THE TOURISM AND CREATIVE ECONOMY MINISTRY INTRODUCES SPECIAL TRAIN TOUR PACKAGES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PT KAI AND ASTINDO TO ENHANCE DOMESTIC TRAVEL EXPERIENCES DURING THE 2024 EID AL-FITR HOLIDAY.
In a bid to enrich domestic travel experiences during the approaching Eid al-Fitr holiday, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno announced the collaboration with state railway company PT KAI and the Indonesian Travel Agent Association (Astindo) on 19 March 2024. The initiative aims to offer attractive train tour packages to domestic tourists, enhancing their holiday experiences.
Minister Sandiaga Uno expressed optimism that the promotional offers and tour packages would contribute to enhancing the experience and satisfaction of domestic travellers during the upcoming Eid holiday. The collaboration seeks to encourage domestic tourists to plan their trips in advance, exploring the diverse destinations accessible through PT KAI’s rail network.
According to the Ministry’s Domestic Tourism Marketing Director, Dwi Marhen Yono, data from the Transportation Ministry indicates a significant increase in homecoming travellers over recent years. With projections suggesting a 56 percent surge in movements for the 2024 Eid holiday, the train tour packages aim to accommodate the growing demand for convenient and enjoyable travel options.
PT KAI’s Director of Commerce, Hadis Surya Palapa, unveiled two sub-programs, namely “Nyok Mudik” and “Jakarte Aje”, alongside the “Senin-Kamis Tour”. These offerings, developed in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry and Astindo, encompass a range of train routes to Jakarta, complemented by tour itineraries, accommodation arrangements, culinary experiences, and visits to local attractions.
In addition to the “Nyok Mudik” and “Jakarte Aje” programs, PT KAI presents its Ramadhan Festive program scheduled for 20-21 March 2024. With 38 thousand seats available and special rates starting from IDR 200,000 for economy class, PT KAI aims to cater to the diverse travel needs of passengers during the festive Eid period, offering discounts of up to 30 percent for weekday departures through the Senin-Kamis (Monday-Thursday) Tour.
Source: Antara News
