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Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto Set to Open Restaurant at The Langham Jakarta
The Langham Jakarta has recently revealed that they will be opening a new restaurant, Morimoto Jakarta, in partnership with the renowned Japanese celebrity chef, Masaharu Morimoto. Masaharu Morimoto is a Japanese chef, best known as an Iron Chef on the Japanese TV cooking show Iron Chef and its spinoff Iron Chef America. The world-renowned chef,
JW Marriott Surabaya Gets Family-Friendly with their New JW Kids Club
Looking for a family-friendly hotel with a great kids’ club for your little ones to enjoy while you explore Surabaya? Look no further than JW Marriott Surabaya. With its five-star amenities and commitment to family fun, this hotel is the perfect staycation destination for visitors of all ages. One of the hotel’s newest attractions is
YELLO Hotel Manggarai: A 6th Anniversary Celebrating Environmental Friendliness
On 6 May 2023, Yello Hotel Manggarai celebrated their 6th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, the South Jakarta city hotel revealed special room and dining promotions, and organised activities to promote environmental friendliness among their team. Set in the vibrant district of Manggarai, just 20 minutes away from Mega Kuningan Office Center, and less than
Whiz Luxe Hotel Spazio Surabaya, a Five-Star Property under Intiwhiz Officially Opens
Opening on the top floors of Spazio Tower, with views across this increasingly cosmopolitan East Java city, the five-star Whiz Luxe Hotel Spazio Surabaya marks the 25th hotel opening of the Indonesian-owned hospitality brand, PT Intiwhiz International. This brand new hotel opened on 5 May 2023 in west Surabaya, a lively centre of entertainment and
Looking Back at Golf Island PIK’s Grand Ramadan Festivities
To welcome this year’s Lebaran holiday, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) presented a series of events and fun activities for families and friends. The festivities of the Ramadan season, especially in Golf Island PIK, started in early April 2023 with colourful decorations and weekly thematic events. Anwar Arifin Salim, Director of Operating Units, Amantara – Agung
80 Proof Ultra: New Dining and Nightlife Entertainment in BSD
After its triumph in 80 Proof Bar and Club in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), 80 Proof is branching out to open a new club in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) with 80 Proof Ultra. Bringing a modern and high-end club scene to BSD, 80 Proof Ultra is determined to continue its legacy as a leader in
Pedestrians Prioritised: Transit Oriented Development to Change the Jakarta Experience
Since Jakarta’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) became operational in 2019, it has opened up new opportunities in and around each of its stations. Developments have already begun to make them into areas of activity and integration for both pedestrians and other public transportation. NOW! Jakarta speaks to President Director of PT Integrasi Transit Jakarta (or
Binus School Sends Students to International Leadership Conference
In an effort to give students invaluable international learning experiences, Binus School and its branches from Simprug, Serpong, Bekasi and Semarang sent their students as delegates in The Asia Pacific Young Leaders Convention (APYLC) 2023. APYLC 2023 was hosted in St. Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton, New Zealand from 12-16th April 2023. APYLC is a
Central Market PIK Celebrates Pivotal Sustainability Milestone
The one-stop shopping destination, Central Market PIK, recently celebrated an historical achievement: becoming the first retail building in Indonesia to attain the EDGE Advanced Certificate, a global benchmark in building sustainability. Located at the heart of Golf Island, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), this eco-lifestyle hub presents an array of numerous new experiences in one centralised
The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta ‘Shares the Happiness of Ramadan’ with Community
In the sharing and giving spirit of Ramadan, The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta held an iftar event with children of the Al Furgon & Aisyiyah Foundation orphanages and dhuafas. The event was rolled out as part of the hotel’s effort to give back to their community, and share in the time of the holy
YELLO Hotel Manggarai’s Earth Hour Bring Environmental Awareness to the Community
Highlighting their campaign, Invest In Our Planet, Yello Hotel Manggarai celebrated the worldwide ‘Earth Hour’ movement, celebrating this important environmental awareness campaign together with the children of Chairun Nissa Orphanage; and collaborating with the environmental organisation Hutan Itu Indonesia (Forests Are Indonesia). Every year, people across the globe countdown to celebrate Earth Hour, marking this
JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya’s ‘Romance In The City’ Wedding Fair Showcase
JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya’s “Romance In The City Wedding Fair” has come to a close, leaving countless memories and happy couples in its wake. The luxurious wedding event was held on 25 & 26 March 2023, with over 55 professional wedding vendors in attendance, ready to help couples orchestrate their dream wedding. Located in the
Welcoming Ramadan in Jakarta
The holy month of Ramadan has arrived, a month when Muslims across the globe are delighted to find a sense of peace and spiritual healing, and test their strength and devotion to God. As the world’s largest Muslim country, where there are 231 million people who practice Islam (World Population Review 2021), Indonesia is a