Indonesia Welcomes 12.66 Million Tourists in 2024
Indonesia's tourism sector is showing promising signs of recovery, with a significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals during the first 11 months of 2024. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), a total of 12.66 million foreign tourists visited the country, representing a 20.17% year-on-year increase.
This positive trend indicates a rebound from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights the growing confidence in Indonesia as a tourist destination, with Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and China contributing the highest number of visitors in November.
The Indonesian government has set an ambitious target of 14.3 million foreign tourist arrivals for 2024. With the continued recovery of the tourism sector, Indonesia is well-positioned to achieve this goal and further strengthen its position as a leading tourist destination in the region.
5 Comments
Eugene Alta
The benefits of tourism should be shared with local communities, not just large corporations.
Noir Black
14.3 million tourists? That's just going to worsen the already existing traffic congestion and pollution problems in major cities.
Eugene Alta
The focus should be on quality tourism, not just quantity. We need more high-spending tourists who will contribute more to the economy.
BuggaBoom
We need to be cautious about the impact of tourism on cultural heritage and traditions. Mass tourism can lead to the erosion of local customs and values.
Marishka
Is the government doing enough to protect tourists from scams and exploitation?