The Indonesia Ministry of Tourism invites WAL Summit Host Site Committee to conduct survey for inclusion on WSR route February 20-21, 2012

February 20-21, 2012

Sapta Nirwandar, Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia

Robby Hasan and Jack Kelly with tour guides near Prambanan Hindu temple complex UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - The Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy invited the World Air League Summit Host Site Committee to travel to Indonesia to conduct its initial site visit for the potential inclusion of Indonesia in planning the World Sky Race route. Nia Niscaya, Director of International Tourism Promotion represented the Ministry as host for WAL committee members Don Hartsell and Jack Kelly.

As part of the feasibility study, the Ministry provided tours of Prambanan and Borobudur UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Borobudur Buddhist temple complex is more than 1,000 years old and sits in the foothills of the active volcano, Mount Merapi. Nearby, Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex of ancient Java. It was built in the 9th century with 224 individual temples inside the compound. During the inspection, Kelly stated, "These sites are iconic treasures that will visually capture the attention and interest of the World Sky Race audience."

Preparations for the site survey included coordinating in-country activities with Al Busyra Basnur, Houston Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia. The next step in developments will be the formation of the Indonesia Local Organizing Committee which will submit its formal bid to be included in the World Sky Race.

Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia

Borobudur Buddhist temple complex UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Yogyakarta, Indonesia