Table: Foreign tourist arrivals and expenditures in Indonesia Year Arrivals Foreign Exchange Growth Rate (%) (US$ millions) Arrivals Earnings --------------------------------------------------------- 1989 1,625,965 1,284.50 25.00 25.00 1990 2,177,566 2,105.29 33.92 63.90 1991 2,569,870 2,522.01 18.02 19.79 1992 3,064,161 3,278.19 19.23 29.98 1993 3,403,138 3,986.58 11.06 21.61 1994 4,006,312 4,785.26 17.72 20.03 1995 4,324,229 5,228.34 7.94 9.26 1996 5,034,472 6,307.69 16.42 20.64 1997...

Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru, the ultimate choice Pekanbaru, capital city of the Riau Province is boasting an extensive variety of heterogeneous industries such as oil, palm oil, wood, and pulp and paper, to name a few. From these main industries, the city consistently sees an influx of business travelers and visitors from all over the world. Owned and managed by PT Aryaduta Hotels Tbk, this prestigious hotel is located in the heart of the government district.

Political conflict bites into stock market index By Bernie K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The year 2000 started with high expectations in the country's stock market following the appointment of Indonesia's first democratically elected president in October 1999.

In search of excitement at night By Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): After a hectic, stressful working day, you rush home to take a hot shower before laying down on the bed for sweet dreams; sounds perfect. No, not for the 'yummies' - young upward mobile modern independent elite singles. Despite the days hard work, they still have the energy to hang-out and stay up till late at night, especially on the weekends.

2-colm Danareksa's economic outlook 2000 2001 2002 2003 Gross Domestic Product 4% 4.3% 4.7% 6.1% Inflation 9% 7.5% 6.5% 5% SBI Interest rates 14% 12% 9-10% 8-10% Rupiah exchange rate Rp 8,160 Rp 7,510 Rp 7,770 Rp 8,000 Source: Danareksa

Tracking the timber along Kalimantan's rivers By Simon Marcus Gower PELAI HARI, South Kalimantan (JP): Taking some time out from modern Jakarta, some evidence of the old city of Batavia may still be seen. The north of modern day Jakarta is where the capital city was first established. At one of the northernmost tips of the city is the actual reason for the establishment of the city's the old harbor. A significant part of the old harbor is still active today.

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure. But things have an odd habit of turning completely around here. Along with a return to calm, visitors are arriving on the island in ever-greater numbers.

Tips on traveling during peak season * Arrange your trip as soon as possible by planning your trip and making reservations. Pay tickets before the ticketing time-limit expires to avoid cancellation. * Go to the airport to check-in at the latest 30 minutes before departure time for domestic flights and 60 minutes for international flights. * Check-in your baggage and cabin baggage. Valuable and important belongings should be carried on board with you.

Young city women: Living in two worlds By Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Let's just face it... Many of our young people living in big cities are living in two worlds. One foot is outside the door raring to go and venture out into the future of great possibilities, while the other foot is still stuck inside the house of yesterday, which is filled with customary expectations. Transition is a happening, and happening at a very fast rate.

Spoilt for choice with new airlines JAKARTA (JP): Flying in a new era of greater choice will hopefully benefit consumers. They will have more options and most will want better services for their money -- but high risks are involved for the airlines. High risk has a double meaning here. First, investors must realize the risk that passengers will take as a given good service, but be sure to complain when standards fall short.

Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache JAKARTA (JP): Time has a way of changing everything. The younger generation are now more outspoken than their parents. They want greater freedom in their life, not only in expressing their views but also the freedom to choose their soulmate. In this cosmopolitan city of Jakarta, young people meet all kinds of individuals who come from different backgrounds and have different characters.

Young, rich and lost in the high rise jungle By Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): To be young, affluent and living life in the fast lane. Who would not want to be in the shoes of the young and rich? Most certainly, there are many wanna-bes. Many rural youths would surely love to be in these shoes. Yet, they can only dream about that kind of lifestyle, that they usually only see on sinetron (Indonesian soap operas).

Surakarta hotels pick up the pieces after the 'sweep' By Sulistyo Budi N. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It took the actions of one night to wipe out all that had been achieved by years of costly promotions. Groups of people went to several four and five star hotels in Surakarta on Oct. 29, reportedly searching for American citizens. Although no foreigners were hurt in an incident the media termed a "sweep", the reverberations were felt almost immediately.

