Citilink to Open New Hong Kong-Manado Route
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Citilink, the low-cost arm of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is set to open a new route from Hong Kong to Manado in North Sulawesi in a bid to lure Chinese tourists to the archipelago.
Citilink Indonesia commercial president director Hans Nugroho said Manado was one of Indonesia’s most popular destinations among Chinese tourists besides Bali and Raja Ampat in West Papua.
“Manado has become famous as a diving destination. Hopefully the new route will afford foreign tourists easier access to Indonesia,” said Hans.
Using an Airbus A320 for its maiden flight on the new route, Citilink is slated to carry 180 tourists from Hong Kong to Manado on Tuesday. Hans estimated that the carrier would be able to accommodate up to 3,000 passengers until the end of August.
According to Tourism Ministry data, the number of foreign visitors to Indonesia reached 915,200 in May, 12.6 percent of whom came from China.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific airline is launching the new route between Hong Kong and Manado?
Which specific airline is launching the new route between Hong Kong and Manado?
Citilink, the low-cost arm of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is opening the new route. It aims to attract Chinese tourists to the Indonesian archipelago, specifically to Manado, North Sulawesi.
Q.What is the primary reason for Citilink opening this new route to Manado?
What is the primary reason for Citilink opening this new route to Manado?
Citilink is opening the route in a bid to lure Chinese tourists to the archipelago. Manado is one of Indonesia's popular destinations among Chinese tourists, known for being a famous diving spot.
Q.What type of aircraft will Citilink use for the inaugural flight on this new route, and how many passengers will it carry?
What type of aircraft will Citilink use for the inaugural flight on this new route, and how many passengers will it carry?
Citilink will use an Airbus A320 for its maiden flight. This flight is slated to carry 180 tourists from Hong Kong to Manado on Tuesday, according to the information provided.
Q.What proportion of foreign visitors to Indonesia in May came from China?
What proportion of foreign visitors to Indonesia in May came from China?
According to Tourism Ministry data, the total number of foreign visitors to Indonesia in May reached 915,200. Of these visitors, 12.6 percent originated from China.