Yogya to host ICCT meet<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta will host next year's fourth
\nInternational Conference on Culture and Tourism (ICCT), one of
\nthe activities set by the governments of Indonesia and
\nSwitzerland.<\/p>\n
Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng announced
\nyesterday that the two countries have signed an agreement based
\non joint cooperation in the fields of culture and international
\ntourism focusing on establishing a forum of discussions and
\nactivities.<\/p>\n
He said the first conference was held in Lausanne, which will
\nalso host the third conference on Oct. 16-19.<\/p>\n
"A number of Indonesian experts will speak at the third
\nconference, including former Foreign Minister Mochtar
\nKusumaatmadja, former Minister of Social Affairs Haryati
\nSoebadio, Rector of the University of Gadjah Mada Soekanto
\nReksohadiprodjo and Rector of the University of Indonesia M.K.
\nTadjuddin," he said.<\/p>\n
He also said that some 40 Indonesians led by Minister of
\nTourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave will attend the
\nLausanne conference, focusing on "The role of tourism in
\npreserving nature and cultural heritage". (icn)<\/p>",
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