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Previously the Grand Mercure Surabaya, the property has been refreshed and recently reopened as Mövenpick Surabaya City, offering timeless standards of Swiss hospitality in the heart of Indonesia’s second-largest city. Standing tall on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Surabaya’s most dynamic commercial area with a plethora of shopping centres, offices, educational institutions, medical facilities, exhibition centres, and

Hendrick’s Gin had transformed the relatively underrated World Cucumber Day into a celebration recognizing the true value of this humble green fruit. For Hendrick’s Gin in particular, infusing cucumber and rose to the distilled symphony of eleven botanicals that includes juniper coriander and citrus peel, this little touch of cucumber made Hendrick’s Gin the most

Archipelago International proudly unveils the grand opening of Harper Kupang, a remarkable addition to the vibrant cityscape of Kupang. Situated in the heart of the government and business district, the new hotel promises an unforgettable experience for both business and leisure travellers, combining unparalleled convenience, exceptional amenities, and warm hospitality. Boasting an enviable location just

Avenzel Hotel & Convention, in collaboration with Playdoo Cibubur, recently organised a captivating and educational program titled “Little Hotelier.” Aimed at children aged 4 to 9 years, this exciting event provided an opportunity for young participants to engage in a range of fun-filled activities while learning about the hospitality industry. With an array of interactive

The 18th annual Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz held from 2-4 June 2023 at JIExpo Kemayoran was a successful music experience which wowed visitors and music lovers. With a line-up of international and national stars, from Stephen Sanchez to Vina Panduwinata, the Java Jazz Festival filled up the first week of June with vibrant performances.

From 24th June – 8th October 2023, the ‘Somewhere, Elsewhere, Nowhere’ exhibition will be displayed on Meseum MACAN. Created by Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, this pair is a husband and wife artistic partnership who have exhibited extensively in major exhibitions and biennales around the world. They are renowned for their unique perspective which often revolves

From 3rd June to 8th October 2023, the ‘di sini, d.l.l.’ exhibition will be showcased at Museum Macan. Translated to ‘here, etc’, this exhibition presents works that explore Indonesia’s complex histories and narratives of location. Drawn from the collection of the museum, the title refers back to a line in Indonesia’s Independence Declaration, read by

One of Indonesia’s leading hospitality companies, Plataran Indonesia, recently held a special appreciation night for their travel, event and media partners who supported them throughout 2022. The event, dubbed ‘Drops of Haven’, was held at Plataran Ubud, simultaneously unveiling the resort’s ‘new face’. Having undergone extensive renovations and an expansion, Plataran Ubud showcased a host

Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) and the Jakarta Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA Jakarta) extended an invitation to journalists to participate in a mangrove tree planting event at the Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve (MAWR). This activity served the dual purpose of highlighting the significance of protecting Jakarta’s mangrove forests, which face increasing pressure due to

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