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  • AirAsia Indonesia to end Bali-Kota Kinabalu services

    AirAsia Indonesia to end Bali-Kota Kinabalu services

    AirAsia Indonesia will end its thrice weekly Bali-Kota Kinabalu services, effective June 23.

    In a statement, AirAsia Bhd chief executive officer, Aireen Omar, said this was due to the stagnant market growth and insufficient revenues to offset the costs.

    “The operational costs have also increased quite substantially for AirAsia’s operations at Terminal 1 Kota Kinabalu International Airport,” she said.

    Following the termination of the services, the low-cost carrier said it would offer three options for the affected customers.

    The passengers could reschedule their journey with the latest flight on June 21, 2016, depending the availability of seats, it said.

    “They could also opt for creditshells which can be used as payment towards any AirAsia tickets or products and they are valid for six months or 180 days from the date of issuance,” it said.

    AirAsia said it would also offer a full refund of the amount equivalent to customer’s booking.

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  • Bali’s exports to Europe decline

    Bali’s exports to Europe decline

    Balis exports of various handicraft and small industrial products to European countries declined in the first three moths this year because the economic growth in Europe has not yet recovered well.

    “Importers from Europe still demanded for various handicraft, garments and furniture products but the volume was not as big as that last year,” exporter Made Parwata said here on Saturday.

    He said that importers from Spain still maintained stable demand and delivery was still smooth.

    Other European importers were those from Italy, France and Germany. These countries are included as the big ten importers of Balis products.

    However, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) data showed that imports of these products by France, Spain, Italy and Germany declined from US$19 million in the January-March 2015 to US$17 million in the same period this year.

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  • Indonesia welcomes first Hilton Garden Inn

    Indonesia welcomes first Hilton Garden Inn

    Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale global brand of hotels, today announced its entry into Indonesia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Bali – Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Owned by PT. Anggada Duta Realty Tbk., the hotel brings 291 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand.

    ‘We are proud to open our first Hilton Garden Inn in Bali, Indonesia – one of the most popular business and leisure destinations – and welcome it to our global portfolio of over 665 hotels,’ said John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. ‘We are committed to growing our presence in Asia Pacific and to providing a welcoming and dependable hotel experience for every guest, every time. Hilton Garden Inn Bali – Ngurah Rai Airport will do whatever it takes to ensure every guest to Bali is satisfied, or they don’t pay – that’s our Satisfaction Promise.’

    Only 500 meters away from the island’s international airport, Hilton Garden Inn Bali – Ngurah Rai Airport is situated at a prime location to offer travelers a great launch pad to discover Bali from the moment of arrival. Conveniently located at Jalan Legian, the hotel is approximately five kilometers’ drive away from the well-known Kuta beach precinct which boasts a wide array of retail, dining and entertainment options. Hotel guests arriving from the airport can expediently check in and immediately head out to Kuta, and the other famous enclaves such as Ubud, Nusa Dua and Seminyak, to explore the beauty of Bali.

    ‘Marking our fourth brand in Indonesia, the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Bali – Ngurah Rai Airport perfectly complements our existing portfolio in the country,’ said William Costley, vice president, Southeast Asia and India, Hilton Worldwide. ‘I am excited that Hilton Garden Inn has made its debut in this world renowned destination and am confident that the hotel will offer visitors to this vibrant island a peaceful and energizing stay experience.’

    Guests can dine on-property at The Garden Grille and Bar, which offers a full cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner, cocktails*, and evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages, and ready-to-cook meals.

    Outfitting to business purposes and MICE, the hotel also features a total of six small- to medium-sized meeting rooms, one multi-function hall, and one ballroom. Hilton Garden Inn guests will see why Life’s Better at the Garden through amenities and services offered at each location, including complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center with Print Spots remote printing, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a bar and an outdoor pool.

    All 291 guest rooms boast the brand’s signature bedding featuring fresh, white duvets and crisp linens; a spacious and clutter-free work desk with an ergonomic desk chair; and an in-room ‘hospitality center’ with a mini fridge and coffee/tea maker.

