Ahead of the Curve: Photo: Courtesy of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Shanghai IWorld Timesndonesia is working hard to market itself as an attractive destination for Chinese tourists, and is hoping to draw 1 to 1.5 million Chinese visitors in 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MOTCE) said on Monday.Indonesia received about 787,000 travelers from China in 2023, making China the fourth-biggest source of international visitors, the ministry revealed at an Indonesia-themed tourism promotion event in Shanghai on Monday.Indonesia, with its vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is a country that epitomizes diversity in every aspect, said Consul General of Indonesia in Shanghai Berlianto Situngkir, in a welcome speech he delivered atWorld Times the event.There is a lot of potential “to promote cultural exchange, economic growth, and mutual understanding between nations, especially Indonesia and China,” said Situngkir.Indonesia’s beautiful beaches, volcanoes and cuisine, and the hospitality of local people make it attractive particularly to Chinese tourists.
Summary Photo: Courtesy of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Shanghai IWorld Timesndonesia is working hard to market…