Whoosh High-Speed Rail Carries 127,000 International Tourists into West Java

Bandung (ANTARA) - The Whoosh high-speed railway has become a primary mode of transport for the West Java tourism sector, successfully transporting 127,885 international tourist visits throughout the period from January to August 2026.

Data from BPS West Java shows that the majority of international tourists utilising the Whoosh high-speed train disembarked via Tegalluar Station in Bandung Regency, accounting for a dominant share of 87.85 per cent.

“This was followed by the movement of foreign passengers at Padalarang Station and Karawang Station,” said the Head of Bandoeng BPS, Margaretha Ari Anggorowati, on Thursday.

On the other hand, the cumulative movement of domestic tourists up to August 2026 reached 149.69 million trips, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.78 per cent.

“International tourist arrivals via Kertajati Airport reached 308 visits in August 2026, jumping by 32.76 per cent compared to the previous month,” said Ari.

She added that the revitalised leisure activities in West Java also boosted the Room Occupancy Rate (TPK) for starred hotels in August 2026 to a level of 47.99 per cent.

“Karawang Regency recorded the highest occupancy rate at 69.30 per cent, followed by Depok City at 63.90 per cent,” she noted.