    Hilton Garden Inn Bali – Ngurah Rai Airport participates in Hilton HHonors the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. To celebrate the hotel’s opening, Hilton HHonors members will receive Double Points per stay on the best available rate through stays completed between May 1 and July 31, 2016. HHonors members always get the lowest price with its Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, free Wi-Fi, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.

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  • Garuda Indonesia Denpasar Aims for 10% Growth

    Garuda Indonesia Denpasar Aims for 10% Growth

    PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. Denpasar Branch Office has targeted a 10 percent growth this year compared to 2015.

    Micky Irfandi, General Manager of Garuda Indonesia Denpasar Branch Office, said he is optimistic of achieving the target through a wide range of efforts, though he admitted that Q1 2016 sales has yet to show any positive signal.

    “In Q1 2016, we actually saw a decrease of 14 percent compared to the same period last year. One of the factor that affected the decrease was unstable global economy, which has made people and companies or agencies to be more efficient,” Micky said, Monday, April 18, 2016.

    Based on the data of Bali Statistic Agency, the number international departure from I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport in February 2016 was 2,423 flight departures. The figure was down by 2.73 from previous month of 2,491 flights.

    For domestic flights, the number of aircraft departed from I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport in February 2016 was 3,067 flight departures, or fell by 7.15 percent compared to the previous month of 3,303 flight departures.

    Moreover, Micky went on, another factor which has affected the growth figure was fuel price decrease which has forced his company to readjust ticket prices.

    “Fuel price decrease has resulted in lower ticket prices and it has reduced our revenue compared to previous figure,” Micky said.

    Garuda continues to launch various promotional efforts to attract foreigners to travel to Bali in line with the company’s support for the government program of 20 foreign tourist visits by 2019.

    “We continue to carry out various efforts to support the government programs also by opening new routes recently and increasing the number of seats for Denpasar-Hong Kong route. The route was previously using 737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 162 seats; we replaced it with A333 aircraft with 251 seats and adding 89 seats,” he explained.

    Micky added that Garuda is also mulling on increasing flight frequency of Denpasar-Beijing and Denpasar-Shanghai routes from three flights per week to four or five flights.

  • Garuda Indonesia Holds Travel Fair on April 29

    Garuda Indonesia Holds Travel Fair on April 29

    Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will hold the Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) event starting from April 29 until May 1, 2016 at the Jakarta Convention Center. The event will be held in cooperation with Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI).

    “Garuda wants to help passengers prepare their trips with an affordable price,” said A. Toni Soetirto, Garuda Indonesia Commerce Director at Plaza Arcadia Senayan on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

    Toni said that the GATF will also be held to support the government’s effort in promoting Indonesia’s tourism sector by providing flights to newly developed tourism destination.

    Selfie Dewiyanti, Garuda Indonesia’s Marketing Vice President said that all flight routes will be made available throughout the event. “We guarantee that ticket prices sold in the exhibition will have the best price throughout the year,” Selfie said.

    In addition to Jakarta, the GATF event will be held simultaneously in 14 other cities, including Bandung, Medan, Pekanbaru, Jambi, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado, Timika and Jayapura.

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  • Indonesia Sees Tourist Visit Increase in Early 2016

    Indonesia Sees Tourist Visit Increase in Early 2016

    Three big events namely, the Lunar New Year, cross-border promotion of Wonderful Indonesia Festival and total solar eclipse have boost the number of inbound tourists, particularly from China.

    I Gde Pitana, Deputy of Marketing Development of Foreign Tourism (Deputy BP3M) of Tourism Ministry, said that the majority of foreign tourists from China spent the Lunar New Year holiday in early February by visiting Bali as favorite destination, most of them came from Beijing and Heilongjiang Province using chartered planes.

    “People from those regions, which temperature were under 15 degrees celcius at that time, preferred to celebrate the Lunar New Year at warm places such as Bali,” he said.

    During the Lunar New Year, 23,000 tourists from 11 cities in China came to Bali using 65 units of chartered AB330 aircraft.

    Foreign tourist visits through Immigration Checkpoint of Bandar Bintan Telani (BBT) in Lagoi stood at 8,700 people, whereas 580 Chinese tourists visited Sulawesi to spent their winter holiday.

