Words with Melvin Lim
Melvin Lim has recently been appointed General Manager of Marina Mandarin Hotel after a period working with Far East Hospitality. Born and raised in Singapore, he has worked around the region including stints in Indonesia and Thailand. We caught up with him to find out about his new appointment and what he thinks about being
The Gulf Widens
Some fantastic new hotels and apartments have opened in Jakarta, proving that real world class quality is possible with the right planning, execution and financing! If you haven’t already visited them, head for Raffles Jakarta, with its amazing collection of art, The Four Seasons which has exceptional quality in its interior design, and the brand new Westin which also raises the quality bar
Travel Reinvented at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
Considering the limitless tourism and investment potential in Indonesia, Four Points Hotel by Sheraton has gladly welcomed the opportunity and opened six branches throughout the country —in Bali’s Seminyak and Kuta, Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and Bandung— and is planning to expand even further both within the country and outside of Indonesia in the years to
An Interview with Marco Noto La Diega, President Director PT Piaggio Indonesia
It has been 5 years since PT Piaggio Indonesia arrived in Indonesia. What has changed? In the beginning, we only had Vespa, the iconic brand, but the year after, we expanded to Piaggio, the smart urban mobility scooter brand. Just recently, at the end of last year, we took another important step forward by introducing
Cikini’s Gem
Located in the centre of the city, right next to the upscale neighborhood Menteng, Cikini proves to be an excellent choice for travellers yearning for serene surroundings without having to give up easy and fast access to Jakarta’s business and governmental district. Mercure Jakarta Cikini offers exactly that. With complete facilities and excellent service, the
The Fourth Clean Up Jakarta Day Calls for Volunteers
Clean Up Jakarta Day returns this year to educate people about the detrimental effects of littering, and to groom citizens who are responsible and concerned about the cleanliness of the capital. Last year’s Clean Up Jakarta Day – also held in October – saw over 10,000 volunteers at 37 locations around Jakarta coming together at
Beating The Odds at Lavish Kemang Residence
It’s not an oxymoron to suggest that there is a flood-proof safe haven in Kemang, and that one can actually make a home there. For its faithfuls, Kemang remains the top place to be and for the right reasons. That’s where Lavish Kemang Residence comes in, as the perfect solution for those wanting a piece
Getting to Know H. E. Vittorio Sandalli
Vittorio Sandalli, the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia, joined the Foreign Service in 1990 and has lived and worked in Zambia, Turkey, Mozambique, South Africa and Georgia before moving to Jakarta in November last year. Before that, he served in the Italian Air Force (1977-1990) and reached the rank of Captain (Air), with assignments in Rome and
Ascott Serviced Residences Participating in Clean Up Jakarta Day
Ascott Jakarta, Ascott Kuningan Jakarta, Citadines Rasuna Jakarta, Somerset Berlian Jakarta, and Somerset Grand Citra as the members of The Ascott Limited, organised teams to participate in the Clean Up Jakarta Day on Sunday, 16 October 2016. This year, The Ascott properties are proud to invite the residents to participate in the cleaning day. Mr. Kenneth
Starbucks Indonesia Celebrates Global Handwashing Day with Charity Activities
Drawing attention to the importance of washing one’s hands for health, Starbucks Indonesia together with Planet Water Foundation organised an event to celebrate Global Handwashing Day on 13 October. Following the theme “Make Handwashing a Habit”, Starbucks Indonesia demonstrated the proper way to wash one’s hands with soap in front of students of SD Negeri
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Promoting Italian Arts and Culture in Indonesia
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Italian cultural house in Jakarta, regularly organises exciting events to create cultural exchange between Italy and Indonesia. According to director Michela Linda Magri, IIC not only focuses on promoting Italian arts and culture in Indonesia but is equally committed to collaborate with local artists to strengthen the interaction between the
The Wisdom of Brian
Brian Kershaw was never going to win a Nobel Prize. He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he did anything just to see how badly it would go wrong. He was, however, a very nice guy and a very hard worker so I didn’t mind having him as my driver’s mate when I
Food for Thought by Will Meyrick
While for most the image of Bali is one of amazing beauty and an extraordinary lifestyle there is another side to life on this magnificent island. With limited recourse to education and social services many families in Bali work hard to survive, in the remote areas where schools and running water are rare entire families
