"Bali known as the icon of Indonesian Tourism, this is the reality that tourist know Bali better than Indonesia. From Bali then we will promote Indonesia, which also known as Beyond Bali, she told ANTARA in Denpasar, yesterday.
She mentioned that this matters has been proposed during the meeting with Dr. Alistair Morrison from UN WTO and Purdue University, USA and other stake holders of Bali Tourism in Denpasar, Tuesday. This meeting was initiated by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia.
Ratna who is also the Secretary General of Nusantara Tourism Forum said also that working closely with the local governments from various tourist destinations which going to be promoted will be beneficial and effective.
"Java Bali Overland program, the famous 10Days/9Nights package back in 1980s to be reactivated, this will boast the market not only to the Netherlands who has the emotions ties with Indonesia but also to other countries, " she added.
Hadi Taryoto of Bali Tourism Friend (BTF) added that it is wise to use Bali's big name as an icon in promoting other areas of Indonesia, "We also should have one tourism body which will be looking after all the necessity in promoting the sustainable marketing strategies for Indonesia tourism" he added.
Ratna also added that during the meeting with UN WTO, Alistair Morrison said that he would like to hear about the feed back from the meeting participants so that the recommendations can be made later. " He also said that "what can we do more to support the activities to boast the tourism marketing and strategies wise continually. (*)
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