In the near future, several international airlines will be launching direct flight routes from various cities worldwide to several cities in Indonesia. This expansion is expected to increase the availability of seats and boost the number of international tourist visits, thereby contributing to the growth of Indonesia's tourism revenue.

Key Points:

• The introduction of these direct flight routes will not only amplify the influx of international tourists but also deliver a significant boost to the local economy
• Indonesia Aims High: Targeting 9.5 to 14.3 Million International Tourists in 2024
• China Southern Airlines, one of China's leading carriers, will launch a new route from Shenzhen to Denpasar at the end of July, offering daily flights

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Nia Niscaya, Senior Expert for Tourism and Creative Economy at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, stated that the increase in international tourist arrivals, particularly high-quality tourists, will have a positive impact by increasing tourism revenue.

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"Last week, we had Batik Air adding new routes into Indonesia, and this week we have more news to share," said Nia during "The Weekly Brief With Sandi Uno" event, which took place in a hybrid format at the Sapta Pesona Building on Monday (29/7/2024).

New Airlines and Routes

AirAsia will start new routes to six cities in Indonesia, including:

• Brunei to Jakarta: Starting August 2, 2024, with flights three times a week.
• Kota Kinabalu to Denpasar: Starting August 9, 2024, with flights three times a week.
• Phuket to Denpasar: Starting August 10, 2024, with flights three times a week.
• Cairns to Denpasar: Starting August 15, 2024, with flights three times a week.
• Kota Kinabalu to Manado: Starting September 1, 2024, with flights three times a week.
• Kuala Lumpur to Labuan Bajo: Starting September 2, 2024, with flights three times a week.
• In addition to AirAsia, a new full-service airline from Taiwan, Starlux, will open a new route from Taipei to Jakarta starting September 1, 2024. This route is scheduled to operate five times a week.

China Southern Airlines, one of China's major airlines, will also open a new route from Shenzhen to Denpasar at the end of July, with daily flights. This route will make it easier for Chinese tourists to visit Bali, one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

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Positive Impact on Indonesian Tourism

The addition of these direct flight routes will not only increase the number of international tourist visits but also have a positive impact on the local economy. With more tourists arriving, the tourism industry in various regions will receive a significant economic boost. Hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, and various related sectors will benefit from this increase in visitor numbers.

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Nia Niscaya expressed gratitude to the airlines that have helped achieve the targets for international tourist visits.

"We are, of course, grateful to the airlines that have supported the achievement of our international tourist visit targets. We hope this will truly help us meet or even exceed our target for international tourist arrivals in Indonesia," she said.

The Indonesian government has set a target of 9.5 to 14.3 million international tourist visits in 2024.

With the opening of these new flight routes, it is hoped that this target can be met or even surpassed. The increase in international tourist arrivals will directly contribute to the growth of tourism revenue, which is a vital source of income for Indonesia's economy.

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