JAKARTA PT Aviasi Wisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney as the manager of Borobudur Temple through its subsidiary, InJourney Destination Management (IDM) recorded a total of 100,000 people visiting Borobudur during the period from 1 to 13 May 2025.
The figures are the total number of visits, both regular and Buddhist visitors who participate in the Vesak celebration and also supporters of the event.
President Director of InJourney, Maya Watono said the highest visit occurred at the peak of the Vesak celebration on May 12, 2025, which recorded 45,914 visitors, both Buddhists who performed worship, tourists, and also supporters of the event.
"This figure grew 25 percent compared to the peak of last year's Vesak celebration which was recorded at 36,000 visitors," said InJourney President Director Maya Watono, in an official statement Sunday, May 18.
Furthermore, Maya said the Vesak series this time is also different from usual, not only decorated by 2,569 lanterns but also there are 450 drones that make Borobudur's sky even more beautiful and magical that night.
InJourney would like to thank Buddhists and visitors who regularly and solemnly participated in the entire series of Vesak events at Borobudur Temple. This high enthusiasm shows that Borobudur Temple is a tourism destination that is loved by all Indonesian people," he said.
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Furthermore, Maya said that this moment is a symbol of the common reflective space on the importance of tolerance and diversity in the life of the nation.
"InJourney through our subsidiary, InJourney Destinations Management will continue to be committed to managing the Borobudur area wisely and continuing to prioritize inclusive spiritual and cultural values," he said.
Maya said the high enthusiasm of the community to visit Borobudur Temple during Waisak also encouraged an increase in hotel and homestay occupancy rates around Borobudur Temple, as well as adjacent cities such as Yogyakarta.
In addition, continued Maya, the long Vesak 2025 holiday also encourages the number of air passengers. PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia or InJourney Airports recorded an increase in the number of passengers at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).
In terms of aircraft movement, continued Maya, during the long Vesak holiday there was an increase of 14.71 percent to 421 flights, from the previous week 367 flights.
Meanwhile, the accumulation of passengers during the long Vesak holiday increased by 32.35 percent to 59,787 passengers, compared to the previous week of 45,175 passengers.
"The increase in occupancy and also the increase in flights during the long Vesak holiday will have a big economic impact," he said.
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