Myanmar Remains A Target Of Tourists

KOMPAS.com – Myanmar, one of the tourist destinations that briefly shut down finally opened its doors to tourists. The result is an increase in the number of tourists to visit the country.

According to the tourism agency of Myanmar in the year 2012, Myanmar received a visit of 816 thousand tourists from abroad. This figure has increased by 30 percent compared to the year 2011.

Travel sites, Flight Centre, putting Myanmar on the list ranked 10 countries to visit in 2013. A spokesman from the site menyembutkan request tours to Myanmar has increased. But you have to be quick, because the country is still "Virgin" not for tourists will be forever mysterious.

"Myanmar, remains one of the most mysterious and most destinations untouched. The country is now entered in the target of the people as a holiday destination, "said a spokesman from Flight Centre.

He said companies like tour operator in Australia reported the occurrence of increased interest to travel to Myanmar. Moreover, with the increasing tour package in the country, then predicted by 2013 will be more and more a trip to Myanmar.

"Luxury hotels began to spring up and remote areas are now easily accessible to travelers. However, even the most solid in Myanmar still feels authentic, "he said.

One of the companies in Australia that offers travel to Myanmar was Intrepid Travel. Global Managing Director James Thornton said his company has proven an increasing number of most recent tour of Myanmar.

"There was a stunning response to calls for Aung San Suu Kyi for tourists to come to Myanmar," said Thornton.

According to him, Myanmar is a country that is beautiful and depicts the Southeast Asia in the past thirty years ago. People of Myanmar, he said, is also very friendly and welcoming. With a variety of sacred sites and charming architecture, making Myanmar become a destination that is so magical.

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Interested So Tourists War

AFP PHOTO/STR Toshifumi Fujimoto took pictures of a rebel fighter Syria in Aleppo, Syria. Fujimoto is not a journalist, but describes himself as a tourist.

KOMPAS.com – Japan-born truck driver, Toshifumi Fujimoto, bored with the routine of his life. The 45-year-old man that could have been spent his spare time to try bungee jumping to tourist activities challenging the adrenaline.

However, he instead chose a more extreme activities. He became a war tourist. The spirit of Fujimoto had brought her from a boring routine life towards Syria. Syria became his latest adventure in the Middle East.

There, photographing Fujimoto photo and record video while avoiding the brunt of the mighty bullets. He was in Yemen last year and was in the middle of a demonstration in the United States Embassy in Yemen.

Then got to Cairo, Egypt, during the hard times which led to the fall of President Hosni Mubarak. At the end of this year, he plans to meet with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

However, this time he spent a tour in Aleppo, northern Syria. This area is for six months be a point of conflict and according to UNITED NATIONS data, has swallowed 60 thousand inhabitants.

Previously, Fujimoto has spent two weeks in the country by the end of 2011. This time, still using tourist visa, he entered Syria through Turkey secretly.

By wearing military uniforms and armed Japan two photo cameras and one video camera, Fujimoto went to the front lines each morning. Later, he documented the damage that occurred in Aleppo.

Fujimoto can't speak in the language of United Kingdom and can only speak a little Arabic. But he could understand a few words, such as "danger" and "the front line".

"I always go alone, for there is no tour guide who will deliver to the forefront. It's so exciting and so thrilling, "he said.

He added that more dangerous while in Syria to be a journalist rather than a tourist. Every morning he walks as far as 200 meters to reach the front line. He was on target shoot together Syria rebels.

Sometimes, the rebels put a stop to him and encouraged him to take pictures with. When the rebels shouted to run and shy away from snipers, Fujimoto flinch.

He chose to stick to taking photos and go with relaxed after he was satisfied. The pictures were then downloaded into his Facebook page.

"I am not a target for snipers, because I do not like a tourist, You are a journalist," he said to a journalist.

"Anyway, I am not afraid if they shoot me or I die. I am a combination of a samurai and kamikaze, "she said.

