9 Reasons Indonesia is an Exotic Choice for your next Incentive Trip
Indonesia had 11.5 million tourists in 2016 and that makes it a serious player in the Southeast tourism market, and the government plans to boost this number to 20 million by 2019. Indonesia is an exotic and emerging incentive trip destination that is sure to please your staff and deliver the desired productivity results once back at work. While Bali is well developed, much of the rest of the country isn’t which means it is quite affordable and has options for all types of travelers.
Here are 9 reasons Indonesia is the exotic choice for your next incentive trip or team building event:
1. Bali
Quite simply, Bali has a similar appeal to people who enjoy Koh Samui in Thailand, or Langkawi in Malaysia. Bali is the type of incentive trip or team building experience location that has the required hospitality, business, and conference facilities and X-factor to inspire staff to new levels of positive growth and productivity. Beyond the MICE requirements, Bali is famous for its beaches, Balinese massages, jungle, and surfing. Bali has the potential to be an incredible next corporate retreat.
2. Easy Access
Budget airlines and the national airline Garuda Indonesia have made travel to and within Indonesia by air increasingly affordable. Bali itself has daily direct flights from many top business destinations in Asia and this saves both time and money. Networks of van and buses also exist to take visitors to locations in the Javanese rain forest.
3. Temples
Top destinations in Indonesia, besides beaches and islands, include the many temples scattered throughout the country and including in Bali. However, the most awe inspiring temples are outside of Yogyakarta the Buddhist Borobudur and Hindu Prambanam temples. Not only are they fascinating to visit, they make excellent places to have Amazing Race or treasure hunt type team building games.
4. Amazing Races
Indonesia has innumerable paths and trails through the jungle and highlands all way up to volcanic peaks like Mount. Bromo. There is also the potential to swim in the largest volcanic lake in the world, Lake Toba, which makes a rewarding finish for attendees to a race after trekking for miles and working hard as a team to accomplish daily goals. Side treks can be made to visit wild orangutans in their natural habitat.
5. Natural Beauty
Indonesia is one of the most ecologically diverse and countries in the world and has world class potential to view fauna and flora up close. From hiking up to see wild orangutans in the jungle, to getting PADI certified as a group at Raja Ampat, described as the best diving location in the world, or visiting the Komodo Dragon National Park and witnessing a relic from the age of the dinosaurs. These are just a few of the many adventure elements that are on offer to those on incentive or team building trips. Indonesia has all kind of beauty and wonder to explore.
6. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibits) Hotels
Indonesia is superbly qualified to host MICE and team building events. There are plenty of mid range to luxury hotels, conference centers, and business communication facilities. Bali and Lombok are just two of the potential destinations in Indonesia. Simply put, Indonesia has the facilities and expertise to make your next incentive or team building trip a major success.
7. Convenient Dry Season
While much of Asia experiences hot and rainy mid summer months, the best time to visit Indonesia is between May and September when it is dry and the weather pleasant, making Indonesia a great place to escape the summer rains and humidity.
8. Value for Money
Despite a surge of development in recent years, Indonesia still ranks as one of the best value countries in Asia, especially outside of tourist spots like Bali or Lombok. $1 is about 13,000 Indonesian Rupiah. The cost of food is extremely cheap and even the price of the five star hotels in the country can be for around $100 a night. If value is a key consideration when planning your next team building trip, Indonesia should be on your shortlist.
9. Chaotic Jakarta
No visit to Indonesia is complete without a visit to one of the largest and most sprawled out capital cities in Asia with over 10 million people. The old town of Batavia is worth exploring for its Dutch colonial past and trendy Menteng district for its hub of concert halls, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and chic hotel are particularly interesting locations within Jakarta to base yourself. Also ubiquitous to Jakarta are the many glamorous shopping malls which make for great shopping opportunities.
Indonesia would be an exotic choice for a future team bonding and team dynamics boosting incentive trip. The luxury resort island of Bali is a well renowned MICE event and team building camp destination and many major international brand hotels are located on the island and have ample space for corporate services, event management spaces, and dedicated conference rooms.