Jakarta- April 3, 2024— As Eid cetera- Fitr 1445 H holidays draw nearer, Indonesians are again immersed in preparation for the Eid homecoming trip, known as “mudik”.The Ministry of Transportation ( Kemenhub ) of the Republic of Indonesia initiatives that the possible movement of people during the 2024 Eid time could reach 71.7 % of Indonesia’s population, or approximately 193.6 million people. With the mudik time and holidays drawing near, Traveloka, the leading go app in Southeast Asia, shares the trends for the 2024 Eid time. Iko Putera, CEO of Transport at Traveloka, information,” As the Eid vacation techniques, buyers began planning their journeys as early as February. It’s not just travel, hotel bookings are also on the increase, signaling the enduring acceptance of staycations. Additionally, many people are using the Eid holiday season to visit various tourist landmarks.” As part of its Eid holiday preparations, Traveloka is strengthening its infrastructure to ensure that customers have a safe and comfortable travel experience. Iko explains,” Aligned with our commitment to excellent service, Traveloka collaborates closely with partners to ensure inventory availability across our comprehensive product range, including transportation ( Flights, Trains, Bus &, Travel ), Accommodations, and Xperience. Additionally, our customer service department has the necessary tools to manage a wide range of complaints and needs.
Traveloka’s Eid Homecoming and Holiday TrendsIn the second half of 2024, Traveloka has noticed a considerable increase in the holidays and holidays during Ramadan compared to earlier times. Internal data indicates a surge in transit bookings, especially with Trip searches for essential destinations such as Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Padang, Makassar, and Bali increasing compared to the preceding month. Moreover, there is a growing interest in international travel to destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok. Ground transportation options like Trains, Buses, and Travel ( door- to- door shuttles ) remain popular, especially for inter- island travel within Java. Bus andamp; travel searches increased by almost twelvefold during Eid, while trains searches increased by more than thirtyfold in the same month. Top domestic destinations for ground travel include Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Malang, Bandar Lampung, and Padang. Traveloka and Cititrans have collaborated to introduce new bus routes like Jakarta-Semarang- Solo- Yogyakarta and Jakarta- Surabaya-Malang, accessible through the Traveloka website or app in response to the heightened demand during the homecoming season. Depending on the amount of ticket purchases, internal data from Traveloka indicates varying peak times for both the homecoming and return journeys. For Flights, peak departures will be on April 5- 6, 2024, with returns peaking on April 14- 15, 2024. Trains will see its peak departure period from April 5- 8, 2024, and returns beginning on April 13- 15, 2024. Similarly, Bus &, Travel surge in departures will be between April 3- 8, 2024, with returns peaking on April 13- 15, 2024. In comparison to the previous month, there was a rise of over 50 % in accommodation searches during the Eid holiday, as a result of the increase in transportation searches. Four- star hotels were particularly popular, whether for city staycations or out- of- town getaways. Key destinations for accommodation searches during the Eid homecoming and holiday period in 2024 included Bandung, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, and Malang. Traveloka also noticed a nearly 50 % increase in interest in international accommodations during the Eid holiday week compared to the previous week. Asian countries such as Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong emerged as top destinations for the 2024 Eid holiday period.
Numerous people explore various tourist attractions over the Eid holiday, as evidenced by a doubled number of searches for amusement parks and recreation areas. While Jakarta residents typically travel outside the city or even abroad during Eid vacations, the city quickly becomes a popular vacation destination thanks to the relatively low cost of transportation. In addition to other attractions like the Kecak Dance at Pura Uluwatu in Bali and Jatim Park in Malang, tourists from other cities are coming from as far away as Jakarta to visit well-known destinations like Dufan- Ancol, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, and Kidzania. Moreover, there has been a twofold increase in demand for tour packages, with destinations like Labuan Bajo, Kintamani, the Thousand Islands, Ubud, and Borobudur ( Punthuk Setumbu ) emerging as top choices. Easy travel with TravelokaTo accommodate the influx of visitors during the Lebaran and Homecoming holidays, Traveloka has partnered with Kopi Kenangan, Jackal Holidays, and Areon, a well-known shuttle service. This collaboration improves accessibility and convenience by offering consumers a variety of convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. Consumers can choose to depart from the Virtual Point at Kopi Kenangan Shell Kesambi ( Cirebon ) with Jackal Holidays, heading to Jackal Holidays ‘ Bandung pool ( Dipati Ukur &, Pasteur ), or departing from Kopi Kenangan Antapani ( Bandung ) with Areon, bound for the Areon pool in Jakarta ( Setiabudi &, Kuningan area ). Fresh drinks from Kopi Kenangan will make the journey even more enjoyable. Customers can enjoy their favorite beverages while awaiting a shuttle’s pickup at strategic locations in cities like Bandung and Cirebon, two popular landing points for land transportation, particularly shuttle services. Ananditha Mayasari, AVP, Head of Marketing, Kopi Kenangan, said,” We’re delighted to join forces with Traveloka to aid travelers during the Lebaran 2024 homecoming season. Additionally, this partnership aligns with Kopi Kenangan’s commitment to providing travelers with a comforting break during their long journey by offering outlets at key points along the homecoming route, such as rest areas along the Java Island toll road.
Traveloka goes beyond just providing travel solutions by introducing novel products, features, and compelling deals to satisfy consumer needs, like the Rama and Comfort Promo program. The program offers discounts of up to 50 % on various travel products, including Flights, Accommodations, Buses, Trains, and Xperience, available on the Traveloka app and website until April 21, 2024. Traveloka introduces the Visa Protection feature in response to the rising interest in international travel and the associated risks, including those relating to visa issues. Travelers can rest assured that if their visa is rejected, Traveloka will refund 100 % of the travel costs, subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the Visa Protection feature, visit the Traveloka website. Release ID: 89126627If there are any deficiencies, problems, or concerns regarding the information presented in this press release that require attention or if you need assistance with a press release takedown, we encourage you to notify us without delay at [email protected]. Our diligent team is dedicated to responding to your inquiries right away within 8 hours and taking necessary steps to fix any problems identified or speed up the removal procedure. It is crucial to provide reliable and accurate information.
