According to H. Krisnamurthi, Indonesia’s ambassador to New Delhi, over the past several years, Indonesia and India have become two countries with strong economic growth. In the future, improved ties between India and Indonesia will benefit not just those two nations but also the wider region and the entire globe, she noted.
Speaking at the “2nd FICCI Outbound Tourism Summit,” Ambassador Krisnamurthi said that there are many chances for travelers from India and Indonesia to visit stunning locations in different regions, provinces, and cities. Establishing regular, uninterrupted, and sustainable direct aviation connectivity between the two countries is necessary. We must also consider creating a specialist industry for the interchange of visitors from Indonesia to India. In addition to other theme-based tourist plans, such as themed tourism of the Ramayana and Mahabharat, health, education, etc., India and Indonesia should focus on building ‘RICH’ – Religious, Cultural, Social, and History themes, she highlighted.
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She went on to say that we can overcome the difficulties facing the tourist industry by working together. Krisnamurthi continued, “A legislation of collaboration between India and Indonesia will serve as the foundation for numerous building blocks of cooperation.
She highlighted Indonesian tourism by stating that 16 million visitors visited the country in 2019 and that 4.2 million people will visit in 2022. She said that Indonesia provides more than Bali, despite the fact that Bali has already become a fantasy vacation spot for Indians. Through the premium category, we also work to adapt to a wider range of prospective markets. A number of properly selected locations are planned,” she added.
Speaking about the policy changes made by the Indonesian government to entice more Indian visitors, Krisnamurthi stated that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is still putting three strategies into practice to expand and improve the tourism sector. “These include creativity, adaptability, and teamwork through co-branding and collaborative advertising. Additionally, we have a permissive visa policy that includes a second home policy, visa on arrivals, and visa exemption. Visa on arrival and e-visa on arrival with a minimal price of Rs 2,700 have made entering Indonesia easier for Indian tourists, she said.
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Ankush Nijhawan, Chairman, FICCI Outbound Tourism Committee, Co-Founder, TBO.com, and MD, Nijhawan Group, predicted that by 2026, India will sell more MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibition) travel than any other country in the world. India has the potential to develop into a major cruise center, and the number of visitors leaving the country increases every year.
The occasion saw the introduction of the FICCI-Nangia Andersen Knowledge Paper, “Unlock the Potential: A Look into Outbound Tourism.”
Poonam Kaura, Partner- Government & Public Sector Advisory- Nangia Andersen LLP, and Dipak Deva, Chairman, FICCI Tourism & Culture Committee & MD, SITA, TCI & Distant Frontier, also provided their perspectives on outbound travel.
