 with minimum height of 165 cm, single, insightful, both general and knowledge about coffee and tourism and master one foreign language. Currently there are 38 participants and registration will close at the end of March 2013, “she said.

It was explained that all participants will attend a series of activities such as explanation on the knowledge and the development of coffee as a commodity in the world from a number of experts. As well as description on the coffee industry opportunities and other coffee products, the health benefits of coffee, coffee agro-tourism, and others.

“All participants will also attend a series of activities that provide insight into coffee and coffee products, a visit to the coffee plantation, city tour, photo sessions, workshops, coffee processing, and other activities,” said Kuntari.

The second election of Miss Coffee Indonesia will be followed by representatives from all over Indonesia, the producing provinces and the coffee consumers.

Participants selected will represent the region of origin at the final night, May 17, 2013 in Jakarta.

“The largest coffee producing area such as Lampung, Central Java and East Java certainly do not want to be embarrassed.

They are going all out to support Miss Coffee representative from the area. The winner will be the representative of Indonesia in the Miss Coffee International in 2013, which will be held in Yogyakarta in October, “said Kuntari.

She said that the event is supported by the government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Commerce and the private sector, and a number of Indonesian coffee associations.

Miss Coffee Indonesia 2012 Bianca Beatrice, said to be proud to promote Indonesia’s coffee over the years, both in the country and in other countries. Indonesia coffee is varied and needs to be promoted to the public.

“For the future, I myself is very proud to take part in promoting Indonesian coffee in a world class event like the Miss Coffee International. This event has the potential to be promotional media for coffee and tourism in Indonesia to be more known world wide, including contributing to the welfare of coffee farmers themselves, “said Beatrice. (*)

Chairman of ADI, Kuntari Sapta Nirwandar (center) with expert coffee and Miss Coffee Indonesia 2012 during a press conference.

(front) Esthy Reko Astuti Director General of Tourism Marketing, Sapta Nirwandar Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy with Governor of Bengkulu, Junaidi Hamsyah.

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engkulu province makes Rafflesia flower that grows in the tropical rain forest of the region as a tourist attraction as well as using the flower as the official branding provincial tourism, “Discover Bengkulu the Land of Rafflesia”.

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sapta Nirwandar said Bengkulu has natural attractions such as the tropical rain forest, habitat of Rafflesia flower, and can be visited directly by tourists all the time.

“So it is feasible if Bengkulu claim the province as ‘Land of Rafflesia’ and then used the flower as its tourism branding,” he said during the launching of “Discover Bengkulu the Land of Rafflesia” in Sapta Pesona Building, Jakarta, on Thursday (14 / 3/2013) night.

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is also determined to make Bengkulu Province as one of the leading destinations in Indonesia.

With the new tourist attraction it is hoped to add to the repertoire of a national tourist attraction.

Meanwhile the Governor of Bengkulu, Junaidi Hamsyah said that the provincial government of Bengkulu puts hopes on the tourism sector

in order to overcome the backwardness and boost the economic growth based on creative economy.

“We expect the three major events can be defined and included in the national tourism calendar of events of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. We expect support from the ministry to promote Begkulu under the branding of ‘Discover Bengkulu the Land of Rafflesia’ as well as an attempt to portray the Rafflesia as the rare national flower, “said Junaidi.

Junaidi added, Bengkulu also save a lot of traces of British colonial history, before finally taken over by the Dutch. In Bengkulu, Fatmawati, the woman who accompanied President Sukarno, had lived. Historical value is going to be used as a potential to attract tourist to visit the province.

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is facilitating the implementation of the Calendar of Tourism Events “Semarak Pesona Bumi Rafflesia Provinsi Bengkulu” that will consist of national and international events such as Rafflesia Earth Festival, Rafflesia Beach Festival, and Tabot Festival as the main tourism agenda

of Bengkulu.

Rafflesia Earth Festival activities will take place in Bengkulu province on 27-30 June 2013. The festival will feature natural tourist attraction (eco tourism) with the background of the historical fact that the world’s largest flower Rafflesia Arnoldi was first discovered in Bengkulu on May 20, 1818 by the Governor General of British Raffles and botanist, Arnoldi.

