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Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary Citilink are currently undergoing maintenance
Foreign tourist arrivals are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, even as the sector shows steady post-pandemic recovery. Experts point to intensifying competition from neighboring countries, limited diversification beyond popular destinations such as Bali and a lack of “major breakthroughs” in promoting Indonesian tourism.
A report published by the Tourism Ministry noted a low search-to-traffic ratio, which gauges potential demand by comparing online search interest from various countries for the priority destinations with the actual traffic that follows.
The Tourism Ministry, along with the Transportation Ministry, is upbeat about the coming peak travel season over Christmas and New Year's, expecting both visitor numbers and revenue to exceed initial targets to reach a projected 15 million arrivals and $18 billion in forex earnings.
A viral “aura farming” TikTok clip showcasing a Kuantan Singingi festival has provided a vital momentum for meme tourism in Indonesia, leading to a public-private collaboration that helped exploit the meme tourism trend and turn it into an economic boost for Riau.
Bengkulu Search and Rescue Agency Spokesperson Mega Maysilva said that the boat, the KM Tiga Putra, was carrying 98 tourists and six crew members on a trip from Bengkulu City to Tikus Island on Sunday morning, a journey that typically lasts between 40 and60 minutes. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. as the boat was making its return trip to Bengkulu.
