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December 2008

New Tourism Law Criticized by Legislator

Lawmaker Says Funding of New Tourism Promotion Board Reflects Lack of Serious Commitment by Government to Promote Tourism Industry
(12/20/2008) The ratification of a new national tourism law is predicted to bring disaster for some sectors of Indonesia’s tourism industry. Bisnis.com quotes Cheppy Wartono, a member of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) [...]

Reindeer Busy? Fly Garuda

Garuda Adding 29,737 Seats to Handle Extra Passengers Over the Coming Christmas and New Year Holiday Period.
(12/6/2008) Garuda Indonesia will add 29,737 sears over the coming Christmas and New Year’s holiday in order to handle the expected rush of travelers.
According to Bisnis.com, the extra seats will come on line beginning [...]

Indonesia Golf Open in Bali

US$1.25 Million at Stake February 26-March 1, 2009 at New Kuta Golf Course.
(12/6/2008) Sanctioned by both the Asian and European golfing tours, the Indonesia Golf Tour moves to Bali February 26-March 1, 2009.
Slated to be held at Bali’s New Kuta Golf Resort on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, competitors will be treated [...]