Whether revisiting somewhere ‘old but gold,’ or sharing an update of the recently opened, NOW! Jakarta’s editorial desk presents a curated selection of news and suggestions from the city and beyond. Here’s January’s round-up of the new and noteworthy Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace Expands to Bandung After fifteen years in Jakarta, the Kemang institution Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace expands

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

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

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

More than a youth program, the Intaward Indonesia has become a movement that empowers young Indonesians to dream beyond boundaries. As the world marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Indonesia (operated locally by PT DOE Intaward Indonesia) reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity, celebrating the achievements

The Gaia Hotel Bandung has announced a significant step in its development with the receipt of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, positioning the property as the first independent hotel in Indonesia to meet the council’s internationally recognised sustainability standards. The certification marks a public acknowledgement of practices that have shaped the hotel since its

ESMOD Jakarta closed the year with its largest annual campus showcase to date as the ESMOD Jakarta Creative Show 2025 took place at the Ballroom of Sheraton Grand Gandaria City Hotel, bringing together final works from its graduating class in a single public presentation that signalled both an end point and a professional beginning. The

Hilton Indonesia closed the year with a strong display of unity and enthusiasm as Hilton Connect 2025 unfolded on 26–27 November at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Diponegoro. The annual gathering, which welcomed more than 250 partners and media representatives, became the largest edition to date and marked the first time all 11 Hilton properties

The first Hotel Public Relations Association in Indonesia, Himpunan Humas Hotel Indonesia (H3 Indonesia), celebrates its 30th anniversary; a historical milestone that highlights the profession’s unique role in shaping and strengthening Indonesia’s hospitality industry. The celebration took place on 28 November 2025 at Lidah Lokal Bar, ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan, serving as a moment to foster

As tourism continues to grow in East Sumba, Myze Hotel Waingapu has emerged as a premium destination that merges comfort with culture, while also being strategically designed for travellers looking to for an immersive experience with the island’s natural wonders.  ARTOTEL Group has strengthened its presence in eastern Indonesia with the opening of Myze Hotel