Targeting More Than 210 Thousand Visitors, InJourney Destinations Maximizes Services for a Memorable Christmas and New Year Holiday
PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko or InJourney Destinations is ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists during the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year holiday season. Carrying the theme "Your Year-End Holiday Story Begins at the Temple" with the hashtag #HolidayStartsWithYou, InJourney Destinations provides a complete experience by preparing various featured programs such as Swara Prambanan, Sandyakala Ratu Boko - Sitting in Sunset with Olski, One Day Learning Bali Usada in Borobudur, Pasar Medang and many other programs in all the destinations we manage.
With the implementation of the program, it is hoped that it will be able to strengthen the meaning of this holiday as a celebration of togetherness to spread positive hopes and bring smiles during the busy holiday season which will take place from December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025. For this reason, the management together with all parties involved have carried out a series of coordination and preparations to ensure the readiness and smooth operation of visits and all cultural attractions, music festivals, works of art and traditions, and education for visitors, especially families and children.
Ryan Sakti, Corporate Secretary Group Head of InJourney Destinations, said this holiday season will feel different with the variety of programs and attractions on offer. This is InJourney Destinations' effort to attract hundreds of thousands of tourists to all destinations managed by InJourney Destination Management. This is also supported by the fact that the Jogja-Solo-Semarang (Joglosemar) area remains a popular destination for the end-of-year holidays, thanks to improved infrastructure and easy accessibility.
"Some of the things we are looking at include the emergence of new magnets in the form of superior programs, entertainment and experience offerings, improving the quality of facilities, easy access to and from the destinations we manage, one of which is the opening of the Solo-Yogyakarta Toll Gate on the Klaten-Prambanan section, and the formation of new areas as additional destinations such as the Borobudur Art Village. We hope that with various improvements in services and access, we can generate a 10% increase in the number of visits with a total of 217 thousand tourists to Borobudur Temple, Prambanan and Ratu Boko Palace," he explained.
This is also reinforced by data from InJourney Airports which explains that there is a projected increase in passenger movement of around 15% through Yogyakarta International Airport compared to the Christmas and New Year holiday period last year.
InJourney Destinations Presents Featured Programs for a Memorable Holiday Season
The Swara Prambanan music festival returns at the end of 2024 with the theme "1000th Proof of Love." The musicians who will perform include JKT48, Raisa, Nadin Amizah, Vina Panduwinata, and Mocca. The music concert, which is complemented by other activities during the implementation of Swara Prambanan, combines culture, traditional and modern art with the architectural beauty of Prambanan Temple as the main backdrop.
Meanwhile, Keraton Ratu Boko held the Sandyakala Ratu Boko art festival: Duduk Terbenam with Olski ahead of the new year. This festival offers the experience of enjoying the last sunset of 2024 in the natural atmosphere of Keraton Ratu Boko, while enjoying a mini concert from the local Yogyakarta indie-pop band, Olski, which is a celebration of togetherness with friends amidst the natural beauty of Ratu Boko.
Galuh Indah, Acting Marketing & Sales Group Head of InJourney Destinations, explained that the programs offered not only provide entertainment but also support local artisans, culinary MSMEs, and artists. Through collaboration with renowned cultural practitioners and promoters, InJourney Destinations is committed to improving the creative economy and tourism in Yogyakarta.
"For Borobudur Temple, we will consistently focus on spiritual, wellness , and arts and culture activities, collaborating with local art studios to welcome tourists during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Various events that tourists can enjoy include Samadha Pranic Healing & Meditation on December 29, 2024, Kampung Dolanan Anak starting from December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025, Borobudur Local Wisdom Performance on December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025, and closing with One Day Learning Bali Usada on January 4, 2024," he concluded.
Not only that, the Theater and Stage also continue to operate with an adjusted schedule. "As a reinforcement and complement to the visit, the Prambanan Ramayana Ballet, Roro Jonggrang Dance Drama, and Shinta Obong will be staged on December 26, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2024 and for the Roro Jonggrang Dance Drama on December 25, 27, 29, and 30, 2024, and Shinta Obong on December 27, 2024." added Galuh.
Leonardus Adityo Nugroho, Operation Group Head of InJourney Destinations, stated that the company has prepared and strengthened several aspects, starting from the visitor flow, medical posts equipped with medical personnel and supporting facilities, security and traffic engineering during peak periods. "In terms of security, we are supported by 197 internal personnel and 87 from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (POLRI). Our destinations are also equipped with five amMonthces with drivers, 14 medical personnel, and complete medical equipment. Meanwhile, the traffic scenario plan is spearheaded by the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas POLRI) in collaboration with the Transportation Agency (Dishub), with plans to open two additional access points, especially at Prambanan Temple."
Leo added that as an effort to mitigate disasters considering the hydrometeorological alert status in the Special Region of Yogyakarta until January 2, 2025, accidents during the stay at the destination, whether caused by nature or humans, have been carried out by cutting tree branches that are prone to breaking/falling, installing lightning rods, and work safety training for staff who will be prepared during the visit.
With a series of excellent programs that have been prepared as well as increasing facilities and maximum access, InJourney Destinations is committed to providing an unforgettable holiday experience for every visitor. For that, it is appealed to the public who attend to buy tickets online via ticket.injourneydestination.id.
InJourney Destinations hopes that people can celebrate the end of the year in cultural destinations that are rich in history and natural beauty. Together with InJourney Destinations, make "Your End of Year Holiday Story Begins at the Temple" a part of a meaningful holiday experience.
