In the cheerful celebration of the Lunar New Year 2020, the new-age carrier Vietjet officially commenced its newest direct route linking Hanoi and Bali island in Indonesia. This is the…
Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya in Indonesia has started 2020 with an announcement of its newly appointed general manager, Subendi.
The city of heroes is a familiar place for…
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has treated 10 lucky guests to their dream vacation in Bali, following a successful online contest. The 2019 ‘Dreams Come True’ competition took place…
InterContinental Bali Resort has welcomed Eleftherios P. Kavieris (Terry) as the new resort manager. He is no stranger to IHG or Bali, as previously he was the resort manager of Hotel…
Backyard Travel, the online boutique tour operator has announced its new offering of exploring the culture of Bali’s spiritual heartland, Ubud. The company that specialises in insider…
As an ongoing commitment towards supporting eco-tourism and green lifestyle sustainability, Bali Dynasty Resort has established its own mini hydroponic farm. The aim of this project is…
Travelio, an Indonesia-based start-up that aims to disrupt the real estate sector, has raised USD 18 million in a series B funding round co-led by Temasek subsidiary Pavilion Capital and…
G Adventures has introduced eight new Active trips for travellers looking to combine physical activity with cultural interaction on their next getaway. The new tours include multisport…
A pioneer of Bali’s buzzing beach club scene, Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay continues to innovate with a new bar concept featuring zero waste cocktails, as head…
The hospitality industry may look like a simple business of welcoming the guests and taking care of them during their stay, but it is actually a very complex business that involves constant…
Hotelbeds revealed the top source market for its hotel partners in Bali, Indonesia. According to booking data based on reservations made via B2B travel buyers using Hotelbeds, Australia …
Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu has been crowned by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2019 as the continent winner for best scenic environment. The annual award ceremony was hosted for the thirteenth…
Traveloka, the digital travel and lifestyle platform in Southeast Asia, through its business unit, Traveloka Xperience, has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia, Embassy…
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of Chandrashekhar Joshi as the new general manager. Chandrashekhar, known as CJ, started his career with Marriott…
Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek has secured an unspecified amount from insurance firm AIA Indonesia as part of its ongoing Series F funding round. The investment also comes with strategic…
The first Oakwood property to open in Surabaya, Indonesia, and the only five-star hotel and serviced residence in the area, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya celebrated its grand…
WebBeds, B2B accommodation provider, has penned a major new agreement to promote Macao to the travel trade in Indonesia, as part of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) efforts…
Sources claimed that Amazon is reportedly in talks with Go-Jek for a plausible investment. This move could bolster the presence of the e-commerce giant in Southeast Asia.
HomeAway, holiday home rental company, announced the launch of virtual tours in Bali. First launched in the US in November 2018, Bali is the second market outside of the US and the first…
Hotelbeds´ MarketHub Asia is back this October. MarketHub Asia is an invitation-only, three-day event attended by around 300 of the most important Hotelbeds partners from all the key source…
AirAsia launched a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island paradise off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. As the first airline that connects Kuala Lumpur and…
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Male, Maldives. The airline’s two daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi…
Indonesia-based unicorn Traveloka is reportedly looking to raise USD 500 million funding to fuel its expansion in the region. The latest funding round will close in two months and could…
Everyone has a place where they would like to go before they “kick the bucket”. Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released the official list of the 'Top 50 Bucket List Destinations 2019'.
Indonesia’s hotel management group, Archipelago International, has officially opened its third hotel in Medan, this time under the Harper brand. Carrying out its mission to provide more…
Global bed bank, Hotelbeds, has announced that tropical haven Bali will be the host destination for the company’s second edition of the ‘Hotelbeds´ MarketHub Asia’, all set for to kick off…
We can see the power of social media after a popular Indonesian YouTuber posted a video of his experience in the business class of Garuda airline that immediately went viral.
Indonesian start-up superstar Go-Jek has announced that global payment technology provider Visa is the latest investor to back its ongoing Series F funding round.
Setting their sights on Tangerang city’s business district, Indonesia-based Archipelago International continues to expand its brand with the anticipated opening of Favehotel Hasyim…
The soft sound of gamelan reminds you to take it slow; the soothing mix of blue and green hues and earthy tones are easy on the eyes; and the wafting scent of frangipani tickles your nose.
