The launch of a direct flight route from Shanghai to Manado marks a strategic step towards enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism in North Sulawesi.
The President Director of TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, Bayu Sutanto, stated that the opening of this route is a new spearhead for the company and is expected to increase the number of tourists visiting Manado.
This new route was established in response to the significant growth of Chinese tourists travelling to North Sulawesi, with an increase of around 20% compared to the previous year. Tourists from China currently make up 63% of all international visitors entering North Sulawesi.
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