Holy Door Jubilee Boosts Indonesian Pilgrimage Travel to Europe
Indonesian travel to Europe has slowed due to global economic and geopolitical factors, but the Vatican's Holy Door opening for the 2025 Jubilee has renewed interest in pilgrimage travel.
The introduction of a new five-year Schengen visa was expected to encourage more travel, but its impact has been limited, according to Ricky Hilton, general manager of Golden Rama Tour & Travel.
Some clients have received the visa from France, Spain, and Norway, but the overall number remains small.
Hellen Xu, CEO of Panorama JTB Tours Indonesia, explained that the five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa is available only to applicants who have obtained a Schengen visa in the past three years.
However, there is no guarantee that eligible applicants will always get the five-year visa.
Xu added that its effect on group bookings has been minimal. Author summary: Vatican's Holy Door boosts travel.