Raja Ampat

Retail Asia05/02/2019

When President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo set out to double Indonesia’s foreign tourist arrivals within the five years of his presidency, many were skeptical. Now, the target seems to be within reach. Combined government efforts that included the massive development of airports and tourist destinations, aggressive digital promotions and a visa-free policy have, along with the weakening rupiah, attracted […]

Retail Asia08/02/2017

The marine tourism sector is expected to contribute US$4 billion in 2019, or a four-fold increase from the present contribution, according to Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. “We hope that the foreign exchange earnings from marine tourism will increase in 2019 from $1 billion this time,” Yahya remarked, during the signing ceremony of cooperation between the […]

Retail Asia23/01/2017

The district administration of Raja Ampat in West Papua Province will organize various festivals to lure tourists to the island. The planned festivals will be part of the tourism campaign for the region, according to the Head of Raja Ampat tourism office, Yusdi Lamatenggo, on Saturday (Jan. 21). This years list of festivals include a […]

Retail Asia23/08/2016

The government of Raja Ampat, West Papua, has launched a website on tourism and conservation to support tourism services in the region. The government is striving to boost innovation, Head of the Public Service Regional Office Technical Implementation Unit (BLUD UPTD) Water Conservation Area Raja Ampat Adrianus Kaiba noted in a press release received by […]

Retail Asia10/05/2016

Some tourists have assessed that the tour rates offered in Raja Ampat, West Papua, were expensive, and it was feared to affect other travelers keen on visiting this tourist area. “Raja Ampat is much more beautiful than Bali, but the tour rates are also more expensive as compared to Bali,” Sami Ninggoroh, a tourist of […]

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Indonesia Prepares New Strategy to Meet 2019 Tourist Arrival Target

Marine tourism sector expected to contribute US$4 billion

Raja Ampat to organize various festivals to lure tourists

Raja Ampat launches tourism and conservation website

Tourists claim tour rates in Raja Ampat expensive