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Jakarta (SIB)
The number of Indonesian tourists who enjoy the many attractions in Hong Kong in January 2010 reached 31,214 people who showed an increase of 43.7 percent since January 2009 was recorded numbers 21,729 people.
"The number of tourists to Indonesia in January 2010 recorded 43.7 percent increase from 21,729 people in January 2009," the data that was announced Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in Jakarta on Thursday.
HKTB predict an increase in the number of tourists Indonesia and other countries began lainnnya caused world economic recovery.
"As the global economy more stable and the number of traffic traveling the recovery, most long-distance market area and a short distance record growth in visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in January 2009 compared to significant," said HKTB.
Meanwhile, the total number of tourists from all over the world who come to Hong Kong in January 2010 it reached 2.960 million reflecting an increase of 5.9 percent in January 2009.
Hong Kong Tourism Board divided the tourists into two groups, namely the visit in a long time and the group that only made a short visit, especially one day.
Travelers who stay a long time, especially from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa and various countries in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the generally short visit from North Asia, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.
The visit of tourists from the mainland People's Republic of China (PRC) shows only thin or slightly increase.
HKTB also noted the hotel occupancy rate was 87 percent, up eight percent compared to January 2009. (Ant / m)