New shopping guide

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Foundation and PT Panca Mitra Setia will jointly publish a tourism book.

The book titled The Indonesian Shopping Guide Book will contain information and guidelines for both domestic and foreign tourists on tourist facilities, including hotels and shopping centers.

The book, which will be available in English and Japanese, will be released within the next few months, foundation chairman Wahyu Indrasto said.

"Our main intention is to improve Indonesia's image in the international tourism world," Indrasto said.

Many foreign tourists have bad experiences when they buy souvenirs and other goods at local tourist sites and shopping malls, he said.

"I hope we get support from all tourist-related industries," Indrasto said. (raw)