Fujimoto even do not use protective helmets and bulletproof jackets. According to him, the tools were so heavy when carried on a run. In addition, he added, more enjoyable if it is on the front lines without bringing anything and more interesting as well as fun as the action takes place.

"I have no family, no friends, does not have a girlfriend. I live alone, "she said.

Fujimoto was divorced. He has three daughters that he had never seen for five years.

"Not Even through Facebook or the internet, there are no (contacts). That's what makes me sad is so deep, "she said while wiping the tears that drip.

So, he bought the insurance. Then pray every day, if something happened to her, her children could take the money from the insurance and live comfortably.

Toshifumi Fujimoto took pictures of a rebel fighter Syria in Aleppo, Syria. Fujimoto is not a journalist, but describes himself as a tourist.

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Kadın: Don't Be Rude To Tourists

COMPASS/HENDRIK a. SETYAWAN steam locomotives pulled carriages containing Mak Itam racers and officials participating in the Tour de Singkarak 2012 to start the first stage in Sawahlunto in shallow waters of Lake Singkarak, Solok, West Sumatra, Sunday (3/6/2012). The first stage was held June 4, takes place in Sawahlunto, which travels a distance of 77,6 kilometers.

AROSUKA, KOMPAS.com-Chairman of the Chamber of commerce industry (Kadin) Solok, West Sumatra community that Ben Syafrizal appealed to be hospitable to tourists visiting the tourist locations in the area.

"Never be rude to tourists, because it could damage the image of the region and the community," he said in Arosuka, Solok, West Sumatra, Friday (20/8/2012).

According to him, Solok Regency is a tourist destination because it has a potential tourist attractions like Lake Singkarak Lake, Lake, on the bottom of the Garden, Tea, warm water Baths, and so on.

"Common on holidays, good schools, holiday lebaran, attractions are invaded, surely every visitor visitors who come want to get friendly service from the public," he said.

He said, if in the unlikely event there are tourists who get services such as the indication of unfriendly wild charges (Pungli), the word is not polite, and so would be able to damage the image of tourism in the area.

"We don't want because a handful of people who have this potential tourist will be China," he said.

He also appealed to traders in the tourism object location so as not to raise the price on it in a snap.

"If traders suddenly raise prices on Idul fitri will be damaging the image of their own, so that traders can make visitors antipathy," he said.

According to him, is his habit at the time of price increases at the rate of Idul fitri traders indeed common, but it is precisely this will make visitors cancel purchase.

"Don't expect to get lucky later due to the large image is damaged, and the traders would not want to buy it, the merchant will eventually lose out," he said.

Get ready, there are 1 Billion Tourists by 2012

COMPASS/FERGANATA SENSES RIATMOKO Tourists from Netherlands buy Blangkon in Yogyakarta Palace, Yogyakarta, Thursday (26/7/2012). During the month of Ramadan, visitors of Yogyakarta Kingdom dominated by foreign tourists by number range 600 visitors per day while domestic tourists descend from at least 1500 visitors a day to about 300 visitors a day. COMPASS/HERU SRI KUMOROWisatawan down the road enjoying foreign ships and labour activity in the ports of loading and unloading goods Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta, Friday (20/7/2012). The Government is optimistic the target 8 million foreign tourists visited Indonesia optimistic achieved. In addition to relying on the conventional tourist attractions such as beaches, temples, museums and cultural attractions, the rise of the concert artist abroad also encourage foreign tourist arrivals. COMPASS IMAGES/NI LUH MADE FTuris foreign capture Dance EARTH War at Lake Sentani, Jayapura Festival, New Guinea, on Tuesday (19/6/2012). COMPASS/DEDI MUHTADISejumlah Germany tourist tour guide dressed in typical delivered custom Dragon walk in Kampung Adat Dragon early may 2012.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — try to imagine this number, in 2012 predicted there are 1 billion international tourists. It means 1 billion people across the country doing the movement on this earth to pelesiran.

