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HOOQ Video-On-Demand in Asia
HOOQ, the first and largest premium video-on-demand application in Asia, officially launched in Indonesia on April 14. As a start-up company founded by Singtel, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros, HOOQ features more than 35,000 hours of top box office movies and commercial-free TV shows from Hollywood and Indonesia. HOOQ has streaming and downloading features, which
Family Fun Day at Global Jaya School
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Global Jaya School supported by the school’s Principal, Academic boards and student council, connected the entire GJS Community through its Family Fun Day that was held on April 16th. This year’s FFD was held on the same day as the 20th anniversary of Global Jaya School, thus the theme ‘W
Discovering New Zealand’s Larder
New Zealand Food Connection returned this year to strengthen and celebrate the harmonious trade relationship between New Zealand and Indonesia. The trade show gave Indonesia’s top food and beverage professionals the opportunity to taste and learn more about NZ’s finest food and wines, as well as to meet directly with the industry’s key players. Taking
Bali Beach Clean Up 2016
Known as one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia, Bali has more than four million citizens. As the number of residents and visiting tourists grow Bali, the amount of rubbish is also increasing. Since 2007, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) and Quiksilver Indonesia (QS) have worked together on a programme called Bali Beach Clean Up
Luxurious Living at Dwijaya House of Pakubuwono
Set in the Radio Dalam neighbourhood of South Jakarta, Dwijaya House of Pakubuwono is the new preferred choice of serviced residences in Jakarta, available for rent, for both business and leisure travellers. Dwijaya House is well-equipped with a wide range of facilities and amenities, offering the most comfortable urban living experience in the city. Featuring
Travel Diaries: May 2016
Last month I was invited back to Nagaland, my favourite corner of India, to deliver a lecture on ‘Cultural reference in Tourism Architecture’ to the Nagaland Ministry of Tourism. This is a subject i feel very strongly about — especially since the rise of the Singapore-Jakarta hotel developer world ‘Culture neutral’ Movement. I went via Goa on the West Coast of India, to
Stay Young with L’Oréal
French skin care giants, L’Oréal Paris, recently launched their new anti-ageing product to the Jakarta market. L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler [HA] has ten times higher the normal concentrate of the currently trending Hyaluronic Acid which helps to keep the skin hydrated. Experts say that regular use of the serum and cream is an effective solution
Remove Yourself from the Bustle of Life and Go to Alila Hotel Jakarta
While advances in technology have undeniably made our lives easier, being constantly connected – – texting, checking emails and social media sites – can have unhealthy physical and mental effects. It’s nothing new to hear that using laptops and smartphones before bed can affect your quality of sleep, but you may be surprised to know
Visiting Surabaya? Stay at Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya!
Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya is a five star luxury hotel managed by the award-winning management company, Swiss-Belhotel International. Strategically located adjacent to Ciputra World Mall, one of the most prominent shopping malls in Surabaya, the hotel is destined to become one of the city’s signature landmarks. The luxurious facilities and personalised, attentive service, combined with
Need a Bit of Weekend Getaway? Bandung is Always a Choice
Novotel Bandung is a 4-star international hotel catering for both business and leisure travellers. It is equipped with sophisticated banqueting and conference facilities, along with The Square Restaurant which provides a wide range of cuisines. Other facilities include 24-hour room service, laundry service, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and kids’ club. This Sapta
Leave Room for Dessert from Hotel Borobudur’s New Executive Pastry Chef
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, the leading five star hotel and “Grand Old Lady of Hospitality” in Jakarta, recently announced the appointment of their new Executive Pastry Chef, Fabrice Cardelec. Chef Fabrice has worked in a range of countries, from Bahrain, the Ivory Coast Abidjan, the Philippines, Egypt, to the United States. The French chef’s specialties are
Seafood and Wine Weekend at The Stones
The signature restaurant of a Kuta lifestyle hotspot, Big Fish Bar & Grill is treating gastronomes to a weekend of seafood and wine. You can indulge in the Chef’s selection of fresh seafood every weekend at this signature restaurant of The Stones Hotel every Saturday and Sunday (starts at 6.30pm). Pair it with its heaven-made match, Australian
The Perfect Roast
Jakarta’s Tanamera Coffee recently picked up several prestigious awards from The Australian International Coffee Awards (AICA) 2016. Conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) as part of the Melbourne International Coffee Expo, the international coffee roasting competition aimed to provide opportunities for coffee roasters from around the world to benchmark their product among
