New year's holiday is over, now it's time to welcome 2018 with a new spirit and a myriad of new plans. Some of you may have prepared travel plans out of town such as Bali, Malang, Medan, Yogyakarta and others.
Not only that, there are several other cities in Indonesia are predicted to be visited by many tourists in 2018
Lake Toba, North Sumatra and Sabang, Aceh
Tourism destinations in Aceh and North Sumatra are predicted to increase in 2018. Section, Silangit International Airport terminal, North Tapanuli, recently inaugurated President Jokowi on November 24, 2017 and provide direct flights from Singapore. Automatically, the airport will facilitate the access of travelers who want to visit Lake Toba, Aceh and surrounding areas.
In addition, Sabang Sail event also attracted many tourists in 2017 and so do not close the possibility Sail Sabang 2018 will be more crowded again. This event managed to boost the number of tourists in Aceh and surrounding areas.
Palembang, South Sumatra
As host of Asian Games 2018, Indonesia have a golden opportunity to bring foreign tourists. Palembang, which became the city of the settlement will feel the direct impact of skyrocketing tourist numbers in 2018.
Starting from athletes to supporters from across Asia will meet Palembang when the Asian Games are held. One is clear, pempek predicted will become the increasingly popular culinary.
Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Lombok Mandalika is always crowded by travelers throughout the year. But since the Special Economic Zone of Lombok Mandalika was inaugurated on October 20, 2017 then, the number of tourists is predicted to continue to soar up in 2018.
Lombok also bagged three awards at the World Halal Tourism Awards in 2016. It could be the popularity of Lombok soon compete with Bali.
Banyuwangi, East Java
With the slogan 'Majestic Banyuwangi, the district in the eastern tip of Java is increasingly keen to promote tourism. Especially since December 22, 2017, Banyuwangi Airport has been officially operated by Angkasa Pura II (Persero). The airport operator is ambitious to increase the number of passengers at Banyuwangi Airport to double.
With the increase in the number of direct flights from Jakarta-Banyuwangi, will certainly allow the traveler to visit the destination. Banyuwangi also has a million charms like Ijen Crater, Baluran National Park, Red Island Beach, and others.
Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
NTT Tourism Office is also keen to attract the attention of tourists lovers of exotic atmosphere. One of the mainstay is Sumba. So far, Sumba is famous for its savanna fields where we can see horses running free
The savannah is planned to be made livestock tours. Milky way galaxy scenery in the night sky Sumba is also the best in the archipelago. Therefore, Sumba is predicted to increase in 2018.