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title: "M’sia The Biggest Contributor To Indonesia’s Tourism Economy For August 2024"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/msia-the-biggest-contributor-to-indonesias-tourism-economy-for-august-2024/
date: 2024-10-02
modified: 2024-10-02
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description: "Malaysia has emerged as a crucial player in Indonesia’s tourism revival. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reveals that 188,750 Malaysian tourists visited Indonesia in August 2024,..."
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# M’sia The Biggest Contributor To Indonesia’s Tourism Economy For August 2024

##### Malaysia has emerged as a crucial player in Indonesia’s tourism revival.

Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reveals that **188,750 Malaysian tourists** visited Indonesia in August 2024, making them the largest group of international visitors for that month.

Other countries also played a significant role in this recovery, with:

- **Australia** contributing 153,720 tourists

- **China** bringing in 126,080 tourists

- **Singapore** following closely with 125,510 tourists

This highlights how neighbouring nations are driving much of Indonesia’s tourism resurgence.

## Key entry points for visitors

As international travel picks up, the majority of Malaysian and Chinese tourists have been arriving through **Soekarno-Hatta Airport** in Jakarta, one of Indonesia’s busiest airports, reported [CNBC Indonesia](https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20241002065522-4-576219/orang-ri-yang-wisata-keluar-negeri-turun-drastis-tanda-apa).

Meanwhile, Australians have preferred to fly into **Ngurah Rai Airport** in Bali, a destination known for its beaches and vibrant culture.

These travel patterns underline the importance of major air hubs in connecting Indonesia with the rest of the world.

## A Post-COVID-19 bounce back

Indonesia’s tourism industry, which faced a severe decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, is steadily making a comeback. In the first eight months of 2024, Indonesia recorded **9 million tourist arrivals**.

This figure brings the country closer to the **10.71 million visitors** seen during the same period in 2019, just before the pandemic struck.

Although the current numbers are still slightly below pre-pandemic levels, this marks the **strongest recovery since 2020**.

“This is the highest level of tourism activity we’ve seen since the pandemic began, although it’s still a bit lower than the numbers we had before COVID-19,” said Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, Acting Head of BPS, during a press briefing.

## Encouraging growth in August 2024

The tourism sector’s progress is further highlighted by the growth seen in **August 2024**, when **1.33 million international tourists** visited the country.

This represents a **2.23% increase** from the previous month. Even more striking is the comparison to **August 2023**, which recorded **1.13 million tourists**, showcasing an impressive **18.30% year-on-year increase**.

This steady rise in arrivals signals that international travelers are regaining confidence in visiting Indonesia.

## Main entry points for international visitors

Indonesia’s airports continue to play a central role in accommodating tourists.

- **Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali)** was the busiest, welcoming **625,560 tourists**.

- **Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Jakarta)** followed with **272,840 arrivals**.

- **Juanda Airport (Surabaya)** saw **38,580 tourists** arrive.

**Sea routes** are also important in bringing tourists to the country, with **Batam Port** receiving **119,550 visitors**. Ports like **Tanjung Uban** and **Tanjung Balai Karimun** also saw a steady stream of arrivals.

Although **land routes** account for smaller numbers, **10,020 tourists** entered Indonesia through **Atambua**, indicating that even lesser-known routes contribute to the country’s tourism boost.

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