JAKARTA, April 5 (Bernama) --Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, announced a strategic collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to strengthen its position as a trusted travel partner in Southeast Asia.
 
As part of the collaboration, Traveloka will showcase the charm and beauty of Hong Kong to travelers across Southeast Asia and invite them to experience everything the city has to offer. This collaboration is expected to boost tourism growth in Hong Kong further and position the city as a premier destination for Southeast Asian travelers.
 
Hong Kong’s tourism sector has steadily climbed since the reopening of international borders. Data released by HKTB showed that from January to December 2023, the number of international tourists arriving in Hong Kong surged to 33 million, marking a 60-fold increase compared to the same period in 2022^[1]. Over 3.7 million of these visitors came from Southeast Asian and East Asian countries.
 
Caesar Indra, President of Traveloka, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with HKTB, stating, "Hong Kong is among the popular destinations on our platform, with sales of flight tickets to the city almost quadrupling in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Establishing a partnership between Traveloka and HKTB will further reinforce our dedication to promote  global destinations on our platform, and encourage travelers to explore new experiences.”
 
Liew Chian Jia, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of Hong Kong Tourism Board, said, "Partnering with Traveloka is pivotal for us as it unlocks the tourism potential in Hong Kong and helps us understand consumers better. Therefore, we aspire to this collaboration not only to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia to explore the charms of Hong Kong but also to contribute positively to the aviation and hospitality industries in the region."
 
Create an Unforgettable Hong Kong Experience on Traveloka
Known as Asia’s World City, Hong Kong is home to renowned attractions such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Ngong Ping 360, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Hong Kong.
 
For outdoor sports enthusiasts, Hong Kong offers trekking experiences with stunning scenery, including Dragon’s Back and Lamma Islands. Foodies will find Hong Kong a gastronomic heaven, with the all-time favorite local cuisine such as dim sum, roasted goose, and BBQ meats never further than a block away. Culture lovers can join in year-round festivities such as the Dragon Boat Festival in June and Mid-Autumn Festival in September.
 
To enjoy the ultimate Hong Kong experience, travelers can seize the captivating Hello Hong Kong Campaign deals running from February 5, 2024, to May 12, 2024, on the Traveloka app. These alluring offers span Flights, Hotels, and Travel Activities, and are all conveniently located in one single app to help Traveloka customers with tailored itineraries and seamless trip planning.

About Traveloka
Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform that enables consumers to access, discover, and purchase a wide range of transport, accommodation, and travel activities products. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight tickets, buses, trains, car rentals, airport transfers, and Southeast Asia's largest accommodation inventory, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas. Additionally, Traveloka offers a variety of local attractions to make the most of your trip, including theme parks, museums, day tours, and many more. Established in Indonesia in 2012, we have expanded to five Southeast Asian countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
 
Traveloka is a key player in the region, offering reservations for various local attractions and activities. Traveloka offers easy financing options for customers’ travel with various payment methods to facilitate their transactions and insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers fulfill their aspirations. Traveloka provides 24/7 customer service in local languages as well as more than 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app has been downloaded more than 130 million times and has over 40 million Monthly Active Users, making it the most popular travel platform in Southeast Asia.
 
For further information, please head to: www.traveloka.com