Travel Exhibition : Toraja Expo in Jakarta

“Discovered” Tana Toraja and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many of her people are modernized or have embraced Christianity. Toraja is most well known for its elaborate funeral ceremonies that can take days and involve entire villages. These are not only moments for mourning but are moreover events to renew family ties and to ensure continued unity among villages and communities. One of the best sites to observe these unique traditional ways of life is at the Ke’te Kesu Village.

The mystifying beauty of Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi and all the wonders that lie within are going to be exposed in the first ever Toraja Expo, scheduled to take place from 10th to 12th May 2013 at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center, Jakarta.

The most iconic feature of Torajan culture obviously is the amazing cave cemeteries. On the walls of a steep hill, coffins are laid in cracks in the rocky face. Lifelike wooden sculptures or effigies complete with clothes stand in neat rows in hollowed out cliff faces, very much like windows and balconies of a house, representing the deceased who are buried within the rock. Among others, these unique rock cemeteries can be found at Londa.

Presented by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the event will showcase various fascinating cultural attractions and traditional art performances of the Toraja ethnic group. The event will also highlight the legendary Torajan Coffee which has made worldwide reputation for centuries. Visitors will also be indulged with a wide range of selection of Toraja’s finest handicrafts and souvenirs.

Indonesia Hospitality & Tourism Investment Conference 2013

Indonesia Hospitality and Tourism Investment Conference 2013 will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta from 7th to 8th May 2013.

The primary edition of the many for the a long time, the

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, promises a fantastic conference for delegates to obtain market insights, seek work at home opportunities and ideas, showcase products, together with to touch base with CEOs and leaders important for one's destiny of hospitality and tourism related businesses. The presentation will provide a wonderful opportunity for each of the investors and stakeholders of hospitality industry including hotel owners, hotel management companies, government departments, equity investors, bankers, financers, legal advisors, real estate developers, architects/designers and planners, and professional advisors (Consultants and suppliers) to convene and prepare a beneficial network.

The program will feature decision-makers and senior executives within the tourism and lodging sector from the two private and public sector with an intention in Indonesia, the hottest investment market in Southeast Asia. Throughout the conference, delegates can get to understand about the latest industry trends and best practices as well as meet and greet industry movers and shakers.

Among a few of the highlighted issues in the conference are:

• Hotel and Tourism Investment Opportunities within the World's Largest Archipelago


• Insights on Exponential Growth Opportunities on your Companies


• Spotting the Market Trends and Capitalise for the Untapped Domestic Markets


• Options for Financing (Domestic and International) for the Investments and Developments


• Ways a Hotel Owner or Developer could Optimise Hotel Profitability and Investment Returns


• Learn the Tourism Master Plans and Secure Strategic Market Position

IHT is organized by HVS (initially often known as Hospitality Valuation Services), the key hospitality investment consulting firm globally and co-hosted through the Ministry of Tourism and inventive Economy and also the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Key Patron Supporters of IHT are Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Germany Austria and Switzerland Committee (KIKJAS), the Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board as well as the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI).

 

Containing more natural resource and experiencing a period of dynamic economic progress, Indonesia is usually a market not to ever be missed. Tourism arrival is predicted to boost from the current 250 million to a estimated 400 million by 2022, reflecting around 5 % annual growth. An additional 100,000 guestrooms will be required, translating to a estimated 700 to 800 hotels for being integrated your next decade, creating tremendous opportunities for developers, investors, financiers, hotel management groups, airlines companies, travel agencies, consultancies and also other stakeholders. Given these golden the possiblility to spend money on Indonesia’s hospitality and Tourism industries, the 2-day event seriously isn't to get missed as both a yearly networking and educational platform.

See you in Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta from 7th to 8th May 2013.

Details available at: www.indonesiahospitalityconference.com