* Tourism represents some 5% of GDP and 6% of jobs in G20 countries.
* Global tourism services exports amount to US$ 3 billion per day.
* Tourism is the main growth & trade driver for the world’s poorest countries.
* The travel sector can be a leader in the response to climate change.
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Visitor arrivals to Indonesia on February 2009 have reached 421,555 arrivals or growth of -9.43%, compared to the same month in the previous year reached 465,449 arrivals.
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Visitor arrivals to Indonesia on February 2009 have reached 421,555 arrivals or growth of -9.43%, compared to the same month in the previous year reached 465,449 arrivals.
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The Jakarta Post
Ferry crossing linking Padangbai in Bali and Lembar in Lombok will be closed on Thursday in observance of the Hindu’s Day of Silence, Antara news agency reported Wednesday.
Operator PT Indonesia Ferry said that ferry crossing between the two islands would return to normal on Friday.
“I’m sure all passengers and users are already aware of this planned closing,” said Kaimuddin Maliling, head of PT Indonesia Ferry’s Lembar branch.
Indonesia Ferry operates six ferries to serve the Padangbai-Lembar route.
During the day of silence, which falls on Thursday, the Bali administration bans fires, electricity and the operation of motor vehicles and the like.
Source : TheJakartaPost.com
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International visitor who came to Indonesia through all gates in January 2009 an amount of 473,165 visits or growth of 8.04 %, compared to the same month in 2008 that was numbering 437,966 visits.
International visitors which were increasing in January 2009 compared to the same month in 2008, came through 13 (thirteen) main entrances, that is: Ngurah Rai an amount of 173,919 visits or growth of 18.06%,
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Andra Wisnu, The Jakarta Post, Gianyar
Tourism and Culture Minister Jero Wacik expressed optimism that the country’s tourism industry will remain strong this year, though tourists would spend less due to the global financial crisis.
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Andra Wisnu, , The Jakarta Post, , Denpasar
Emansyur, 68, stood near the entrance of the Assyuhada Mosque, the only one in the Bugis village of the Serangan sub-district, in the late afternoon on Tuesday.
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Lilian Budianto, The Jakarta post, Jakarta. Young Indonesian university graduates could from next year be allowed to apply for a one-year Australian work and holiday visa, pending an agreement by both governments, an Australian Embassy official said Thursday.
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