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Every year, the provincial government of DKI Jakarta organises a series of events to celebrate the city’s birthday with a specific theme, cultural performances, and events that have been carried out for generations. This year, the public can enjoy and enliven celebrations on 22 June when the city officially turns 496 years old. From May,

Parador Hotels & Resorts, established in 2012, is a hotel management company that has risen swiftly in the Indonesian hospitality industry, launching 10 hotels in 5 cities in just 11 years. Now they are proud to announce that four hotels under their umbrella have been awarded the highly esteemed Travellers’ Choice Awards from TripAdvisor. This

Like art, like music, like history, wine is something that gets better the more you understand it. Understanding and appreciating wine is precisely the goal of this newly published wine booklet, ‘Tasting Journeys of a Sommelier’, written by Ni Nyoman Kerta Widyawati – or simply, Widya. This special little publication is a handbook for the

Gran Melia Jakarta announces the appointment of Luxembourg-born Kevin Marchetti as the hotel’s New Executive Chef.  Arriving from his most recent posting as the Pre-Opening Executive Chef at Gran Melia Arusha in Tanzania, Chef Kevin Marchetti brings more than 15 years of five-star experience to Gran Melia Jakarta. Beginning his culinary career at a very

After the Grand Mosque and Ecopark at Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, Agung Sedayu Group (AGS) is continuing its commitment to provide a travel destination and township that is inclusive for all residents with diverse backgrounds and beliefs, opening a catholic prayer garden,  ‘Taman Doa Hati Tersuci Maria’, at La Riviera PIK2.  Inaugurated by the Archbishop

Celebrating two years of contemporary Chinese dining and sky-high revelry, Chāo Cháo is hosting a series of curated events from 18 May to 3 June 2023. The three-part anniversary takes the theme of Eat – Drink – Play, presenting different experiences respective of each word, across its restaurant and rooftop venue. The first in this

Continuing Kura Kura Beer’s devotion to craft brewing with local ingredients and celebrating local art, Kura Kura Beer has kicked off their limited edition ‘Coffee Stout Beer’ as part of their quarterly Single Batch Series. This new programme, the Single Batch Series, allows the local craft beer company to get creative – not only in

In order to strengthen the relationship with media partners, travel agents and corporate guests, as well as celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1444 H, Ascott Regional Bali held a Halal Bihalal event with the theme “1001 Arabian Nights” at HARRIS Hotel and Conventions Denpasar Bali.  There are 11 properties in the Ascott Regional Bali network consisting of

Park Hyatt Jakarta has announced the appointment of Mr. Christian Wurm as their new General Manager (GM), welcoming the experienced German hotelier from previous roles as the GM of Hyatt Regency Hua Hin & THE BARAI in Thailand. Prior to that, he was also the GM of Park Hyatt hotels in Chennai, India and Sydney,

As one of Indonesia’s most prominent art competitions, the UOB Painting of the Year is UOB’s continuous commitment and support to the art world. UOB Indonesia launched the 13th UOB Painting of the Year on 4th May 2023.  This competition is part of the selection program that will send the best ‘Painting of the Year’

  The Ascott Limited (Ascott) continues to expand its business throughout Indonesia by signing eleven new contracts over the last five months and welcoming the the lyf (pronounced “life”) brand in Indonesia. The company will also enter new cities to open its properties, including Gorontalo, Cilegon, and Ketapang. Ascott has recently announced that the eleven

Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel hosted its first-ever wedding open house on 6-7th May 2023. Carrying the theme #GatherforLove, the exhibition featured a variety of premium wedding vendors and services, from photographers and florists to wedding planners and cake designers. The Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel knows just how crucial a memorable wedding