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Avenzel Hotel & Playdoo Cibubur Hosts Fun and Educational “Little Hotelier” Program
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
Pullman Jakarta Central Park Lit Up the 18th Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz
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.
‘Somewhere, Elsewhere, Nowhere’, by Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan: A Museum MACAN Exhibition
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
‘di sini, d.l.l.’ Exhibition at Museum MACAN: An Exploration of Indonesia’s Complex Histories
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
Plataran Indonesia’s ‘Drops of Haven’ Appreciation Night, and the New Face of Plataran Ubud
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
Preserving Jakarta’s Mangroves
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
The 496th Jakarta Anniversary Celebration
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,
Travelers’ Choice Award for Parador Hotels & Resorts
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
‘Tasting Journeys of a Sommelier’, a Newly Published Wine Drinkers Companion
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 Welcomes New Executive Chef Kevin Marchetti
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
Catholic Prayer Garden ‘Taman Doa Hati Tersuci Maria’ Opens at Pantai Indah Kapuk 2
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
Chāo Cháo’s Two Year Anniversary Celebration feat. Apéritif Restaurant
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
Kura Kura Beer Launches Limited Edition ‘Coffee Stout’, the First in their ‘Single Batch Series’
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
