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Good turnout predicted now TIME backs on to PATA
This year’s Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) will be held in Makassar, (formerly Ujung Pandang).

TIME 2006 will be held at the Clarion Hotel & Convention from 18-21 September 2006. The annual event, now in its twelfth year, is organised by the Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board (ITPB) and Pacto Convex.
Chairperson of TIME 2006 Steering Committee Meity Robot is hopeful of a good turnout despite recent setbacks for the tourism sector.

Makassar, South Sulawesi, is the first city in the Eastern part of Indonesia to host the event.

“As gateway to the East Indonesia region, Makassar possesses the sound infrastructure and facilities required for hosting international events, such as TIME,” said Meity. "This includes an international airport, Hasanuddin, as well as world-class accommodation. At present, 15 domestic airlines fly to Makassar. Moreover, we're receiving support from the provincial governments as well as the private sector to help make the event successful. This includes the recent promotion of the TIME 2006 at ATF and ITB Berlin,” Meity continued.

Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board, Pontjo Sutowo said “TIME has been organised to show our commitment to support efforts to maintain Indonesia’s image in the international market place and continue promoting Indonesia’s tourism industry to the worldwide market.”

Buyers and sellers figures were down at last year’s TIME, with 84 buyers from 23 countries and 126 sellers from 20 provinces, as compared with the 2004 figures of 102 buyers from 28 countries and 147 sellers from 20 provinces. “We are optimistic that Makassar will be able to entice more buyers and sellers to TIME this year since Makassar is the gateway to East Indonesia, which has many tourist attractions. Moreover, this year’s TIME is being held back to back with PATA Travel Mart to achieve a greater number than last year’s TIME,” Meity added.

Further information, on the TIME website www.pasar-wisata.com

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