I am delighted to invite you to participate in this year’s Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) also known as Pasar Wisata which will be held in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara from October 12th to 15th 2010 at Santosa Villas & Resort Lombok. As the pre-eminent annual Indonesian tourism trade show, TIME 2010 is organized by members of the international tourism sector and supported by the entire tourism industry in Indonesia. As in previous years, TIME remains upbeat to lure potential visitors to Indonesia.

With its strategic location very close to our famous Bali island, Lombok has become a popular destination for leisure travel as well as a venue for meetings and incentives. Well-known for its natural beauty amidst plentiful sun, sand, and surf complimented with cultural surroundings, the island possesses important, world-class tourist attractions and has emerged as a destination in its own right, with a raft of villas and resorts to match. More importantly, Lombok is also supported by sound infrastructure, including the Selaparang International Airport which offers Visa on Arrival and Visa Free Entry facilities.

TIME is the premier tourism event in Indonesia, in which top industry policy makers, practitioners, sellers and buyers of Indonesian-based tourism products and services participate. It accommodates the interests of those who sell Indonesia’s tourism products and services to the international markets. The event will feature most of Indonesia’s tourist attractions which include all popular destinations and special interests as well as top tourist facilities available in the country.

TIME 2010 is also the best and most effective means for buyers from all over the world to experience and understand the ultimate diversity of Indonesia. A vast and beautiful country with over 17,508 tropical islands inhabited by more than 300 ethnics diverse in culture and tradition. A visit to this amazing archipelago will more often than not, be short. There is simply so much to experience but never enough time.

Be part of TIME 2010 and you will qualify for the following benefits:

• 32 pre-scheduled appointments between Buyers and Sellers
• AD 75 for Buyers from sponsoring international airlines and AD 50 for Sellers on domestic routes
• An excellent opportunity of comprehensive Post Conference Tours

Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to Indonesian tourism industry which has made TIME a success reaching its fifteenth year now, especially to the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Garuda Indonesia, Association of the Indonesian Tours & Travel Agencies (ASITA), Indonesia Hotels and Restaurant Association (PHRI), other supporting airlines, Pacto Convex, media members, and all related parties which are contributing to the success of TIME 2010.

I bid everyone a hearty “Selamat Datang” and see you in Lombok for TIME 2010!

Sincerely yours,