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        "id": 1880156,
        "msgid": "astindo-promotes-travel-agents-as-travellers-partners-1784912045",
        "date": "2026-07-24 23:08:12",
        "title": "ASTINDO Promotes Travel Agents as Travellers' Partners",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Travel Agent Association (ASTINDO) is championing the role of professional travel agents as essential consultants for safe and efficient travel planning. Despite the rise of digital booking platforms, the association argues that agents save clients time and money by securing economical deals and providing crucial support during trips. Travellers are advised to select credible, officially registered agents to avoid potential fraud and ensure a seamless experience.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Travel Agents Association (ASTINDO)\nis promoting travel agents as consultants and partners who can help\ntravellers enjoy safe and comfortable holiday experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA professional travel agent provides security, from ensuring travel\ndocuments are in order and avoiding the risk of fraud, to providing\nassistance when problems arise during a trip,\u201d said ASTINDO Chairperson\nPauline Suharno during a dialogue session held in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>She said that whilst technological developments have brought digital\nplatforms that make travel easier, travel agent services are still\nneeded to help travellers plan safe and comfortable trips\nefficiently.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the role of travel agents as intermediaries between\ntravellers and tourism service providers remains necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Pauline noted that planning a trip independently with the help of\ndigital platforms \u2014 including searching for flights, choosing hotels and\ncomparing prices \u2014 requires considerable time and effort.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf someone has a high hourly income, the time spent researching a\ntrip on their own can become a cost in itself. That is why many people\nchoose to use a travel agent so their journey is more efficient,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>With their experience and established networks, she continued, travel\nagents can obtain flight services and accommodation facilities that\nmatch travellers\u2019 preferences at more economical prices.<\/p>\n<p>They can help travellers map out their needs and plan various kinds\nof trips, including family holidays, group travel and business\ntrips.<\/p>\n<p>Pauline gave the example that travel agents can help consumers plan\nfamily holidays by selecting services, facilities and tourist\nattractions that can be enjoyed safely and comfortably by all family\nmembers.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of a travel agent, she said, consumers can save time,\nmoney and effort in planning and undertaking their journeys.<\/p>\n<p>However, she reminded travellers of the importance of choosing\ncredible, officially licensed travel agents with long operational\nexperience to help plan trips and avoid problems.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/astindo-promotes-travel-agents-as-travellers-partners-1784912045",
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