A series of events will enliven the festival such as national batik colossal, national triathlon, 10 km running race, national off road, cultural performances, local songwriting contest, Miss Tourism contest, fairs and bazaars.

Rafflesia Beach Festival is planned to take place in the city of Bengkulu on 27-31 September 2013. The festival is based on the marine potential of Bengkulu waters with small islands and white sand beaches and evergreen veg-

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Bengkulu Launches “Discover Bengkulu the Land of Rafflesia” etation with exotic marine atmosphere.

This festival will have several events such as national surfing competition, national beach volleyball, national cross-country bikes, sea culinary, Bengkulu expo, Bujang Gadis Pageant, cultural performances, and exhibitions of creative economy, woven products, crops, livestock and horticultural products .

Meanwhile Tabot Festival will take place on November 4 to 14, 2013. Tabot Festival is a cultural tourism event that began from the tradition of ritual of some Bengkulu people (Tabot family), which is packaged in a festival by adding supporting activities based on local wisdom and creative industries.

The festival which takes place every year is enlivened with exhibition and bazaar products of the regions, souvenir, art craft and traditional culinary from the region. (*)

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Indonesia’s Stunnin Performance at ITB Berlin 2013

Indonesian art attractions at the opening of ITB Berlin 2013.

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opened the 2013 ITB Berlin. The event was attended by Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu, Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit, and 4500 other honorable

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n March 5, 2013, the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

guests. At the launch, Indonesia stood out as the official partner country of the event, the largest tourism event in the world.

The exhibition lasted from 6 to 10 March 2013 and visitors could see the natural and cultural diversity of Indonesia in Indonesia Stand Hall 26a.

Sixteen areas of KSPN (National Tourism Strategic Areas) in Indonesia were chosen to perform at the ITB Berlin 2013.

In her speech, Mari Pangestu said Indonesia’s natural and cultural diversity should be more accessible to tourists. “The known” should be connected with “What is less known” to show to tourists the other side of Indonesia as the largest archipelagic country in the world and to make the Indonesian traditional hospitality closer to tourists.

Mari also said, “The real point of attraction of Indonesia is the people who live harmoniously with different culture and traditions. Harmony with oneself, nature and other aspects are very beautiful and embedded in the hearts of the people of Indonesia. Therefore our main slogan is WONDERFUL INDONESIA, The Heart of World’s Beauty “.

Indonesia rich cultural, natural and tourism potentials that consists of eight World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, the world’s second largest biodiversity, Borobudur as the largest Buddhist temple in the world, as well as natural wonders such as Komodo. Not only that, Indonesia also offers diversity of traditional clothing, food, unique traditions, and traditional sailboats of Pinisi which is still made in Sulawesi.

During the exhibition, visitors could inquire anything about Indonesia, including trade and a plan to visit Indonesia. Hotels and restaurants,

private travel and government operators, as well as local government as representatives of ministry will also help introduce the “Heart of the World’s beauty.”

Traditional dance and music performances from various regions presented the picture of 700 languages and cultures of the 300 ethnic groups in Indonesia. Pakarena for example, a ritual dance from Makassar (South Sulawesi), which tells the story of the rhythm of life and relationship with God was performed in the event.

On this occasion, Bali and Kalimantan were each represented by Kecak Dance and Dayak Dance.

Combined with exhibitors and Government program, Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy was focusing on the diversity of archipelago with more than 17,000 islands, 300 ethnic groups and nature potentials. In the future, Indonesia wants to strengthen the areas having high tourism potential but have not been known as major tourist destinations.

Last year, investment in tourism sector rose about 200 percent to about US$ 900 million. In addition, Indonesia also recorded 8.04 million international tourist arrivals in 2012, an increase of 5.16 percent to the previous year. The number of German tourists increased 7.62% or by 152,000 tourists than a year earlier. (*)

Java Jazz Festival to globalizing Indonesia

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he biggest Jazz Event in Indonesia, Java Jazz Festival 2013 is able to present world jazz musicians in Indonesia. Indonesia is in the spotlight in the world of jazz fans, the name Indonesia is increasingly recognized internationally.

