The growth of middle class in Indonesia into fresh air for the tourism industry. Increased buying power they make their household spending also increased, no longer limited to the primary needs, but has stepped into the needs of secondary and even tertiary.
Year increase in tourist numbers very rapidly archipelago. Almost all tourist destinations has increased. This is obviously beneficial for the tourism industry.
- Asnawi Bahar

Chairman of the Association of Travel Bureau (Asita) Asnawi Bahar told Reuters on Sunday (18.12.2011), said that in an increasing number of tourists is very rapid archipelago. "Almost all tourist destinations has increased. This is obviously beneficial for the tourism industry," he said.

Not just struggling to domestic tourism, most of the middle class also eyeing overseas travel, especially the ASEAN countries. Singapore and Thailand became their favorite destination. For those who koceknya more, usually choosing Europe and the United States.

Earlier, Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa said, growth in tourism in 2010 recorded 10.8 percent, while growth of only 6.6 percent of global tourism. Similarly, in 2011, Indonesia's tourism growth rate of 8.5 percent, far exceeding the global tourism growth rate of 6.5 percent.