Tag: Indonesia travel
National emergency: Indonesia bans all arrivals and transits by foreigners
Chief Assignment Editor- March 31, 2020 16:30Indonesia's President Joko Widodo declared a national public health emergency over COVID-19 epidemic today, and announced measures to help people with lower incomes. The measures included expanding social welfare, food ... Read More
Swiss-Belhhotel International opening 7th hotel in Jakarta
editor- April 9, 2019 02:37Swiss-Belhotel International, a global hospitality management chain, has further expanded its Indonesian portfolio with the launch of Swiss-Belresidences Rasuna Epicentrum, the group’s 7th hotel in Jakarta. The hotel soft-opened on ... Read More
Indonesia’s President Yudhoyono officiates at ITB 2013 opening with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
editor- March 5, 2013 00:46President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono left Jakarta on Sunday, March 3 for a week-long state visit to both Germany and Hungary. Read More
Netizens praise and welcome the new look of indonesia.travel
editor- December 22, 2012 08:05At the official launch of the new look for www.indonesia.travel on Thursday, 20.12.2012, netizens and communities expressed their praise of the new look of Indonesia’s official tourism website. Read More
Jakarta awards Adikarya Wisata 2012 for Best Jakarta Tourist Companies’ Performance
editor- December 11, 2012 02:45On Tuesday, December 4, the government of Jakarta extended the Adikarya Wisata Awards to the Indonesian capital’s best performing companies in tourism and tourism supporting industries, held at a sp Read More
Indonesia tourist arrivals increase nearly 5 percent
editor- October 4, 2012 08:56Tourist arrivals through Indonesia’s many entry ports recorded an increase of 4.99% in the first 8 months of 2012, totaling 5,211,704 foreign visitor arrivals compared to 4,964,167 during the same ... Read More
Semester I tourist arrivals to Indonesia up 7.75 percent
editor- August 4, 2012 02:45The number of international visitors to Indonesia during Semester I of 2012 has shown a positive growth of 7.75 percent, which is higher than the global growth of 5 percent, ... Read More
Indonesia develops 16 priority destinations
editor- July 25, 2012 03:18Among Indonesia’s hundreds of attractions, the government has identified 16 priority destinations to be developed in the coming years, said Minister for Tourism and the Creative Economy, Mari Elka P Read More
President SBY: tourism remains significant economic contributor amidst global uncertainties
editor- July 3, 2012 06:42Amidst present global uncertainties, the tourism sector continues to contribute significantly towards economic growth and jobs creation, said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono – known as SBY for sh Read More
Indonesia pavilion at Yeosu Korea Expo focuses on sustaining tropical diversity
editor- May 16, 2012 10:25The Yeosu Expo 2012, which 160 countries participate in, was officially opened in a spectacular ceremony by South Korea President Lee Myung-Bak on Saturday, May 12. Read More
Indonesia 2012 Public Holidays
editor- December 30, 2011 10:46Indonesia will have a total of 14 public holidays with additional 5 days of joint leave (practically meaning additional public holidays) in 2012. Read More
Indonesia plans to attract 8 million tourists in 2012
editor- December 17, 2011 06:54The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry of Indonesia has set 3 tourism promotion strategies into motion in order to attract 8 million foreign tourists in 2012, an official said today. Read More
Now easier access for international yachts to enter Indonesian waters
editor- December 13, 2011 04:43Yachts entering Indonesia’s waters will now have easier access to enter Indonesian waters since the issuance of Presidential Regulations no. Read More
Indonesia has 40.8 million Facebook users
editor- November 30, 2011 08:20Indonesia has 40.8 million Facebook accounts, second only to the USA with 155.98 million users, said Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy, Mari Elka Pangestu, last Saturday, November 26. Read More
Lombok earmarked for accelerated tourism development
editor- October 26, 2011 06:10Immediately after installing new Ministers and Deputy Ministers in the reshuffled cabinet on Wednesday, October 19, Indonesia President Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono flew to Lombok to officially open the Read More
Linkin Park: A Thousand Suns over Jakarta’s night sky
editor- September 24, 2011 04:20After being stormed by Yellow Card, Panic! Read More
Yogyakarta: a modern blend of the ancient and the arts
editor- September 23, 2011 05:24Yogyakarta, together with its twin city Read More
Ngarai Sianok: breathtaking West Sumatra Canyon
editor- September 9, 2011 05:46Just on the outskirts of the hill town of Read More
Yogyakarta to hold royal wedding in October
editor- September 7, 2011 05:10If London had its royal wedding earlier this year in April, this October the Palace of Read More
Marvel at Tangkuban Perahu’s volcanic crater
editor- August 30, 2011 06:20Tangkuban perahu is an active volcano, situated 30 km north of the city of Read More
Indonesia hosts international star-studded musical concerts until year end
editor- August 18, 2011 08:37In the coming months leading to year end, Indonesia, one of the largest markets for the international music industry today, will host music legends Rod Steward and Elton John and ... Read More
New Lombok International Airport to be inaugurated on October 1, 2011
editor- August 11, 2011 03:56The brand new Lombok International Airport, capable of receiving wide-bodied aircraft like Airbus 330 and Boeing 767, is to be inaugurated by Indonesia’s President Yudhoyono on October 1, said Gover Read More
All Darwin-Ambon Yacht Race contenders expected to cross finish line today
editor- July 29, 2011 05:11All 17 yachts participating in the International Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race are expected to cross the finish line at the Amahusu Village Beach, Nusaniwe Regency, Ambon, today, Thursday, July ... Read More
Sail Rally sees yachts traveling throughout Indonesian islands
editor- July 28, 2011 08:01Eighty-three yachts from among the 109 yachts joining Sail Indonesia, will call on several destinations in East Nusatenggara, sailing around Timor, Flores, Sumba, and Komodo. Read More
American batik design competition to strengthen US-Indonesia people contact
editor- July 18, 2011 05:32From the cultural heart of Indonesia, the beauty and elegance of batik meets the heart of Americans. Read More
Bali voted Best Island Asia
editor- July 11, 2011 02:41Readers of the influential Travel + Leisure Magazine again voted the fabled island of Bali in Indonesia as Best Island in Asia and second Best in the World in the ... Read More
Sail Indonesia and Darwin-Ambon Yacht Race and Rally to set sail July 23
editor- July 6, 2011 06:37Sail Indonesia 2011, along with the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally, will depart from Darwin on Saturday, July 23 at 11:00 am local time. Read More
Wakatobi National Marine Park to be designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
editor- June 29, 2011 05:13Legendary underwater explorer and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau is said to have called the Wakatobi islands – then known as the Tukangbesi islands, an “underwater nirvana." UNESCO is soon to d Read More
Ubud ranks among travelers’ top choices as ideal place to visit
editor- June 28, 2011 06:13The village cluster of Ubud is the ideal place to try a famed Balinese massage and soak up the ambiance of one of Asia’s top spa destinations. Read More
Indonesia to build first ecotourism village in the world
editor- January 21, 2011 02:22YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia - Habitat for Humanity Indonesia today announced it is partnering with Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) to create Habitat’s first eco-tourism village of more than 420 homes and ... Read More
Yogyakarta in Indonesia welcomes back tourists following volcanic eruption
editor- December 9, 2010 02:05The Indonesian city of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas are safe and fully accessible for tourists following the eruption of the nearby Mount Merapi volcano last October. Read More