Tourism Industry In Indonesia Research Articles

Modeling Tourist Flows to Indonesia and Malaysia

Summary The purpose of this study was to examine the major factors that influence the flow patterns of tourists from six important tourist-generating countries to Indonesia and Malaysia. The primary determinants included in the demand models were income, prices, and time trend. Two models that employed different indicators for the price variable were estimated; one with exchange rates in addition to relative prices, whereas the other included only an exchange rate adjusted-relative price variable. Annual time-series data covering the period 1980 to 1997 were used for estimation. The results generally indicated that the factors provide reasonably good explanations for the demand for Indonesian and Malaysian tourism. The measure of thejoint effect of the changes in exchange rates and relative prices also seems to be a better indicator for the price variable for both destination countries. The study has important marketing implications for the tourism industries in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Marketing Challenges and Opportunities Facing Indonesian Tourism

In an effort to replace oil revenues, Indonesia has accorded international tourism high priority in its development plans. International tourist arrivals have expanded and continue to increase rapidly as Indonesia has taken advantage of the growing world and, particularly, Asian tourist market. Domestic tourism is also growing. The opportunities and challenges faced by the Indonesian tourism industry are addressed and it is concluded that Indonesian tourism has a bright future. However, care must be taken to match emerging products with stable markets of adequate size. This requires more sophisticated market intelligence than is currently available.

Education and Training for the Indonesian Tourism Industry

Education and Training for the Indonesian Tourism Industry

Indonesia 1991: Tourism to the Archipelago

Compared to its neighbors, Indonesia's tourism industry is small. Consequently, its government is making a two-year push to increase the number of arrivals and expand the number of tourist venues beyond Jakarta and Bali. Although the nation's tourist infrastructure is immature, international hotel companies have begun substantial development. Human resources is a particular concern, because cultural taboos make it difficult for natives to speak to foreigners. Even with the setback caused by the Persian Gulf war and the recession, Indonesia's government is confident that its tourism industry is on a growth track.

Indonesia 1991

Compared to its neighbors, Indonesia's tourism industry is small. Consequently, its government is making a two-year push to increase the number of arrivals and expand the number of tourist venues beyond Jakarta and Bali. Although the nation's tourist infrastructure is immature, international hotel companies have begun substantial development. Human resources is a particular concern, because cultural taboos make it difficult for natives to speak to foreigners. Even with the setback caused by the Persian Gulf war and the recession, Indonesia's government is confident that its tourism industry is on a growth track.