Dutch tourism to Bogor falls

Dutch tourism to Bogor falls

BOGOR (JP): The number of Dutch tourists visiting Bogor has
shown a drastic drop lately due to the continual unrest in the
nearby capital of Jakarta, an executive of a major local travel
agency said.

Azis Windia, director of PT Seranusa Tour & Travel said on
Wednesday the plunge in the number of Dutch tourists to Bogor,
south of Jakarta, was more visible in November.

"We, for example, used to receive five groups each consisting
of 32 Dutch tourists weekly. But the number has kept on falling
since November. So far this month we have only received two
groups," he said.

According to Azis, the main reasons for the Dutch striking
Bogor out of their travel itinerary was the security situation in
the capital.

He cited the Nov. 13 shooting at Semanggi and the upheaval in
the Ketapang area of West Jakarta on Nov. 22.

"The incidents, vividly shown on television, all looked
horrible and had great impact on the foreigners' minds," Azis
said.

Many Dutch tourists, especially the elderly, visit Bogor for
nostalgic reasons. (24/ivy)