Bandung Polishes Its Image
Traffic jams have become a regular weekend sight in Bandung’s main street as thousands of tourists flock to the West Java capital city for retail therapy and culinary cuisines. Bandung Mayor Dada Rosada says tourism is one of many service industries that contributes to the city’s economic growth.
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Indonesia Jan-Aug Foreign Tourist Arrivals +13.5% On Year
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia rose 13.5% in the January-August period to 2.97 million from the same period a year earlier, the official Central Statistics Agency said Monday.
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Garuda Indonesia to Return to Holland?
Despite the current blacklisting of all Indonesian registered commercial aircraft from European airspace by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Indonesian national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia appears adamant in its desire to resume service to Europe, planning to recommence service to Amsterdam in 2008.
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West Java, Tourism and Investment
West Java Economic Structure
Over the past three decades, West Java's economic base has become highly diversified. Today, it is an increasingly modern economy with vibrant manufacturing and services sectors. Besides social and infrastructure development, manufacturing accounts for most of the capital investment that has been made in West Java, where almost three quarters of the non-oil manufacturing industries are centered around the West Java.
Clothing's Shopping Spree in Bandung
Bandung, also known as Parijs van Java, has so many things to offer. From various cuisines to factory outlets and distribution stores (distros), visitors looking for clothes might be overwhelmed with the wide amount of choices. It is said that Bandung is one of the most prominent Meccas for Indonesian people, when it comes to clothes. The streets of Dago (Ir. H. Djuanda, Cipaganti, Riau (R.E.Martadinata), Cihampelas are packed with factory outlets. If you prefer clothes from jeans, choose Cihampelas street. While you're in Bandung, why not visit Cibaduyut street to shop for shoes and bags to brighten your appearance.
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