The domestic market of Indonesia is being targeted by two major tourism developments underway on the island of Bintan, one of which is set to open in stages from the end of 2014.

Gallant Ventures, which owns the entire northern coastline of Bintan, is creating the 338-hectare Treasure Bay integrated complex and Lagoi Bay which covers 1,300 hectares with the help of developers Landmarks Bhd.

Treasure Bay will feature a series of hotels, retail developments and attractions, according to Travel Daily Media. Lagoi Bay will include up to 10 hotels and resorts including the luxury-branded Sanchaya and Alila Villas Bintan, in addition to Swiss-Behotel Grand Lagoi.

Bintan Resorts International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gallant Ventures revealed that 75 per cent of the Lagoi Bay development’s infrastructure is already complete.

At present, 45 per cent of visitors to Bintan are from neighbouring Singapore, but Bintan Resorts International expects to attract more visitors from Indonesia in future, as well as Asia’s emerging markets, including China and India, Travel Daily Media reports.

The percentage of visitors is expected to double to one million visitors by 2017, when a new airport opens on Bintan in 2016, according to Travel Daily Media.

Bintan Resorts International is diversifying its offerings beyond beach resorts, to include rainforest canopy walks, seaplane tours and even a motocross circuit, in addition to spa and retail offerings.