MANGUPURA, Bali (BPN) – The Indonesia Food and Beverage Executive Association (IFBEC) is holding a two-day National Conference (Munas) on 25-26 January 2024 at the Grand Istana Rama Hotel, Kuta.
Ketut Darmayasa, Chairman of IFBEC Bali, said that this Munas is themed “Enhancing Communication and Unity Through Food & Beverage Excellence”, which emphasizes the importance of communication and unity among food and beverage industry players to create superior tourism.
According to him, collaboration and synergy between tourism stakeholders is very important, and IFBEC as a professional association and tourism association must be able to maintain communication and good relations with all tourism stakeholders.
“IFBEC is part of the tourism Pentahelix (a model comprising businesspeople, the government, community, academics, and the media) to contribute to developing professional tourism human resources who are tough, superior, competent, and dignified,” said Ketut Darmayasa at the opening of the IFBEC National Conference at the Grand Istana Rama Hotel, Thursday (January 25).
In addition, Darmayasa also responded to the target for foreign tourist arrivals nationally is quite high, ranging from 12-14 million foreign tourists, which Bali will contribute to 40-50% of the number.
“Hopefully the political year in 2024 will not affect the arrival of foreign tourists. Let’s work together to keep Bali safe and comfortable to visit,” he said.
Darmayasa who is also the Resident Manager of Grand Istana Rama Hotel, also hopes that the increasing tax for entertainment services at karaoke, nightclubs, bars, and spas set at a minimum of 40 percent and a maximum of 75 percent, to be postponed or even reviewed.
One of the main agendas of this Conference, Darmayasa continued, is the election of the National Chairman of IFBEC for the next three years.
Meanwhile, Ramson Ambarita, the current National Chair of the IFBEC, said that currently IFBEC already exists in 10 regions throughout Indonesia which are expected to be able to contribute to the sustainability of tourism in Indonesia as well as being able to produce competent and strong leaders in hospitality and tourism.
The IFBEC National Conference was officially opened by Anak Agung Gede Rakayuda, Secretary of the Badung Tourism Office.
Anak Agung Gede Rakayuda appreciates and respects the existence and contribution of tourism associations in efforts to develop Bali tourism internationally.
Other programs held at the conference are some competitions including Latte Art (Barista), Mixology Flair Competition (Bartender), Best Waiter of the Year, and Sommelier Competition presenting 12 professional judges including from Malaysia and Germany.
The National Conference is attended by around 100 people from the Central DPP IFBEC and members of IFBEC in Bali, NTB, Yogyakarta, and Jakarta.
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