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FHRAI urges GST rationalisation to boost India’s tourism competitiveness
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 21, 2025
FHRAI requests uniform 5% GST with input tax credit to strengthen India’s tourism, enhance affordability, and align with global standards. NEW DELHI, INDIA – The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), representing the...
FHRAI urges rationalisation of GST in tourism sector
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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August 22, 2025
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), representing the hospitality industry across the country, has requested Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister and chairperson of the GST Council, for the rationalisation of...
Rationalisation tourism GST to aid India’sglobal competitiveness: FHRAI urges FM
Tourism Breaking News
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August 22, 2025
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), representing the hospitality industry across the country, has requested Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister and Chairperson of the GST Council, for the...
Business : AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 Expects To Draw 15,000 Visitors
Bernama
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August 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The AirAsia Travel Fair (AATF) 2025 is expected to attract about 15,000 visitors, a 5,000 increase from its last pre-pandemic edition in 2019, as the airline revived its signature travel fair series with plans to...
Indonesian business group to attend Apeco forum
The Manila Times
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August 21, 2025
A 55-MEMBER strong delegation of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry are in Manila to attend the 1st Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) Business Forum on Aug. 23. The group, led by Indonesian Kadin (Kamar...
Indonesia urged to boost regional govt action on climate change
Antara
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August 21, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto emphasized the need for regional governments to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it. "Ladies and gentlemen, surely we can feel the impact of...
Indonesian rapper Rich Brian announces new Asia tour stops in Taipei, Manila, Singapore, and more
Time Out
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Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, formerly known as Rich Chigga, swiftly rose from viral internet sensation to become one of Asia’s most influential hip-hop artists. Renowned for his distinctive voice, sharp lyricism and genre-blending sound, he has...
Trip.com Group Connects Asia's Travel Leaders with China's Expanding Regional Tourism, Boosting Cross-Border Cooperation
Korea Herald
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August 22, 2025
SHENYANG, China, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The NIHAO! CHINA 2025 Asian Tour Operators' concluded successfully, bringing together more than 100 leading tour operators from across Asia. Travel trade representatives from more than 10 countries...
Indonesia’s Pacu Jalur Festival gains global recognition: Minister
Antara
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August 21, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana praised the Pacu Jalur Festival as a symbol of Indonesia’s tourism success with growing international recognition. “Pacu Jalur is a unique part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage and now...
World : Top News Headlines Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 22, 2025
Bernama
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August 22, 2025
INDONESIA 1. INDONESIA NEEDS RP300 TRILLION FOR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT BY 2029 -- ANTARA Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq revealed that the investment required to achieve a total waste management by 2029 will reach approximately Rp300...
Women-Owned Local Startup, Bali Ramah Scooter Rental, Revolutionizes Tourism Mobility With Premium, Hassle-Free Scooter Rentals
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Bali Ramah Scooter Rental combines authentic local hospitality with carefully maintained scooters to help tourists discover and explore Bali confidently. The scooter rental service is setting a new benchmark in Bali tourism. Bali...
Indonesia High-speed Rail Project a Financial ‘Time Bomb,’ Official Says
The Diplomat
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August 21, 2025
The newly appointed head of Indonesia’s state railway operator says that the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project faces mounting financial strain that constitutes a potential “time bomb.” The $7.3 billion rail line, which links the capital...
Indonesia's Deputy Minister Ebenezer arrested in extortion case
Antara
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August 21, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer on suspicion of extorting companies in the workplace safety certification process. KPK Deputy Chair Fitroh Rohcahyanto...
Chinese investment reshapes global tourism destinations
Globetrender
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August 21, 2025
Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative is quietly transforming holiday hotspots from the Maldives to Montenegro, reshaping destinations while opening the door to potential new geopolitical tensions. Olivia Palamountain reports China's Belt and Road...
Indonesia's Mountain Hiking Trails Classified: A Guide to All 5 Difficulty Levels
Tempo.co
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August 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has officially released a ranking system for mountain hiking trails across the country. This classification was developed by assessing various factors, including environmental conditions,...
Venice Warns Tourists on Strict Rules and Fines
Tempo.co
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August 21, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Italy offers many popular destinations. One of these is Venice, a canal city that has long been a dream destination for tourists worldwide. However, its extraordinary popularity has now become a serious challenge. With over 20...
‘I travelled to Indonesia to try world's most dangerous feeling theme park ride’
The Mirror
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August 21, 2025
A daring YouTuber has braved one of the world's most perilous fairground rides and declared he'd "go on it again" despite it feeling like it "will collapse". Robin Demyttenaere, 33, a thrill-seeker since the age of 11, has splashed out £87,000 on...
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Still Has Potential for Explosive Eruption, Says Geological Agency
Tempo.co
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August 21, 2025
The Head of Indonesia's Geological Agency, Muhammad Wafid, stated that Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), still has the potential of experiencing an explosive eruption. The indicator is the increasing...
Indonesian Janice Tjen Makes Grand Slam Debut at US Open 2025
Tempo.co
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August 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen made a flawless Grand Slam debut, successfully navigating the first round of the US Open 2025 qualifiers on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, local time. She is now just two victories away from...
Muslim clerics, officials in Indonesia force Christian prayer house to shut down, expel evangelist
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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August 21, 2025
By Morning Star NewsThursday, August 21, 2025 ROMEO GACAD/AFP via Getty ImagesSURABAYA, Indonesia — Officials and Muslim clerics in a village in West Java Province, Indonesia, ordered the closure of a prayer house, expelled an evangelist and...