Southeast Asia's Top Economy Aims for 2 Million Chinese Tourists This Year

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BEGPy" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BEGPy.jpg"/> <p> Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to welcome two million Chinese visitors this year, an increase of nearly 70% compared to last year, thanks to a growing number of direct flights between the two countries. </p> <p class="Normal"> Before the Covid pandemic, China was consistently one of Indonesia's top sources of foreign visitors. In 2024, the country received 1.19 million Chinese tourists. </p> <p class="Normal"> Authorities in both China and Indonesia have actively collaborated on exhibitions, promotional campaigns, and other initiatives to boost tourism and encourage travel between the two nations, Xinhua News Agency citing Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun as reported. </p> <p class="Normal"> A rise in non-stop flights from China to Bali is anticipated to boost development even more. China Daily cited by Paul Edmundus Talo, who is the chairperson of the Indonesia Inbound Tour Operators Association. </p> <p class="Normal"> TransNusa, an Indonesian airline, plans to introduce new direct flights from Bali to China beginning next month. </p> <p class="Normal"> Thailand, which has the region's second-biggest economy, anticipates receiving nine million tourists from China this year. </p>

Southeast Asia's Top Economy Aims for 2 Million Chinese Tourists This Year

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Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to welcome two million Chinese visitors this year, an increase of nearly 70% compared to last year, thanks to a growing number of direct fli…

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