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Meet Christoph Pouls, The New General Manager of InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar
Bandung’s hillside icon has a new leader steering the ship and he’s bringing a suitcase full of experience. InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar has officially welcomed Christoph Pouls as its new General Manager, and the excitement is in the air. Christoph is a hospitality globetrotter with twenty‑five years across Europe and Asia, hopping from Changsha to
Makassar: A Coastal City of Culture, Commerce, and Cuisine
Strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Indonesia, Makassar has long been a vital centre of economic growth as well as a meeting point for cultures, traditions, and ideas. As the capital of South Sulawesi, the city showcases a vibrant urban rhythm seamlessly intertwined with historical legacy and cultural richness. To experience this blend, travellers
Biggest Events in Jakarta: Annual Calendar 2026
Can’t quite keep up with what goes on in the city every year? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled the biggest events in Jakarta for you in this annual calendar guide. From music festivals to city celebrations, major expos, art conventions and sports competitions, Jakarta is a vibrant metropolitan teeming with exciting and insightful happenings — you
The Papandayan International Online Jazz Competition 2026 Returns to Invite New Talents
The Papandayan International Online Jazz Competition (TPJC) 2026 is set to return this December, inviting jazz musicians from across the globe to connect online through its theme “Unity in Harmony”, with registration opening on 20 December 2025 and the competition unfolding digitally until March 2026 via tpjazzfest.com, reinforcing Bandung’s role as a key node in
Inside Raden Saleh Pavilion, ARTOTEL Curated at Taman Ismail Marzuki
Raden Saleh Pavilion, ARTOTEL Curated has opened its doors inside Taman Ismail Marzuki this December, placing a design-led hotel directly within Jakarta’s most recognised arts complex and giving travellers, creatives, and business visitors a reason to rethink where they stay when their agenda involves culture, collaboration, or simply a base that feels connected to the
The Artistry of Pierre Hermé Paris Shines at Grand Hyatt Jakarta
French haute pâtisserie finds a new home at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta with the opening of Pierre Hermé Paris. Celebrated worldwide as the “Picasso of Pastry”, Chef Pierre Hermé brings his renowned artistry to Indonesia, introducing creations that have defined contemporary French gastronomy. The patisserie will unveil a dazzling showcase of Hermé’s signature masterpieces. Guests
A Christmas Message: God’s Favourite Animal
Message by Reverend Rowan, Vicar of All Saints Anglican Church Jakarta Many years ago, I was given a plastic nativity scene. As a young child, I thought it was perfect – Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus were all there, along with some shepherds and a few sheep, as well as three kings and their
Stories Told Through Flavour at Noesaka, Plaza Indonesia
In the city’s most iconic lifestyle destination, Noesaka introduces a new chapter for Indonesian dining. Partnering with culinary maestro William Wongso, the restaurant presents Jejak Rasa — a menu that carries stories of the archipelago through dishes crafted with memory, tradition, and modern refinement. Jakarta’s culinary landscape gains a new destination with the arrival of
A Sweet Revival at La Boutique Gourmande
Jakarta’s culinary scene has welcomed back a familiar favourite. After months of anticipation, La Boutique Gourmande at Le Meridien Jakarta has reopened its doors, unveiling a space that feels less like a shop and more like a stage for indulgence. La Boutique Gourmande has always carried a certain charm. Affectionately known as The Gourmet Shop,
A Season of Wonders Returns to AYANA Midplaza Jakarta
If you’re looking for a whimsical holiday full of exciting surprises, look no further than at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta. Through A Season of Wonders, the hotel gathers festive dining, family-friendly moments, and end-of-year stays into a single, city-based escape that runs from December 2025 to January 2026, inviting guests to celebrate the season without leaving
A Festive Finale: Christmas and New Year at The Gaia Hotel Bandung
The Gaia Hotel Bandung has announced a series of year-end festive programs to mark the closing of 2025, featuring Christmas and New Year celebrations. Under the respective themes Gifts of Christmas, which captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season, and The Best of Us, a reflective celebration that looks back on the year
Tayo Station Indonesia Launches at Lotte Mall Bintaro Ahead of Year-End Holidays
Tayo Station Indonesia officially opened its doors at Lotte Mall Bintaro on 12 December 2025, introducing Indonesia’s first indoor play space themed around Tayo the Little Bus and offering families a new option for structured, educational recreation ahead of the year-end holiday period. As screen time continues to dominate children’s daily routines, parents are now
Caspar Jakarta Relaunches with Bold Spanish Flavours
Caspar Jakarta has formally reintroduced itself with Sabores de España, a relaunch that signalled a renewed focus on Spanish culinary authenticity and cultural exchange, staged through an intimate gathering at The Orient Jakarta on 12 December 2025. With the evening marking the restaurant’s return, Caspar Jakarta is determined to position Spanish cuisine as a serious,
