Indonesia has various and interesting travel destinations.
Many kinds of mountains, beaches, natural attraction, historical and
cultural sites, etc. Thus are what people around the world wants to
visit to Indonesia. Million of tourists come just to relax and enjoy their sphere times for a moment. However, visiting Indonesia have boomed in the last several years. Indonesia even records fastest 2013 travel and tourism growth of G20 countries, a report said.
Indonesia grew its economic contribution from Travel & Tourism by 8.4% in 2013, the largest growth of any G20 country. That is according to the latest research from The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global authority on the Travel & Tourism Industry.
WTTC’s 2014 annual Economic Impact Report shows that Indonesia recorded double digit growth in international visitor spending (15.1%) and 7.2% economic growth in domestic tourism last year.
David Scowsill, President and CEO of WTTC, says it has been a fantastic year for Travel & Tourism in Indonesia; “Indonesia is expanding its economy rapidly and, as a result, the burgeoning middle class is travelling for business and leisure. The country is also experiencing an expansion in international visitors bringing valuable export income to the country, partly encouraged by the devaluation of the Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar. As the country moves from agriculture to a service-based economy, Travel & Tourism is increasing and the economy overall is reaping the rewards”.
In 2014, WTTC’s research shows that Travel & Tourism’s direct contribution to the Indonesian economy is expected to grow by a further 8.1%, outperforming the general economy by 2.8 percentage points. WTTC’s 2014 forecasts predict double digital growth for international visitor exports (14.2%) and continued above average growth for domestic tourism spending (6.3%).
Scowsill continues; “2013 was a great year for Travel & Tourism. But 2014 is set to see a further boom in visitor numbers, tourism receipts and job creation. If Indonesia continues to invest in promotional activity and bring in visa facilitation policies, it is set to again be one of the winners for Travel & Tourism this year. It is vital, however, that such impressive growth goes hand in hand with policies to ensure the future sustainability of the sector. Indonesia has many natural and cultural riches and these need to be protected for the future”.
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The beautiful Alana Resort and Spa in Bali, Indonesia, is one of the most popular spot for the tourists. Located on the southernmost tip of the renowned Indonesian island Bali, the Ayana Resort and Spa beautifully resides among limestone cliffs, high above the Jimbaran Bay.
A place of beauty, it lies pretty close to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, just a 15 minutes’ drive away, via car service, courtesy of the resort. Furthermore, there’s a shuttle bus that commutes between the resort and the tourist town of Kuta, three times a day.
Raja Ampat is another pristine location that is touted as the last paradise of Indonesia. Raja Ampat or ‘Four Kings’, is the name given to these islands and comes from a local myth. The four major islands found here are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock paintings), Salawati, and Batanta.
Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive dive resort and conservation center located in remote southern Raja Ampat, Indonesia. It is nestled deep in an archipelago of uninhabited islands, in the very epicenter of marine biodiversity.
The origin of the name of Raja Ampat, according to local myth, is from a woman who found seven eggs. Four grains of which hatched into four princes who separated and each became the king who ruled in Waigeo, Salawati, East Misool and West Misool. Meanwhile, as the legends have it, three other eggs turned into a ghost, a woman, and a stone.
The names of the kings are: War became king in Waigeo; Bethany became king in Salawati; Dohar became king in Lilinta and Mohamad became king in Waigama.
Raja Ampat islands have the potential to become the greatest tourism spots due to their pristine marine areas. Raja Ampat Islands, according to various sources, is one of the 10 best waters for underwater activity. It boasts some of the best diving sites around the world.
In fact, it may also be recognized as No. 1 for the completeness of underwater flora and fauna at this time. According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth.
The diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly to be the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.
The area’s massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.
Tourism in Indonesia is an important component of the Indonesian economy as well as a significant source of its foreign exchange revenues. The vast country of sprawling archipelago has much to offer; from natural beauty, historical heritage to cultural diversity.
The natural heritage can boast a unique combination of a tropical climate, a vast archipelago of 17,508 islands, 6,000 of them being inhabited, the third longest shoreline in the world (54,716 km) after Canada and the European Union. It is the world’s largest and most populous country situated only on islands. The beaches in Bali, diving sites in Bunaken, Mount Bromo in East Java, Lake Toba and various national parks in Sumatra are just a few examples of popular scenic destinations.
These natural attractions are complemented by a rich cultural heritage that reflects Indonesia’s dynamic history and ethnic diversity. One fact that exemplifies this richness is that 719 living languages are used across the archipelago. The ancient Prambanan and Borobudur temples, Toraja, Yogyakarta, Minangkabau, and of course Bali, with its many Hindu festivities, are some of the popular destinations for cultural tourism.
There are 50 national parks in Indonesia, of which six are World Heritage listed. The largest national parks in Sumatra are the 9,500 sq. km Gunung Leuser National Park, the 13,750 sq. km Kerinci Seblat National Park and the 3,568 sq. km Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, all three recognized as Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Other national parks on the list are Lorentz National Park in Papua, Komodo National Park in the Lesser Sunda Islands, and Ujung Kulon National Park in the west of Java.
Hiking and camping in the mountains are popular adventure activities. Some mountains contain ridge rivers, offering rafting activity. Though volcanic mountains can be dangerous, they have become major tourist destinations.
Urban tourism activities includes shopping, sightseeing in big cities, or enjoying modern amusement parks, resorts, spas, nightlife and entertainment. Bandung with its boutiques, distribution stores and factory outlets is well known by locals and foreign visitors as shopping heaven in Indonesia.
Indonesia has rich and diverse culinary traditions, and might be considered as one of the richest and the best in the world. Apart from the natural beauty, Indonesia has many man-made wonders that can be viewed. One of them is the Suramadu Bridge, a construction wonder, that was inaugurated by President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on June 10, 2009.
It is a 5,438 m long bridge connecting Java Island and Madura Island. The successful completion of the Suramadu Bridge has encouraged interest in the possibility of constructing a much larger Sunda Strait Bridge across the Sunda Strait at the western end of Java.
The Suramadu Bridge (Indonesian: Jembatan Suramadu), also known as the Surabaya–Madura Bridge, is cable-stayed bridge between Surabaya on the island of Java and the town of Bangkalan on the island of Madura in Indonesia. It is the longest in Indonesia and the first bridge to cross the Madura Strait..
The cable-stayed portion has three spans with lengths 192 m, 434 m and 192 m. The bridge has two lanes in each direction plus an emergency lane and a dedicated lane for motorcycles in each direction.
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