According to a trends report released by Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking platform, tajawal, South East Asia is the summer hotspot for the UAE travellers. With its wealth of…
The hotel management company, formerly known as BHMA Hotels & Resorts, has rebranded to Cross Hotels and Resorts, marking the successful transition into the global Flight Centre Travel…
Since acquiring the legendary Raffles brand in 2016, the French hospitality group Accor has announced plans to almost double the iconic collection, with recent openings including Raffles…
Underpinned by Radisson Hotel Group’s responsible business ethos, meaningful action is being taken to preserve the environment and give back to local communities in several new Radisson…
Ride-hailing giant Go-Jek turned to another Indian start-up to further its growth. The company announced that it has acquired AirCTO, a recruitment platform based in Gurgaon.
Low-cost carrier Vietjet has launched its newest international route from Ho Chi Minh City to Bali, connecting the largest city in Vietnam to one of the world’s most famous holiday…
With a career stretching back across Asia, Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of three Indonesia properties -- Banyan Tree Bintan, Angsana Bintan and Cassia Bintan -- has picked up a thing or…
Ride-hailing company Go-Jek has seen a slight decline in passengers as the Indonesian government enforced a new tariff increase for app-based motorcycle taxis.
Marking another milestone in Go-Jek and Grab’s intense competition, the two dove into the travel space by launching their respective hotel booking sites through their apps.
Thailand’s AKARYN Hotel Group has announced it will be bringing its take on boutique accommodations to Indonesia and Vietnam this week, exporting its Aleenta and akyra brands for the first…
Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek quietly introduced Go-Mall, a new feature that allows users to browse and shop for various items from electronics to groceries through the app.
Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled its latest project Indonesian project today, with the launch of Swiss-Belresidences Rasuna Epicentrum in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Garuda has told Boeing that it will cancel its multi-billion impending order for 49 737 Max 8 jets after the model was involved in two fatal crashes.
Philippine’s Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the application of ride-hailing Go-Jek to enter the Philippine market.
AirAsia has permanently withdrawn all of its flights from online travel agent Traveloka after AirAsia’s Indonesia flights disappeared on the platform for the second time in two weeks,…
Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek will try to penetrate the Philippine market again after reports claimed that one of the country’s oldest conglomerates Ayala Corporation will partner with the…
A couple of weeks ago TD reported the news that serviced apartment specialists Ascott Limited, had experienced unprecedented growth. I spoke to country general manager for Thailand, Brian…
Destination management company (DMC) EXO Travel has unveiled its shiny new way for travel agents booking responsible travel and hospitality -- giving them the power to help save the planet,…
Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more…
Its raining Asian expansion stories this week. With RedDoorz expanding its footprint in Indonesia, OYO is not too far behind. Their latest press release confirmed it is seeing exponential…
Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, has announced today it regional expansion plans by unveiling the 10 new cities in East Java it will open in 2019, starting with Pasuruan and Jember.
The next step in your career could have you walking with Komodo dragons or sipping cocktails by azure seas and golden beaches in Indonesia.
A paradise of sun, sand and sea, Indonesia…
BHMA, Flight Centre Travel Group’s in-house hotel management division, has announced the launch of its Away brand in Bali this week, by signing a lease agreement on upscale resort, The…
Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was necessary to install a new head honcho for APAC. Opting to recruit internally…
Radisson Hotel Group (formerly Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Carlson Group) and Panorama Group have confirmed plans to conclude their Indonesian joint venture partnership, PT…
A report has surfaced that the Indonesian travel tech unicorn Traveloka has long acquired some of its rivals in Southeast Asia through a Singapore-based shell company named Jet Tech…
Traveloka’s co-founder and chief technology officer Derianto Kusuma has resigned from the company, effective on 30 November, he co-founded after seven years saying “this game is no longer…
Following the tragic crash of Lion Air flight JT 610, after just thirteen minutes into its flight from Cengkareng’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on 29 October, a preliminary report…
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
Labuan Bajo is witnessing a rising tide of travellers who are pushing beyond the Eat Pray Love script of culture club Bali and embracing the more adventurous call of the wild.
