Malut Tourism Budget Increase

North Maluku tourism budget in 2011 increased to Rp 5 billion compared with the allocation obtained in 2010, amounting to Rp 15 billion. "We obtained funding from the budget allocation for this year as much as Rp 20 billion, an increase of 25 percent from a year ago," said Head of Culture and Tourism of North Maluku, Nurlaila Armaiyn in Kuta, Bali, Sunday (08/05/2011).

However, Nurlaila explained, the amount received by it could have been changed since adapted to the needs, so that the flexible nature. The allocation of the funds used to finance tourism promotion and operations to all districts in North Maluku region.

"We hope the funds budgeted for it could increase the number of visits to tourist attractions in this area," he hoped.

Therefore, Disbudpar Malut not going to stop promotion of the tourism potential of the province in eastern Indonesia, both at home and abroad.

As currently implemented this time by doing direct promotion island resort, the activity called "Wonderful North Maluku".

Nurlaila explains, the goal in addition to attract foreign and domestic tourists who were enjoying a holiday in Bali, it also seeks to hold the perpetrators of the Bali effort to bring tourists to the North Moluccas. "Bali is a major tourism gateway. Therefore we are optimistic with a vigorous promotional able to reach the target number of foreign and domestic tourists visit the North Maluku in 2011 as many as 6,000 people," he said.

In 2012, Disbudpar Malut will target as many as 10,000 tourists visit the region of North Maluku is famous for its tourism potential of natural, cultural and historical heritage.

In North Maluku, continued Nurlaila, there are five major tourist destination areas, including areas of Ternate and Tidore. As for the visit of a potential natural attractions and is visited by quite a lot of Kastela Beach, Laguna Lake and Stone Angus.

While the place of art and culture, including cultural tourism, among others, Museum of the Sultan of Ternate, Crown, Dance Salai Jin and Baramasumen. The place is a heritage tourist sites, such as the Mosque of the Sultan of Ternate and the Catholic Church of St. Willibrordus. "In our area of ​​existing tourism accommodation is a 5 star hotel located in Ternate, while the rest is a 3 star hotel and jasmine are scattered throughout the district," he said.

Regarding transportation to North Maluku, added Nurlaila, it is not too difficult. Because of some major cities there has been direct flights to North Maluku, such as from Jakarta and Denpasar.

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Madame Tussauds Museum and Wine

Thailand is one country in Southeast Asia which is famous as a tourist destination. It was not separated from his government conducted a promotional tour. Various locations were developed as a tourist destination with a variety of means.

Not only that, in Thailand also built new tourist objects that fascinate visitors, one of Madame Tussauds, which displays figures of celebrities and world figures of wax. This tourist attraction is located in the center of the capital, Bangkok, exactly on the sixth floor of Siam Discovery.

We visited Madame Tussauds on Monday (11 / 4), in a series of four-day trip, starting Sunday night through Wednesday night. Trip at the invitation of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the agency specifically responsible for the promotion of tourism in the country.

Madame Tussauds Museum in Bangkok was the first in Southeast Asia. There a similar museum in London, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Hong Kong, New York, Shanghai, and Berlin.

Entering the museum that started operating in February 2011 it was standing replica of the leaders of Thailand and world figures, including celebrities and sports figures. At least 80 figures of world leaders is in the museum, among others, Barack Obama and his wife, Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Albert Einstein, golfer Tiger Woods, soccer star David Beckham, and Madonna. Also other celebrities, like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Michael Jackson, Will Smith, and Tata Young.

In the museum there is also a figure of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in the same room with the legendary boxer Thailand, Khaosai Galaxy, who once against Indonesian boxer Elias Pical.

Figure Madame Tussauds museum itself is located at the far end, near the exit. He seems to hold the severed heads are also made of wax. Beside it there is a brief biography on the history of Madame Tussauds.

Madame Tussauds is born with the name Anna Maria Grosholt a legendary figure who perpetuate persistent world figures in the form of wax. He was born in Strasbourg, France, in 1761. His mother worked as a housekeeper for a doctor Philippe Curtius, a physician who is adept at making a wax statue. Curtius in educating Tussauds wax sculpture.

At age 17, Anna Maria Grosholt make a wax figure of Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire, French philosopher who is better known as Voltaire. He then married Francois Tussaud in 1795, and got two sons, Joseph (born in 1798) and Francis (born in 1800).

At the age of 41, Madame Tussauds in London to explore new opportunities. During the French Revolution (1789-1799), Tussauds made a lot of statues of the heads of the victims of war. He also founded the first museum Madame Tussauds in London.

Although made of wax, the statues are very similar to the original. Pulse streaks, wrinkles on the face, style, and accessories she was wearing was the same as the original figure. No wonder so many visitors that seek to perpetuate their presence in the museum with pictures with the characters, including me and my friends. Sound camera shots endlessly fulfilling every room in the museum.

