AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJakarta’s Concert Boom: Ye’s concert generated an estimated Rp600 billion in economic activity, with hotels, shops and transport among the beneficiaries; the promoter reported 20,500 ticket buyers from overseas. Holiday Travel: Indonesia is offering year-end travel discounts, including domestic airfare cuts of up to 13% and government-paid VAT on eligible Christmas flights. Fire and Haze: Months of fires have damaged land and clouded tourism prospects, but rain has brought some relief in South Kalimantan. Indonesia and Singapore are also forming a task force to tackle fires and their effects. Kota Tua Revamp: Vendors support plans to attract more tourists to Jakarta’s historic district, but want a say in the redevelopment and assurances they won’t be pushed aside. Bali Health Alert: A Zika case diagnosed in a tourist after returning from Bali highlights the need for mosquito-bite precautions; doctors are also warning against undergoing general anaesthesia for “pain-free” tattoos. Labuan Bajo Push: Indonesia is turning to Chinese travel agencies to promote the destination.
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