The island of Batam is part of Riau Archipelago in the eastern coast of Sumatra. Its proximity to Southeast Asia’s m

ost important trade and financial centre, Singapore has propelled Batam’s development into one of Indonesia’s lucrative industrial, trade and commercial zone.

The island’s infrastructure and facilities are experiencing a booming growth as a modern airport, docks and ship yards prepare the island for its role as one of the important free ports of Southeast Asia.

Daily hovercraft ferry service are available between Batam and Singapore taking only 15 minutes. Reguler air service link the island with Singapore, Jakarta, the capital of the Riau archipelago, Tanjung Pinang, and Medan as with almost all major towns and cities in the area.

Given its strategic location and rich natural beauty, Batam is also transforming itself into a sophisticated recreation ground for international standard golf course, and other tourist facilities have already spread and more visitor are eager to sample all that the island has to offer

With the increasing flow of leisure and business travelers intothe island, Batam now turns its attention to improving its infrastructure, services in a bid to become Indonesia’s next attractive MICE destination.