#PromoTengahTahun Traveloka and Citilink Aims to Encourage the Recovery of Domestic Tourism Industry

Jakarta, June 16, 2021 - Traveloka, a lifestyle superapp in Southeast Asia, in collaboration with Citilink, one of the leading Indonesian airlines, presents the #PromoTengahTahun program to encourage recovery of the Indonesian tourism industry which was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Airline Ticket product that can be accessed on the Traveloka application, #PromoTengahTahun offers special prices for 'regular zone selection' with discounts of up to 20% for period booking from 16 to 27 June 2021 with departure routes from Jakarta (CGK), Medan (KNO), Yogyakarta (YIA), Surabaya (SUB) or Makassar (UPG) to all domestic destinations. In addition, this promotional program also allows consumers to get vouchers for Traveloka Eats as well as discounts for purchasing CitiSport membership through Traveloka Xperience.

Iko Putera, Director of Transport, Traveloka said this collaboration is in line with Traveloka's commitment to supporting #DiIndonesiaAja movement promoted by the government in an effort to revive domestic tourism. “As a lifestyle superapp, we believe that bringing innovation through technology development and expanding collaboration is one of the strategies to overcome the pandemic to stimulate domestic tourism and boost the national economy. These efforts certainly must be accompanied by the implementation of strict health protocols to stop the COVID-19 transmission, which is reflected in #PromoTengahTahun program,” Iko said.

As part of Traveloka and Citilink's contribution to #DiIndonesiaAja movement to promote domestic tourist destinations to the public, #PromoTengahTahun program also highlights the health protocols aspects that are in accordance with the national and international standards through various implemented initiatives. In addition to the initiatives carried out by Citilink, Traveloka also provides security and comfort during the pandemic through end-to-end Traveloka Clean Partners product portfolio, ranging from Airport Shuttle services, COVID-19 Test bookings, various accommodation options, car rentals, explore cities through local services product Traveloka Xperience, to purchasing insurance products.

Benny Rustanto, Chief Commercial Officer, PT Citilink Indonesia, said, "Citilink is committed to providing the best service for passengers in order to provide security and convenience during the trip. We understand that amid the pandemic situation, the implementation of strict health protocols is crucial to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission. Therefore, we implement strict health protocols in all lines of flight operations, from pre-, in-, to post-flight in accordance with government regulations, carrying out routine aircraft disinfection, using HEPA on all aircraft, contactless check-in, and all flight crews on duty have been vaccinated as a protection measure to avoid the COVID-19 transmission. In addition, Citilink also supports tourism through sports tourism by presenting a special offer for CitiSport membership which is expected to not only boost domestic tourism but also encourage them to always adopt a healthy lifestyle.”

Through the #PromoTengahTahun, consumers can enjoy a choice of flying periods with various coupons and attractive offers until June 2022 as well as special prices for the 'regular zone' option, which is a product of special seat choices that offer services in form of free drinks. In addition, additional benefits such as free Traveloka Eats vouchers and a 20% discount for CitiSport membership with purchases in Traveloka Xperience can also be enjoyed by consumers during the program. The CitiSport program that has been offered by Citilink since 2013 offers additional free baggage of up to 20kg for passengers who bring sports equipment.

There are several sports activities that CitiSport members can enjoy, such as cycling (CitiCyclink), golf (CitiGolf), diving (CitiDiving), surfing (CitiSurfink), and hang gliding (CitiFly). CitiSport also accommodates the high public interest and awareness in implementing a healthy lifestyle. This can also be seen in shifts in tourism trends during the pandemic, in which the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia states that outdoor tourism with sports activities (sports tourism) is increasingly popular among the public, especially during the pandemic.

“We believe that efforts to restore the tourism and health sectors must be carried out in harmony. Traveloka is always ready to collaborate with partners to support the government's efforts in reviving the domestic tourism sector by continuing to implement strict CHSE protocols and encouraging healthy lifestyles, one of which is through sports activities," Iko concluded.