In a span of little more than a week, two unfortunate incidents befall Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air. Following the fatal crash of Lion Air 737 claiming the lives of 189 people,…
Lake Toba, Indonesia
Earlier this month the Lake Toba Authority Executive Body (BPODT), a division of the Indonesian Tourism Ministry, signed an agreement with a group of private…
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has celebrated the grand opening of Swiss-Belinn Modern Cikande, the first internationally-branded hotel in Serang, Banten’s…
For the past 25 years, global tourism has been in full upswing. People are travelling more than ever leaving no stone unturned, but one thing that can stop us in our track is natural…
Indonesian cruise line Rascal Voyages may have only been established in 2017, but in the few months they have been in action the new kids on the block created more than a few ripples with…
Malaysian premium airline, Malindo Air, has launched a direct international connection to Silangit International Airport, a gateway to the world’s largest volcanic lake located in Indonesia.…
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a partnership with the low-cost airline, Citilink, to promote Indonesian tourism destinations through both companies’ networks in Indonesia.
Genting Cruise Lines arrives at Bintan as part of Genting Dreams' collection of round trip itineraries year-round from Singapore across the ASEAN region.
When it comes to choosing a beach holiday you can do no better than opting for, what has become, the quintessential destination for an exotic island getaway in South East Asia – Bali.…
The Chedi Club Ubud has launched the latest adventure option in Bali by introducing a 50-metre-high hot air balloon ride over its panoramic rice fields and the lush tropical forests of Ubud.…
Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels International has opened a second property in Bali, Indonesia, under its Sol House brand, marking the hotel group’s commitment to expansion in the region.
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed its ambitious expansion plan of launching at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide in the next few years.
In the coming months, daily commuters in Southeast Asia will soon get the chance to join the Indonesian way of travel as Go-Jek expands into Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the…
Capella Ubud Bali, a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Bali’s rainforest, will launch its Auriga Wellness signature treatments inspired by natural organic products and treatments drawing on…
Located 20k from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu, the debut resort from the company on the Indonesian island, is all set to fling open its doors to the public.…
The Haven Group has announced it has made a deal worth SGD 288 million (IDR 2.88 trillion) with Indonesian building contractors Total Bangun Persada Tbk (TOTAL) and the Yunnan Construction…
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Soma Jaya Sakti for the development and management of Swiss-Belhotel Karimun, Riau Islands.
Hot on the heels of last week’s news that Sabre had renewed its GDS agreement with Vietnam Airways, the travel-tech company has now released news of its new content distribution agreement…
Following news of the latest additions to its range of eco-friendly accommodations POP! Hotels and the opening of a new Harris Hotel in Java both coming in February, Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a collection of over 500 hotels in more than 80 countries, has added five new hotels to its portfolio including two ocean-front hotels in Dubrovnik, a…
After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…
Cited as the world’s number one most popular location per tag stories and the eight most posted cities by Instagram in 2017, Jakarta’s tourism industry has traditionally been powered by the…
With news of Klook’s successful round of series C funding, coming at the end of last year, where the in-destination platform secured US$60 million (the largest deal of its kind) to expand…
Swiss-Belhotel International unveils plans to triple portfolio of affordable hotels by the end of the decade, with many new destinations in the pipeline.
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…
BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…
The opening of favehotel Tasikmalaya marks Archipelago International (A.I.)’s seventh hotel opening in West Java, underscoring the popularity and demand for the company’s brands.…
A second Wyndham Hotels and Resorts flag has risen in Bali with the opening of Wyndham Dreamland Resort Bali. The upscale resort is located near Dreamland Beach, one of Bali’s many hidden…
U Janevalla Bandung, the newest addition of the boutique luxury U Hotels & Resorts, is ready to open its doors on 15th March 2018. Designed in a rustic modern style, the hotel will offer…
After a year of highly successful openings including new builds, the rebirth of two historic landmarks and the conversion of one of the world’s finest resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and…
Park Hyatt Jakarta has announced the appointment of Fredrik Harfors as general manager effective immediately. Park Hyatt Jakarta is expected to open its doors in the second half of 2018 and…
As one of the biggest players in the uber-competitive Singaporean travel market, it stands to reason they would have a CEO with a profile to match. Travel Daily sits down with Arthur Kiong…
Global Hotel Alliance has announced that The Residence by Cenizaro has joined its portfolio of distinct brands, adding a collection of luxury resorts to GHA’s network of more than 35…
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…
TRAVLR is a new travel platform hoping to disrupt the $1.29 trillion travel industry. Having raised $5m SERIES A funding, TRAVLR believe they are all set to redefine the way we travel.
