Tour De Singkarak 2013 the world’s renowned cyclists over a 1000-kilometer

Combining sports and tourism, the Tour De Singkarak 2013 takes participants to an exciting adventure through the vast mountainous countryside of West Sumatra. The tour will not only offer fierce competition among racers, but it is, moreover, an excellent chance to unveil all the hidden wonders of West Sumatra.

The past years have seen an annual increase in participating regencies, and the race has therefore become a longer challenge with each year. In 2012 the course covered 800 kilometers.

Last year's participants were not only impressed with the lush green scenery, but they were also most taken by the warmth and friendliness of the people who welcomed and cheered for them at every stage.



This coming June , competing cyclists will take on the course which covers the cities and regencies of Padang, Pariaman, Padangpanjang, Solok, Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto, Payakumbuh, Solok, Pesisir Selatan, Solok Selatan, Sijunjung, Tanahdatar, Limapuluh Kota, Agam, and more. The race will take cyclist over some fascinating landscapes of West Sumatra including the Sianok Gorge, Lake Maninjau, and Lake Singkarak.

From 3rd to 9th June 2013, the Tour de Singkarak 2013 will take some of the world’s renowned cyclists over a 1000-kilometer route traversing the most scenic landscapes of West Sumatra’s countryside, see the cultural beauty and meet the people of Sumatra. The race covers 17 stages, building on the success of previous races.

The race is held in co-operation with ASO (Organizer of Tour de France), marking significant international recognition and increasing its international importance. Tour de Singkarak itself is listed as an annual event on the agenda of the International Cycling Association or Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).

There are direct international flights to Padang from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and regular domestic flights from Jakarta, Medan and Batam to the Minangkabau International Airport in Padang.

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More Information available at: http://tourdesingkarak.com/

Food and Hotel Indonesia 2013 Exhibition

Food and Hotel Indonesia 2013 will feature International exhibitors showcasing a full range of food and hospitality products including: Food and Drink (Beverages - Non Alcoholic, Confectionery, Fresh Produce, Gourmet Food, Seafood, Wines, Spirits & Beers, etc), Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (Bar & Coffee Equipment & Supplies, Food service Equipment, Chinaware/Glassware/Crystalware, etc), Bakery Equipment & Ingredients (Bakery & Confectionery Equipment, Pizza Equipment & Supplies, etc), Hospitality Interiors (Furnishing & Fixtures, Guest Amenities, Lighting & Accessories, etc), and many more.

Entering its 12th edition, the international Hotel, Catering Equipment, Food and Drink Exhibition will feature some of the best accommodation choices and a wide range of meals and dining options throughout Indonesia. Held annually, Jakarta and Bali take turns hosting this event: Jakarta holds this on odd years and Bali on even years.

Food and Hotels are among the two most essential needs in travel. Presenting the best of both in an elaborate exhibition, the Food and Hotel Indonesia 2013 will take place from 10th to 13th April 2013 at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

This year, approximately 1,421 participants will join the exhibition. Aside from Indonesia, participating business for the event will come from 45 countries including U.S.A, Australia, Brazil, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and Thailand.

The event will also be punctuated with programs that include the 3rd Indonesia Barista Competition, the 9th Indonesia Salon Culinaire, Wine Master Classes, Coffee Seminar and Workshop, Food Safety Seminar , and a Halal Food Symposium. Book now for Food and Hotel Indonesia Exhibition 2013 Hotel.

More Information available at : www.foodhotelindonesia.com

Corporate Meeting and Incentive Travel Mart 1-4th May 2013, Semarang Indonesia

In 1st-4th May 2013 entering its 6th edition, the presentation will involve Buyers from over 100 companies, that are national and international corporate clients of Bank Danamon American Express, to have interaction with Indonesian sellers who are providers of meetings and incentive travel services. Among international representatives are the types from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, and China. Case is projected to draw over 250 participants.

Following your success of this past year’s edition in Medan, North Sumatra, this holiday season the Indonesia Corporate Meeting and Incentive Travel Mart (ICMITM) 2013 is going to be held over again from 1st to 4th May 2013 in Semarang, the charming capital city of Central Java, The international business travel mart requires place in the Crown Hotel, Semarang.

The event will coincide with the anniversary of Semarang city which falls on 2nd May 2013. Aside from a welcoming gala dinner hosted from the government of Central Java, participants may also be assigned the colorful “Semarang Night Carnival” which will be held on 3rd May 2013. For the final day's 4th May, participants is likewise delivered to places of interest around Semarang within a City Tour Program.

The annual event is organized because of the Ministry of Tourism and inventive Economy in cooperation with Bank Danamon American Express Corporation as well as the local governments of Central Java and Semarang. The event is also aimed to establish Semarang as being a place to go for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions at national and international level.

Much more information at: http://icmitm.net/

“Bandoeng Laoetan Onthel” The International Classic Bicycles Festival

From 23rd to 24th March 2013, Bandung,  capital of West Java can become an ocean of pedals and wheels as 1000s of antique bicycles gather to the “Bandoeng Laoetan Onthel” The International Classic Bicycles Festival.

Days gone by Bandoeng Laoetan Onthell 2010 was attended by over 5.000 “Onthelists” from throughout the archipelago and abroad. In 2010, the number is anticipated to grow searching for everyone is taking a desire for classical bicycles. Held one time in 36 months, the big event is perhaps something that you cannot afford to miss.

While using old Bahasa Indonesia spelling for that title on the event to complement the classic ambience from the festival, “Bandoeng Laoetan Onthel” literally means: Bandung, the Ocean of Classic Bicycles. The triennial event will showcase an enormous variety of classic bicycles from through out Indonesia and abroad. As with previous festivals in 2007 and 2010, this year’s festivities may also be highlighted which has a amount of activities for example classic bicycles freestyle race, city tour and parade, entertainment stages, and various traditional Sundanese art performances.

Besides participated by numerous classic bikers clubs from all over Indonesia, the event will also be attended by classic bicycles collectors and experts Andre Koopmans, Jos Rietveld, and Theo de Kogel on the Netherlands, Colin Kirsch on the Uk, plus the entourage of Kelab Basikal Tua Classic Bicycles Club from Malaysia.

Presented and arranged by Paguyuban Sapedah Baheula Bandoeng West Java Indonesia (Classic Bicycles Association of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia) the big event isn't just intended to be a gathering arena where classic bike enthusiasts from everywhere in the archipelago can meet and interact, but the event moreover aims to advertise cycling being a lifestyle for your average man or woman. In the an entire world of modern transport filled and automobiles that emit many pollutions, bicycles are viewed as since the perfect mode of transportation that aren't only eco-friendly but additionally promote health.

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