In the museum there are also features interactive with audio and visual effects, regarding the activities carried out the characters, like playing ball. There is also a mini karaoke room, contains songs that Thailand could be tested by visitors. Unfortunately, after a tour in the museum, have not seen any figures from Indonesia who dipatungkan.

In addition to Madame Tussauds Museum, others visited tourist area of ​​Khao Yin is. This area is one area of ​​agribusiness in Thailand. Khao Yin had two pre-eminent, namely PB and Chok Chai Farm Winery. According Tijee, tour guide who accompanied us, Khao Yin means big mountain. In Indonesia, this region is almost equal to the peak area in Bogor.

This area can be reached within three hours from Bangkok by bus. PB Winery is a wine estate as well as manufacturing plant in Thailand. Here, tourists can try different flavors of wine, learn to make wine, and enjoy lunch with wine.

Choh Chai Farm is an exclusive camp as well as a means of entertainment for the family-themed cowboy life. Choh Chai Farm equipped farms, where the manufacture of ice cream, rodeo, horseback riding and a variety of exciting events for the whole family.

Travelers who stay can feel the sensation of a tent-shaped rooms, like a cowboy. Do not worry, though the form of tents, the room was very decent place to stay. In it as a luxury hotel with full facilities.

Vineyard

Business Development Manager for PB Partners, Heribert Gaksch, drove us around the vineyard using the open car, like a train. We also visited the winery in the region are operating since 13 years ago.

Unfortunately, at that most employees at the winery (a total staff of about 160 people) was off because it coincided with the celebration of Songkran, the Thai New Year celebration. At the celebration of Songkran, the majority of Thai people off, and going home to their hometown, as well as during Lebaran in Indonesia. As a result, we only see the space and the means of production of wine without seeing the actual production process.

Although grown in tropical regions, grapes could flourish in Khao Yai. According Heribert Gaksch, the growth of vines in the tropics instead of 30 percent faster than in Europe.

Not only grapes and processed products that can be enjoyed. PB Winery also cultivate grape seed to be cosmetic, such as hand lotions, shampoo, face cream and lip balm. Cosmetics from grape seeds is believed good for the skin because they contain high antioxidant.

Wine and cosmetics can also take home because PB Winery provides a small shop that sells these items. One bottle of wine can be bought with a price of about 500 to 1,000 baht or equivalent to Rp 150,000 to Rp 300,000.

After touring the vineyards, a delicious lunch can be enjoyed on the spot. Menu of fresh ground beef processed with the characteristic flavor of spicy Thai herbs make food taste on his feet. So there is no harm in trying to travel in that area if you want to learn, to enjoy the beauty of nature, and feel the sensation of cowboy

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proud to wear batik cloth

Travelers Borobudur temple in Magelang regency, Central Java, was pleased wear batik sarong to go up to the temple building. "Tourists, especially from abroad, stating glad when it goes up to the Borobudur Temple building must wear a sarong batik motifs. They should feel proud to wear batik because for them an unforgettable experience," said President Director of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko, Purnomo Siswoprasetyo, in Yogyakarta.

Purnomo said it is up to now enforce the provisions, the tourists who visit the Borobudur must wear gloves as it travels around the world's largest Buddhist temple which was built around the 8th century during the Dynasty dynasty.

"Foreign tourists and tourist archipelago declare no problems with the implementation of this program batik sarongs. To that end, we prepare about 10,000 pieces of batik sarong to wear while riding the tourists to the temple," he said.

According to Purnomo, the program is intended to preserve and enhance the appreciation of the Borobudur temple as a work of great ancestors of Indonesia and the heritage of world civilization. "Thus, tourists who wear batik sarong is also honoring the Buddhist temple," said Purnomo.

He said, technically, there officers who help tourists when wearing gloves before ascending to the temple and take it off when they leave the temple. Officers have been trained specifically to serve tourists associated with the program "sarungisasi" is.

"The test program was conducted in February through May 2010 and was wearing batik sarong while the temple is the main attraction for tourists so that the program we realized. We will continue the program," he said.

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The journey adequate facilities

Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, does have a lot of lodging. Generally, a simple inn like a boarding room to accommodate the newcomers who want to transit in Kupang. Indeed, famous as the city of Kupang in transit for other attractions, such as the Lake Flores Ende to see or to Labuan Bajo, the entrance to the Komodo National Park.

Not many tourists take a trip in Kupang. However, it does not mean the needs of five-star hotel can be ruled out. Kupang receives many business travelers. The tourists whose main purpose is for business purposes. Whether it's a big meeting or a meeting involving a group of people. They come from government agencies, both national and local, which held a meeting in Kupang. Not a few of the foreign and even private parties.

