City launches Enjoy Jakarta 2005

JAKARTA: The Jakarta Tourism Agency launched on Monday an annual promotional package for tourists coming into town under the slogan Enjoy Jakarta 2005.

"Throughout the year, we will distribute discount cards to tourists visiting the city," agency head Harianto Badjuri said at City Hall.

Harianto said that the promotional package would cover several interesting programs, including golf tournaments (from March to April), a marine festival (May-June), a shopping festival (June- July) and an international dining promotion (August-September).

"The promotional programs will peak in an entertainment party, which will be held in two months from November to December," he said.

The administration, he said, had also appointed pop singer Krisdayanti to become the city's tourist envoy in the program. --JP.