During the three-day performance since Friday (1/3) to Sunday (3/3), a number of world musicians performed in Jakarta, at the Arena Pekan Raya Jakarta, Kemayoran. Singer from Southampton, England, Craig David received great applause when appearing on the last day. The winner of two Grammy Awards nominations and BET Awards was able to amaze his fans in Indonesia.

In addition, the senior singer Basia gave a captivating performance. “Singing here is very special,” said Basia.

A series of musicians such as David Garfield, Marcus Miller, New York Voice, and Wouler Hamel also presented their special performance in Java Jazz 2013. Hamel, a Dutch musician, presented Dutch jazz with a unique harmony.

Java Jazz Festival has shown that Indonesia has become the destination of world musicians.

Not surprisingly, the sound echoes around the world due to the presence of international musicians.

Java Jazz Festival founder, Peter Frans Gontha, said it is the support from public that makes it a success. He also hoped that the annual event is still being done in the coming years. “A lot of young world musicians present.

Glen Fredly appearance at Java Jazz 2013

Local musicians are also amazing. Hopefully through jazz, Indonesia is more recognized internationally, “explained Peter.

The event was held in JIExpo Kemayoran Jakarta and featured more than 1,500 musicians and 187 performances on 17 stages.

“The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy fully supports the festival and hopefully events like this can continue to be implemented in the future,” said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sapta Nirwandar on separate occasions.

Rows of world musicians who have achieved greatness in the music industry, such as Joss Stone, Lisa Stansfield, Basia, and Craig David presented charming entertainment. Some local musicians like Maliq and D’Essentials, Oddie Agam, and Dwiki Dharmawan also enlivened the event. Young musician d’Masiv with their jazz project and Raisa have added more vibrant to Java Jazz 2013.

In Java Jazz 2013, there was a special moment, the “Tribute to Utha Likumahuwa”, “Tribute to Elfa Secioria”, “Tribute to Ismail Marzuki”, and “The Groove featuring Monday Michiru”.

The largest annual musical feast in Southeast Asia was held the first time in 2005, and always takes place in early March. There have been many famous musicians who have felt the sensation of Java Jazz, such as Incognito, Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire, Eric Benet, Bubi Chen, Angie Stone, Sergio Mendes, Chaka Khan, Lisa Ono, Jamie Cullum, and many more. (*)

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Kunjungan Wisman Januari 2013 Turun 5,88%

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Tahun Politik Bakal Untungkan Sektor Pariwisata

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ebanyak 30 ikon kuliner Indonesia mulai dipromosikan dan dijadikan bahan diplomasi Indonesia dalam pertemuan dan perjamuan resmi tingkat internasional.

“Sebanyak 30 ikon kuliner ini akan menjadi bahan diplomasi kita dan ini sudah mulai dilakukan sejak akhir tahun lalu,” kata Direktur Pengembangan Wisata Minat Khusus dan Konvensi Incentive Event Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif (Kemenparekraf) Achyarudin.

Dalam waktu dekat, pihaknya bersama kelompok kerja kuliner yang telah dibentuk akan menyusun story line dan ingredient untuk 30 ikon kuliner tersebut dalam sebuah buku yang terintegrasi. Buku tersebut nantinya akan selalu disertakan dalam setiap promosi pariwisata termasuk acara perjamuan makan internasional yang diselenggarakan untuk kepentingan diplomasi.

“Indonesia sendiri sudah membuktikan diplomasi melalui 30 ikon kuliner ini terbukti sangat efektif dan mengena dalam event pameran pariwisata terbesar awal Maret 2013, International Tourismus Bourse atau ITB di Berlin, Jerman,” katanya.

Pada kesempatan itu, sebanyak 30 ikon kuliner disajikan dalam acara pembukaan yang dituanrumahi oleh Indonesia sebagai official partner country ITB Berlin 2013. “Sambutan mereka luar biasa, kita di sana juga membagikan buku resep kuliner itu dalam Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Jerman. Panitia penyelenggara bahkan menyebut ini acara pembukaan paling meriah dalam 12 tahun terakhir acara ITB Berlin,” katanya.

