Tourism Surge in Indonesia: Whoosh Train’s New Promotion Brings More Group Travelers to Bandung

Published on November 21, 2025

In the reporting window for data until October 2025, the joint Indo-Chinese company (KCIC) based in Jakarta saw the launch of a promotional campaign in November, which generated an increase in patronage within their service group booking travel. Due to the discount promotion of 20 per cent, the Whoosh service became more competitive from a price point perspective. This campaign spurred group travel.

The Whoosh service connects Jakarta to Bandung in approximately 40 minutes, which has been a substantial improvement for those previously travelling between the two points. In the most recent promotional offer, the service significantly contributed to the rise in travel. That promotio,n primarily, to a great extent, promotes the fullness of domestic travel, in particular to the West Java region.

Whoosh Train: A Convenience Travel Alternative for Groups

Due to speed, comfort, and convenience, the Whoosh high-speed train has rapidly become a popular solution for group travel between Jakarta and Bandung. With a travel time of just 40 minutes, the train offers a direct travel option as opposed to the 3-hour road journey. This makes it a suitable travel option for business travellers and tourists, as well as locals who wish to visit the culturally and naturally rich areas of Bandung.

With the 20 per cent discount promotional offer, group tourists on the train, such as families, friends, and business colleagues, are now able to travel at a more affordable price. This promotional offer has enabled groups of a larger size to travel at the same time, making it more convenient to visit Bandung on a day trip, long weekend. Group travel packages provide efficient and competitive pricing targets to tourists and travelers of all nature and types to West Java.

Jakarta and Bandung: Recent Surge in Travel and Promotion Benefits

The integrated travel promotion and travel incentives stem from the overall growth of tourism in the country, as Indonesia continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Throughout the years, Jakarta, the capital city and the center of trade and commerce, has and continues to be a place for travelers, both domestic and international, for its shopping and entertainment venues, art and cultural attractions, museums, and historical sites. Bandung has also been a favourite for its cooler weather due to the highlands of West Java. It is also close to the Tangkuban Perahu volcano and the Ciwidey hot springs. Furthermore, the city is also known for its colonial buildings.

The high level of tourism in both of these cities is viewed by the new Whoosh train as a means to improve the tourist experience by providing a fast and convenient means to access both.

On the other hand, Whoosh is also guiding the development of local and regional tourism for the short and long stays in and around Bandung and West Java in completing the overall local economic stimulation. Moreover, there is also the opportunity for the guests to enjoy the historical attractions of Jakarta, and for the travelers from Jakarta to Bandung to participate in tourism-related events and visit the museums.

Whoosh Train: Enhancing Indonesia’s High-Speed Rail Network

Whoosh high-speed rail service is part of Indonesia’s expanding and modernised transportation network. This project started in partnership with China as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. This is also the first high-speed rail line in the country. More routes and connections to the network are planned for the future. The Whoosh service is the first of its kind and will offer sustainable and efficient travel options.

The success of Whoosh is helping to foster the further development of high-speed rail in all of Southeast Asia. The expanding network is fast and reliable and will help boost the tourism sector by providing a means for travelers to quickly reach and access more destinations. More high-speed train routes will expand access to other major cities in Indonesia and will ease travel for local and international passengers.

Digital Ticketing and Eco-Friendly Travel

In addition to group travel, Whoosh promotes the fight against global warming and other climate challenges by taking cars off the roads. It also promotes the use of more sustainable public transportation that has a lower environmental footprint. The train transport, especially for tourists, has modern technology that has a more efficient fuel consumption and air quality emissions. It is a modern-designed, sustainable alternative for road transport.

Digital ticketing on Whoosh has also modernised the travel experience. Travellers can book tickets, receive mobile boarding passes, and track schedules all on their devices. These features result in a seamless experience. The digitized travel system has been a game-changer for tourists traveling between Jakarta and Bandung.

As Indonesia continues developing its transport infrastructure and developing its tourism sector, Whoosh stands to be a major player in the support of domestic tourism. The effective marketing of the service and the popularity of the service in group travel bookings demonstrate the uptake of demand for budget travel. This is especially true in the post-pandemic era where tourists seek safe and comfortable travel arrangements for time efficient travel to major tourist hubs.

With the continued growth of Whoosh and the anticipated potential for the service to reach new un-serviced markets, the potential is limitless. This potential service growth will reinforce Indonesia’s place as a premier tourism destination in Southeast Asia. The expanding interest in the unexploited cultural and natural tourism of West Java, coupled with the new high-speed rail, will enhance travel to popular regional areas.

Conclusion

The 20 per cent promotional price and increase in group travel make Whoosh an integral part of revitalizing Indonesia’s travel business. The ability to travel to and from Jakarta and Bandung quickly and easily makes Whoosh perfect for tourists who want an inexpensive way to travel to and from these cities. Whoosh’s integral role in Indonesia’s travel business will only increase as the nation expands its tourism and high-speed rail network. Indonesia’s travel sector will thrive with Whoosh at the center of the revolution.