Indonesia authorities scramble to minimise losses for industry, pilgrims following Saudi temporary suspension of umrah
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s umrah travel agents are scrambling to reschedule plans in order to minimise losses following Saudi Arabia’s temporary suspension of entry into the Kingdom for umrah pilgrims, announced this morning.
Syam Resfiandi, chairperson of Indonesia Hajj and Umrah Travel Association (SAPUHI) told Salaam Gateway that starting today, all 235 members, including his own company Patuna Travel, are advising vendor partners such as airlines, hotels, logistics, and catering to reschedule plans to prevent material loss for all parties, including pilgrims.
He has also sent an official letter to President Joko Widodo and the ministry of religious affairs to consider solutions to minimise losses from airline tickets, hotel bookings and visa issuances.
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