AYANA has recently announced new VIP perk packages designed specifically for guests who book directly through the resort’s website, email or reservation desk.
FIT Ruums, Webjet Group’s B2B travel distributor in Asia, has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy with the launch of its first Japanese office in Osaka.
ABTA has released the following statement regarding the Bali volcano activity.
We are closely monitoring the activity of volcano Mount Agung on the island of Bali, which is around 71…
Despite the popular depiction of the far-flung Aussie globetrotter, according to global online booking platform agoda, Bali has remained the #1 destination for summer holiday travel for the…
The Ministry of Tourism for Indonesia is demonstrating its commitment to the UK market at WTM, with a pre-show sales mission which will see over 100 Indonesian sellers join with a host of UK…
Feel Like Home (FLH), is the world’s first website aiming exclusively Chinese travellers, helping hospitality professionals (hotels, restaurants etc) throughout the world, to make the…
Wyndham Hotel Group continues to strengthen the presence of its upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and upper-upscale Wyndham Grand brands across South East Asia with five new hotel signings…
RateGain, has announced its tie-up with Archipelago International, Indonesia's leading hospitality management company. RateGain will manage online rates and inventory distribution for…
InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed three management contracts to introduce its luxury boutique hotel brand, Kimpton Hotels &…
Innovation, a theme that is synonymous with Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort as they recently embarked on an exercise to enhance the pre-arrival experience for visitors planning a stay at the…
Tourists should keep visiting Bali as it is perfectly safe to do so. That was the recommendation made by Herman Hoven, General Manager of Khiri Travel Indonesia today.
Moxy Hotels Marriott International’s disruptive hotel brand, is set to make its mark in Indonesia with the opening of Moxy Bandung. Moxy Bandung are looking to reinvent the lifestyle hotel…
To commemorate World Food Day, COMO Hotels and Resorts have partnered with Mastercard to launch the Purchase with Purpose program to bring awareness to the importance of children’s…
AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach opens summer 2018 with 12 suites and 189 premium guest rooms. All of the rooms feature an ocean view with large windows overlooking Kukusan Island.
The Ministry of Tourism for Republic of Indonesia has announced a new collaboration with several ferry operators and tourism industries on Batam and Bintan to help increase the number of…
Indonesia’s best bodies head to Bali this month for IFBB Indonesia’s national amateur bodybuilding championship Muscle Beach Bali this month, at Finn's Beach Club
Indonesian hotel management company Archipelago International, continues the rapid expansion of its Hotel NEO label with the opening of the Hotel NEO+ Kebayoran – the first Hotel NEO+ in…
Hahn Air Systems has announced an agreement with the Indonesian low-cost airline, Citilink Indonesia.
The German global consolidation service connecting Global Distribution Systems…
AirAsia, is continuing its network expansion by introducing Macao to Johor Bahru, Malaysia starting 28 November 2017.
The new Macao-Johor Bahru route with daily direct flights will…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI8hpp2Dd8g- - The three things you must see in Ireland, for me, that would be The Book of Kells, at the library there at Trinity College, the Cliffs of…
A new, interactive website from JohnSlots looks at the world’s best and most recognizable street food markets, delving into everything from potjie in South Africa to scorpions-on-sticks in…
Swiss-Belhotel International celebrated the official launch of its latest 3-star property in Indonesia, the Swiss-Belinn Airport Surabaya, with a Grand Opening Ceremony on 9th September…
Archipelago International is once again expanding its Indonesian portfolio with the opening of Aston Batam Hotel & Residence.
The brand new hotel, on the small island of Batam mixes…
Indonesia's hotel sector experienced a surge in occupancy last month, reaching its highest July level since 2012.
According to the latest data from STR, the country's hotel rooms were…
Vietjet has revealed plans to launch its first flights to Indonesia, with a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Jakarta.
The route was announced at an event in the Indonesian…
Favehotel Tuban
Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport
Grade: Economy
Keys: 105…
Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali has launched a new retail area.
