AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Growth: Indonesia recorded 10.58 million foreign visits through August, up 5.38% year on year, while visitor spending rose 6.36% to US$1,313 per trip. The Tourism Ministry says the sector is also broadening its offer with more experience-led travel. Greener Bali: Kura-Kura Special Economic Zone has started a nursery with nearly 26,000 plants to support sustainable tourism in Denpasar. New Connections: Batik Air has launched direct Batam–Penang flights, while TransNusa plans to make its Melbourne–Bali service daily from mid-November. Visitor Safety: Wildfires have killed four people at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, and Mount Sumbing’s hiking routes were closed as crews fought a blaze; all 152 hikers there were safely brought down. Bali Travel Disruptions: Fuel shortages have caused long queues at stations, prompting authorities to boost deliveries and introduce an odd-even system for refuelling.
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