    The number of foreign visitors in January 2016 were 814,303, rose by 3.6% compared to the same period in 2015 of 785,937 foreign visitors. Besides China, Singapore and Europe are among the top countries on the list of countries of origin of foreign tourists.

    Pitana also hoped that total solar eclipse on March 9 could boost this year’s number of foreign tourist visits to Indonesia which is targeted to reach 12 million people.

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  • China Takes Over Australia’s Domination of Bali’s Tourist Arrivals

    China Takes Over Australia’s Domination of Bali’s Tourist Arrivals

    Chinas tourists have taken over the domination of Australian tourists who so far top the list of foreign tourist arrivals in the Indonesian tourist resort Island of Bali.

    “I have predicted that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Bali will increase after the government provides them with a visa-free facility and the opening of smooth direct flights to China,” Tourism observer Dewa Nyoman said here on Sunday.

    This condition has been observed since in the past several months. Moreover, the economic conditions in Australia are not conducive of late, he said.

    In the meantime, he said, the Chinese economy is relatively encouraging now.

    Indonesian flag carrier Garuda has also expended its flight routes linking Denpasar with Shanghai after it has previously opened a flight route that connected Denpasar with Beijing and Guangzhu in 2015.

    It seems that Garuda Indonesia is focusing on its flight expansion in China as the countrys foreign tourists which conduct overseas trips are large reaching some 100 million.

    He said that based on the records of Balis Tourism Service, the number of Chinese tourists arriving in Bali increased by 30 percent in the first months of 2016, topping the foreign tourist arrivals list.

    In the January-February period, a total of 189,594 Chinese tourists arrived in Bali, up from 145,747 in the same period in 2015.

    In January – February 2015, the number of Chinese visitors in Indonesia was still recorded in the second position.

    The Australian tourists holidaying on the island of Bali in the January – February period this year declined by 0.96 percent to 154,892 people. In the same period in 2015, the number of Australian visitors were recorded at 156,395.

    Japanese tourists occupied the third place with 39,371 visitors recorded last January and February, down 2.89 percent from 40,544 in the same period last year.

    Duwa Putra expressed convince that this year the number of Chinese tourists will continue to increase, replacing the domination the Australian tourists. After all, the volume of flights from Australia is increasingly limited.

    Besides, Garuda also services passengers with its routes covering Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai via Denpasar and Jakarta.

    The numerous flights facilitate the desires of young Chinese who want to spend their honeymoon in Bali, he said.

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  • Bali to Host Web in Travel Conference

    Bali to Host Web in Travel Conference

    Web in Travel (WIT) Indonesia Conference will be held in Bali on April 28, 2016. The conference on online tourism industry will invite speakers from world’s leading brands.

    Grace Kurnadi, CEO of Revata – the organizer of Web in Travel in Indonesia – said that she believed that the conference will attract prominent and influential players in online tourism industry, include in distribution and marketing. “It’s a good momentum for Indonesia to develop tourism, particulary through the channel of online media,” Grace said in her press conference on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

    WIT is adapted from WIT Conference in Singapore, Asia-Pacific’s biggest online tourism event. The conference to be held by WIT and Revata Cipta Kreasi will be the fourth ever.

    The event will feature a number of speakers to discuss the latest trends and issues in online tourism industry, Grace said. In addition, they will discuss market opportunities in Indonesia.

    Grace said that Indonesia has the potentials to attract tourists through its natural beauty. However, emphasis must be given on adaptation in technology for promoting and selling tourism package in line with the global technological advancement. “Tourism sector is expected to become the leading sector to enhance foreign exchange earnings,” Grace said.

    The government is hoping to achieve 20 million foreign tourist visit in Indonesia by 2019. The President had asked all relevant ministries and agencies to support tourism sector in Indonesia. “To support the target, we have to expedite the use of technology as one of the means of promotion as well as to market a wide range of tourism packages in Indonesia,” Grace said. Moreover, Grace considered that various industries are currently dominated by millenials who are familiar with technology, including in tourism industry.

