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Pacu Jalur Festival showcases Indonesia's cultural legacy to the world
Antara
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August 21, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon expressed hope that the 2025 Pacu Jalur Festival, held at Tepian Narosa in Central Kuantan, Riau, would serve as a powerful platform to promote Indonesia’s cultural heritage. “Our hope is that this...
Pordasi selects hosts for 2025 Equestrian National Championships
Antara
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August 23, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Equestrian Sports Association (Pordasi) has chosen West Java, East Java, and Yogyakarta as the host provinces for the 2025 national championships across three equestrian disciplines. The decision was made through...
Bali tourism booms, but foreigners' violations on the rise
Antara
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August 21, 2025
While easing foreign entry supports tourism growth, it must be balanced by stricter permit issuance, stronger cross-sectoral cooperation, and better use of technology..Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - Bali remains Indonesia's main gateway for the tourism...
Indonesia pledges support for Jordanian visitors amid deepening ties
Antara
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August 20, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's government has pledged to facilitate and protect Jordanian citizens visiting the country, whether as tourists, investors, or business travelers, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and...
Indonesia at 80: A journey of freedom and friendship
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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August 20, 2025
By H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Ghana Indonesia yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of its independence, a historic moment that recalls the proclamation of freedom on August 17, 1945, by President Soekarno and Dr....
Bishop in Indonesia calls for tourism that unites people and protects creation
Vatican News
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August 19, 2025
At the opening of Festival Golo Koe 2025, Bishop Maksimus Regus urged that tourism in Indonesia’s Labuan Bajo must unite communities, protect creation, and resist the lure of profit-driven exploitation. By Kasmir Nema, SVD Labuan Bajo, Indonesia –...
Online Travel In Asia: The Untold Story (Chapters 5 – 8)
WIT
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August 21, 2025
The next chapters of Online Travel in Asia: The Untold Story dive into the defining “moonshot moments” that changed the course of the travel tech industry. From Agoda’s acquisition by Priceline in 2007 to MakeMyTrip’s IPO in 2010, and Qunar’s $306...
SkyDrive and Whitesky Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch eVTOL Operations in Indonesia
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2025-- SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership with PT Whitesky...
Plataran Indonesia expands hospitality projects with new venues, partnerships
TTG Asia
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August 20, 2025
Plataran Indonesia, a hospitality group, is positioning Indonesian tourism internationally through its Next Level Indonesian Hospitality mission. The company’s strategy includes opening new dining and wellness venues, securing pipeline projects,...
Indonesian Pacu Jalur Festival Seeing Spike in Tourist Visits This Year
Tempo.co
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August 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Pacu Jalur festival in Kuantan Singingi officially opens today, August 20, 2025, and will last until August 24. This year's festival is livelier than the ones before, thanks to the viral "aura farming" social media trend...
Indonesia disburses 23.5 bln USD to spur bank lending
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's central bank has disbursed macroprudential liquidity incentives totaling 384 trillion rupiah (about 23.5 billion U.S. dollars) by the first week of August 2025, Governor Perry Warjiyo said Wednesday. "Bank...
Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival 2025 Officially Opens in Kuantan Singingi, Riau
Tempo.co
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August 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Pacu Jalur Festival 2025 at Tepian Narosa, Batang Kuantan River, Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Riau, officially kicked off on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The opening ceremony was attended by Vice President Gibran...
Travel Blue debuts Memory Collections in Southeast Asia with WHSmith
The Moodie Davitt Report
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August 20, 2025
ASIA PACIFIC. Travel accessories specialist Travel Blue has launched its backpacks and Memory Collections range at WHSmith’s new Travel Essentials concept stores in Southeast Asia – beginning at Singapore Changi Airport. The rollout at Changi...
Tourism Authority of Thailand and Royal Enfield take to the road with travel influencers
Travel Daily Media
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August 20, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Royal Enfield, brought together 12 international travel influencers from across the Asia-Pacific region for a unique motorcycle journey from 11th to 17th August. The Amazing Thailand X...
Thai Tourism Giants Defy Slowdown with Strong Profits
The Nation Thailand
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August 21, 2025
Positive Outlook for the Second Half Both the airline and hotel sectors remain optimistic about the second half of the year and have plans to maintain growth. Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways, said the airline’s revenue is on track and meeting...
This Indonesian island is projected to be an ‘Eco-City,’ but at what cost?
Global Voices
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August 21, 2025
Solar panel illustration. Rempang Eco City is projected to be the world’s second-largest glass and solar panel factory. Source: WikiCommons. CC BY-SA 4.0 This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which...
SANDS Gili Air: Enjoy the taste and view on Gili Air's most beautiful beach
Tatler Asia
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From fresh sourdough bread breakfasts to romantic dinners by the sea, SANDS Gili Air offers a classy culinary experience in one of the most tranquil and beautiful corners of Indonesia. Among the tropical beaches of Gili Air, there’s one spot that...
Thailand Grants 200,000 Free Domestic Travel Passes to International Tourists
Tempo.co
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August 21, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thailand plans to provide 200,000 free domestic flight tickets to foreign tourists. The "Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights" promotion aims to boost national tourism during the last three months of 2025. As...
The Ritz-Carlton Embraces the New Luxury Traveler
WWD - New York
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August 20, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton has long been synonymous with quality service and luxury, but today’s hospitality landscape demands more than white-glove formality, according to Tina Edmundson, Marriott International’s president of luxury. As a generational...
Airbnb Boasts Rp35 Trillion Contribution, 200,000 Jobs for Indonesia
Tempo.co
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August 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Airbnb contributed more than Rp35 trillion to the Indonesian economy in 2024, equivalent to 3.1 percent of the total tourism Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The latest research from Oxford Economics initiated by Airbnb also noted...