Malaysia Remains Largest Tourist Source Market For Indonesia Within Asean

JAKARTA, July 20 (Bernama) -- 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. Indonesia aims to attract between 1.8 and 3.6 million international visitors this year. -- BERNAMA