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The number of tourist arrivals to Bali reached the figure of 2.5 million people by 2010. This figure exceeded the target of 2.3 million people making it the highest traffic history. The film 'Eat, Pray, Love' contributed to the image of Bali as a tourist destination so that the boost level visits.

This was conveyed by Head of Tourism Bali Ida Bagus Subhiksu in his office, the area Puputan Kingdom Renon, Denpasar, on Wednesday (01/05/2011).

Indeed, there is no exact figure numbers of foreign tourists visit level. But the number of visits in December has reached 230 thousand people that are estimated to have reached 2.5 million at the end of 2010.

Countries that contribute the largest tourists to Bali is Australia, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Britain, Germany and Singapore. While the country has decreased among Japan, South Korea and France. With that visit, Bali contributes foreign exchange of U.S. $ 2.658 billion, or about 34 percent of total national income in the tourism sector. (musikji.net)

Subhiksu Admittedly, the high number of tourists visit Bali for the safety factor, indirect promotion through a number of international activities. Even broadcasting 'Eat, Pray, Love' strengthen the image of Bali as one of the major tourist destination in the world so it would boost traffic levels.

'Eat, Pray, Love' is a drama film starring Julia Roberts. Apart from Italy and India, the film was released in August and then it also shows the island as the background. (emjhie)