    Listed below are speakers who have confirmed their presence in next month’s conference:

    1. Rusdi Kirana, Founder of Lion Air

    2. Oliver Hua, Managing Director of Asia Pacific Booking.com

    3. Mieke De Schepper, Vice President of Asia Pacific Expedia

    4. Robin Harries, Head of APAC Trivago

    5. Rama Mamuaya, Founder of Dailysocial.id

    6. Eric Tjetjep, Founder of Ezytravel, former CFO of PT Dwidaya

    7. Gaery Undarsa, Managing Director & Co-founder of Tiket.com

    8. Dennis Adishwara, CEO of Layaria

    9. Alamanda Shantika Santoso, Go-Jek’s Vice President of Product

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  • Lippo-Sponsored Investment Trusts to Acquire Property Assets in Yogya, Bali

    Lippo-Sponsored Investment Trusts to Acquire Property Assets in Yogya, Bali

    They are held under one “right to build” title certificate as the local government is not allowed to subdivide the property and issue separate strata title certificates.

    Siloam Hospitals Yogyakarta offers 240 hospital beds, while Lippo Plaza Yogya offers a 66,098-square-meter gross floor area (35,965 square meters for the mall area and 30,133 square meters for parking), which is already occupied by various tenants, including a movie theater operator, food sellers and a hypermarket. This mall has been in operational since June 2015.

    Separately, LMIRT alone will acquire Lippo Mall Kuta, a retail mall component worth Rp 800 billion, situated on Bali Island, Indonesia’s most popular tourism destination.

    Lippo Mall Kuta has been in operation since 2013, offering 21,132 square meters of commercial space occupied by tenants selling international and local brands such as Nike, Bata, Quiksilver, Planet Sports, Matahari Department Store, Hypermart and Cinemaxx.

    “I’m pleased to report that we have signed a contractual sales and purchase agreement for two of our malls and one of our hospitals to our REITs, which will yield up to Rp 1.7 trillion [worth of transactions],” Ketut B. Wijaya, president director of Lippo Karawaci, said in the company’s statement.

    REITs are investment funds that own, operate and profit from real estate through property or mortgages.

    They are also traded on exchanges, such as the Singapore Stock Exchange.

    The move, according to Ketut, is part of the company’s “light assets program” in which the property developer recycles capital that has achieved sustainable income in order to reduce operating costs and maximize profits.

    Since the funds are listed in Singapore, the plans are still pending approval from regulators in Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, according ot the statement.

    The Jakarta Globe is affiliated with LMIRT and First Reit through the Lippo Group.

  • Chinese flock to Bali celebrating new year

    Chinese flock to Bali celebrating new year

    Thousands of Chinese have flocked to Bali to cerebrate Chinese new year using chartered flights of a number of airlines including Garuda Indonesia

    Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said here on Monday at least 65 chartered flights carrying 23,000 Chinese from 11 cities in China had landed on Bali.

    “It seems Bali has become the favorite destination of Chinese tourists . More than 114 million Chinese travel abroad every year,” Arief said.

    Other airlines carrying Chinese to Bali on chartered flights include HongKong Airlines, Shenzen airlines, Air Asia, China Southern, China Eastern, Dragon Air, Cathay Paciific, Eva Air, Singapore Airlines, Brunai Air, etc.

    Arief said the airlines could serve to promote Bali in China.

    “They speak good things about Bali, its beauty and generosity of its people, ” he said.

    He attributed the success in luring Chinese to Bali to intensive advertising, and sales by a marketing team of the tourism ministry.

    He said he had instructed the provision of 6,000 souvenirs for the tourists and facilities to entertain the visitors.

    The tourism ministry has launched promotion campaigns to attract Chinese to cerebrate Chinese new year in Bali since early January.

    “Winter in northern China including Beijing and the province of Heilongjiang is extreme 15 degree Celsius below zero prompting people from that region to leave for warm place and choose Bali to celebrate the new year,” he said.

    In 2016, the tourism ministry sets the target for foreign visitors to Bali at 1.7 million . In February alone the target is set at 200,000 visitors.

    “China is a potential market , a big market. Therefore it needs special handling,” Arief said.

