A survey conducted by the
Kompas research and development team from July to August of this year found that 38.5 percent of respondents wanted to travel during the pandemic, while 42.4 percent did not.
“This is a considerably large number [of people who would like to travel during the pandemic]. It is no surprise because the pandemic has forced us to work and stay at home, which triggers stress. It’s understandable that people want to travel,” said the team’s representative, Nila Kirana.
Involving 1,200 respondents between the ages of 17 and 59 from 34 provinces, the survey found that marine attractions were in the highest demand, with 28.4 of respondents saying they would opt for these type of destinations, followed by 19.5 percent who preferred ecotourism, 12.2 percent who would choose shopping or culinary trips and 9.4 preferring to visit historical attractions.
As tourist destinations begin to reopen after COVID-19 closures, an increasing number of Indonesians are seizing the opportunity to venture beyond their neighborhoods.
A survey conducted by the Kompas research and development team from July to August of this year found that 38.5 percent of respondents wanted to travel during the pandemic, while 42.4 percent did not.
“This is a considerably large number [of people who would like to travel during the pandemic]. It is no surprise because the pandemic has forced us to work and stay at home, which triggers stress. It’s understandable that people want to travel,” said the team’s representative, Nila Kirana.
Authorities in West Lombok of West Nusa Tenggara and Padang of West Sumatra are getting ready to welcome travelers for the year-end holidays, despite the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
West Lombok Tourism Agency head Saepul Akhkam said that 35 percent of a total 1,400 rooms in star-rates hotels in Senggigi and Sekotong had been booked.
“We are so ready [to welcome travelers]. Senggigi’s main attraction is the sunset, while Sekotong offers leisure and underwater activities,” Saepul told tempo.co on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Padang Tourism Agency recommends that travelers visit Air Manis Beach and the Gunuang Padang Integrated Tourism Park, as both of those attractions offer spacious outdoor areas, allowing visitors to keep a safe distance from others.
Authorities in West Lombok of West Nusa Tenggara and Padang of West Sumatra are getting ready to welcome travelers for the year-end holidays, despite the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
West Lombok Tourism Agency head Saepul Akhkam said that 35 percent of a total 1,400 rooms in star-rates hotels in Senggigi and Sekotong had been booked.
“We are so ready [to welcome travelers]. Senggigi’s main attraction is the sunset, while Sekotong offers leisure and underwater activities,” Saepul told
Meanwhile, the Padang Tourism Agency recommends that travelers visit Air Manis Beach and the Gunuang Padang Integrated Tourism Park, as both of those attractions offer spacious outdoor areas, allowing visitors to keep a safe distance from others.