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Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Launches Flavors Without Borders with ‘A Taste of Bangkok’
‘A Taste of Bangkok‘ arrived at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta earlier this month, giving diners the opportunity to experience dishes from Chao Phraya Terrace at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok without leaving the city. Held at Palm Court, the limited-time collaboration brought the flavours of the Thai capital to Jakarta through a menu created by the
Artotel Group Launches “Rebellious Hunger”Across Its Hotels
Artotel Group is introducing plant-based dining into the daily menus of some of its hotels with the launch of “Rebellious Hunger”, a new sustainability-driven initiative under Artotel Dine. Rolled out nationwide in April 2026, the programme introduces plant-based dishes across participating Artotel properties in Indonesia, to make responsible and nature-focused dining a regular part of
The Road to Jakarta’s 500th Anniversary
As Jakarta approaches its 500th anniversary in 2027, the city finds itself at a moment of considerable significance. Far from being a purely ceremonial milestone, the occasion is framed as an opportunity to reflect on its historical trajectory while setting out a renewed vision for the future. In this context, Jakarta is repositioning itself as
Breakfast in Jakarta: Coffee, Croissants and Cafés
A good breakfast spot has a specific atmosphere. They smell of coffee, or baked goods, and have a self-contained busyness to them, as if they are responsible for jumpstarting the entire day – and for many, that’s precisely what they do! So, where does one go for a caffeine and croissant fix in the city?
Finding Pure Escapism on Two Indonesian ‘Castaway’ Islands
It’s hard to be original when having to describe one of those things that everyone has in their imagination, but is rarely properly experienced. That search for true tropical bliss, away from it all… you know, the ‘sand-between-the-toes-while-sipping-cocktails-watching-the-sun-go-down-over-a-tranquil-sea’ type of place. But it turns out, such a place actually exists, and its hiding away in
Ashley Central Jakarta Introduces Hotel Birthday Packages
Ashley Tanah Abang and Ashley Wahid Hasyim are making birthday celebrations easier to arrange with a new Birthday Celebration Package at Adele Dining Restaurant, starting from IDR 150,000 nett per person for a minimum of 20 guests, available from June 2026 in Central Jakarta. Birthday celebrations are often easier when the food, seating and service
DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Diponegoro Brings Pokémon, Pool Days and Family Time Into the School Holidays
Jakarta’s school holidays tend to arrive with one clear question, how to keep children entertained without making the break feel like a hassle? Well, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Diponegoro answers with its Tropical Family Getaway, a family stay programme running across selected weekends from 20 June to 12 July 2026, combining breakfast-inclusive room packages,
Five Days of Travel Inspiration at ASR Festival 2026
Ascott Indonesia brought ASR Festival back to Jakarta in early June, where visitors could discover travel offers, family-friendly activities, entertainment, and sustainability-focused programmes in one place. Returning for its fourth edition from 3 to 7 June 2026, ASR Festival carried the theme “Beyond the Stay” while commemorating Ascott’s “30 & Beyond” milestone, celebrating three decades
Make the Most of School Holiday with Eminence Global in Puncak and Lembang
With school holidays just around the corner, many families begin looking for destinations where they can take a break from their routines and spend more time together. This season, Eminence Global invites families to make the most of the school break with special holiday programmes at its two five-star properties, Le Eminence Hotel Convention &
Bringing the Secret World of Child Curiosity to the Gallery
Watching a child discover the world for the first time carries its own kind of magic. Mainstream education often moves quickly to provide fixed answers, but one collective has chosen a different approach. Growing from the same roots, Alam Atelier School Jakarta and ISMILE Bandung are reshaping early childhood learning in their cities. Both campuses
Hotel Tentrem Jakarta Introduced Its Latest Dining Line-Up in Alam Sutera
In May 2026, Hotel Tentrem Jakarta in Alam Sutera, Tangerang, introduced its latest Food & Beverage experiences and promotions across Kayu Manis, POPULICO, LIN and Canella, further cementing the hotel’s restaurants as venues for dining, social gatherings and business occasions. The launch came as Hotel Tentrem Jakarta continued to build its presence in Alam Sutera,
Honouring Italy’s Family Roots at La Balena
In Jakarta, many Italian restaurants have become sophisticated dining destinations, catering to well-dressed dinner crowds or couples on their weekly date night. Whilst the cuisine certainly suits a special occasion, Italian food is deeply rooted in family meals – and this is something that La Balena is preserving. Occupying its own standalone location in Pondok
Dine, Share & Win a Holiday: Ganesha Celebrates 23 years of Indian Cuisines
Ganesha ek Sanskriti, now part of the fast-growing Ganesha Dining Group in Indonesia, first opened in Jakarta on 12 June 2003. Now the authentic Indian restaurant brand has over twenty outlets across the country, with eight here in Bali. To celebrate their ‘founding month, and 23 years of operation, Ganesha invites customers to join celebrations
