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Terror bombing and Lower Pig Flu Hits Japanese Tourists
Monday, August 24, 2009 00:56 pm 0 Comments
Author: Jajang Sumantri
JAKARTA-MI: the spread of disease outbreak cases of swine flu and the bomb in Jakarta in July and continue to have an impact on decreasing the number of visits of tourists from major markets such as Japan.
"During the 1st semester of 2009, the visit of Japanese tourists to Indonesia down 16.4 percent. There are influences from the outbreak of swine flu and the possibility of bombing incident some time ago. That's why we try to minimize the potential for continued decline in Japanese tourists. At a minimum target of 500 thousand Japanese tourists This year could be achieved, "said Director General of Marketing Department of Culture and Tourism (Depbudpar) Sapta Nirwandar, while attending the Tourism Conference 2009 in Tokyo, Indonesia, Japan, last weekend.
Depbudpar data show until the end of the semester beginning in 2009 only 201,860 Japanese tourists visiting Indonesia. And in the same period last year, the number of Japanese tourists reached 241,467 people and until the end of the year reached 494,986 people.
"There is also the impact of the global economic recession, but for the major markets like Japan, it is not too have a significant effect," Sapta said.
And as the number 3 main market after Singapore and Malaysia, the decline in the number of Japanese tourists was quite apprehensive.
"Singapore is still growing at about 4%, while Malaysia grew nearly 21%. Minusnya growth of Japanese tourists is a big contribution to revenue from tourism sector," Sapta said.
Sakura tourists this country is famous royal. If the average foreign tourist spending about U.S. $ 1178 per visit, Japanese tourists can spend U.S. $ 1650 per person.
Director of International Tourism Promotion Division, Tourism Bureau of Japan, Japan Tourism Agency (JTA), Yasuto Kawarabayashi, emphasized security issues and health issues is very sensitive to Japanese tourists.
"Events of bombings, riots and high crime is always a consideration of Japanese tourists. The problem of diseases such as bird flu and swine flu also determine the orientation of their visit," explained Yasuto.
However, according to Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Culture and Tourism Division, Aurora Tambunan, the government did not remain silent. Various efforts have been made to reduce the impact of the bomb and these swine flu cases.
"What we should instead promote the understanding that terror can happen anywhere and does not make us afraid. All components of society to work together quickly to handle it professionally," said Aurora.
He pointed out, after the tragedy of the bombing at the JW Marriot hotel and the Ritz Carlzton on July 17 last, the next day the government remained open mat Jakarta Great Sale 2009.
"We want to show that terror does not necessarily make us afraid and stopped berktifitas. We still continue the tour program and the results are not too disappointing," said Aurora.
Even the carpet Jakarta Great Sale, which was opened on July 18, 2009, the day after the bomb was capable of making such turnover to Rp6 billion.
"All of our tour programs keep us running. Even the carpet and cultural festival of Japanese art are regularly held each year in the title ready next October," said Aurora.
Meanwhile, according to Chief Hotel and Restaurant Association of Indonesia (PHRI), Wuryanti Sukamdani, the manager of hotels in Indonesia continue to improve security standards.
"There is no other way than increasing security standards. Manager 2000 hotels and restaurants have committed PHRI members help each other improve the security standards," said Wiryanti.
Outside the safety and health issues, constraints and lack of information is still lack of a national travel agency's role in Japanese tourists to capture a complaint from the Association of Travel Agents Japan, the Japan Association of Travel Agents (weapon).
"Indonesia is still the country's third destination in Asia after Thailand and Singapore. The two countries are very heavily promote in Japan and the travel agents they are very aggressive marketing tour packages to attract," said Foreign Travel Manager weapon, Akihiko Hosaka .
The average Japanese tourist, Akihiko added, choosing to travel with the group using the facility tour travel package arranged agents.
"Information about Indonesia, but Bali still not much. We also have a relationship with a travel agent Indonesia," said Akihiko.
Responding to this, Sapta confirmed that more effort is needed and comprehensive hard to restore the level of Japanese tourists visit it.
"The lack of access to information continue to improve, not only through the update online information systems (online), but also by placing Depbudpar representatives in key markets like Japan, we are. We recruit local people who had lived in Indonesia to help promote Indonesia," Sapta said.
Likewise with the role of Indonesian diplomats as official representatives of foreign governments. However, Sapta admitted there was still something that must be addressed related efforts have synergy between the government and national tourism stakeholders other.
"We heard one complaint complaint Japanese travel agents are related to the visa issuance procedure is still a bit convoluted. We will follow up this matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration," Sapta firm.
Therefore, added Sapta, meeting with tourism stakeholders in the country Sakura is part of intensified promotional efforts to reach all the tourist group Sakura this country.
"Our efforts to establish close relationships with a variety of travel agency associations are related to their vital role in helping determine the choice of tourist destination. The point we want to restore the enthusiasm of Japanese tourists to keep visiting Indonesia," Sapta said.
Meeting with the gun to produce an agreement to hold some campaign events ranging from seminars to cultural week.
"Informally we've agreed to Indonesia hold promotional activities. We'll show you a variety of tourism potential for all groups of Japanese tourists through seminars, exhibitions and cultural weekend. Hopefully we can title this year," Sapta said. (Jaz/OL-7)
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Monday, August 24, 2009 00:56 pm 0 Comments
Author: Jajang Sumantri
JAKARTA-MI: the spread of disease outbreak cases of swine flu and the bomb in Jakarta in July and continue to have an impact on decreasing the number of visits of tourists from major markets such as Japan.
