Tips For Holidays Saving Budget, Order Tickets Early To Come To Travel Fair

Illustration of budget-saving vacation tips (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Ahead of the Eid holiday season, not a few people start planning trips to meet their families or just take a vacation to dream tourist destinations.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of national tourist trips from January to November 2024 reached 8,132,740 trips. This figure recorded an increase of 18.92 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

The Deputy for Statistics and Services of BPS, Pudji Ismartini, stated that this figure was the highest in the last five years. In line with this trend, the 2025 Consumer Outlook Report from Jakpat also noted an increase in public interest in traveling abroad compared to 2024.

With the high public interest, the price of airplane tickets and travel packages also has the potential to increase. Therefore, for those planning a vacation during Eid, here are some tips to keep getting affordable prices, as quoted from the Obaja Travel Fair (OTF) press statement received by VOI.

Good planning is the key to getting the best prices. It is better to order plane tickets and accommodation in advance. In addition, consider ordering complete travel elements that include transportation, hotels, and vehicle rentals to get a more efficient price.

Travel experts suggest buying a travel ticket at least three months before departure. The closer the travel date, ticket prices tend to rise, thus delaying purchases can make expenses even greater.

Visiting travel fair can be an effective strategy to get travel packages and plane tickets at a more affordable price. Instead, monitor information about exhibitions organized by travel agents through their social media.

Usually, travel agents will announce the schedules and promos offered at the event. It is recommended to come to the exhibition on the first day because usually the promo quota is limited.

In addition, take advantage of various offers such as discounts and cashbacks from banks or credit card providers in collaboration with travel agents. Make sure you bring the appropriate card to enjoy this advantage.

General Manager of the Leisure Business Division Obaja Tour, Daissy Tan said, for those planning to travel with family or friends, purchases in groups can also be considered because it can be a saving choice.

"Not a few travel packages offer a lower price if ordered for several people at once. Then you and your friends can enjoy and choose various holiday packages collectively during the exhibition such as the OTF which will take place from 3 to 9 February 2025 at Lippo Mall Puri, West Jakarta," concluded Daissy.