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Jul-Aug 2017 25 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS • MCMAG-ASIA.COM attracting more than 50,000 visitors; IndoBuildTech featuring more than 500 exhibitors from more than 19 countries; Trade Expo Indonesia and more. "We provide the biggest column free indoor halls in Indonesia under one roof," said Hansen who pointed out that their one-stop services is popular with clients. In addition, the onsite, 285-room four star Santika Premier ICE BSD hotel is a big draw, as is the property's in-house kitchen, setting them apart from other expo centres in town. "There are a lot of multinational corporations that have o•ces in the city, and therefore we never run short of business travellers," KAREN CHOO, DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING, THE WESTIN JAKARTA. From top: Dessert area at Seasonal Tastes, Westin Jakarta; The Westin Jakarta's Retreat Lounge Leisure in Jakarta "We see a rise in leisure guests for sure," said Choo. "Local guests from Jakarta take their families for weekend staycations and also enjoy our Westin Weekend programming, where we oer them extended breakfast hours and late checkout." At Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, despite the 90:10 ratio of business to leisure guests, the city's leisure options are being sought after. "Jakarta has 20 lush green golf courses, a lively nightlife scene and rich culinary option around the world. Jakarta has the best shopping malls, not only to serve as great places to shop, but also to hang out and to be seen,"said the Mulia spokesperson. The Westin reports a rise in leisure guests too, while at the Pullman, weekend staycations are hot with shopping, eating and golf as the main attractions for leisure guests.

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