Avoid the traffic: Insight into booming helicopter charters in Indonesia, including Bali

Cashed up travellers are increasingly seeking quick escapes from major cities and tourist locations throughout Indonesia, using VIP and corporate helicopter charter to transport themselves to and from their destinations. Chapman Freeborn key...

Internship program gears Indonesians for industrial competition

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor said the National Internship Program is a strategic initiative to prepare skilled Indonesian workers ready to compete in the industrial sector. He noted that public enthusiasm for the...

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

Papua [Indonesia], October 16 (ANI): A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 11:57 am (IST) with its...

US supply chains enter holidays with fewer options, rising uncertainty

QIMA’s aggregated sourcing data shows a slowdown in US overseas procurement from August 2025 onwards: after peaking in July at 22 per cent year on year (YoY), inspection and audit activity by US buyers remained subdued in both August and...

The rise of trolley tourism: Booking.com reveals the surprising trend shaping where we travel in 2025

When it comes to why we go to where we go, we all know that the food culture plays a huge part in influencing whether we’ll travel somewhere or not. But it’s usually the restaurant and cafe-scene, as well as the local produce that dictates whether...

Maldives nominated for World’s Leading and Green Destination titles at World Travel Awards 2025

The Maldives has once again been nominated in two of the most prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. The country is competing for the...

Indonesia denies reports of Prabowo’s planned visit to Israel

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono in Jakarta on Tuesday reiterated that President Prabowo Subianto had never planned to visit Israel, countering claims made by Israeli media. Earlier, Israeli outlets suggested that the...

The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

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Buytrago, Abdilla fall short against Aussies at Beach Pro

ALAS Pilipinas top pair of James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla held fort only to tumble against a taller Australian duo of D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse, 21-14, 21-18, to exit the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge...

What’s happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Oct. 21, 2025

“Sweet Rivers”: “Sweet Rivers,” a performance featuring SUNY New Paltz choral ensembles, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The concert features works by...

Trip.com Group and Google reveal top five travel trends for 2026

A new global report by Trip.com Group in collaboration with Google reveals that travellers in 2026 will be driven less by destination checklists and more by deeper emotional, cultural, and technological connections. Titled Why Travel?, the report...

Brest Fortress draws nearly 100,000 foreign visitors in January-September 2025

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - BREST, Oct 21 (BelTA/APP): The Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex has already been visited by more than 660,000 organized tourists in January-September 2025, Yelena Mityukova, Deputy Director...

Earthquake in Indonesia: Quake of Magnitude 6.6 on Richter Scale Hits West Papua, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Papua, October 16: A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 11:57 am (IST) with its epicentre located at...

Enthusiasm greets Ragunan night zoo

ffering a rare chance to witness nocturnal wildlife, the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta has drawn thousands of visitors eager to secure limited seats for the second trial run of night tours. Yet amid the enthusiasm, animal welfare remains a concern...

Cruises are ‘indefensible’ and ‘incredibly boring’, say travel writers

For millions of people around the world, they are the perfect opportunity to relax and dine in one place while effortlessly visiting multiple countries. Yet according to a group of leading travel writers, cruise ships are “indefensible” and...

Indonesia’s high-speed rail a Belt and Road cautionary tale

When Indonesia’s first high-speed rail line, the Jakarta–Bandung Whoosh, was inaugurated in October 2023, it was hailed as a triumph of progress and modern engineering. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) proudly rode the train alongside Chinese...

PH GETS multiple tourism awards

Despite a slowdown in arrivals this year, the Philippine tourism sector remains a major pillar in the economy with its contribution expected to account for 21 percent of the country’s gross domestic products (GDP). Destinations remain popular as...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025: Crete Ranks 8th, Travel and Tour World Reveals

NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world’s leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the “Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025.” This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

Indonesia Builds Rp260bn Breakwater Along Bali's Kuta Beach

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono reviewed the progress of the breakwater construction at Kuta Beach, Bali, on Monday, October 13, 2025. The breakwater was built along...

Why Phillip Island's MotoGP future is in such jeopardy

MotoGP's Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island last weekend once again produced good racing and a well-run event at one of the paddock's favourite circuits. But it took place amid a backdrop of fresh rumours about the track's future on the...