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Lake Toba to Feature 22 Kilometers of Beach Tourism
Tempo.co
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July 7, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Samosir Regency government plans to develop a 22-kilometer beach tourism at Lake Toba. This beach tourism is set to become a new attraction at Lake Toba, which has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark. The development...
Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high
KATU - Oregon
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky, depositing ash on villages and leading to flight cancellations. The...
Is destination marketing vital for a tourism-dependent nation like the Maldives?
Hotelier Maldives
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July 7, 2025
The Maldives stands as one of the world’s most iconic and desirable travel destinations, renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and luxurious hospitality offerings. But behind this postcard-perfect image lies a critical...
Indonesia promotes Bengkulu’s historic, natural attractions
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa is encouraging tourists to visit and explore destinations in Bengkulu Province, which offers historical sites tied to Indonesia’s independence as well as stunning natural landscapes. “We...
10 Traditions of Indonesia Beyond the Familiar
Tempo.co
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July 7, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The large number of traditions in Indonesia stands as a living testament to how diverse the island country can be. While seasoned travelers may be familiar with Bali and its sacred cultural ceremonies, countless other unique...
Vucic receives credentials of new Indonesian ambassador
Tanjug
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July 7, 2025
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received the credentials of new Indonesian Ambassador to Serbia Andreano Erwin on Monday. "I wished a cordial welcome to Indonesia's newly-appointed ambassador, expressing the hope he will have a...
Why Carrying Cash Is Essential When Traveling Abroad
Tempo.co
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July 7, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - One of the things that needs to be prepared when traveling abroad is the financial aspect. Some people do not prepare cash and rely on debit or credit cards. However, according to the latest survey, traveling abroad without...
Brazil Gov't Not Suing Over Juliana Marins' Death, Says Indonesian Minister
Tempo.co
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July 7, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, addressed the impending lawsuit regarding the death of Brazilian citizen Juliana Marins. He clarified that the legal action against Indonesia is not...
Autopsy reveals cause of death for Brazilian tourist who fell into volcano
Yahoo News
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The autopsy report for a Brazilian tourist who died after she fell an active Indonesian volcano reveals that she succumbed to her injuries within 20 minutes. Twenty six-year-old Juliana Marins slipped during a group trek near the crater of Mount...
Video: Indonesia’s Lewotobi Volcano Erupts For Third Time This Year, Spews 18km Ash Cloud
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 12:38 IST Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in Indonesia erupted, sending ash 18 km high. Authorities have warned of potential lahar floods. Located in a popular tourist area in eastern Indonesia, the Laki-Laki volcano...
Airlines cancel flights as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts: video
AeroTime News
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July 7, 2025
A huge volcanic eruption in Indonesia has forced many airlines to cancel flights as they cautiously avoid the surrounding area where significant amounts of ash have flooded the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on July 7, 2025, sending...
Australian air travel to Indonesia disrupted by volcano
United Press International (UPI)
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The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores Island, Indonesia in June. File Photo by PVMBG/EPA-EFE July 7 (UPI) -- The latest eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano caused the cancellation of several international flights on Monday....
Global tourism will reach 30bln trips by 2034
Zawya
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The World Economic Forum has today published a new report forecasting that the travel and tourism industry is projected to serve 30 billion tourist trips by 2034. Travel and Tourism at a Turning Point: Principles for Transformative Growth reveals...
asia Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts again, spews ash 18km high
Asiaone
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July 7, 2025
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday (July 7), spewing a towering ash cloud 18km high and depositing ash on villages, according to the country's volcanology agency. The 1,584m-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist...
Flights Disrupted As Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 11 Miles High
HuffPost
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July 7, 2025
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky, depositing ash on villages and leading to flight cancellations. The...
Volcanic eruption of Indonesia's Mt. Lewotobi disrupts flights, threatens public health
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Large eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday disrupted air travel and posed serious health risks due to the spread of volcanic ash. Several international flights bound...
Bali flights nixed after huge Indonesia volcano eruption
The Peninsula
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July 7, 2025
In this handout picture taken and released on July 7, 2025 by Indonesia's Geological Agency shows Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, as seen from East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Photo by Handout / Indonesia's Geological Agency / AFP Jakarta: Dozens...
Indonesia's NTT to launch "Tour de EnTeTe" cycling event in September
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Kupang (ANTARA) - Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province will host a new international cycling event, the “Tour de EnTeTe,” from September 10 to 21, aimed at showcasing the region’s tourism potential. More than 100 professional cyclists,...
The History of Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuansing, Riau
Tempo.co
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July 7, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The cultural tradition of Pacu Jalur in Riau, Indonesia, has once again caught the public's attention, especially after a viral video of young rowers dancing and swinging their bodies on traditional boats surfaced on social...
Top 10 Sunniest Cities in Europe, from Cartagena to Madrid
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When thinking of Europe, the image of historic cities and charming villages often comes first to mind. But for those seeking to explore beaches and bustling city streets, the sunniest cities in Europe, like Madrid, Alicante,...