    Arief said currently only 1.14 million Chinese tourists visit Indonesia a year far smaller than 8 million to Thailand.

    “We have been lagging too far behind . If they are so interested in visiting Thailand , they should be more so in Indonesia,” he said, adding Indonesia needs only to intensify promotion.

    Generally Chinese tourist like beach resorts and shopping, he said.

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  • Bali welcomes tourists with typical souvenirs for Chinese New Year

    Bali welcomes tourists with typical souvenirs for Chinese New Year

    Balis entrepreneurs and craftsmen are ready to offer some unique and affordable souvenirs to foreign tourists who plan on celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year in the Island of God.

    “Various typical Chinese New Year souvenirs are especially being offered to the tourists from China and Hong Kong,” Ni Nyoman Sukiati, a Balinese craftswoman, stated here on Thursday.

    To welcome the upcoming Lunar Year 2016, various souvenirs, such as wall decorations, hanging lanterns bearing Chinese characters, and porcelain god statues are on sale at some supermarkets, shops, and tourism sites.

    Sukiati believes that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Bali will increase following the implementation of the visa-free policy for several countries, including China.

    “Chinese tourists, who spend their holidays here in Bali, will certainly want to buy some Balinese souvenirs,” she remarked.

    Beside the Chinese souvenirs, Balinese craftsmen have created some unique and creative merchandise, such as bracelets, necklaces, and brooches, which are also considered as the main export commodities to be shipped to some destination countries such as the United States, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Europe.

    Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali, the realization of non-oil products and handicrafts during 2015 reached US$498.6 million, a decrease of 7.02 percent compared to US$536.3 million in 2014.

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  • Angkasa Pura has world-class logistics warehouse in Bali

    Angkasa Pura has world-class logistics warehouse in Bali

    State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura-I now has a logistics warehouse of international standard in the Indonesian island resort of Bali, according to the companys President Director, Sulistyo Wimbo Hardjito.

    Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Hardjito remarked that the international standard warehouse, named the Bali Logistics Park, is projected to boost the distribution of logistics in the eastern Indonesian region.

    “The presence of the Bali Logistics Park is expected to facilitate the flow of goods and encourage the growth of the logistics services sector and tourism in Bali,” he noted.

    According to Hardjito, the logistics warehouse building is located in proximity to the eastern side of the Ngurah Rai International Airports runway.

    In the meantime, Director of Angkasa Pura Property Miduk Situmorang explained that the Bali Logistics Park was built on a 1.6-hectare plot of land, with a building area of 7.2 thousand square meters.

    Situmorang said the building, constructed in nine months, has eight storage rooms, each measuring 960 square meters.

    “We hope the Bali Logistics Park would be able to address the needs of warehousing facilities of customers and businesses,” he affirmed.

    Angkasa Pura Director for Logistics Affairs Garniwa Irwan explained that the Bali Logistics Park has a loading and unloading area, which is able to serve 40-feet trucks, equipped with forklifts.

    Irwan remarked that the logistics warehouse, with a capacity of five thousand kilograms per square meter, can be operated by using advanced technology that allows users to store and organize their items accurately.

    Further, he remarked that the customers can choose and manage their own storage and distribution of several products in the warehouse or store a pallet unit in one of the storage consoles.

    He noted that the Bali Logistics Park in Bali will serve as an example for the central and eastern regions of Indonesia.

    “With the presence of the Bali Logistics Park complex, the businesses will not hesitate to expand their distribution of goods in Bali. We are also planning to build a similar facility in Surabaya, East Java,” Irwan added.

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  • Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta Opens in Indonesia

    Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta Opens in Indonesia

    Demonstrating strong and increasing interest in its portfolio of brands in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced a third hotel in Bali, Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta, located in the heart of the vibrant Kuta district.

    Formerly the Best Western Premier Sunset Road, the 271-room property is owned by Sun Motor Group and managed by PT Wyndham Hotel Management, an Indonesian subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group. Ideally located close to Jalan Legian and popular Seminyak Beach, the stylish guest rooms feature contemporary décor, while suites boast separate living areas. The well-appointed facilities include a rooftop pool, gymnasium, on-site spa, meeting rooms, business centre and two distinct dining establishments.