Pada akhir 2013, sebanyak 30 produk kuliner dipilih kelompok kerja beranggotakan pakar dan praktisi kuliner terbaik di Indonesia di bawah koordinasi Kemenparekraf.

Proses penentuan 30 ikon kuliner tradisional itu diawali dengan mendaftar kekayaan budaya kuliner tradisional yang diwariskan secara turun-menurun hingga mencapai keberadaannya di masa kini. Tahapan seleksi dengan melalui beberapa kriteria, yakni bahan baku mudah diperoleh baik di dalam maupun luar negeri, dikenal oleh masyarakat luas secara nasional (populer), dan ada pelaku secara profesional.

Pemilihan 30 ikon kuliner tradisional Indonesia itu merupakan langkah awal dalam mengembangkan dan memfokuskan pengembangan kuliner Indonesia agar maju bersama, dikenal, mendapat pengakuan, dan mampu bersaing di level internasional. Sebanyak 30 ikon tersebut akan dilengkapi dengan resep yang dibakukan, disertai penjelasan videografis tentang proses pembuatannya untuk tujuan replikasi maupun dokumentasi.

Sebanyak 30 ikon kuliner tradisional terpilih itu, Nasi Tumpeng, Ayam Panggang Bumbu Rujak Yogyakarta, Gado-Gado Jakarta, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Serabi Bandung, Sarikayo Minangkabau, Es Dawet Ayu Banjarnegara, Urap Sayuran Yogyakarta, Sayur Nangka Kapau, Lunpia Semarang, Nagasari Yogyakarta, Kue Lumpur Jakarta, Soto Ayam Lamongan, Rawon Surabaya, Asinan Jakarta, dan Sate Ayam Madura.

Selain itu, Sate Maranggi Purwakarta, Klappertaart Manado, Tahu Telur Surabaya, Sate Lilit Bali, Rendang Padang, OrakArik Buncis Solo, Pindang Patin Palembang, Nasi Liwet Solo, Es Bir Pletok Jakarta, Kolak Pisang Ubi Bandung, Ayam Goreng Lengkuas Bandung, Laksa Bogor, Kunyit Asam Solo, dan Asam Padeh Tongkol Padang. (*)

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ergesernya pola perjalanan wisatawan mancanegara (wisman) yang ingin menikmati liburan hari raya Imlek di Indonesia, yang tahun lalu berlangsung Januari kemudian bergeser ke bulan Februari pada tahun ini, cukup besar pengaruhnya terhadap capaian kunjungan wisman pada Januari 2013.

Data Badan Pusat Statitik (BPS) dan Pusat Data dan Informasi (Pusdatin) Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif (Kemenparekraf) menyebutkan, jumlah kunjungan wisman yang masuk melalui seluruh pintu di Indonesia pada Januari 2013 sebanyak 614.328 wisman atau mengalami penurunan sebesar -5,88% dibandingkan periode Januari 2012 sebesar 652.692 wisman.

Penurunan kunjungan wisman pada Januari 2013 sebagian besar terjadi pada pasar China sebesar -37,19%, Singapura -15,52%, dan Taiwan -28,83%. Pada Januari 2012 lalu, bertepatan musim liburan hari raya Imlek, kunjungan wisman dari ketiga pasar utama melonjak, sedangkan kunjungan wisman dari Australia pada

Januari 2013 yang mengalami penurunan -1,92%, banyak dipengaruhi karena faktor buruknya cuaca yang terjadi di sana sehingga menurunkan minat wisman untuk melakukan perjalanan.

Sementara itu kunjungan wisman dari Jepang dan Korea Selatan mengalami peningkatan sebesar 14,65% dan 6,55%.

Ini menjadi kabar baik bahwa pasar short haul ini telah mengalami recovery. Pascamusibah tsunami pasar Jepang perlahanlahan mulai pulih kembali. Kenaikan wisman dari Jepang dan Korea ini berdampak positif dalam “menutupi” pasar China dan Taiwan yang menurun dibulan Januari ini.