A special guest on a special day By AA Navis An aged couple enjoyed the Idul Fitri holiday from the verandah of their house, watching the well-dressed and cheerful procession of passers-by. They were celebrating the first day of the Muslim post-fasting festivities, popularly known as Lebaran. Some people were happily strolling the streets, while many others were riding horse-drawn carts. Some were also in cars which moved slowly through the crowd.

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure. But things have an odd habit of turning completely around here. Along with a return to calm, visitors are arriving on the island in ever-greater numbers.

Medco deals with energy business, environment and community As a company dealing in the energy business, PT Medco Energi Internasional has shown a deep concern for the environment and the community. Medco realizes that its line of business has a direct impact on the environment and the communities around its projects. That is why since the company has taken a special interest in their preservation since the very beginning.

"We must free ourselves from the shackles of pessimism" The Indonesian capital market, one of business sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis, is showing signs of recovery. Below are excerpts taken from an interview with the president of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Mas Achmad Daniri on stock trading in 2000 and its outlook in 2001. Question: How did the stock market fare for the year 2000? Answer: From the companies side, there has been significant improvement.

Watch out for the pitfalls By David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Brilliant, daring and assertively intelligent, higher education (frequently education abroad), bank checking and saving accounts, business ventures, stock market investments, real estate investments and speculations, BMW's and Blazers, computers, cell phones and e-mail, hair and beauty salons, golf and tennis clubs, gyms and aerobics for healthy mind and body, fancy people - fancy weddings, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Jazz Club,...

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure. But things have an odd habit of turning completely around here. Along with a return to calm, visitors are arriving on the island in even greater numbers.

Garuda offers convenience for holidaymakers With the Idul Fitri holiday falling between Christmas and New Year this year, the exodus from the city is expected to be bigger than usual. The number of people wanting to celebrate one or more of these holidays in their hometown, and get there by air, is also likely to surge. In fact, all anyone planning a trip wants is convenience, particularly when they travel by air. When everything runs smoothly, holidaymakers will absolutely enjoy their trip.

3 colms Tabel 1. Indonesian Export January-October,1999 & 2000 __________________________________________________________________ FOB (US$ Million) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sept ! Oct ! Jan-Oct ! Jan-Oct ! 2000 2000 1999 2000 __________________________________________________________________ (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) __________________________________________________________________ Export Total 5,792.2 ! 5,482.4 ! 39,721.2 ! 51,597.0 ! Oil & gas 1,336.0 !

Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru, the ultimate choice Pekanbaru, capital city of the Riau Province is boasting an extensive variety of heterogeneous industries such as oil, palm oil, wood, pulp and paper, to name a few. From these main industries, the city consistently sees an influx of business travelers and visitors from all over the world. Owned and managed by PT Aryaduta Hotels Tbk, this prestigious hotel is located in the heart of the government district.

What stirs in Surakarta? SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Surakarta, or Solo, is known as a city that never sleeps -- something always seems to be happening around the clock. Here are some of the places to be found in this center of Javanese culture with something to offer visitors from near and far. Keraton Surakarta: The local palace which was built in 1745 by Pakubuwono II after being relocated from Kartasura in Sala village.

Why not jetski to the next island? By Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is known for its beautiful beaches. At the beach you can feel the breeze, watch the beautiful view and hear the roaring waves. But if you want to enjoy the beach and the sea in a different way, try jetskiing. Jetskiing is like riding a motorcycle. The difference is, you ride it on the sea. To popularize the sport a new program that allows middle and long-distance journeys to be made on jetskis will soon be introduced.

Urban tourism explored in Bandung By Myra Gunawan BANDUNG (JP): When people talk about tourism, they usually think of beach resorts or mountain getaways. It is also true among scholars; only since the 1990s has urban tourism gained significant and growing attention. Urban tourism is almost always underestimated and misunderstood. The complexities of the urban tourism phenomena have also led to it receiving less publicity.

The joy of soaring like an eagle --------------------------------------------------------------------- Young executives in Jakarta have turned their attention to more challenging sports in which to spend their spare time. They need more than just playing golf, tennis or squash.