BALI, ULTIMOPARADISO.COM – The 10th Bali and Beyond Travel Fair 2024 has just completed successfully with a press conference attended by a distinguished panel of speakers DR. H. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, B.B.A., M.B.A. – Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia and other stakeholders representing buyers and sellers that participated in BBTF 2024 on Friday, 14th June 2024 at Bali International Convention Center (BICC) Nusa Dua, Bali.
“BBTF is proud to take part in the growth of tourism in Indonesia with continuous trust and full support from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bali Government, and stakeholders that together we bring the potential of Indonesia from Bali and at the end contributing an increase of foreign earnings.” The Chairman of BBTF 2024, I Putu Winastra stated.
The potential transaction BBTF 2024 was estimated at IDR 7,61 trillion or USD 469,950,075 with an increase of 12 percent compared to the IDR 6,77 trillion produced in 2023.
“We appreciate the effort and success of BBTF 20224, hope to see more participation of provinces all over Indonesia, regencies and associations to take the opportunity to be part of BBTF 2025.” the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic Indonesia stated.
“We collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategies to push quality tourism and sustainability not only based on the length of stay, spending power but also targeting market with behavior that respect and learn our culture, traditions. we need to also push regenerative tourism to ensure tourists participate in preserving our nature and heritage hoping the next generations can enjoy it as much as we do,” He added.
“In line to sustainable tourism, our properties we put ‘Bali to Bali’ in place – refers to our commitment to collaborate with suppliers with locally produced products. showcasing sustainability require consistency and discipline and hopping these inspired others.” Ms. Ng Choi Choi – Bali Market Director of Sales & Distribution, Marriott group stated.
“Our tourism, trade and investment for Jakarta as the global city will continue growing. we brought 9 sellers at BBTF 2024 and the estimated transactions are expected to double our achievement last year which is 6 million IDR.” Wiwik Satriani – Head of the Central Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Sub-agency of Tourism & Creative Economy Office of Jakarta Province (representing sellers).
“BBTF is the platform for BtoB that is recognized as Indonesia leading travel fair – in our hotel we introduce the experience of Nusantara and introduce the richness of our country to various markets.” Vincent Guironnet – General Manager of The Apurva Kempinski Bali (representing Seller),
Sarai Del Carmen Guevara -from Panama the first-time buyer hoping that this experience in BBTF 2024 will continue with big business to Indonesia while Ashraf Ahmed – Chief Executive Officer of Trips Collection also expressed his optimistic market growth,
“For that reason, BBTF will return for the 11th edition in June 4-6, 2025 with the theme of ‘Indonesia Preserving Green Nature & Cultural Heritage for The World’, expecting a qualified marketplace for global buyers to meet national and international sellers in BaliT,” the Chairman of BBTF added.
“Inspired by the number 11, eleven means luck, prosperity, and spiritual awakening. So, we choose the color of Green for next year’s theme that also represents Wisdom, and Devotion for Sustainability. Let’s face the challenges together. Being resilient and optimistic for the future of Tourism Indonesia.” Putu Winastra added.
The minister of Tourism and Economy creative responded, “We are hoping next other ministries to come and contribute for BBTF, as we all agree the positive economy and social impacts of tourism to our countries – awareness, socializing and educating stakeholders will lead to policies and funding that support the growth of tourism from BBTF”.
Post tours to all buyers BBTF 2024 to various destinations supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Buleleng Tourism Office, Kelungkung Tourism Office, Marriott International, The Mentawai Islands Regency, Pelaga Eco Park, KBA Tur, D’Umah Bali, BSM Tour, Nusa Dua Bali Tour, and Restu Dewata Tours. And in addition to all our media partners such as TTG Asia, TTW (Travel & Tour World), Bali.com, and all international, national, and local media that support and strengthen the positioning of BBTF as Indonesia’s leading International Travel Fair.
For more information about BBTF 2025, please visit the website https://www.bbtf.co.id/
Thank you and see you at BBTF 2025 – “Indonesia Preserving Green Nature & Cultural Heritage for The World”.
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