Hal serupa juga terjadi untuk kunjungan wisman dari Malaysia yang pada Januari 2013 meningkat sebesar 8,23%, sehingga diharapkan dapat menutupi menurunnya pasar Singapura.

Sementara itu kunjungan wisman dari India dan Timur Tengah mengalami pertumbuhan positif masing-masing sebesar 3,58% dan 7,99%. Pasar India sebagai emerging market dalam beberapa tahun ini mengalami peningkatan dan mulai

mengimbangi pasar Timur Tengah.

BPS dan Pusdatin melaporkan kunjugan wisman dari Eropa pada Januari 2013 mengalami peningkatan antara lain Inggris sebesar 0,27%, Jerman 6,64%, Perancis 3,27%, dan Rusia sebesar 1,72%, sedangkan Belanda turun sebesar -11,84%. Menurunnya wisman dari Belanda ini terjadi mulai pertengahan tahun lalu, yang antara lain karena dampak krisis ekonomi Eropa sehingga wisman Belanda lebih memilih berlibur ke destinasi negara terdekat.

Keikutsertaan Indonesia sebagai perwakilan resmi dalam penyelenggaraan pameran pariwisata terbesar dunia ITB Berlin 2013 yang berlangsung pada 5-10 Maret 2013mendatang diharapkan akan meningkatkan kunjungan wisman dari pasar Eropa. Keikutsertaan Indonesia di ITB Berlin kali ini sebagai bagian dari upaya meningkatkan kunjungan wisman terutama Eropa ke Indonesia dalam rangka pencapaian target kunjungan wisman 2013 yang ditetapkan sebesar 9 juta wisman. (*)

10 Hotel Keluarga Terbaik di Indonesia dan Asia

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ripAdvisor mengumumkan pemenang Travellers’ Choice Awards 2013 untuk Hotel Keluarga. Penghargaan tahun ini diberikan kepada 231 properti yang sesuai untuk keluarga dan akomodasi teratas ada di 26 wilayah dan negaranegara di dunia.

Termasuk daftar khusus untuk Indonesia, Asia, Afrika, Australia, Kanada, Karibia, Cina, Eropa, Jepang, Meksiko, Timur Tengah, Amerika Selatan, Pasifik Selatan dan Amerika Serikat.

Pemenang penghargaan didasarkan pada hotel-hotel yang mendapatkan penilaian tertinggi oleh mereka yang bepergian dengan keluarga. Tidak seperti penghargaan untuk hotel lainnya, para pemenang TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice diberikan berdasarkan jutaan review bernilai dan opini yang dikumpulkan dalam satu tahun dari wisatawan di seluruh dunia.

“Untuk mereka yang merencanakan perjalanan keluarga tahun ini, daftar-daftar ini berisi hotel-hotel di seluruh dunia yang paling diminati wisatawan keluarga,” kata Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer TripAdvisor.

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30 Ikon Kuliner Jadi Bahan Diplomasi Indonesia

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ementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif (Kemparekraf) menyatakan sektor pariwisata cenderung diuntungkan pada tahun-tahun politik menjelang pemilihan umum. Hal tersebut dikarenakan, menjelang pemilihan umum biasanya semakin banyak yang memanfaatkan fasilitas wisata Meeting Incentive Conference and Exhibition (MICE).

“Ini bisa menjadi semacam wisata politik yang justru potensial menggerakkan mobilisasi wisatawan,” kata M. Faried, Direktur Promosi Pariwisata Dalam Negeri Kemparekraf.

Faried memperkirakan, wisata MICE akan lebih semarak dengan tingkat permintaan yang tumbuh positif. Hal itu, kata dia, akan memberikan keseimbangan aktivitas bisnis manakala dilaksanakan saat low season.

“Gelombang perjalanan wisnus saat peak season (liburan) nampaknya tetap ramai bahkan akan naik dibanding tahun lalu,” katanya.

Apalagi kini semakin banyak bermunculan artis yang terjun ke dunia politik, semakin mendorong lebih banyak keuntungan bagi sektor pariwisata. Pihaknya sendiri meyakini target-target pergerakan wisatawan nusantara (wisnus) yakni 250 juta perjalanan akan tercapai.