    “Bali is one of Indonesia’s most popular destinations, attracting close to four million visitors a year,” said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director of Wyndham Hotel Group South East Asia and Pacific Rim. “With the 2013 expansion of Ngurah Rai International Airport and this year’s four-fold increase in government spending on tourism, we believe it’s a market prime for year-on-year growth.”

    Wyndham Hotel Group is focused on strategic expansion throughout South East Asia as part of its larger global development strategy—especially as it relates to its Ramada brand. The company believes Ramada Bali Sunset Road will become a landmark hotel for visitors.

    President and Commissioner of Sun Motor Group, Imelda Sundoro said “Ramada is a globally known brand with an enviable reputation for offering exceptional experiences in some of the world’s most sought after destinations. That strong recognition, combined with the expertise and resources of a partner like Wyndham Hotel Group, made Ramada the clear choice for us as we look to grow our hospitality developments in Indonesia.”

    All Ramada hotels in Indonesia participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the simple-to-use, revolutionary loyalty program from Wyndham Hotel Group that offers members a generous points earning structure along with a flat, free-night redemption rate.

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  • Garuda Indonesia to open direct flight on Shanghai-Denpasar route

    Garuda Indonesia to open direct flight on Shanghai-Denpasar route

    Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is planning to start a direct flight between Shanghai, China, and Denpasar, Bali, on January 13.

    “The non-stop flight between Shanghai and Denpasar will operate twice e a week using an Airbus-330 aircraft,” Vice President of Garuda Indonesia for China Region I, I Wayan Subagja, in Beijing, on Tuesday.

    As Bali is the favorite destination for Chinese tourists visiting Indonesia, hence Garuda will continue to increase the number of direct flights to Bali through regular and unscheduled flights.

    Garuda Indonesia also provides regular flights on the Beijing-Jakarta route that operate thrice a week and seven weekly flights each on the Shanghai-Jakarta and Guangzhou-Jakarta routes.

    Since January 2013, the national flag carrier has been operating four non-stop weekly flights on the Beijing-Denpasar route and has also added a new flight on the Guangzhou-Denpasar route at the end of 2015.

    Moreover, Garuda facilitates unscheduled flights for people from eleven Chinese cities who plan on visiting Bali for the Chinese New Year and summer holidays.

    “They still have huge interest to visit Bali due to which Garuda has tried to provide ease and comfort to tourists who want to visit Bali. We also promote other destinations in Indonesia,” Subagja emphasized.

    The opening of flights between several cities in Tiongkok and Bali is expected to support an increase in the number of Chinese tourists to Indonesia, which is targeted to reach ten million people in the next five years since 2015.

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  • Kuta tourist area needs reform and management

    Kuta tourist area needs reform and management

    The tourist region of Kuta, in the Indonesian island resort of Bali, in 2016 needs reform and management in various supporting sectors such as traffic management and environmental hygiene, according to tourism practitioner Nyoman Sarjana.

    “The Kuta tourist area will face a great challenge in the future because from year to year the traffic there continues to get crowded. Therefore, the government and stakeholders in the tourism sector should all move to improve tourism in Bali, particularly in Kuta,” Nyoman remarked here Friday.

    If the iconic tourism of Bali is not properly managed, it is feared that the tourists will be bored of coming to Kuta and find another destination instead, he noted.

    a”It is because other areas in Indonesia are also managing their tourist attractions to attract more tourists,” Nyoman said, and added that foreign tourists who come to Bali feel comfortable and safe, and therefore this factor should be the priority while developing tourism.

    “Indeed, Bali is famous for art and culture since the ancient times. However, if it is not accompanied by comfort and security, domestic and foreign tourists will look for the other tourist attractions outside Bali,” he went on.

    In addition, the government and stakeholders should pay attention to hygiene, because the presence of garbage is in the spotlight in the world of tourism, he noted.

    “We have to find the solution to overcome the garbage problem in Bali, and all parties must be concerned about the environment,” he said.

    Furthermore, all parties should make every effort to keep the island resort of Bali clean and green, he added.