Natural disasters in 2018 affected the volume of tourist flow to Indonesia. According to the local government, the country lost about 4 million foreign guests, writes the magazine Tempo.
Indonesia's tourism ministry said the destructive The Lombok earthquakes in August and September, as well as the Lion Air JT 610 crash in October this year, have scared away tourists. According to the authorities, the number of foreign visitors who arrived from January to October 2018 reached 13.24 million. At the beginning of the year, the ministry predicted a tourist flow of 17 million. It will no longer be possible to reach this figure. However, the authorities are optimistic about 2019 and expect to receive 20 million foreigners. In addition, experts from the Ministry of Tourism are confident that the government cannot avoid natural disasters, but it can develop preventive measures.
In 2017, Indonesia was visited by over 110,000 Russians. Most of them vacationed on the resort island of Bali. In January-September 2018, the number of Russian citizens visiting Indonesia was 91,500 people. The opening of a direct flight from Moscow to Denpasar, operated by Aeroflot, and visa-free stays for up to 30 days are intended to increase the flow of tourists from Russia.
The cost of week-long tours for the New Year holidays in Bali starts from 95,023 rubles for two. This price includes a flight from Moscow, transfer, accommodation in a 3-star hotel, buffet breakfasts, and medical insurance.
Source: news.turizm.ru