Indonesia's June tourist arrivals up 4.1 pct y/y
Indonesia's foreign tourist arrivals rose just 4.1 percent in June from a year ago, data showed on Monday, as a global economic slowdown curbed foreign travel.
Tourism accounts for about 3 percent of gross domestic product in Southeast Asia's biggest economy, but some areas, including the resort island of Bali, are heavily dependent on tourism for jobs and growth.
In June, 550,582 foreign tourists visited Indonesia, up from 529,100 a year ago, while in the first half the number rose 2.2 percent to 2.97 million people.
"Although the global crisis has affected foreign arrivals to Indonesia, the impact hasn't been significant," said Carla Parengkuan, executive director of the Indonesian Hotels Association, adding that the impact might be felt within the next three to six months.
Indonesia hopes to attract 7 million tourists this year, up from 6.32 million in 2008, although this target was seen as over-optimistic by some in the industry even before the bomb attacks on two luxury hotels in Jakarta last month.
The association and the statistics bureau did not provide data about trip cancellations.
Sourse: www.tourismindonesia.com
Recent News
- Vesak Day at the Borobudur Temple
On Vesak Day which this year falls on Sunday, 6 May, thousands of devotees will congregate at the Borobudur temple in Central Java , - the world’s largest Buddhist monument, - to take part in Buddhism’s holiest event. - Semarang: Indonesia's City of Jamu
Semarang, the capital of Central Java, is a vital port city nestled on the Java Sea. Ships from China, India and Europe have long come to Semarang’s docks to trade, helping the city to grow into an industrial hub for both big and small manufacturers - Two Temples Worth a Visit in Central Java
Although most Indonesians know about the popular Borobudur and Prambanan temples, they might not be familiar with the unique Javanese-Hindu temples Sukuh and Cetho, despite the fact that both are also located in Central Java.
Articles
Testimonies
- Greg Roberts / Australia
This unbelievable journey that began at Jakarta and concluded at Ubud, Bali, would not have been possible without the guidance and recommendations of Udhi Sudiyanto, Director of Antar Anda Tour and Travel, Yogyakarta - Jan Thiels / Belgium
Dear Udhi We want to thank you for the good organization of our trip in Indonesia. - Cees de Mos / Netherlands
On behalf of the group (8 adults and 3 children.) I gladly let you you that our trips in Indonesia not only beautiful, but excellent.