Hal serupa juga diprediksikan pada kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara (wisman) yang ditargetkan 9 juta orang hingga tutup tahun ini. (*)

10 Top Hotel untuk Keluarga di Indonesia: 1. Club Med Bali, Nusa Dua 2. Club Med Bintan Island, Bintan 3. Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta 4. Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences, Nusa Dua 5. Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites, Sanur 6. The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, Bandung 7. Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Kuta 8. Novotel Bandung, Bandung 9. Life in Amed Boutique Hotel, Amed 10. Mara River Safari Lodge, Gianyar

10 Top Hotel untuk Keluarga di Asia: 1. Club Med Bali, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 2. Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Hong Kong, Cina 3. Club Med Bintan Island, Bintan, Indonesia 4. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at KudaHuraa, North Male Atoll, Maldives 5. Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta, Indonesia 6. Sherwood Residence, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 7. Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, Hong Kong, Cina 8. Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 9. Goverdhan Greens Resort, Dwarka, India 10. Club Med Cherating Beach, Kuantan, Malaysia

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Vol. VIII No. 3, 2013

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Layanan Terpadu Kargo Udara Diterapkan di Lima Bandara

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enteri Perhubungan EE Mangindaan menargetkan pelayanan National Single Window Airportnet dapat juga diterapkan di empat bandara utama lainnya setelah Bandara Soekarno-Hatta. Bandara Soekarno-Hatta merupakan bandara pertama yang menerapkan National Single Window (NSW) Airportnet.

“Apabila sudah berjalan lancar maka akan diikuti dengan membuka di bandarabandara lainnya di Indonesia khususnya di lima bandara besar di Tanah Air. Ada lima bandara besar yang utama, Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta), Juanda (Surabaya), Polonia (Medan), Hasanuddin (Makasar), dan Ngurah Rai (Denpasar),” ujar Mangindaan.

Dikatakan NSW Airpotnet ini merupakan layanan terpadu yang terintegrasi antar 15 instansi terkait dengan satu satu sistem layanan. Untuk membangun NSW Airportnet di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta ini, anggarannya Rp7 miliar dari Dipa Kementerian Perhubungan.

Sementara Kepala Sub Bagian Humas dan KSLN Ditjen Perhubungan Udara Kementerian Perhubungan Yannesi Rosita mengatakan implementasi dari sistem ini akan melibatkan beberapa unit kerja terkait di luar Ditjen Perhubungan Udara. Termasuk komunitas bandara serta stakeholder warehousing yakni PT Unex, PT Gapura Kargo, PT Garuda Kargo, PT JAS Kargo.

“Sistem pelayanan secara elektronik yang terintegrasi untuk arus barang ekspor-impor di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta ini dikenal dengan nasional single windows (NSW) Bandar Udara (airportnet). Sistem ini menghasilkan pengelolaan data dan informasi berupa cargo tracking dan status, daftar timbun, flight information system (FIS), rute penerbangan dan flight approval (FA).

Ditambahkannya, perwujudan sistem ini merupakan tindak lanjut komitmen para pemimpin negara-negara ASEAN dalam Decleration of ASEAN Concord II (Bali Concord II) tentang visi integrasi ekonomi dalam membentuk ASEAN Economic Community. (*)

Diprediksi, Hotel dan Kondotel di Bali Bakal Kelebihan Pasokan

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iprediksi jumlah hotel dan kondominium hotel (kondotel), dan villa di Bali dikhawatirkan akan kelebihan pasokan pada 2015 akibat banyaknya pengembang yang tertarik mengembangkan bisnis properti di Pulau Dewata itu.

Pakar Properti Panangian Simanungkalit mengatakan banyaknya pasokan hotel dan kondotel tersebut untuk menyambut agenda Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) pada 2013. Namun, melihat jumlah arus wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Bali dikhawatirkan akan oversupply pada 2015.

