Trip.com reports shifts in Indonesian travel trends and launches space tourism

Data from Trip.com for the first half of 2026 indicates a shift in Indonesian traveler behavior, with tourists increasingly prioritizing comfort and experience over the lowest possible price. International travel spending has seen double-digit annual growth, accompanied by a near doubling of international business class bookings compared to the previous year.

Indonesian travelers are also planning trips further in advance, with the average lead time for international flight bookings increasing from 39 to 41 days. Additionally, there has been a 31 percent increase in the use of price notification features, suggesting more meticulous budget allocation and price monitoring.

In a separate development, Trip.com has introduced a six-day space tourism package in collaboration with the American company Virgin Galactic. The package, priced at 5.1 million yuan, includes pre-flight training at Spaceport America, luxury accommodation in the United States, specialized spacesuits, and a 90-minute suborbital flight. The service is aimed at a highly specialized global segment requiring significant wealth and physical fitness.