Indonesia to develop 10 new tourist attractions
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism announced that it will build ten destinations dubbed “new Balis” as a boost to the national tourism industry.
NTourists at Wakatobi national park, one of the ten "new balis". (Source: blogspot.com)Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism announced that it will build ten destinations dubbed “new Balis” as a boost to the national tourism industry.
The destinations include Lake Toba (North Sumatra), Seribu Islands (Jakarta), Borobudur Temple (Central Java) and Mount Bromo (East Java).
Minister Arief Yahya said the term "new Bali" is an idiom conveying the expectation that these spots will soon become a tourist attraction as Bali Island.
The Bali Island attracts approximately four million visitors to Indonesia every year. The figure accounts for some 40 percent of the country’s total tourist arrivals.
However, each “new Bali” will be developed with distinct characteristics rather than being a version of the iconic island. Such diversity will make Indonesia rich in terms of the attractions, culture, and traditions.
The Indonesian Government expects to welcome 20 million tourists by 2019.
The tourism sector grew by 7.2 percent in 2015, well above the global average of 4.4 percent, according to the Central Statistics Agency.-VNA
You should also see
InfographicCommemoration of Hung Kings - Gathering the spirit of patriotism
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings and the Hung Kings Temple Festival are among the most important festivals of the year for Vietnamese people. The worship of the Hung Kings is not only part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community but has also transcended national boundaries to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
See more
ASEAN
Forum boosts economic ties among ASEAN, emerging economies, Russia
An economic cooperation forum on fostering ties between ASEAN and emerging economies, and Russia convened in Hanoi on April 12.
Culture - Sports
ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024 to promote friendship
The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will collaborate with relevant agencies to organise the ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024.
ASEAN
Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
World
China, Thailand forge alliance for moon exploration
China and Thailand have inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful exploration and use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar research stations.
World
MICHELIN Guide Thailand expands to Chon Buri
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced an exciting expansion for the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, which will now include Chon Buri province.
