UBM Asia and RajaMICE have joined hands to launch SATTE Indonesia, with the first edition scheduled to take place in Bali from June 12-14, 2013.
An offshoot of the B2B travel tradeshow held annually in New Delhi, the introduction of SATTE Indonesia recognises the growing importance of Indonesia as a travel destination.
Christopher Eve, senior vice president, UBM Asia, said: “The growth of Indonesia’s economic importance in the South-east Asia region and around the world means that there are huge opportunities for both inbound and outbound travel operators and suppliers.”
“On the inbound side, Indonesia’s rich diversity of tourism offerings, as well as its rapidly increasing business travel (segment), offer huge potential. Meanwhile, the vast population and burgeoning middle class mean that there are enormous opportunities for outbound and domestic travel.”
SATTE Indonesia 2013 is expected to bring together over 300 domestic and international sellers and more than 250 domestic and international buyers. There will be three days of pre-allocated appointments for buyers and sellers as well as a four-day travel mart.
I B Lolec, country manager, Pacific World Indonesia, said: “This could be a great international tourism marketplace for Indonesia, especially Bali, which will be ready with more rooms and better infrastructure in 2013, in particular the new airport. This event would be absolutely great if SATTE Indonesia can bring quality overseas buyers.”
Asnawi Bahar, president, Indonesian Association of Tour & Travel Agencies, said: “Our members with a total of 7,000 travel agencies all over Indonesia should be able to become actively involved at SATTE Indonesia 2013.”
