Tourists continue travel to Indonesia, despite bombing

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Updated July 23, 2009 11:26:14

Tourist operators and business leaders in Indonesia say the bombings at two luxury hotels in the capital Jakarta have not significantly impacted the countries economy.

There have been some cancellations, but overall tourist numbers are stable and investors remain upbeat.

Presenter: Katie Hamann
Speakers: Fauzi Bowo, Governor of Jakarta; Michael Burchett, vice chairman of the Bali Hotels Association; Poul Bitsch, Jakarta International Hotels Association Chairman

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