City of ALL, Accor’s spectacular five-day brand showcase, will arrive in Jakarta this month with an immersive event that is set to provide exclusive offers, enticing discounts and uplifting…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.
Park Hyatt Jakarta Opens In The Heart…
Indonesia has temporarily banned foreign tourists entering the country through Jakarta’s airport, the Transport Ministry said, in a bid to slow a spike in coronavirus infections driven by…
Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled its latest project Indonesian project today, with the launch of Swiss-Belresidences Rasuna Epicentrum in Indonesia.
Cited as the world’s number one most popular location per tag stories and the eight most posted cities by Instagram in 2017, Jakarta’s tourism industry has traditionally been powered by the…
Park Hyatt Jakarta has announced the appointment of Fredrik Harfors as general manager effective immediately. Park Hyatt Jakarta is expected to open its doors in the second half of 2018 and…
Indonesian hotel management company Archipelago International, continues the rapid expansion of its Hotel NEO label with the opening of the Hotel NEO+ Kebayoran – the first Hotel NEO+ in…
Hilton Yantai
Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 252…
International flights have commenced at Terminal 3 of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new terminal's first international services departed on 1 May 2017, with Garuda…
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above)
Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…
Approximately 70% of international visitors to Indonesia in 2017 are expected to travel to just two destinations: Bali and Jakarta.
The Indonesian government is targeting a total of…
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
The operators of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have acquired three villages, which will now be levelled to make way for new runways.
Indonesia's Antara news agency…
Indonesia's Archipelago International has opened its first Harper Hotel in Jakarta.
The new Harper MT Haryono is located in the Cawang area of the city, close to Halim Perdana Kusuma…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its upscale Westin brand in Jakarta, with the opening of the Indonesian capital's highest hotel.
The Westin Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69…
China Southern Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Shenzhen to Jakarta next month.
The new route commences on 21 September 2016 and will run four times a week,…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Four Points hotel in Jakarta.
The new Four Points Jakarta Thamrin is located on Jalan MH Thamrin in Jakarta's central business…
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other cities in the Asia Pacific region.
According to the latest data from STR, there are now 36 hotels…
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has expanded its budget brand, Pop, in Jakarta.
The new Pop Hotel Pasar Baru Jakarta officially opened this week in central Jakarta, close to the…
Four Seasons has returned to Jakarta with the launch of a brand new all-suite hotel in the centre of the city.
Located on Jalan Gatot Subroto, as part of the new Capital Place…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its Aloft brand in Indonesia with the signing of the Aloft Jakarta Simatupang.
The new property, which is scheduled to open in Q1…
Frasers Hospitality has strengthened its presence in Indonesia with the launch of its third serviced residence in Jakarta.
The Fraser Place Setiabudi is set in a 31-storey tower on…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first luxury St Regis hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the St Regis Jakarta and The Residences at the St…
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a new all-suite luxury hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the new Four Seasons Hotel…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its second Sheraton in Jakarta.
The newly-constructed Sheraton Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel forms part of the Superblock Gandaria City complex,…
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residences in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the Regent Jakarta and Regent Residences Jakarta…
Indonesia’s state-owned airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, has unveiled plans to expand the capacity of six of its airports, including Jakarta’s main hub Soekarno-Hatta.
Under the…
Fairmont has celebrated the grand opening of its new luxury hotel in Jakarta.
The Fairmont Jakarta soft-opened in January 2015, but the property officially launched this week with a…
Archipelago International has unveiled a new property in South Jakarta that is expected to be popular with the MICE market.
The new Aston Priority Simatupang is located closed to the…
Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur are among the world's best value destinations for hotel breaks, TripAdvisor has revealed.
In its annual TripIndex Room Service report, the online travel…
Raffles has launched its first hotel in Jakarta, designed around the Indonesian art scene.
The new Raffles Jakarta, which soft-opened on 16 March 2015, is linked directly to the new…
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other city in the Asia Pacific region, a new report has revealed.
In its latest Construction Pipeline Report…
Fairmont has continued its recent growth in Indonesia with the launch of its first hotel in the capital, Jakarta.