"During the 1st semester of 2009, the visit of Japanese tourists to Indonesia down 16.4 percent. There are influences from the outbreak of swine flu and the possibility of bombing incident some time ago. That's why we try to minimize the potential for continued decline in Japanese tourists. At a minimum target of 500 thousand Japanese tourists This year could be achieved, "said Director General of Marketing Department of Culture and Tourism (Depbudpar) Sapta Nirwandar, while attending the Tourism Conference 2009 in Tokyo, Indonesia, Japan, last weekend.
Depbudpar data show until the end of the semester beginning in 2009 only 201,860 Japanese tourists visiting Indonesia. And in the same period last year, the number of Japanese tourists reached 241,467 people and until the end of the year reached 494,986 people.
"There is also the impact of the global economic recession, but for the major markets like Japan, it is not too have a significant effect," Sapta said.
And as the number 3 main market after Singapore and Malaysia, the decline in the number of Japanese tourists was quite apprehensive.
"Singapore is still growing at about 4%, while Malaysia grew nearly 21%. Minusnya growth of Japanese tourists is a big contribution to revenue from tourism sector," Sapta said.
Sakura tourists this country is famous royal. If the average foreign tourist spending about U.S. $ 1178 per visit, Japanese tourists can spend U.S. $ 1650 per person.
Director of International Tourism Promotion Division, Tourism Bureau of Japan, Japan Tourism Agency (JTA), Yasuto Kawarabayashi, emphasized security issues and health issues is very sensitive to Japanese tourists.
"Events of bombings, riots and high crime is always a consideration of Japanese tourists. The problem of diseases such as bird flu and swine flu also determine the orientation of their visit," explained Yasuto.
However, according to Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Culture and Tourism Division, Aurora Tambunan, the government did not remain silent. Various efforts have been made to reduce the impact of the bomb and these swine flu cases.
"What we should instead promote the understanding that terror can happen anywhere and does not make us afraid. All components of society to work together quickly to handle it professionally," said Aurora.
He pointed out, after the tragedy of the bombing at the JW Marriot hotel and the Ritz Carlzton on July 17 last, the next day the government remained open mat Jakarta Great Sale 2009.
"We want to show that terror does not necessarily make us afraid and stopped berktifitas. We still continue the tour program and the results are not too disappointing," said Aurora.
Even the carpet Jakarta Great Sale, which was opened on July 18, 2009, the day after the bomb was capable of making such turnover to Rp6 billion.
"All of our tour programs keep us running. Even the carpet and cultural festival of Japanese art are regularly held each year in the title ready next October," said Aurora.
Meanwhile, according to Chief Hotel and Restaurant Association of Indonesia (PHRI), Wuryanti Sukamdani, the manager of hotels in Indonesia continue to improve security standards.
"There is no other way than increasing security standards. Manager 2000 hotels and restaurants have committed PHRI members help each other improve the security standards," said Wiryanti.
Outside the safety and health issues, constraints and lack of information is still lack of a national travel agency's role in Japanese tourists to capture a complaint from the Association of Travel Agents Japan, the Japan Association of Travel Agents (weapon).
"Indonesia is still the country's third destination in Asia after Thailand and Singapore. The two countries are very heavily promote in Japan and the travel agents they are very aggressive marketing tour packages to attract," said Foreign Travel Manager weapon, Akihiko Hosaka .
The average Japanese tourist, Akihiko added, choosing to travel with the group using the facility tour travel package arranged agents.
"Information about Indonesia, but Bali still not much. We also have a relationship with a travel agent Indonesia," said Akihiko.
Responding to this, Sapta confirmed that more effort is needed and comprehensive hard to restore the level of Japanese tourists visit it.
"The lack of access to information continue to improve, not only through the update online information systems (online), but also by placing Depbudpar representatives in key markets like Japan, we are. We recruit local people who had lived in Indonesia to help promote Indonesia," Sapta said.
Likewise with the role of Indonesian diplomats as official representatives of foreign governments. However, Sapta admitted there was still something that must be addressed related efforts have synergy between the government and national tourism stakeholders other.
"We heard one complaint complaint Japanese travel agents are related to the visa issuance procedure is still a bit convoluted. We will follow up this matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration," Sapta firm.
Therefore, added Sapta, meeting with tourism stakeholders in the country Sakura is part of intensified promotional efforts to reach all the tourist group Sakura this country.
"Our efforts to establish close relationships with a variety of travel agency associations are related to their vital role in helping determine the choice of tourist destination. The point we want to restore the enthusiasm of Japanese tourists to keep visiting Indonesia," Sapta said.
Meeting with the gun to produce an agreement to hold some campaign events ranging from seminars to cultural week.
"Informally we've agreed to Indonesia hold promotional activities. We'll show you a variety of tourism potential for all groups of Japanese tourists through seminars, exhibitions and cultural weekend. Hopefully we can title this year," Sapta said. (Jaz/OL-7)
http://www.mediaindonesia.com/read/..._dan_Flu_Babi_Turunkan_Kunjungan_Turis_Jepang