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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
Ascott Regional Bali Joins ‘Bali’s Biggest Clean Up 2023’ Campaign
ASCOTT properties in Bali, including 11 hotels and Serviced Apartments – Citadines, Préférence Hotels, HARRIS Hotels, FOX HARRIS Hotels, YELLO Hotels, POP! Hotels and Beachwalk Residence – held a massive beach cleaning event on the popular tourist stretch of Kuta Beach, under the initiative of “Say No To Plastic”. Held on 19 February 2023, this
A Rooftop Soirée: NOW! Jakarta’s Annual Community Party Returns
On the evening of 15th February 2023, NOW! Jakarta hosted its first Annual Community Party after a long three year hiatus. Returning with a real bang, guests were invited to one of Jakarta’s hottest new venues, the Cafe Cali Rooftop Day Club at The Orient Hotel Jakarta. More than 170 people attended the event, including
Food and Beverage Specialist Benjamin Paetz Joins InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah
Dining is central to the experience and reputation of a hotel, and as one of Jakarta’s leading five-star luxury destinations, InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah wants to ensure that what they offer their guests is only the highest of standards. That’s why the hotel has recently added Benjamin Paetz to their all-star executive team, joining as
By The Sea, Pantai Indah Kapuk is Bringing the “Wave of Love” through a Vibrant Fashion Show
During the month of love and to celebrate the week of Valentine’s, By the Sea PIK seized the moment by holding a fashion show titled “Wave of Love”, featuring numerous fashion houses from talented and rising Indonesian designers. Presented on Sunday, 11 February 2023 at the Cambodia Atrium, BTS PIK, the “Wave of Love” showcased
Jagad Gallery Expands
After its triumph in Bali, Jagad Gallery is now opening a new branch in Jakarta at Wisma Geha, Lt. 2, Jl. Timor 25, Menteng. Officially inaugurated on Saturday, 28th January 2023 by a senior architect and founder of Endramukti Design, Hidajat Wardhana Endramukti. Jagad Galerry is kicking off this new chapter by exhibiting the works
Archipelago Receives ‘Tourism Company of 2022’ Award at The 18th Excelencias Awards, FITUR 2023
Archipelago International, the largest private and independent hotel management group in Southeast Asia, has been awarded the prestigious Caribbean News Digital: Tourism Company of 2022 award at the 18th Excelencias Awards, held at the FITUR International Trade Fair in Madrid, Spain. The Excelencias Awards were started around 18 years ago by the Excelencias Group, a
Projections for Indonesian Tourism in the Political Year Ahead
2023 should be a year full of optimism, with the economic shortfalls of the pandemic finally waning. However, this optimism was dampened by the projections of a few international institutions noting the risk of a global recession this year, as well as the turbulence of Indonesia’s political year ahead of the 2025 general election. But
The New Face of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
The revitalisation of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah which began in January 2022 has been completed, restoring its identity as a main tourism attraction for Jakarta. Its new developments presents a more fresh, comfortable and environmentally-friendly space for visitors to explore and experience. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), found in East Jakarta, was built based on