The opening of the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali late last year marked…
Archipelago International has continued the rapid growth of its favehotel brand with the opening of a new hotel in Central Jakarta.
The favehotel Tanah Abang Cideng is a modern budget…
Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has ramped up its scheduled flight operations with the launch of new services to Jakarta and Jeddah.
The Bangkok-based airline, which has traditionally…
IHG has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residential complex in Jakarta.
Located in the west of the Indonesian capital, the new development will comprise the…
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has acquired the recently-opened 185-unit Ascott Kuningan Jakarta for S$90 million under a conditional agreement with PT Ciputra Adigraha.
The CapitaLand…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued to the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the launch of a new property in Jakarta.
Located in the…
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residential development in Jakarta.
The Taiwanese hotel group will operate the new Regent…
Best Western has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia, with the launch of a new luxury hotel in the Greater Jakarta region.
Located in East Jakarta, close to the Cawang…
Swiss-Belhotel has opened new hotel close to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new Swiss-Belinn Airport Jakarta is located 10 minutes from the Indonesian capital’s…
The Park Lane Jakarta is the latest property to join Worldhotels.
Jon Richards, General Manager of The Park Lane Hotel Jakarta, said; “The awareness generated from this strategic…
Air France has launched a new service to Jakarta.
The route commenced on 9 July and will now operate daily, via Singapore. Flights will depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 1920,…
Archipelago International has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the launch of a new collection of luxury suites in the country's capital, Jakarta.
The Grove Suites by…
Qatar Airways is increasing its operations to Jakarta with the addition of four new weekly flights.
The airline currently operates twice daily services to the Indonesian capital, but…
Garuda Indonesia has postponed direct flights between London and Jakarta, with the service to run through Amsterdam instead this summer.
Despite healthy sales for the route the…
Archipelago International has continued the expansion of its Hotel NEO brand, with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new property in Jakarta.
Construction work started recently on the…
Archipelago International's fast-expanding budget brand, favehotel, has launched its ninth property in Jakarta.
Located in the Melawai area of the Indonesian capital, the favehotel…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first Holiday Inn Express in Jakarta.
The new-build Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Thamrin is located in the centre of the Indonesian…
The Indonesian government is planning to develop a new rail link connecting Jakarta's two airports.
The city's Halim Perdanakusuma Airport opened to commercial flights last week, to…
Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma air force base has opened for commercial flights, as part of efforts to reduce congestion at the city's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Garuda's…
Best Western has launched a new hotel in central Jakarta.
The Best Western Grand Palace Kemayoran is set in a grand four-storey building in the city's Kelapa Gading area, featuring a…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled a new Holiday Inn in Jakarta, designed to cater for the needs of long-stay guests.
Set to open in 2015, the 447-room Holiday Inn &…
Langham Hospitality Group has agreed to manage its first hotel in Jakarta.
The Hong Kong-based hotelier penned an agreement with Indonesia's Agung Sedayu Group to operate a luxury…
Lufthansa will launch a new service between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta next summer.
From the start of its summer timetable on 30 March 2014, the German national carrier will commence…
Best Western has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the launch of a new hotel in Jakarta - Best Western Hariston.
Located in North Jakarta, the newly-built midscale hotel…
Starwood has unveiled plans to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Jakarta.
An agreement with Indonesia's Rajawali Group will see the all-suite St Regis Jakarta open in 2016, as part…
Best Western has expanded its portfolio in Jakarta, with the launch of a new midscale hotel, the Best Western Mega Kuningan.
Set in a nine-storey building, the modern hotel features…
The development of a new international airport serving Jakarta is expected to commence next year, Indonesian government officials have said.
Local media reported this week that a…
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Etihad Airways will double the frequency of its Abu Dhabi-Jakarta service this month, with the addition of a second daily flight.
Commencing on 27 October 2013, the airline will…
Archipelago International has opened another new favehotel in Jakarta.
Located in the Indonesian capital's Chinatown area, the favehotel LTC Glodok became the brand's seventh Jakarta…
Archipelago International has opened its sixth favehotel in Jakarta.