Located between the resort's lobby and the Rock Bar, the new shopping complex features 12 boutique stores selling a…
Hilton Yantai
Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 252…
Cendyn has partnered with roomMaster by InnQuest Software, a robust property management system (PMS), to provide hotels with a marketing automation and guest intelligence solution that…
More than a quarter of international visitors to Bali in the first half of 2017 were from mainland China, new data has revealed.
According to the latest figures from the Provincial…
Tourism officials from the Chinese beach resort of Sanya have held a promotional event in Indonesia, with the aim of attracting more visitors from Southeast Asia's largest country.…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has entered the Indonesian island of Bintan for the first time with the signing of agreement for two new-build hotels.
Scheduled to open in 2019,…
Air New Zealand will significant enhance its operations in Bali next year, almost doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar and extending the duration of its flying season by almost two…
The world’s first Hotel Indigo in a resort location opens in Bali this month.
The launch of the Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach marks a significant evolution for the brand, which was…
Indonesia's Batik Air has signed its first-ever global distribution system (GDS) agreement with Sabre.
The deal will see Batik, which is part of the fast-expanding Lion Group,…
London's largest festival of Indonesian culture has announced Philippine Airlines (PAL) as its Official Airline partner for 2017.
To promote Indonesia as a premium tourist destination,…
Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in international visitor numbers.
According to the latest data from the Antara news agency, Indonesia’s "Island of the Gods" welcomed a…
World of Adventures added as third 2018 Private Jet itinerary in response to high demand; leading travel journalist chronicles transformational journey aboard Four Seasons Private…
By Alison Gardner - Editor, Travel with a ChallengeFrom the mountain capital, Quito, to the edge of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, I shared a six-hour car trip with an inspiring British…
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has moved out of Asia for the first time with the signing of its first property in Cuba.
The Jakarta-based company has penned an…
Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India.
The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to Chennai,…
Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel
Location: In a residential area of Makati City, 30 minutes from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 271, including…
Indonesia's Lion Air Group, which has previously placed two of the world's largest aircraft orders, hit the headlines again this week with another massive deal.
The group, which now…
Best Western has opened an upscale resort in Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali.
Then new Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud is a low-rise property featuring 75 rooms with private…
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has unveiled plans to open at least 12 more hotels across the country in 2017, as part of a multi-brand expansion plan.
The company…
https://s3.amazonaws.com/rmexch.content/videos/1080/BJPyj9PeZ.mp4Executive Chef Stéphane Beaucamp blends French influences with local inspiration to cook up healthy creations in the…
A new fast ferry has launched on routes connecting Singapore with Indonesia.
The Majestic Dream, which is operated by Majestic Fast Ferry, set off on its maiden voyage from Singapore’s…
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city
Grade:…
Lombok’s tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, when Korean Air launches direct flights to the Indonesian resort island.
The Antara news agency reported the general…
You have to ASK to get
Percy Ross, a self made millionaire that was famous for his generous giving, said the worlds most powerful and neglected secret to success was asking. I believe that…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in terms of international visitor arrivals, driven by rising number of Chinese tourists.
According to the latest official data, reported…
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week.
On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
International flights have commenced at Terminal 3 of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new terminal's first international services departed on 1 May 2017, with Garuda…
Innside Yogyakarta
Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 242
Facilities:…
The Indonesian government is considering reversing its visa-free policy for some countries.
The widespread visa waiver policy was introduced to boost tourism arrivals, but the…
Indonesia is planning to develop a major new port for tourist boats in Labuan Bajo, on the island of Flores.
The Antara news agency reported Indonesia's Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya,…
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
A new attraction has opened in Bali dedicated to soft adventure.
The new Bali Jungle Adventure Park, which has been created by Tjendana Corporation, opened this month in the…
Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island.
Commencing on 2 July 2017,…
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has unveiled its new Imperial and Royal Villas - its highest levels of accommodation.
Scheduled to open 15 May, the resort’s top villas have…
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo
Grade: Luxury serviced residence
Keys: 130, ranging from…
Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above)
Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 273…
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
Asia's three most populous countries also now have the region's largest hotel development pipelines.
According to the latest monthly report from STR, there are now a combined total of…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China
Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Xiamen Airlines
Why? Fujian province’s…
Sol House Bali Legian
Location: Walking distance Bali's Legian Beach
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 136
Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop area with large jacuzzi and DJ booth, 12 party rooms,…