The Guide
From The Report: Indonesia 2020
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This chapter contains selected listings of some of the country’s top hotels, and helpful tips for business and leisure travellers coming to Indonesia. This chapter contains an interview with Chris Wren, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce Indonesia.

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Strength in diversity: Chris Wren, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce Indonesia, on what to expect when visiting the country
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Interview:Chris Wren How would you describe the lifestyle in Indonesia for business travellers and expatriates? CHRIS WREN: Visiting and living in Indonesia are two very different things. The visitor’s experience is limited to journeys between the hotel and offices or factories. After-hours activities are usually carefully moderated by a host, client or prospective business partner, and are unlikely to be a surprise. The experience of business travellers is often limited to higher-end Indonesian…

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Good night’s sleep:
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THE DHARMAWANGSA JAKARTA Jl. Jalan Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru T: +62 (21) 7258 181/3006 8821/8118 01232 reservation@the-dharmawangsa.com www.the-dharmawangsa.com Rooms: 99 rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Ballroom and meeting rooms, and in-house events organiser. Health & Leisure Facilities: Bimasena Club and Spa, fitness centre, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, squash and tennis courts. Guest Services: 24-hour butler service. Dining: Sriwijawa…

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Facts for visitors: Practical information for business and leisure travellers
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Etiquette Indonesians are friendly, outgoing and peaceful. Indonesians’ approach to both life and business is one that is reserved and restrained in extreme emotions, while being playful and humorous. As a culture that values saving face, it is more efficient to deal with any problem with a smile and patience than by raising your voice and arguing. In a business setting, a handshake is typically used for both a greeting and farewell. It is recommended that men be addressed as Pak (pronounced…