Meaningful Eid Holiday Experience at the Temple Tourism Park Destination

PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney together with its subsidiary PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko or PT TWC (InJourney Destinations) ensures the readiness of all tourist destinations managed by it to face the Eid al-Fitr 1446 H peak period. During the 2025 Eid holiday period, a significant spike in the movement of people and tourists in Indonesia is predicted.

President Director of PT Aviasi dan Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney Maya Watono in a press conference held at the Prambanan Temple Tourism Park (22/03) projected that there would be 81.401 flight traffic during the Eid holiday period from 21 March 2025 to 11 April 2025 with an estimate that more than 10,8 million people would mobilize.

Data from the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) projects that the highest movement destination for people both by land and air travel during Eid al-Fitr 2025/1446 H will be the Central Java Province (Jateng) with a total of 36,6 million people, followed by East Java with 27,4 million people (18,7 percent), West Java with 22,1 million people (15,1 percent), and Yogyakarta with 9,4 million people (6,4 percent). 

To ensure the smooth flow of Lebaran homecoming, InJourney has made various preparations starting from the airport side, flight services, and also tourist destinations. On the airport side, through InJourney Airports, it ensures that 37 airports it manages operate 24 hours by adding 16.300 personnel to ensure security and safety for passengers.

In addition, InJourney also provides support for government policies in terms of reducing airline ticket prices by providing a 50% discount on Passenger Services Charge or PJP2U and PJP4U (landing fee and parking fee), organizing Eid transportation posts and improving airport services.

In terms of tourism destination readiness, InJourney Group collaborates in capturing tourist traffic movements in tourist destinations, holding a number of interesting events and programs to create memorable experiences during homecoming trips and Eid holidays for tourists. 

Meanwhile, PT TWC or InJourney Destinations is ready to provide a memorable experience to further warm the moment of gathering with family and beloved relatives on Eid 2025. Carrying the theme of Eid at Candi Kembali Fitri Sepenuh Hati, various activities will echo the sustainability of cultural richness and collaboration between communities and local MSMEs around the Taman Wisata Candi (TWC) destination.

PT TWC has determined the 2025 Lebaran Peak Period at Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Ratu Boko Palace from April 1–6, 2025. During this peak period, PT TWC predicts the number of visits to TWC Borobudur will be 76 thousand tourists or an increase of 31,61% from 2024. 

The number of visits to TWC Prambanan is predicted to be 94 thousand tourists or an increase of 34,86% from 2024. Meanwhile, the Keraton Ratu Boko destination is projected to be visited by 6 thousand visitors, an increase of 16,33% from 2024. During the 2025 Lebaran Peak Period, the Ramayana Theater Performance will be held on April 1-10, 2025 with a target audience of 5,2 thousand viewers or a 45% increase from last year. Meanwhile, for accommodation services, The Manohara Hotel Yogyakarta is targeting a 16% increase in room occupancy from 2024. 

The operating hours of the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park destination ticket counter start at 06.30–16.30 WIB. The tourist ticket counter operation at the TWC Prambanan destination is open at 06.00–17.15 WIB. The Keraton Ratu Boko destination is open at 07.00–17.15 WIB. 

PT TWC collaborates with various parties to present meaningful experiences with excellent service at TWC destinations. To provide optimal service, PT TWC has assigned 900 operational officers who will ensure comfortable and memorable tourist visits during the 2025 Lebaran Peak Season at the Taman Wisata Candi destination.

PT TWC works with nearly 100 officers from the TNI and POLRI and nearly 200 internal security officers deployed to maintain the security and comfort of visits throughout the destination area. The TWC destination is also supported by 14 medical officers from six hospitals closest to the destination area and 1 community health center that has collaborated as a reference for further health care.

As a form of anticipation of extreme weather, PT TWC installed a number of additional lightning rods and maintained tree branches and limbs to minimize the impacts that occur. 

“The increase in the number of tourists will bring its own challenges in terms of operations, security, and service. I hope that all our efforts can run smoothly and have a positive impact on the tourism industry and the economy of the surrounding community. We also invite all tourists to work together to maintain order, cleanliness, and comfort in this beloved destination. Thank you for the cooperation and dedication of all parties involved in supporting the smooth running of the 2025 Eid al-Fitr Peak Period,” concluded Febrina Intan.