Indonesia tourism will hold 2013 Sales Mission to India, on 1 – 5 July, 2013 in Chennai, Pune and Mumbai. The Indonesian delegation consists of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, tour operators, hotels and restaurants. The delegation will be led by Masruroh, Deputy Director, Promotion for Asia Region Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy. The Indonesian delegation consist of various tourism services, destinations and products. The aim of participation is to promote Indonesia as a premier travel destination under the brand “Wonderful Indonesia” and to provide a platform to connect the Indonesian tourism industry and the Indian travel trade network.
“We chose Pune, Chennai and Mumbai for this sales mission because we know that these cities are important business centers with a high rate of economic growth. India has been the eleventh biggest market for Indonesia. In 2012 Indian visitor arrivals to Indonesia reached a total of 177,194 visitors or an increase by 7.92 per cent over 2011. This year we expect to receive 200,000 Indian visitors, and thus, our promotional event is expected to significantly contribute to the achievement of the target by the end of the year,” she said.
