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DUBAI, UAE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy announced at Arabian

Travel Market Dubai 2021 that preparations are underway to welcome

international visitors this year

Indonesia announced today it is looking to partially re-open its borders to

international visitors. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market

(ATM) Dubai 2021, the leading global event for the Middle East's inbound and

outbound travel industry.

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On behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of

Indonesia (MoTCE), Deputy Minister for Tourism Marketing, Mrs. Nia Niscaya,

signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the Ministry of Tourism and

Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia and Emirates Airlines during ATM 2021.

The Cooperation aims to boost marketing activities overseas, especially in

Dubai.

In total, 20 Indonesian destinations took part onsite. Based on a questionnaire

submitted by 100 Indonesian co-exhibitors, 606 bookings were made during the

4-day show in Dubai from 16-19 May 2021 and 2.443 bookings in Bali during the

ATM Dubai Virtual event from 24-26 May 2021. These two events -- in-person and

online -- were complementary and allowed exhibitors to reach a broader audience

to ensure no one misses out.

A New Dawn for Travel and Tourism

The theme of this year's show is 'A New Dawn for Travel and Tourism'. The

spotlight focuses on how the latest 'COVID' news worldwide is likely to affect

international tourism in 2021 and beyond.

Sixty-two countries joined the exhibition floor this year, including the UAE,

Saudi Arabia, Israel, Germany, Cyprus, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea,

the Maldives, the Philippines, Thailand, Mexico and the U.S. In comparison,

while 140 countries participated in the virtual event.

In participating in a global travel market in the pandemic era, Indonesia

demonstrates its firm commitment to CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety and

Environment Sustainability) implementation by focusing on health and safety

protocols at destinations and the Indonesia Pavilion in the Dubai World Trade

Center, Dubai.

Middle East travelers have long been a key market for Indonesian tourism

destinations. In 2019, the Middle East recorded a significant increase in

arrivals to Indonesia, registering 263,923 visitors (27,88% higher than 2018).

"By participating in ATM Dubai 2021, outbound tourism's leading global event,

we are demonstrating that Indonesia is confident of maintaining its position as

a world-class destination," said Mrs. Nia Niscaya, Deputy of Minister for

Tourism Marketing.

Plans to re-open borders in July

His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo,

announced plans to re-open borders in July 2021, with destinations including

Bali, Batam and Bintan serving as 'locomotive' regions to kickstart tourism for

the whole country - if the pandemic is handled as well as expected.

In preparation, the government has carried out a widespread vaccination program

for targeted groups, including the tourism workforce. In addition, the

government has also initiated the Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and

Environmental Sustainability (CHSE) certification program throughout the

tourism sector in Indonesia.

For real-time updates on Indonesian travel, please visit www.indonesia.travel

Contact:

Vinsensius Jemadu

Head of Communications Bureau

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy

info@kemenparekraf.go.id

vjemadu@yahoo.com

CONTACT: Vinsensius Jemadu, +62819-3410-7979

SOURCE:  Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy

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   Caption: (from left to right) Husin Bagis, Indonesian Ambassador for Abu Dhabi; Nia

Niscaya, Deputy of Minister for Tourism Marketing; and Consulate General of

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   Caption: Indonesian destination's representative welcoming potential partners and

tourists at one of the Indonesian Pavilion booth

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   Caption: Indonesian Pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2021

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   Caption: The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia and Emirates Airlines

signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)