Indonesia

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot expands Indonesian network with new routes

Asia

Travellers avoid hotspots for remote Asian valleys as overtourism peaks

As travel across the world continues to grow, many destinations are facing the pressures of overtourism. In response, a new

Air

Border control goes biometric as Indonesia unveils AI travel corridor

Indonesia has launched AI-powered biometric corridors at Jakarta and Surabaya airports, enabling passport-free border checks and processing up to 30 passengers a minute — a leap forward in seamless travel.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo launches daily flights from Mumbai to Denpasar in Bali, Indonesia

IndiGo announced the launch of daily flights connecting Mumbai to Denpasar in Bali, Indonesia, starting 18 October, 2025. This addition marks the

Indonesia

Indonesia partners with VFS Global to promote “Wonderful Indonesia campaign”

VFS Global has signed a co-branding agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia to strengthen and expand brand

Global

Bintan set to host 3rd edition of Regatta showcasing island’s sailing and cultural heritage

Bintan, Indonesia, is fast becoming a hotspot for experiential travel, with an active calendar of exciting events designed to entice travelers seeking unique getaways.

Asia

Tanjung Kelayang Reserve appoints Petrie PR as its agency

Asia-based luxury travel and lifestyle PR agency, Petrie PR, is delighted to announce its appointment to represent Tanjung Kelayang Reserve, a sanctuary of pristine beauty and sustainable luxury on Belitung Island, Indonesia.

Abu Dhabi

Etihad opens bookings for flights between Abu Dhabi and Medan

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making flights to Medan, the gateway to Northern Sumatra, available for booking.

Global

VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities

VFS Global's new Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) platform, is now available for nationals of all the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including Japan.

Airlines and Aviation

Lion Air officially supports and operates Hajj flights from Indonesia in 2025

PT Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air) has announced its readiness to operate Hajj flights from Indonesia for the 2025 season.

Airlines and Aviation

Lion Air launches non-stop Manado – Bali route

Lion Air, one of Indonesia’s airlines, has officially announced the launch of a new non-stop route from Manado, North Sulawesi, to Bali.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia expand partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have unlocked a world of new opportunities for frequent flyer members with the launch of a joint loyalty programme offering.

Global

Accor hosts GM Conference 2025 for Indonesia and Malaysia

General Managers from Indonesia and Malaysia, along with Accor's leadership team, gathered at the General Manager Conference 2025 for Indonesia and Malaysia.

Air

China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers

China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Asia

Indonesia expands e-Visa-on-Arrival service to 97 nations

To boost its standing in the global tourism and business sectors, Indonesia announced the expansion of its e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) service to 97 countries.