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Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair 2011

November 7, 2011 / dwix / No comments

To facilitate the public to get an affordable tour packages, Garuda Indonesia in cooperation with the BCA, again held Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) 2011 on 11 to 13 November 2011 in Jakarta Convention Center. GATF is one of the biggest national event that will be followed by Garuda Indonesia Groups, and more than 70 travel agents & retailers, and hotels & resorts.

Through this cooperation, Garuda Indonesia and the BCA will provide an opportunity for users of services of Garuda Indonesia and credit card holders of Bank Central Asia to realize the dream of traveling to domestic and overseas at attractive prices.

“During the 2011 GATF, visitors will be given a variety of attractive offers among other discount domestic and international tickets by 50 percent,” said a spokesman for Garuda Indonesia, Pujobroto, Friday (11/04/2011) in Jakarta. » Read more..

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Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan Did Not Deter Japanese Tourists to Indonesia

October 2, 2011 / dwix / No comments
The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan six months ago did not deter tourists visit Japan to Indonesia. During the period January to July 2011, the Japanese tourist visit to Indonesia rose by 0.79 percent in 2010 compared to same period last year. Tourists visit Japan in January to July 2010 and recorded 227 254 people, while this year the number of Japanese tourist arrivals to Indonesia reached 229 050 people or tourists increased by 1796.

“In the last six months of positive growth in Japanese tourist arrivals. This shows, the impact of the earthquake and tsunami was not as severe as the economic crisis that hit Japan in 2009. In 2010, tourist arrivals to Indonesia Japan fell 13.5 percent from the 469,796 tourists to be 406,011 tourists, “said Director of Tourism Promotion of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Nia Undoubtedly, Saturday (01/10/2011) on the sidelines of the exhibition tour Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) Travel & Tourism Forum Showcase 2011. » Read more..

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New York is The Best Marine in The World, What About Bali?

September 29, 2011 / dwix / No comments

A survey mentioned New York as the best marine in the world. The survey by YouGov which represents the Shipping Association (PSA) of Britain issued to mark the beginning of National Cruise Week on 18 to 25 September 2011 in England. The survey was based on the British tourist who travel cruises. As quoted from Dailymail, Venice is ranked second. Last year, Venice has been named the best marina in the world in the same survey.

PSA alone predicts 1.7 million British tourists went sightseeing with cruise ship in 2011. This figure shows an increase of 1.62 million people last year. In the UK, tourist cruise ships accounted for 12 percent of overseas tour packages to the British public interest.

According to the survey, the majority of tourists (57 percent) prefer to travel by cruise ship can be visiting a lot of reasons for destinations in one trip. Some 17 percent of respondents said taking a vacation cruise ship denagn the offers of entertainment on cruise ships. While 36 percent of respondents saw a complete tour packages offered by cruise ship to be the main factor of their interest.

Meanwhile, in a survey this year on the third rank is held three places, namely Barcelona, Rome, and Singapore. This means that Singapore became the only country in Asia that fall into three major rankings.

What about Indonesia? The main constraint is Indonesia not yet have an international-standard port for cruise ships. This is concerning because Indonesia is an archipelagic country. The plan, Land Ampo in Karangasem, Bali, will be a port for cruise ships. Meanwhile, based on information from Kemenbudpar, Singapore which has an area smaller than Indonesia, annually receives 300-400 yachts. In comparison, Indonesia in 2011 received as many as 178 cruise calls. Article by Where is Bali, an update Bali tourism information.

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Russian Traveler Waiting For Direct Flights Russia – Indonesia

September 26, 2011 / dwix / No comments

In recent years, the number of Russian tourists to Indonesia continued to increase. However, the maximum potential untapped. The problem is still a classic. Has not been realized also regular direct flights Russia – Indonesia is eagerly awaited.

This was said by the Director of Promotion of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia, Noviendi Makalam, Saturday (09/24/2011).

According to him, Russia needs to concern itself in particular in the middle of working on the Russian market, Russia’s Siberia up to the East, Vladivostok. One of the obstacles that still impede the flow of Russian tourists to Indonesia is the absence of direct regular flights (scheduled direct flight) from both Indonesia and the Russian airline. » Read more..

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Feel The Real ‘Transformer’ at Universal Studio Singapore

September 12, 2011 / dwix / No comments

Transformers movie fans can enjoy direct 3D adventure through “Transformers The Ride” at Universal Studios Singapore. The spacecraft will begin to be opened in December 2011.

The spacecraft will be the first Transformer themed rides in the world. Transformers The Ride is built based on the movie Transformers director Michael Bay is also a creative consultant on the spacecraft. As quoted from a press release, a vehicle that will depict the story of Transformer using the techniques of realistic 3D high definition, sophisticated visual effects, and one of the aircraft simulator system the most complex, ever integrated into a vehicle rides.

Visitors will be taken to a story of struggle between the heroic Autobots and the characters are evil Decepticons in an experience that makes the story as if real. In the vehicle, visitors will become members of the union of human-Autobot called NEST, provides an opportunity to feel the “Live The Movies ™”, and put them right in the middle of the action to protect the AllSpark from the Decepticons.

“This vehicle is the only one of its kind. We are proud to continue the tradition of working with filmmakers to bring the wonders of film into our vehicle and it was amazing working with director Michael Bay is very talented as a vehicle for our creative consultants,” said President of Universal Park and Resorts Mark Woodbury.

“Transformers The Ride will feature characters that are exceptional and provide the most special experience of a lifetime, thrilling visitors from all over the world at the opening of this ride at Universal Studios Singapore in December 2011 and later at Universal Studios Hollywood in Spring 2012.”

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Hotel in America: Ordering Room Service Through Ipad

August 29, 2011 / dwix / No comments

Hotels in America made a breakthrough, by maximizing the function of the iPad. Hotel guests in America are now able to play Angry Bird and order room service without leaving their iPad. A growing number of hotels in America that provides a popular tablet computer, such as iPad, to guests in their rooms. This is so that food and beverage orders increased and reduced staffing needs.

An application developed by Intelity, headquartered in Orlando, allows guests to order food, surf the internet to find info about hotel facilities and attractions in the city, book a morning call to wake up, schedule the arrival of housekeeper, send a message to the hotel staff or other guests, and ordering a car rental service. Flight information and weather for 5 days in the future are also shown in this application.

Hotels provide iPad generally upscale hotels that have guests who frequently shop many items, including The Plaza in New York, Mondrian SoHo in New York, Hilton Inn at Penn, Philadelphia, and the Royalton Hotel in New York. » Read more..

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