Indonesia’s tourism is to be promoted in 2011 with emphasize on the
country’s eco-cultural attractions in the hope it will draw 7.3 - 7.6
million foreign visitors, a tourism ministry official said.
"After
considering various factors, we have decided to promote
the country’s eco-cultural’s attractions
in 2011," Esty Reko Astuty, director of promotions at the Culture and
Tourism Ministry, said here Monday as reported by Kompas.com.
One of the premier
tourist destinations to be promoted by the ministry next year would be
the National Komodo Park in West Nusatenggara which was a finalist in
the new seven wonders of nature competition.
The result of
the new seven wonders of nature selection process would be announced on
November 21 next year, and therefore it was considered appropriate to
emphasize nature tourism, including the National Komodo Park, in 2011,
she added.
"Environmental issues, including climate change, will be raised under the ’eco-cultural’ theme," Esthy said.
Eco-friendly
tourism, she added, was chosen by the guests due to the tourism
paradigm switchr from mass tours to alternatives related to
enironmental sustainability.
"Moreover, the ministry will
also establish a program to visit museums and we expect the program
cold be accommodated under the eco-cultural theme," she said.
Esthy added, the theme would also provide space for the Indonesia tourism which is eco-friendly and showing cultural values.
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