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The Norwegian Government is already amongst Indonesia’s strongest supporters in the fight against climate change and the work for forestry protection but now they are adding the whole maritime sector to their areas of interest so they cover both the “green” and “blue” economies. Alistair Speirs has the pleasure of speaking to the highly committed

On October 28, coinciding with National Youth Pledge Day, POP! Hotel Malioboro Yogyakarta celebrated its second anniversary. Hotel Manager Melyssa Cataleya Evand organized a series of CSR activities for the hotel’s anniversary celebrations. In accordance with the hotel brand’s eco-friendly concept, branded green bags were distributed at some of the city’s main tourist sites, such

The 2016 Indonesia Theater Federation Awards Night was held successfully on 26 December at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta. This annual event has entered its 11th anniversary organized by Indonesia Theater Federation (FTI) as an institution that consistently pays attention to the development of modern theatre in the country which builds awareness of the

Earlier last month, Casa Domaine apartment marked the completion of its construction through a topping off ceremony that was attended by developers and numerous media representatives. Casa Domaine is an alliance project from three leading property developers in Indonesia; Lyman Group, Kerry Group Hongkong and Salim Group. Located on a property spanning over 1,2 hectares,

Lavish Kemang Residence aptly interprets the concept of modern living with five-star service and luxurious facilities, offering the very best urban living experience in South Jakarta. Both the Service Apartment Tower and Residential Tower stand tall on a spacious residential area that covers 13,521 square metres, with each building sporting its own distinctive touch. At

The Papandayan Hotel ends this year on a good note: the five-star hotel in Bandung received an award from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in cooperation with Yayasan Indonesia ITTA (Indonesia Travel and Tourism Award 2016/2017) on December 14th at the Ritz-Carlton Jakarta. The Indonesia Leading City Hotel 2016/2017 award is given to different players in the Indonesian

Situated right in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Jakarta close to the airport expressway, and within easy access to world-class shopping and dining, the location of Gran Meliã Jakarta is unparalleled. Add to that luxury suites and impeccable service, at last you may have found yourself a new address in town. This luxury

Bidakara Hotels and Resorts plans to expand its business network in 2017 across Indonesia, in particular in big cities and tourist destinations such as Padang, Bogor, Bali and Yogyakarta. Offering a combination of friendly service, easy access, cultural content and local art, the expansion will include four new brands, namely the Hotel Bidakara Luxury for

AccorHotels celebrated the opening of ibis Styles Bogor Raya, the first international premium economy hotel in the city of Bogor, West Java, in November. A 45-minute drive from Jakarta, the hotel is boasts stunning views of Salak Mountain and the lush greenery of the neighbouring Bogor Raya Golf Course. “The Ibis Styles brand provides an ‘all-inclusive’

The aim of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is to ease trade amongst the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but questions remain over whether the countries are equipped for it and how Indonesia might benefit from such integration. Analysts have expressed their doubts on the effectiveness of the AEC, suggesting that most ASEAN countries

A mere 30-minute drive away from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta and with a direct access to the Jakarta-Merak toll road to the airport, Mercure Serpong Alam Sutera is a perfect choice for business travellers to hold meetings, seminars, conventions, gatherings and other events. Located in the integrated area of Alam Sutera which offers

On any given day you might find Selvi Lesmana at a Starbucks café, sitting down with a cup of caramel macchiato and a book in hand, a routine she finds relaxing. At times, the talented graphic designer would also retreat to doodling on her coffee cup – a habit that eventually brought a major twist