Secretary-General of the Ministry of tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), Wardiyatmo, said that by 2030, the number of international tourists are predicted to reach 1.8 billion people.

"This means for 18 years, its growth almost doubled," he said while delivering on the tourism sector exposure in the G-20 and T-20 forum told reporters in Jakarta, Monday (14/8/2012).

He explained that in the G-20 forum in Mexico on 18-19 June 2012, tourism discussed as one of the sectors that has an important contribution to job creation, economic growth, and a decent livelihood.

"This year is a milestone (milestone) for a global government tourism, of course also for our own," said Wardiyatmo.

In the G-20 forum that discussed the key role of tourism to the economy of a country. Indonesia itself being the only ASEAN member countries that joined in the G-20. Like Wardiyatmo, expressed the G-20 is a forum for global economic cooperation.

"Maju-mundurnya of the world are determined by the G-20 forum. A representation of G-20 GDP (gross domestic product) for 80 percent of world trade, "he added.

Interestingly, in this forum, tourism is viewed essential and gives the role not only on the world economy, but also of the world civilization. Thus, the effect on tourism economy growth, alleviating poverty, providing employment, and preserving the environment.

Meanwhile, in the T-20 forum or forum of Tourism Ministers of the G-20 was discussed a few important points, such as the deal that tourism is an industry that first emerged from the crisis.

Tourism, further Wardiyatmo, able to restore the situation is considered to be a country pascakrisis, such as crisis, economic crisis, natural and political crisis. In addition, tourism also contributes to the development of tourism infrastructure and services that can benefit the local community.

"We see examples of Disneyland in United States. It was just a tourist attraction, but developed its infrastructure into tourist destinations, complete with a restaurant that continues to grow, then a hotel, and another, "take apart Wardiyatmo.

Indonesia has set its target through Kemenparekraf foreign tourists visit in 2012 by 8 million visits. As for the target in 2013, added Wardiyatmo, planned for 9 million visits. For instance, the number of international tourist visits to ASEAN in 2011 reach 77.1 million visits. $ 7.6 million of whom visited Indonesia.

Tourists Indonesia Happy Shopping Tour

COMPASS/COKORDA YUDHISTHIRA Guwang, Sukawati art market, located in Guwang Highway, Sukawati, Gianyar, be an alternative place to shop for souvenirs and assorted souvenirs typical of Bali, including an assortment of paintings. The atmosphere in the Centre of the art market, Guwang Sukawati, on Wednesday (23/5/2012).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com- After being in the tourist destination, tourists usually prefer to do Indonesia activities shopping.

"If for example there is a beach in Bali, they usually to shore but in addition they tend to shopping," says Head of Marketing AirAsiaGo Indonesia, Stanly Mangindaan in Jakarta, Monday (14/8/2012).

AirAsia as one airline service providers, which are designed to facilitate AirAsiaGo tourists who want to make the purchase of plane tickets and hotel reservations using digital devices.

According to Stanly, with those it tried AirAsiaGo directs customers AirAsia. For example for tourists, then informed hobby shopping places unusual shopping and tourist destinations rarely, when the venue is quite recommended.

"Normally we love tips to tourists through social networking, Twitter or Facebook, there's nothing on the website," he explained.

This applies also for the selection of tourist destinations. Stanly says AirAsia invites tourists to browse beauty nusantara and went to places that have never visited before.

Such as Bali, most tourists come to Bali only to visit the place is already common as Kuta, Jimbaran, Legian. But as it turns out, there's a place in Bali that is rarely explored like Nusa Penida, Lovina Beach, Karangasem, as well as the beaches North and East Bali.

"Now there's a place called Green Ball, udah banget famous among bloggers. It is the most visited beach which is again happening really among young people, "he said.

His habits of tourists come to Indonesia is a tourist spot after getting information from others. Therefore, AirAsia also wants to help provide tour information through social networking.

A growing number of Tourists Travelling outside the holiday season

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