AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Air Route: SalamAir (Oman) launched its first direct scheduled flights between Muscat and Medan on Friday, with two weekly Airbus A320neo services—aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and Umrah connections via Muscat. Tourism Numbers: Indonesia welcomed 6.07 million foreign tourists in Jan–May 2026, up 7.68% year-on-year and the highest since 2020, with Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport still the main international gateway. Regional Connectivity: West Kalimantan is pushing for direct flights from Pontianak to China (Beijing or Guangzhou) after a Pontianak–Singapore link, hoping to lift tourism and speed up exports like shrimp and crabs. Travel Policy Watch: South Korea extended visa fee waivers for group tourists from Indonesia and five other countries through Dec 31, 2026, targeting a recovery in inbound travel. Family & Safety Online: Indonesia’s communications ministry held a teacher forum in Bali to strengthen child protection in the digital space, focusing on fraud risks and guidance for students. Culture & Leisure: A week at two Aman resorts highlighted Bali’s contrasting experiences—jungle calm at Amandari and coastal serenity at Amankila—showing how the island shines when you do both.
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