Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair 2017 Records IDR457 Tln in Transactions

The first phase of Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) 2017 which is held on March 10-12, 2017 in 24 cities generates positive results by achieving a total transaction amounting to IDR457 billion, surpassing the target set at IDR380 billion. The largest revenue contributors come from the city of Jakarta, Lombok and Denpasar.

VP Corporate Communications of Garuda Indonesia Tbk (GIAA), Benny S Butarbutar, in remarks, Monday (3/13/2017), said successful implementation of the GATF 2017 phase-1 shows public enthusiasm in traveling needs at an affordable price is still very high.

“In addition, successful implementation of the ninth GATF is certainly not without the support and hard work of all fellow employees of Garuda Indonesia Group. We wished that the implementation of the next 2017 GATF will be more successful,” he added.

The cities which become favorite destinations for visitors are Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul for international routes; for domestic destination are Bali, Jogjakarta, Surabaya and Lombok.

Implementation of GATF in Jakarta this time also showed an increase, reaching 74 thousand visitors, compared to the same period last year of 60 thousand visitors.

Sporting the theme ‘Digital Experience’, Garuda Indonesia in 2017 GATF Phase 1 introduced LINE ID ‘Official Garuda Indonesia’, which is the only LINE ID for Indonesian airlines at this time.

“By adding official account of Garuda Indonesia in LINE, users of Garuda Indonesia’s services can enjoy various promotional programs from Garuda Indonesia throughout the year,” he said.

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