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Global tourism will reach 30bln trips by 2034
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
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
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
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...

Indonesia's NTT to launch "Tour de EnTeTe" cycling event in September
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,...

Bali flights nixed after huge Indonesia volcano eruption
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...

The History of Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuansing, Riau
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...

Indonesia's Army to expand agroforestry program to boost food security
Purwakarta, West Java (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) plans to expand its agroforestry program in West Java to support the country’s efforts toward achieving food self-sufficiency. "This agroforestry program aims to bolster national food...

Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high
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 and depositing ash on villages. The volcano has been at the highest alert...

General : Labuan Part Of Malaysia Tourism Roadshow In Uzbekistan, Promotes 5S Attractions, Islamic Cruise
LABUAN, July 7 (Bernama) -- A delegation of 20 travel industry representatives from various tourism agencies embarked on a business-to-business (B2B) tourism roadshow in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last month. Head of...
World : Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Erupts, Triggers Ashfall And Safety Warnings
JAKARTA, July 7 (Bernama) -- A powerful eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia’s East Flores regency on Monday has triggered warnings of potential danger, as thick volcanic ash and falling pebbles threatened nearby communities. The...

Is it safe to travel to Bali and the rest of Indonesia after the volcanic eruption?
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Indonesia’s Sekolah Rakyat to include street children, says official
Bandung (ANTARA) - Sekolah Rakyat, Indonesia’s tuition-free school program for children from poor families, is also intended to serve street children, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. Speaking in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday, Idit...

An eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high
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 and depositing ash on villages. The volcano has been at the highest...
Flights cancelled as Indonesia volcano erupts again
Ammon News - At least five flights between Australia and Bali have been delayed or cancelled after the second eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in less than a month. Three return services with Virgin Australia were cancelled following the...

Which Are the Busiest Airports in the World? List of July 2025 Edition
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Air travel continues to rebound and evolve in 2025, with global passenger numbers reaching new heights. According to data from Airports Council International (ACI), global traffic has increased by 8.4% compared to 2023 and...

Kite Flying Disrupts Flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, AirNav Indonesia Reports
TEMPO.CO, Tangerang - AirNav Indonesia issued a stern warning against flying kites near the airport, especially in areas used as flight paths for takeoff and landing at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten. Based on the data...

Multiple flights to Bali cancelled after Indonesian volcano's explosive eruption
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, sending a massive ash plume 18 km into the sky and forcing the cancellation of several international flights between Australia and Bali, authorities said. Two Bali-bound Jetstar flights scheduled...

Flights to Bali cancelled as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts again
School holiday flights to Bali have been thrown into chaos by an eruption that has spewed volcanic ash up to 18 kilometres into the air and showered villages. Low-cost carrier Jetstar has cancelled a number of services to the holiday island on...
Flights to Bali cancelled after Indonesian volcano erupts again
At least three return international flights operating between Australia and Bali have been cancelled due to the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano for a second time in as many months. The eruption on Monday sent a column of...