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
A New Look for Jakarta’s Crowne Plaza Hotel
Beginning in January 2017, the Crowne Plaza Jakarta hotel will undergo extensive refurbishments, taking place in several phases over two years and expected to be complete in 2018. The renovations affect the hotel’s facade and 357 guest rooms that include deluxe rooms, grand deluxe rooms, club suites and the presidential suite. The hotel’s all-day dining
Tackling Climate Change
Indonesia has long been an important and reliable bilateral partner of German development cooperation. Over the past decades, Indonesia and Germany have achieved a lot by working closely together: the living conditions of many people have improved, based on projects supported by the German government. Today, Indonesia is one of only six so-called “Global Development
