Indonesia seeks to boost tourist visits from Europe
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Indonesia is seeking to lure more European tourists to visit the country by promoting its national tourism industry in the Matka-Nordic Travel Fair 2017 that will be held from January 19-22 in Messukeskus, Helsinki, Finland.
“Indonesia has set the target of attracting at least 2.1 million European tourists to Indonesia,” Deputy Assistant of Europe, Middle East, America and Africa Market Development of the Tourism Ministry Nia Niscaya said here Monday.
Pointing out that the travel fair will be held in Finland, Niscaya stated the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, offered great potentials for the countrys tourism industry.
In 2015, the official data showed that as many as 98,960 tourists from the Nordic countries had visited Indonesia.
“The number is predicted to be more in 2016, as until October itself, the number of tourists from the Nordic nations visiting Indonesia had reached 95,196,” Niscaya revealed.
During the largest travel exhibition in Northern Europe, Indonesia will showcase several industries that will present and promote the countrys tourism potential at the Pavilion Indonesia booth.
Several Indonesian traditional dances will also be performed during the travel fair. Visitors would also be invited to taste Indonesias traditional drink in the exhibition booth, Niscaya mentioned.
“Using the tagline Wonderful Indonesia Explore Further, we want to showcase its biodiversity, unique handicrafts, music, variety of culinary delights, tourism destinations and most importantly, its diversity and the hospitality of the people,” Niscaya explained.
The government of Indonesia has set a target of increasing the number of tourist visits from 9.5 million in 2014 to 20 million in 2019.
The country has also developed 10 prioritized destinations, namely Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Tanjung Kelayang in Belitung, Mandalika in South Lombok, Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi, Morotai in North Maluku, Seribu Islands in Jakarta, Tanjung Lesung in Banten, Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Mount Bromo in East Java, and Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara.
The government has also provided short stay free visa on arrival for tourists from 169 countries, including Finland, to increase the number of tourist visits.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Indonesia's specific target for European tourist visits, and by when do they aim to achieve this goal?
What is Indonesia's specific target for European tourist visits, and by when do they aim to achieve this goal?
Indonesia aims to attract at least 2.1 million European tourists. The article does not specify a timeline for achieving this particular target, only mentioning a broader national target for 2019.
Q.Which Nordic countries are considered to offer strong potential for Indonesia's tourism industry?
Which Nordic countries are considered to offer strong potential for Indonesia's tourism industry?
The Nordic countries believed to offer great potential are Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. This group is highlighted because the travel fair is being held in Finland.
Q.How many tourists from the Nordic nations visited Indonesia in 2015, and what was the figure until October 2016?
How many tourists from the Nordic nations visited Indonesia in 2015, and what was the figure until October 2016?
In 2015, 98,960 tourists from Nordic countries visited Indonesia. By October 2016, the number had reached 95,196, and was predicted to be higher for the full year.
Q.What is the overall target for tourist visits to Indonesia by 2019, and what was the baseline figure in 2014?
What is the overall target for tourist visits to Indonesia by 2019, and what was the baseline figure in 2014?
The Indonesian government aims to increase overall tourist visits to 20 million by 2019. This is an increase from the 9.5 million visits recorded in 2014.
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