Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy , said Nirwandar , the Netherlands is one of the important market among other European markets for the Tourism Indonesia .
" Not only because of the historical ties between Indonesia and the Netherlands , but an increase in special interest tours are increasingly popular with Dutch tourists , " he said, who attended the opening ceremony Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht , Netherlands , Wednesday ( 15/1 ) .
Vakantiebeurs is always held every year officially opened today and was attended by the ambassadors in the Netherlands . Indonesia sent Sapta , Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands and the director general of marketing , the tourism , the Ministry Parekraf .
Indonesia's participation in the 2014 Vakantiebeurs an effort to increase tourism promotion in order to increase the number of tourists visiting the Netherlands to Indonesia in 2014 .
Kemparekraf also encourage tourists from the Netherlands to visit the new tourism destinations in Indonesia more attractive than Bali .
" Strategic places and special interests currently considered very important in improving the quality and quantity of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia , " Sapta said .
Seven special interest is explained , among others, were identified in seven segments namely culture and history , nature and ecotourism , recreational sports , cruises , culinary and shopping , health and fitness , and meetings or conventions ( MICE ) .
Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands , Retno Marsudi , adding Indonesia's participation in this Vakantiebeurs besides an Indonesian tourism promotion efforts also strengthen diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands .
" I am very excited to support Indonesian tourism promotion in this Vakantiebeurs event was attended by hundreds of the industry because of a variety of state and is one of the efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands , " said Retno .
Vakantiebeurs held for six days was divided into two segments , namely trade show or special industrial and consumer day is open to the general public .
Indonesian Pavilion at Vakantiebeurs reflects Indonesia by combining traditional and modern elements as well as leading destinations of interest among the Dutch market .
The pavilion also displays images of various destinations in South Kalimantan , Sumbawa , Bali and Borobudur , Prambanan and Ratu Boko in Central Java . In this event , 16 industries that sell Indonesian tourism package also participated .
Besides promoting tourism destinations in Indonesia , also presented a wide variety of Indonesian cuisine ranging from foods that are already familiar to the tongue Dutch society such as fried rice , satay and rendang as well as typical menus Indonesia Vakantiebeurs other during this activity takes place .
