Indonesia is one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019 Lonely Planet Version

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Indonesia has been named one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet.

The award was also received by Ali Teeman, Minister of Tourism (Menpar), Arief Yahya, director of Lonely Planet's customer solution, at the Wonderful Indonesia booth, on Tuesday, November 20th at the London World Travel Market (WTM).

"I am currently at the world's largest tourism fair, WTM London.Indonesia has just received a very prestigious award.As a Top 10 Country recommended to be visited in 2019 by Lonely Planet. ranked 7th, "said Arief in a written statement received KompasTravelTuesday.

This award, said Arief, is also a recognition of the boom in Indonesian tourism.

"Clearly a pride for Indonesia because it is among the best in the world to visit, the impact can be very good for Indonesian tourism," he said.

DOK. Kemenpar Tourism Minister Arief Yahya was awarded the Lonely Planet Top 10 Lonely Planet Award in 2019 at the Wonderful Indonesia booth on Tuesday, 2018 at the London World Travel Market (WTM).

Lonely Planet is itself a travel guide for tourists wishing to visit a country.

The list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019 recommended by Lonely Planet is published in the book Best In Travel of 2019. The cover of the book Best in Travel 2019 is the Ulun Danu temple in Bali.

Various reasons inviting the experts to choose Indonesia to appear in the 10 countries to visit. From natural wealth, cultural diversity, to gastronomy.

In addition, the Indonesian government's policy of granting access to Visit Visa Free (BVK) to 169 countries around the world is also welcomed.

Sri Lanka ranks first, followed by Germany and Zimbabwe.

Ranks 4, 5 and 6 respectively occupied by Panama, Kyrgyzstan and Jordan.

Indonesia itself is ranked seventh. Ranks 8, 9 and 10 were occupied by Belarus, Sao Tome and Principe and Belize.