JAKARTA - In 2025, there will be changes related to the holiday habits of the Indonesian people. Previously, after the COVID-19 pandemic, many Indonesians chose to vacation by traveling abroad.
Two years ago, since COVID-19, everyone has competed abroad, even far away. This is because maybe previously stuck in the domestic area, "said Co-Founder & CMO Ticket.com, Gaery Undarsa, during the Power Lunch event, at Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
However, in 2025, the Indonesian people prefer vacations with various domestic tourist destinations. Especially during the children's school holidays.
Through data collected by Ticket.com in 2025, it looks like a significant increase of 38 percent compared to last year for domestic destinations. Some of the areas visited are Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Surabaya, to Padang.
"But starting end of last year and this year, the trend has changed a lot. Domestic is suddenly very good," he said.
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In addition to vacations in their own country, people are currently also interested in vacations to tourist destinations that are close and affordable in a short time. Some of them are Bali and Malaysia, compared to having to go to further overseas destinations.
The two short trips became the prima donna, which previously people went to Japan, now they go to Malaysia. Then those who used to be people went to Bangkok, now go to Bali," he explained.
According to Gaery, changes in people's preferences regarding vacation destinations are influenced by the current very difficult economic situation. They still need a vacation moment, but have to reduce their huge expenses.
"The reason is why, simple, economic. They still need travel, but they have to save a little because there may be pressure in terms of the economy," concluded Gaery Undarsa.
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