Singapore to Develop Marine Tourism in Riau Islands of Indonesia

Singapore has expressed its interest in developing marine tourism in Natuna, Anambas and Lingga, three beautiful yet hidden regencies in the Riau Islands province of Indonesia.

According to Riau Islands deputy Governor, Soeryo Respationo, the three areas have their own beauty but lack of adequate infrastructure to boost tourism.

Singapore's investment in the tourism sector would perfectly match with the islands' need, he said recently. Soeryo said that Singapore Ambassador Anil Kumar Nayar visited the Riau islands asministration on Tuesday to show the country's commitment in developing the marine tourism sector.

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Singapore to Develop Marine Tourism in Riau Islands of Indonesia

Singapore has expressed its interest in developing marine tourism in Natuna, Anambas and Lingga, three beautiful yet hidden regencies in the Riau Islands province of Indonesia.

According to Riau Islands deputy Governor, Soeryo Respationo, the three areas have their own beauty but lack of adequate infrastructure to boost tourism.

Singapore's investment in the tourism sector would perfectly match with the islands' need, he said recently. Soeryo said that Singapore Ambassador Anil Kumar Nayar visited the Riau islands asministration on Tuesday to show the country's commitment in developing the marine tourism sector.

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Minister expects MXGP 2017 to boost tourism

Jakarta (JP) – Indonesia is expected to earn US$5 million in foreign exchange and US$3.74 million from domestic visitors from the international sport series event MXGP 2017 in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung province, on March 4th and 5th.

Indonesia is the third selected country in Asia, after Qatar and Thailand, to host this MXGP sport event. The event was introduced in 1957 and was sanctioned by international motorsport federation, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). In this event, dozens of motocross racers from 20 countries will compete in motocross races.

“The event, which will be covered by 62 foreign TV broadcasters, is also expected to help promote tourism sites in the region,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. About 5,000 foreigners are expected to attend the event hosted for the first time by Indonesia, with each person spending an average of $1,000 while staying in the country, he said. “We also expect over 50,000 Indonesians to attend the event,” Arief said on Monday during a press conference at the ministry’s office in Jakarta, adding that each Indonesian was projected to spend an average of Rp 1 million. (The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Tue, February 28, 2017 | 01:06 pm)

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Minister expects MXGP 2017 to boost tourism

Jakarta (JP) – Indonesia is expected to earn US$5 million in foreign exchange and US$3.74 million from domestic visitors from the international sport series event MXGP 2017 in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung province, on March 4th and 5th.

Indonesia is the third selected country in Asia, after Qatar and Thailand, to host this MXGP sport event. The event was introduced in 1957 and was sanctioned by international motorsport federation, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). In this event, dozens of motocross racers from 20 countries will compete in motocross races.

“The event, which will be covered by 62 foreign TV broadcasters, is also expected to help promote tourism sites in the region,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. About 5,000 foreigners are expected to attend the event hosted for the first time by Indonesia, with each person spending an average of $1,000 while staying in the country, he said. “We also expect over 50,000 Indonesians to attend the event,” Arief said on Monday during a press conference at the ministry’s office in Jakarta, adding that each Indonesian was projected to spend an average of Rp 1 million. (The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Tue, February 28, 2017 | 01:06 pm)

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Minister expects MXGP 2017 to boost tourism

Jakarta (JP) – Indonesia is expected to earn US$5 million in foreign exchange and US$3.74 million from domestic visitors from the international sport series event MXGP 2017 in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung province, on March 4th and 5th.

Indonesia is the third selected country in Asia, after Qatar and Thailand, to host this MXGP sport event. The event was introduced in 1957 and was sanctioned by international motorsport federation, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). In this event, dozens of motocross racers from 20 countries will compete in motocross races.

“The event, which will be covered by 62 foreign TV broadcasters, is also expected to help promote tourism sites in the region,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. About 5,000 foreigners are expected to attend the event hosted for the first time by Indonesia, with each person spending an average of $1,000 while staying in the country, he said. “We also expect over 50,000 Indonesians to attend the event,” Arief said on Monday during a press conference at the ministry’s office in Jakarta, adding that each Indonesian was projected to spend an average of Rp 1 million. (The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Tue, February 28, 2017 | 01:06 pm)

Minister expects MXGP 2017 to boost tourism

Jakarta (JP) – Indonesia is expected to earn US$5 million in foreign exchange and US$3.74 million from domestic visitors from the international sport series event MXGP 2017 in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung province, on March 4th and 5th.

Indonesia is the third selected country in Asia, after Qatar and Thailand, to host this MXGP sport event. The event was introduced in 1957 and was sanctioned by international motorsport federation, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). In this event, dozens of motocross racers from 20 countries will compete in motocross races.

“The event, which will be covered by 62 foreign TV broadcasters, is also expected to help promote tourism sites in the region,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. About 5,000 foreigners are expected to attend the event hosted for the first time by Indonesia, with each person spending an average of $1,000 while staying in the country, he said. “We also expect over 50,000 Indonesians to attend the event,” Arief said on Monday during a press conference at the ministry’s office in Jakarta, adding that each Indonesian was projected to spend an average of Rp 1 million. (The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Tue, February 28, 2017 | 01:06 pm)

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Minister expects MXGP 2017 to boost tourism

Jakarta (JP) – Indonesia is expected to earn US$5 million in foreign exchange and US$3.74 million from domestic visitors from the international sport series event MXGP 2017 in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung province, on March 4th and 5th.

Indonesia is the third selected country in Asia, after Qatar and Thailand, to host this MXGP sport event. The event was introduced in 1957 and was sanctioned by international motorsport federation, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). In this event, dozens of motocross racers from 20 countries will compete in motocross races.

“The event, which will be covered by 62 foreign TV broadcasters, is also expected to help promote tourism sites in the region,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. About 5,000 foreigners are expected to attend the event hosted for the first time by Indonesia, with each person spending an average of $1,000 while staying in the country, he said. “We also expect over 50,000 Indonesians to attend the event,” Arief said on Monday during a press conference at the ministry’s office in Jakarta, adding that each Indonesian was projected to spend an average of Rp 1 million. (The Jakarta Post Jakarta | Tue, February 28, 2017 | 01:06 pm)

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