“Jika sudah oversupply, harga sewa akan turun 10%15%. Pengembang yang meminjam uang ke bank untuk pembangunan juga akan bermasalah. Itu tidak akan bermasalah jika arus wisatawan terus naik,” ujarnya.

Dikatakan, pemodal lebih aman berinvestasi di kondotel dibandingkan dengan hotel karena kondotel dijalankan oleh operator hotel yang dapat mengurangi risiko kerugian, meskipun tidak menjamin tidak akan rugi.

“Yang harus diperhatikan investor dalam membeli kondotel di Bali yakni lokasinya harus strategis, lihat pengembangnya, dan siapa operator hotelnya untuk meminimalkan risiko. Saya sarankan investor membeli semester I tahun depan atau paling lambat 2014, lewat dari tahun itu pasar tidak bagus,” katanya.

Sementara Fakky Hidayat, Senior Associate Director Knight Frank, mengatakan dalam beberapa tahun ini banyak investor dan pengembang lokal beramai-ramai merambah bisnis properti di Bali khususnya mengembangkan hotel, kondotel, dan villa.

“Menariknya, dengan peluang dan hasil keuntungan bisnis properti yang menggiurkan, banyak pengembang yang bisnis intinya bukan properti ikut tertarik mengembangkannya.Hingga 2014 diperkirakan akan ada tambahan pasokan hotel baru sebanyak 10.466 kamar dari total 60 proyek yang saat ini sedang dibangun, 3.922 kamar atau 37% dari total pasokan baru tersebut akan beroperasi pada semester II/2012,” ungkapnya. (*/bisnis.com)

Jokowi Akan Keluarkan PerGub Industri Berbasis Seni Budaya

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rovinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) berupaya membangkitkan kekayaan lokal di antaranya memperkuat sentra perajin tenun khas Lombok. Dewi Rasyid, Ketua Dekranasda NTB mengatakan melalui Dewan Kerajinan Nasional Daerah (Dekranasda), Pemprov NTB terus berupaya memberi pelatihan dan pengetahuan baru seputar tenun dan cara pembuatannya kepada para perajinnya yang kini berjumlah sekitar 15.000 orang.

“Kami memiliki 10 kabupaten/kota di NTB, yang masing-masing daerah memiliki ciri khas motif tenun sendiri. Dan ribuan perajin tersebut tersebar di seluruh wilayah NTB. Produk tenun khas Lombok yang diberi nama Reneo. Brand nasional Reneo tersebut untuk kali ini dijadikan sebagai karya untuk busana Muslim,” ujarnya.

Dikatakan dengan makin dikenalnya tenun NTB baik oleh masyarakat Indonesia, dan pecinta kain di luar negeri, juga berdampak pada meningkatnya penghasilan masyarakat perajin di daerah tersebut. Syukur karya te-

nun NTB selalu mendapatkan perhatian dari masyarakat. Apalagi kini bahan tenun yang kaku, dan berat, sudah bisa diaplikasikan menjadi bahan yang ringan dan lembut, sehingga bisa dibuat lebih fashionable.

“Untuk itu, Dekranasda NTB selalu bekerja sama dengan sejumlah desainer, yang bisa membawa angin segar dan cara baru dalam mengerjakan tenun yang lebih ringan. Saat ini, pemakaian warna pada tenun sebagian sudah memakai warna dari alam, bukan lagi dari warna zat kimia,” katatanya.

Ditambahkannya, ada peningkatan sekitar 30% untuk order tenun dari bahan pewarna alam ini, dan saya bercita-cita ingin membawa tenun Lombok go international, dengan mengadakan pameran dan fashion show di negara lain.

“Untuk dalam negeri sudah mulai dilakukan dengan mengadakan show di Jakarta beberapa waktu lalu. Permintaan produk kami sudah ada dari Eropa seperti Spanyol,” ungkapnya. (*)

Dua Maskapai Indonesia Kini Bersaing di Thailand

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ejumlah maskapai penerbangan murah Asia Tenggara, termasuk dua dari Indonesia, membidik pasar Thailand menjelang dua tahun pemberlakuan komunitas ekonomi Perhimpunan Bangsa Asia Tenggara (AEC-ASEAN).

