Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Indonesia is intensifying tourism promotion in countries seen as alternative markets such as ASEAN member nations, China, India and Arab states which are not directly affected by the global financial crisis.
"We are increasing tourism promotion in ASEAN, China, India, Russia, and Middle East nations to anticipate a drop in the number of European tourists and to achieve the target of nine million tourists this year," the tourism and creative economic ministry's tourism marketing director general, Esthy Reko Astuti, said here on Saturday.
Indonesia has been exploring new tourism markets such as the Philippines, Thailand and African countries, she said.
The tourism ministry hopes to attract at least 3.5 million tourists from ASEAN, including 1.75 million from Singapore, 1.4 million from Malaysia, and 315,000 from the Philippines.
"Economic experts have predicted stable and high economic growth in ASEAN member states, so it will be our opportunity amidst the sluggish economy globally," she stated. (*/DWA)
Related News
Indonesia's Tourism Ministry explores Southeast Asian tourism market
Thursday, 28 Desember 2017 21:08
Indonesia, China Agree to Check Unprofessional Tourism Operators
Sunday, 13 November 2016 14:39
Tourism Ministry To Explore Taiwan Market
Wednesday, 26 Agustus 2015 10:28
ASEAN Becomes Yogyakarta's Potential Tourism Market
Saturday, 27 April 2013 17:16
RI Must Capture European Tourism Market
Saturday, 12 Januari 2013 14:16
London 'Black Cabs' Promote Indonesian Tourism
Friday, 9 November 2012 20:08
Europe Still Potential Market For Indonesian Tourism
Wednesday, 8 Februari 2012 21:33
Accor Group To Operate Nikko Hotel Under New Name
Thursday, 19 Januari 2012 18:44
Indonesia Attracts French Tourists At Travel Mart
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 15:46
Canggu becomes digital nomadic` tourist destination: Minister
Friday, 23 Maret 2018 17:53
Bali Named World`s Best Tourism Destination
Thursday, 23 Maret 2017 7:05
Indonesia To Participate In Arabian Travel Mart
Monday, 18 April 2016 15:34