Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Ancol to perform in Thailand and Vietnam

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ancol to perform in Thailand and Vietnam | The Jakarta Post

Nani Afrida , The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 11/24/2009 4:35 PM | Business

Jakarta-owned developer and recreation operator PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol will expand its business to overseas markets by performing dolphin shows in three countries—Vietnam, China and Thailand, starting next year.

The company president director, Budi Karya Sumadi, said that Vietnam would be the first country to be visited, which would cost Rp 10 billion (US$ 950,000) in investment.

“We will work together with Soui Tien Park in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. So, the budget would be smaller,” Budi Karya told reporters and investors during the company public expose in Jakarta on Tuesday.

According to Budi Karya, Ancol would spend about Rp 20 billion to perform dolphin shows in those countries.

“The shows overseas are part of our plans to boost our revenue next year. We also have several other programs in the city amusement park,” he said.

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