Enhance Focus to Visit Central Java 2011 - Why So Many Tourist coming from Yogyakarta?

Central Java Government must sharpen Visit Central Java in 2011 for this program to the maximum impact for all stakeholders from the tourism sector. The government should also fix the "door gate" sign so that tourists interested in visiting tourist destinations in Central Java.

Do not be compartmentalized. Destinations in Central Java, but why so many tourists coming from Yogyakarta.

This was raised in the show "Travel Agent Gathering" organized Losari Retreat and Spa in Grabag Coffee Plantation, Magelang regency, on Thursday (15 / 4). The event was attended by a number of tour participants.

The official website of Provincial Government Visit Jateng Jateng mentioned 2011 themed "World Batik of Central Java." This program, among others, will be filled International Batik Festival, Borobudur Travel Mart and Expo, Cheng Ho International Festival, International Puppet Festival, the Festival of Indonesian Jamu.

"The government should focus on activities, but also chose the potential buyer (buyer's). That's who should be invited," said Arman Suparman, Sales and Marketing Manager Losari Spa Retreat and Coffee Plantation.

Government, Arman said, also must determine the target market who want to target. He suggested that the strongest focus on Singapore and Malaysia. This is because the Central Java have direct flights from the these countries was good in Solo and Semarang.

According to the Regional Director of Sales Restyle, Isa Ismail Rauf, governments should improve the entrance for tourists by improving the infrastructure to major tourist sites. If not, it is difficult to invite tourists to enjoy tourist destinations in Central Java.

Central Java provincial government must also be smart in the market by trying to establish connection with the Bali tours. This is because in foreign countries more easily sell a well known Bali.

"Do not be compartmentalized. Destinations in Central Java, but why so many tourists coming from Yogyakarta. It must cooperate with each other. The average foreign tourist to Borobudur of Yogyakarta because of access," said Hasan Basri, Tour Manager Blooms Tour Tours, Yogyakarta. (GAL)

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