Christiane Doris Wasfy: For the Love of Tourism
Christiane Doris Wasfy, general manager of Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya, has been in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years. NOW! Jakarta spoke to her about her passion for the tourism and hospitality industry and her thoughts on tourism in Surabaya. Christiane Doris Wasfy, general manager of Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya. Photo courtesy of
We Don’t Need No Education
Theez dayz edukashun trewly is a compleet waist of time. Don’t need lern proper english anymore cz we can abbreviate and every1 undrstds anywy. Don’t need maths cz we hv calculatirs. Don’t need histarey, jeografy or syence cuz we hv Google. So y r we still sending are kids to skool? Search Engine is the
An Enhanced Culinary Experience with Traveloka Eats
Online travel booking platform, Traveloka, recently introduced a new application which helps users explore culinary spots around a city, which it believes will make it easier for tourists and locals to plan their dining experiences. Vita Datau Mesakkh, Head of Acceleration Team for The Development of Culinary and Shopping Tourism of the Ministry of Tourism
Enjoy Jakarta
Many years ago I undertook a very serious study for Jakarta City Government : to find out what visitors to the city, and the organisations which welcome them: hotels, restaurants, airlines, travel agents, etc. thought were the main strengths and weakness of the city. We polled 2,000 hotel guests in 4 and 5 star hotels,
After Surabaya, What Lies Ahead?
The response to a string of attacks across Indonesia in May is commendable but do these attacks signal a worrying new direction for the country. The directors, management and staff at PT Phoenix Communications regret the tragic incidents around Indonesia in May and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We also wish those
Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat or an Opportunity?
Whenever I hear the words “artificial intelligence” I immediately think of Donald Trump. He has all the traits you would expect to find in an intelligent person, but you can tell that he’s not. However, I’m afraid the reality of “artificial intelligence” could be even worse than having an orange charlatan in the White House.
Ambassador of Turkey to Indonesia H.E. Sander Gurbuz Speaks About Turkish Connection in the Country
Relations between Indonesia and Turkey date back centuries. In recent years, the bond has been strengthened thanks to several bilateral agreements. Ambassador of Turkey to Indonesia H.E. Sander Gurbuz. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA NOW! Jakarta spoke to Ambassador H.E. Sander Gurbuz about the special relationship and how the cultural connections between the two Muslim-majority countries
Fatness and Fitness as Health Issue in an Era of Urbanisation
It seems to me as a casual observer that there is a health crisis here in Jakarta. I may be wrong but to my untrained eyes at least 50 per cent of the population is overweight, some very overweight! Is it true? Well, perhaps there are statistics but I haven’t found them yet. Now fatness,
Religious Geotourism Connects Religion and Science
Religious beliefs dictate that certain sites and structures have been around since the beginning of time, formed from geological formations, and written into the various holy books and considered spiritual spaces. There is also considered sacred among the pious, have increased in popularity and are classified “religious geotourism’ by the travel industry. Geoscientists Rovicky Dwi
H.E. Joseph R. Donovan Jr. Talks About Maintaining Diplomatic Relations Between US -INA for Seven Decades
Indonesia and the United States have had strong diplomatic relations for nearly seven decades. NOW! Jakarta spoke to U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Joseph R. Donovan Jr. about this relationship and the opportunities for fostering this connection. U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Joseph R. Donovan Jr. Photo courtesy of US Embassy to Indonesia/NOW!JAKARTA As far as
Now, A Guide to Deciphering the Ecosystem of Startup Companies
The “Insiders’ Guide to Jakarta Startups”, which was developed as a guide for aspiring entrepreneurs who are interested in joining the burgeoning startup ecosystem, was officially released on 6 June. Dila Karinta and Bettina Herz launched the book “Insiders’ Guide to Jakarta Startups” as the guide entrepreneurs who want to develop startup in Jakarta. Photo
The List of Expatriate and Intercultural Community in Jakarta for Social Networking
Once the business of settling into life in Jakarta is done, it’s time to find a community to socialise with, to network with, and to establish one’s roots, even if temporary, in the city. One of the ways to explore the country is to join the intercultural club or organisation. NOW!Jakarta has curated a list of
Saved by the Smell: A Trip Through Northern Europe with an Unhappy Ending – Almost!
In the summer of 1984 a friend and I decided to take my beloved but ageing Datsun 260Z over into mainland Europe from England for a seriously low budget two-week motoring holiday. At the Dover ferry terminal nobody took much notice of two clean cut young men in a shiny sports car and we cleared
