Mandalika Sports Tourism Push: Indonesia’s Youth and Sports deputy minister inaugurated a new padel facility at The Mandalika SEZ, betting on more sports venues to draw visitors beyond MotoGP and support local jobs. Bali Managed Stays Launch: Ungasan’s EVERY Bali is preparing an August presale of villas and apartments with hotel-style service plus professional managed rental income—aimed at owners who want both lifestyle and returns. Indonesia–Asia Travel Sales: Switrus Holidays launched Switrus Asia, expanding beyond Europe with group tour packages to Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bali and Thailand for Indian travelers. Creative Tech for Tourism: At SIBS@ASEAN in Bandung, Indonesia’s creative firms showcased AI uses for heritage conservation and museum digitalisation, including a platform concept that helps museums digitise collections for tourism value. Road Trip Inspiration (Sumatra): A feature highlights how travelers can drive from Jakarta to Lampung to reach Sumatra—positioning the province as a lesser-known gateway worth exploring. Conservation Spotlight: Loro Parque welcomed two critically endangered Sumatran tigers into a European breeding programme, underscoring ongoing international efforts to protect the species. Wellness Market Signal: A report from RLA Global says smaller wellness hotels (under US$1m wellness revenue) saw the strongest RevPAR growth in 2025, hinting at rising demand for smaller, wellness-led stays. Lombok Water Reality: Meninting Dam progress is tied to easing Lombok’s dry-season water shortages, a practical story for travellers watching how infrastructure affects local life. Travel Booking Boost: Traveloka and Marriott signed a multi-year distribution deal, giving Southeast Asia travelers direct access to Marriott’s full portfolio with real-time pricing.