Program “Visit Makassar and Beyond 2011″ targeting 5000 tourists through 76 activities. “The target is optimistic that the visit achieved, much less than 70 events to be held now increased to 76 events,” said Head of Promotion of Culture and Tourism of Makassar, Samad S stereotyped. Samad said the program of visits to the city of Makassar, both as a city or town MICE tourism, is expected to attract tourists and foreign tourists.

The addition of activities related to the tourism sector, continued Samad, because a number of regional work units or SKPD adding that national activities including the Office of Youth and Sports will hold a national karate event and the traditional boat races jolloro.

Regarding the budget for the tourism sector, he said, about USD 15 billion was allocated from the budget of Makassar 2011. In connection with the program Visit Indonesia Year 2011 in Makassar, the expected participation of the community so that these activities a success. “Without the support of the community, certainly all forms of promotions and activities that are held will not guarantee this event will be successful,” he said. Community participation, especially people of Makassar to do with keeping the environment clean, being friendly and always maintain security and public order.