ATF In Yogyakarta on Track

(12/3/2001)

Now officially tagged as the "Royal ATF," the ASEAN Tourism Forum scheduled for January 21-28 in the Central Java Capital of Yogyakarta is promising to be a memorable event of "majestic" proportions.

Officially adopted by Yogyakarta's Governor and reigning Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, the Sultan has given his personal guarantee of a successful event, opening his royal household and dedicating substantial resources to put his kingdom back on the tourism map.

A 10,000 square meter Yogyakarta Exhibition and Convention Center (YECC) is now getting the final finishing touches as the official venue for the event. Just 15 minutes from the town center, the YECC will eventually house a hotel and shopping complex in addiiton to it's state-of-the-art convention facilities.

1,500 delegates comprised of buyers of travel from around the world and travel sellers from the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to visit Central Java over the course of the ATF.

The Royal Household of of the Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat will open its doors for this important event, hosting the opening ceremony on January 25.

Buyers and seller still have the opportunity to register for the ATF by using the e-mail link below.