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Artotel Group is taking its hospitality expertise beyond hotels. Through a new partnership with Universitas Indonesia (UI), the Indonesian hospitality company will help shape not only how the university’s venues are experienced, but also how industry and academia can work more closely together. The collaboration, signed on 29 June 2026, combines two initiatives under one

Indonesia’s whisky scene has welcomed two new names with the arrival of Glengoyne and Tamdhu. Officially launched at Cohiba Atmosphere Jakarta on 25 June 2026, the Scottish single malt distilleries share a commitment to traditional whisky making, but each has built its reputation in a very different way. Although both brands are rooted in Scotland’s

Elevated Comfort for Every Journey Finding the perfect urban escape in a neighbourhood as bustling as Tanah Abang can feel like a mission in itself. But Ashley Hotel Group is flipping the script with its “Two Stays, Two Experiences. Only in Tanah Abang” concept, proving that a city stay can be just as exciting as

Art can shift the way a hotel is experienced, especially when it brings local creative voices into a space used by travellers, guests and Jakarta residents alike. Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL Suites has unveiled “Echoes of Harmony”, a duo art exhibition featuring Indonesian artists Sutopo and I Ketut Marra, presented in collaboration with Zola Zolu Gallery at

Braga has long been one of Bandung’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Known for its heritage architecture, culinary scene, and central location, it offers an ideal starting point for discovering the city. Positioned within this bustling setting, Crowne Plaza Bandung and Holiday Inn Express Bandung Braga offer two distinct ways to experience the city. While both hotels

A premium residential complex is in development in Jimbaran, Bali, set within the verdant estate of Jimbaran Hijau. Natadesa Signature – the latest project of Natadesa Resort Residence – envisions a living experience centred on responsible luxury, further emphasised through an official partnership with Technogym, a world-leading wellness company from Italy. On 21 April 2026,

Indonesia has unveiled an engaging new way to explore the country’s cultural landscape. The Museum Passport invites visitors to discover Indonesian history, art and heritage through a series of meaningful journeys that transform sightseeing into a cultural adventure. Launched by the Museum and Cultural Heritage Agency (Badan Layanan Umum Museum dan Cagar Budaya Kementerian Kebudayaan)

Club Med closed 2025 with stronger business volume, higher occupancy and continued demand for its premium all-inclusive resorts, setting the stage for a wider expansion programme that includes new openings in South Africa, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, Italy, Oman and Indonesia. For Indonesian travellers, the announcement points to a broader choice of holidays, from familiar island

As thousands of runners descended on Jakarta for the BTN Jakarta International Marathon 2026, ARYADUTA Menteng and ARYADUTA Suites Semanggi once again took centre stage as the event’s Official Hotel Partner, welcoming athletes, supporters and visitors from around the globe. Held on 13–14 June, the marathon brought together more than 45,000 participants, including over 1,000

As Jakarta approaches its 500th anniversary in 2027, the city finds itself at a moment of considerable significance. Far from being a purely ceremonial milestone, the occasion is framed as an opportunity to reflect on its historical trajectory while setting out a renewed vision for the future. In this context, Jakarta is repositioning itself as

Ascott Indonesia brought ASR Festival back to Jakarta in early June, where visitors could discover travel offers, family-friendly activities, entertainment, and sustainability-focused programmes in one place. Returning for its fourth edition from 3 to 7 June 2026, ASR Festival carried the theme “Beyond the Stay” while commemorating Ascott’s “30 & Beyond” milestone, celebrating three decades

JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center has reopened its Grand Ballroom following a comprehensive renovation, marking a renewed push into Jakarta’s competitive MICE and social events market. Introduced through a launch celebration titled The Grand Reveal – JS Luwansa Ballroom Reimagined, the refreshed venue brings updated interiors, upgraded event technology and a cleaner, more contemporary