Mandala Airlines dan Lion Air bersaing dengan setidaknya 22 maskapai penerbangan murah dari Thailand, Malaysia, dan Filipina dalam meraup pasar pariwisata Negeri Gajah Putih itu. Di antara para pesaing dua maskapai penerbangan Indonesia itu adalah Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Orient Thai, Solar Air, Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, South East Asia Airlines (SEAir) dan Cebu Pacific Air.

Ketua Dewan Penasehat Orient Thai, Udom Tantiprasongchai mengatakan ketika Komunitas Ekonomi ASEAN itu terbuka, tidak hanya maskapai penerbangan murah yang terbang ke Thailand tetapi juga maskapai-maskapai penerbangan komersial biasa.

“Thailand menjadi pusat industri penerbangan di kawasan Asia Tenggara dan pasarnya dibidik banyak maskapai asing karena posisi geografisnya yang strategis, namun akibatnya maskapai penerbangan negeri itu harus menghadapi persaingan yang ketat,” ujarnya.

Dikatakan, pasar Thailand mulai sekarang “akan lebih dinamis” dan “para operator akan semakin sulit bertahan di bisnis penerban-

gan ini terutama mereka yang tidak memiliki dana yang cukup dan pemikiran strategis guna mengimbangi lingkungan bisnis yang berubah cepat.

Komunitas Ekonomi ASEAN merupakan bagian dari keputusan penting para pemimpin ASEAN pada 7 Oktober 2003 dengan lahirnya Bali Concord II. Dokumen tersebut mendasari komitmen kolektif ASEAN membangun komunitas yang didasarkan pada tiga pilar kerja sama, yakni pilar politik dan keamanan, ekonomi, dan sosial budaya. ASEAN beranggotakan Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Filipina, Singapura,Thailand, Kamboja, Myanmar, Laos, dan Vietnam. (*)

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Pemprov NTB Perkuat Lagi Sentra Perajin Tenun Lombok

(kika) Putri K Wardhani, Gubernur Joko Widodo dan Dwiki Dharmawan.

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ubernur DKI Jakarta Joko Widodo berjanji akan bergerak cepat dan responsif untuk segera meneluarkan Peraturan Gubernur yang pro Industri berbasis Budaya. Ia berjanji paling lambat 2 minggu kedepan akan mengeluarkan PerGub tersebut.

Anggota Komtap Kadin Industri berbasis Budaya, komposer dan pemilik Lembaga Pendidikan Musik Farabi Dwiki Dharmawan menyampaikan harapan agar pada PerGub tersebut mengatur Hote-hotel berbintang di DKI Jakarta menampilkan seni musik dan tarian tradisional sehingga lebih menghidupkan dan mengangkat kembali kehidupan seniman musik tradisional dimulai dari wilayah DKI Jakarta sebagai pilot project.

Sedangkan Wakil Ketua Umum Kamar Dagang Indonesia (Kadin) Putri K Wardhani mengatakan Industri berbasis budaya seperti jamu dan minuman tradisional, kerajinan tangan, kain tradisional, makanan dan kuliner khas daerah, cara pengobatan tradisional, serta seni musik dan tari khas daerah, memiliki potensi untuk bersaing secara ekonomi, dengan melibatkan banyak pelaku usaha.

“Sayang ini industri berbasis budaya belum terlalu dianggap dan digarap serius, baik oleh pemerintah dan swasta sehingga, para wisatawan belum maksimal menikmati kekayaan budaya Tanah Air,” ujar Putri.

Kadin Bidang Industri berbasis budaya mengharap Gubernur DKI Jakarta Joko Widodo dapat memberikan dukungan dengan membuat suatu ketetapan, yang mengharuskan para pelaku usaha pariwisata seperti hotel, mal, dan rumah makan, mengadopsi produk industri berbasis budaya sebagai bentuk keberpihakan pemerintah yang akan menjadi titik tolak meningkatnya kecintaan terhadap produk dalam negeri, dan akhirnya mengacu pada pendapatan negara dari sektor industri berbasis budaya. (*)

Vol. VII No. 11, 2012

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