Tourists walk on a beach as the government extends restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus disease in Badung, Bali, Indonesia September 9, 2021. REUTERSPIX: Malaysia has remained the largest source of tourists travelling to Indonesia within Asean, according to Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry.
In 2019, during the pre-pandemic period, almost 2.9 million Malaysians visited the country and Singapore was close behind with 1.9 million tourists. In a statement, the ministry said Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have been important and high-potential markets for Indonesia’s tourism. From July 12 to 15, the ministry conducted a familiarisation trip for six travel companies from three Asean countries in Bali to promote the holiday island with the theme, #ItsTimeforBali.
This activity is also expected to make Indonesia a top choice for tourists from Asean, its Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said.