These local startups are ready to let their services take flight at TIA Jakarta 2018

In the past, planning an overseas trip may have called for a visit to the local travel agent for a few hours before deciding on a suitable travel package for your holiday. Seasoned travellers used to be armed with a thick guidebook or rely on reliable word-of-mouth recommendations by their travel guides.

Fast forward a few decades, we now have the paperless boarding pass, real-time travel tips, peer-to-peer sharing with minimal human contact and we have come to rely heavily on our smartphones for information.

This October 23 & 24, these five home-bred travel startups from Indonesia, together with 300 others will be exhibiting at Tech in Asia Jakarta 2018 – read on below to find out how they plan to revolutionize the industry with their tech.

1) Koperansel

 
Now that you’ve set your mind on an overseas trip that you’ve been planning, it’s time to book a plane. But with so many flights to choose from, how would you know which suits best?

Here’s where Koperansel can help – the platform compares prices from over 700 travel sites, with the guarantee that you will find the best priced plane tickets and hotel for your travel needs, saving you the hassle of opening countless tabs just to source the best deal.

2) Tebengan

Choose between the comfort of a car ride or feel the wind in your face on a motorbike with Tebengen, an Indonesian based ride-sharing platform. With just a few taps, you can choose to pick up someone or hitch a ride at an affordable rate.

You’ll be able to book up to three days in advance, and select which vehicle is suitable for your travelling needs, based on your luggage requirements to gender requests. Tebengan currently operates in all cities throughout Indonesia, and hopes that both drivers and passengers will be able to befriend one another through sharing their travel experiences.

3) Loyal Guest

 
With partners across Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand, Loyal Guest rewards users with numerous benefits such as free room for a night, exclusive prices, ongoing promotions and travel tips. Its loyalty programme has various trusted merchants on board – including hostels, attraction spots and dining experiences.

Members are also able to access Loyal Guest’s app to stay updated with travel tips, suggested activities, and local tourist information.

4) Buddy Guard

 
Meet Buddy Guard, a 24/7 emergency app that looks out for your safety overseas with the help of the local community. The app is armed with a panic button to summon nearby users to your aid, and has emergency numbers for you to call if the need arises.

Traveling in a group? Buddy Guard also allows you to track multiple users simultaneously with its real-time tracking locations and is able to set up a meeting point with your traveling buddies.

5) Lokatrip

If you’re looking to explore all that Indonesia has to offer, Lokatrip may be helpful, especially with recommending suitable sightseeing and local activities.

The startup works closely with tour agencies to bring you the best local experience at the lowest rates from famous landmarks, village visits, and even religion tours. With its all-encompassing platform, you’re sure to find a suitable package for your next holiday trip.

Got an awesome product? Share it with 5,000 attendees at TIA Jakarta 2018!

Over 300 handpicked startups will be showcasing their tech at Startup Factory across October 23 & 24. If you’re launching your startup in Indonesia or don’t want to miss out on funding opportunities, exhibiting your startup at Tech in Asia Jakarta would be a great way to cap off the year.

But act fast, because applications close this Wednesday, 3 October. That means you’ve got less than 48 hours to apply to exhibit your startup at Tech in Asia Jakarta 2018.

Not yet ready to exhibit? Fret not! Attend as a non-exhibitor and check out hundreds of up-and-coming startups both local and overseas, on top of getting exposed to cutting-edge insights. Remember to apply the promo code: tiajkt10 to score a 10 percent discount (up to USD54) if you get your tickets by this Sunday, 7 October.