"Yogyakarta is Special, the Favorite Number One Entertainment at the End of the Year Version of Agoda"

Photo archive - Tourists visit the Taman Sari tourist attraction in Yogyakarta. (ANTARA FOTO/Hendra Nurdiyasyah/foc)

Yogyakarta is the favorite destination for family vacations in the country during the 2025 year-end holidays, according to the 2026 Travel Outlook report from the digital travel service platform Agoda.

Senior Country Director Agoda for Indonesia Gede Gunawan said Yogyakarta rose to the top of the list of main holiday destinations for the end of the year with family based on accommodation search data on the Agoda platform.

According to the company's press release in Jakarta on Tuesday, users of the platform who are interested in visiting Yogyakarta increased by 29 percent compared to last year due to the many recreational options, cultural sites, and educational activities in the area.

Bali, which previously occupied the top position this year, dropped to second place on the list of family vacation destinations and Bandung ranked third with a 22 percent increase in searches from last year.

The cool climate, variety of culinary choices, and family-friendly outdoor activities are considered attractive for tourists to vacation with their families to Bandung.

Jakarta and Malang consecutively ranked fourth and fifth in the list of search destinations for family vacations during the year-end holidays.

"Traveling is now not just visiting destinations, but also creating memories together in places like Yogyakarta and Bandung, which are increasingly in demand towards the end of the year," said Gede Gunawan.

Accommodation search data on the Agoda platform also shows that Singapore is a favorite destination among Indonesian families who plan to travel abroad at the end of the year.

Singapore is in demand because it is considered to offer a variety of family-friendly activities that are easy to reach.

Tokyo ranked second in the list of Indonesian family vacation destinations abroad.

Cities in Japan are in demand for offering a mix of cultural experiences and modern attractions such as Tokyo Disneyland.

Kuala Lumpur ranked third because its location is considered easier to reach and offers suitable activity options for families, while Bangkok is in fourth place with its various entertainment, culinary, and shopping attractions.

Shanghai this year entered the top five list replacing Hong Kong. The city recorded the highest growth in interest compared to four other cities with an increase in searches by 130 percent.

"Internationally, the increasing interest in cities such as Singapore and Shanghai reflects the desire to explore diverse experiences," said Gede.