China, India, and France have become potential markets for Indonesian tourism, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said.
"The number of foreign tourists from China, India, and France has increased," Yahya stated here on Tuesday.
The minister noted that tourists from the three countries are still targeting Indonesias three main destinations, namely Bali (40 percent), Jakarta (30 percent), Riau Islands (20 percent), and the remaining 10 percent in other regions.
Arief explained that the Chinese tourists were fond of marine tourism and marine cuisine.
"Jakarta becomes a destination for Chinese tourists who love shopping. Riau Islands and Bintan are usually visited on weekends by Chinese tourists who want to buy clothes and goods.
Meanwhile, most of French tourists spend their holidays in Bali.
"Indian tourists go to Bali for celebrating weddings.
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