Bali to seek more direct flights from China on border reopening

Chinese tourists arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport following the Chinese Government's resumption of travel for citizens in Bali, Indonesia, on Jan 22, 2023. - Antara via Reuters

JAKARTA (Bloomberg): Indonesia is planning more flights and social media campaign to lure Chinese tourists to Bali to capitalise on the international reopening of borders for Asia’s largest economy earlier this month.

The South-East Asian country will enable direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to Denpasar and intensify its TikTok campaign for the top holiday destination, according to the government.