In a bid to boost sports tourism in the country, national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will not charge passengers who bring sporting equipment while flying with the airline, president director Emirsyah Satar said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
“This is our strategy to promote sports tourism so that we can attract more tourists who want to play golf, surf, or cycle in the country,” Emirsyah said on the sidelines of a promotion agreement signing with the tourism and creative economy ministry.
He said that the free baggage charge will be effective for three years with the possibility for an extension.
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu welcomed Garuda’s strategy, as sports tourism in Indonesia is expected to develop further this year.
“People love playing golf and bicycling in Indonesia because we have beautiful scenery to enjoy,” Mari said.
According to Mari, West Sumatra, North Sumatra, West Java and Bali are potential areas for sports tourism.
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