The West Nusa Tenggara Regional Executive Board of the Indonesian Travel Agents Association (DPD ASTINDO) is a non-profit professional organization that represents travel agent entrepreneurs and professionals in the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) region. Since its inception, the DPD ASTINDO NTB has been a strategic partner for the local government in driving the economy through the tourism sector.
VISION & MISSION
Vision
To become a professional, innovative, and internationally competitive travel agent association, in order to realize NTB as a leading global tourist destination.
Mission
- Member Empowerment: Improving human resource competency through certification training and digitalization of the travel agent business.
- Strategic Collaboration: Strengthening synergies with the government, airlines, and destination managers to create a healthy tourism ecosystem.
- Destination Promotion: Actively marketing NTB's tourism potential to domestic and international markets through travel marts and international exhibitions.
- Industry Advocacy: Serving as a bridge for travel business actors in responding to tourism industry policies.
Leadership Period 2025-2029
Currently, the ASTINDO NTB Regional Executive Board (DPD) is led by Sahlan M. Saleh, SH., MH., who was re-elected by acclamation in January 2025. Under his leadership, the organization is focused on digital transformation and expanding its international market reach.
Featured Programs
- Mandalika Travel Mart: An annual Business-to-Business (B2B) event that brings together national/international buyers with local tourism players in NTB.
- ASTINDO Training Center (ATC): An ongoing program to train professionals such as Tour Leaders and Travel Consultants, including in digital tourism marketing skills.
- Sports Tourism Events: Organizing sports-based activities such as the Senggigi Fun Run and golf tournaments to attract niche markets of special-interest tourists.
- Global Market Expansion: Focusing on penetrating the international tourist market, particularly from the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) and South Asia (India).
Membership
Becoming a member of the ASTINDO NTB Regional Executive Board (DPD) provides access to an extensive network within the tourism industry, the right to use the official logo to ensure consumer trust, and the opportunity to participate in famtrips and exclusive workshops.
Contact Information & Social Media
Instagram: @astindo_ntb
Website: dpdastindontb.com
Secretariat: Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.