Unfortunately, there is only one star hotels in Kupang. The hotel was only three-star. In Kupang, there are no four-or five-star hotels. But now Kupang preparing to receive the latest three-star hotel. Ima Hotel Hotel is located on Jl. East Raya No.. 122, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Ima Hotel has not been certified three-star hotel. Looking ahead, the new hotel opened two months ago is officially three-star.

Nevertheless, very comfortable rooms offered. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and television with cable channels. Additional hot water again available in each bathroom. Sounds trivial? In fact, a complete bathroom with hot water is scarce in the inn-lodging in Kupang. Although a new hotel, based on the monitoring Kompas.com, Ima Hotel was crowded and the occupancy rate is relatively dense.

"Most guests who stay for business purposes, not a tourist. Many of the government, both central and regional levels. We have not started a promotion, because it is still preparing some facilities, such as a swimming pool. Though not a promotion, but many are staying," said General Ima Hotel Manager, F Sukoco Wiyono.

Ima Hotel has two room types, namely types of standard and superior types. Both types are available in two types, namely single beds and double beds. Because it is still quite new, be patient to feel a swimming pool and other supporting facilities. Ima Hotel is also equipped with free WiFi available in lobby and restaurant area. The hotel also provides transfers to and from the airport. Prices start from Rp 525,000 to Rp 755,000.

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Positive Impact Of Economic Growth in tourism

The occupancy rate of hotel rooms and guesthouses and inns in Banda Aceh has increased an average of over 50 percent, followed by a main festivals in the city along the tour in May 2011.

Secretary of the Association of Hotel Restaurant Indonesia (PHRI) of Aceh Province, Zulfikar in Banda Aceh, on Tuesday said more than one thousand hotel rooms and other accommodation (guesthouses and inns) fully charged since the end of April 2011.

"Throughout May 2011, various cultural and tourism festival was held as a series of Tourism visits Banda Aceh. The condition is a positive effect on economic growth in the community, especially the moving field of hospitality in this region," he said.

According to Zulfikar, comparisons before launching the "Year of Tourism Visits 2011" hotel room occupancy rate in Banda Aceh just filled an average of below 30 percent, with a length of stay of one to two days. But today, the average guest to stay at the hotel between four to five days.

At least 15 units of various classes of hotels, 200 guesthouses and inns around 50 units with a total of rooms available at this time to 1,500 pieces in the city of Banda Aceh.

"Although the visit of people who want to watch a variety of festivals and cultural tours in Banda Aceh was still limited to groups of tourists, but we also believe will be the attraction of foreign tourists (tourists) in the future," he said.

PHRI hope the government particularly the City Government of Banda Aceh more held a variety of cultural festivals and tourism thus of hospitality services could increase local opinion.

Besides giving many benefits to the economic growth of other sectors in the region. During the past week, the City Government of Banda Aceh has been holding fishing competition, the festival of "Village of China" in Peunayong and dragon boat races.

"I am optimistic that through tourism services will be able to accelerate economic growth, especially in Banda Aceh will continue to improve. Tourism has proved to be enough to accommodate the sector workforce in Aceh," said Zulfikar.

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introduce a tourist destination

Ministry of Culture and Tourism said the promotion fund to explore the market potential tourists will visit Indonesia from Australia increased by USD 2.5 billion in 2011 compared to the 2010 budget allocation. "The budget for promotion to Australia this year, amounting to Rp 11.5 billion, while in 2010 total USD 9 billion," said the head of the sub-fields of American and Asian Regional Campaign Fasifik Kembudpar Vincen Jumadu, in Nusa Dua, Bali.

He explained that the allocation of that used for promotional activities in District 18 with a focus on four areas Kangaroos major cities, namely Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. In addition to the four major cities, he added, ogled also a number of other areas, such as Anderlecht and Canberra.

In addition, also took aim at areas outside of Western Australia, like Victoria and New South Wales. The goal is to balance the number of travelers who come to Indonesia, which has most of the country's western region.

While the Director of Foreign Promotion Kembudpar Noviendi Makalam say, is not the case the balance amount of tourists from Australia who came to the country because 93 percent of the number of travelers is just to Bali. "It is feared could backfire for the world of tourism on the island because if there is a negative incidence on the market, making the number of requests to be dropped dramatically," he said.

Therefore, continued Noviendi, it is expected that participants will follow the promotion of tourism in Australia could introduce other tourist destinations in the country, not just Bali.

Noviendi explain, other forms of imbalance is, from 93 percent of tourists coming to Bali, about 50 percent of whom come from one region, namely Western Australia.

Therefore, he continued, his promotion to areas outside of Western Australia. Because, so far from population Affairs Kangaroos are as many as 17 million people, only an estimated 1.5 million who have visited Indonesia. "Although the number of tourists to the country every year pretty much but not all Australian residents have to travel to Indonesia. This is because the number of visits is repeatedly carried tourists from that country," he said.

Noviendi added, the average level of tourists visit the State repeatedly Kangaroos above four times, and some of them are already dozens of times.

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