The country is now opening up newer destinations for MICE as well as leisure in order to offer companies more options of incentives during business trips.
Despite being a long-haul destination for India, Indonesia still manages to remain a popular destination for us – not just for leisure but also for MICE. the free visa-on-arrival facility is to be credited but also for the vast options that the destination provides. Apart from Bali and Jakarta – the main touch points for India – the country is starting to promote newer spots by highlighting its convenient domestic connections as well as its tourist attractions, hotels and MICE facilities.
Speaking of which, Indonesia is a convenient and fresh option. It offers great facilities in cities or on resort islands, fascinating culture, outstanding natural beauty, with international standard services in 16 main MICE destinations: Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Medan, Batam, Padang, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Makassar, Manado, Solo, Lombok, Bintan, Palembang and Balikpapan.
MUMBAI-JAKARTA DIRECT
To ease travel time between the two countries, its national carrier Garuda Indonesia has started Jakarta-Mumbai direct flights via Bangkok. Aircrafts operated for this route are Boeing 737-800 NGs that have a total capacity of 162 passengers comprising 12 business class seats and 150 in Economy. Garuda Indonesia’s Jakarta Mumbai flight GA 862 via Bangkok operates three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. To promote other cities for tourism and MICE, the airline is also promoting its domestic connections within Indonesia. the airline flies to 63 domestic destinations.
VENDORS APLENTY
Significant changes began to appear in Indonesia after 2011 when several world-class organisers such as UBM, REED, Tarsus and VNU entered Indonesia. Now, Indonesia boasts of many local Destination Marketing Companies who ace in organising big events.
This story is from the March 2017 edition of MICE Talk.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2017 edition of MICE Talk.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MICE ushering THE TECH WAY
Ashwani Goela, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Jaipur Tonk Road, highlights on the MICE incentives its hotel has in offering.
Infrastructure on ICPB radar
In tourism, one of the main challenges is said to be lack of infrastructure, this is true for MICE. At the 9 th Conventions India Conclave (CIC), the first session deliberated on ‘Infrastructure-The Big Picture’.
Business Connections to Take Off
Air Canada is looking at boosting the business as well as leisure traffic travelling between the two countries, says Duncan Bureau, VP, Global Sales, Air Canada.
MEET(ing) me half-way
At the Emirates First Class Lounges at Dubai Airport one can just disembark from the plane, freshen up and head straight for that important meeting.
preferred by billions
in spite of facing competition from otas and accommodation aggregators, arpit pant, regional director, south asia & middle east, preferred hotels and resorts, is optimistic about the market.
it's only business with one & only
ivy kwan, vice president, sales and marketing, asia pacific, one&only resort, talks about the kind of luxury their different properties offer for mice.
Shoppers' Stop
Singapore offers distinctive experiences through its lively entertainment and retail offerings, against a kaleidoscope of cultures, acclaimed museums and theatre productions
For A Digi-Smart Business Traveller
FCM Travel Solutions, and KPMG recently released industry’s first insights on disrupting technologies in the travel industry via an analytical whitepaper titled ‘The Digi-Smart Indian Business Traveller’. Rakshit Desai, MD, FCM Travel Solutions, tells us more.
A Perfect MICE Getaway
Alpa Jani, Acting Hub-Head MEISEA, South African Tourism, elaborates on the suitable MICE incentives South Africa as a destination offers to Indian MICE groups
Of Hybrid Weddings & Experiential Moments
To stay relevant in the wedding space one needs to evolve, says Mahesh Shirodkar, MD, Tamarind Global
