As of October, the island welcomed five million foreign tourists, although the figures slowed down in light of the volcanic activity of Mount Agung, reported The Jarkata Post.
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry has set a target to attract seven million foreign tourists to Bali in 2018.
As of October, the island welcomed five million foreign tourists, although the figures slowed down in light of the volcanic activity of Mount Agung, reported The Jarkata Post.
While the ministry will likely fail to reach its target of six million foreign tourist arrivals this year, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya is optimistic about 2018’s goal, citing the fact that Bangkok had welcomed 18 million tourists per year and that Bali has more to offer than the capital of Thailand.
To ramp up tourist arrivals, the ministry is currently spending Rp 100 billion (US$7.36 million) to promote Bali.
During the year-end holiday season, discounts of up to 50 percent will also be offered to tourists – both domestic and foreign – visiting Bali, revealed Minister Yahya on December 18 after a meeting with tourism stakeholders.