Located close to the Mega Kuningan commercial area of the city, the favehotel Gatot Subroto is a modern budget…
The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, is offering a special rate and menu for those running in the inaugural Jakarta Marathon.
The event, which will be held on 27 October 2013, is the first…
Hotel Group Archipelago International is to open its sixth favehotel in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta in the Gatot Subroto area near Maga Kuningan.
The new property, favehotel…
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened its first sales office in Indonesia.
The new Jakarta office follows the Thai hotelier's recent expansion in Indonesia, where it now operates…
Mandala Airlines has announced plans to launch a new service connecting Hong Kong and Jakarta.
Commencing on 25 July 2013, the Indonesian low-cost carrier will initially operate the route…
Archipelago International has opened its third NEO hotel in Indonesia, the NEO Cideng in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The brand, which was founded by Archipelago International in 2011, now has…
Indonesia has announced a new project designed to redevelop an old part of Jakarta, known as Old Batavia, as a tourism attraction.
A newly-formed public-private partnership, working…
Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta airports have seen the strongest capacity growth in the Asia Pacific region over the last 12 months, according to a new report from OAG.
In its latest OAG…
Tauzia Hotel Management has launched a new Pop budget hotel at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new Pop Hotel Airport, Jakarta, is located five minutes' drive from…
Garuda Indonesia has announced it will operate direct flights between London Gatwick and Jakarta from later this year.
The national carrier will operate the flights from the fourth quarter…
IHG has announced the signing of a new InterContinental hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2015, the 480-key the InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Hotel & Residences will be…
Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok welcomed the aircrew of Garuda Indonesia on the inauguration of the airline’s third daily flight into Bangkok.
Operated with a with Boeing 737-800…
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada in the centre of the Indonesian capital.
Located 30 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta Airport and five minutes from the train…
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrated the start of operation of Garuda Indonesia flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia and Amsterdam, Holland.
The new route brings four…
Low-cost carrier Jetstar has opened its first Travel Shop in Jakarta.
Located in the Kelapa Gading district of the Indonesian capital, the shop will sell Jetstar's flights plus other…
Aston International has continued the expansion of its budget brand favehotel with the launch of a new property in Jakarta.
The favehotel Kemang Jakarta is located in South Jakarta’s…
Aston International has expanded its Favehotel budget brand with the launch of a new property in Jakarta.
The Favehotel Pluit Junction Jakarta is located next to the Pluit Junction Mall in…
Tune Hotels has expanded its portfolio of budget accommodation with the opening of two new properties in Jakarta and Manila.
Last month, the company opened the 168-room Tune Hotel Pasar…
AirAsia has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Jakarta.
Named AirAsia ASEAN due its location in Jakarta - the home of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…
Aston International has celebrated the ground breaking of its new Jakarta development, the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center.
Located in south Jakarta, the new…
Travel search site Wego is launching a new social media and mobile technology development centre in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.
The Wego team expected to grow to 50 staff operating out…
AirAsia has announced plans to open a new regional management office in Jakarta.
The new base, which will be called 'AirAsia ASEAN' forms part of the low-cost carrier's new regional…
Malaysia's budget hotel group, Tune Hotels, will open its first property in Jakarta on 12 July.
The new 168-room Tune Hotel Pasar Baru will be located close to the Mangga Dua complex and…
Indonesia will begin construction of a new international airport to serve Jakarta, a senior government official has revealed.
Herry Bhakti Gumay, the Director-General of Air Transport at…
Airports Council International (ACI) has launched a new safety campaign in Jakarta.
The industry body signed a Declaration of Commitment & Collaboration in Airport Excellence (APEX) in…
Accor has launched its upscale Pullman hotel brand in Jakarta. Located in the Podomoro City Super Block and attached to the Central Park shopping complex, the Pullman Jakarta Central Park…
AirAsia Indonesia has moved all its operations to the new Terminal 3 at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport. The new base terminal, which formerly housed only Indonesian domestic…
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta is now offering private yoga sessions for guests. Conducted by a professional trainer, the one-hour yoga sessions can be booked at the hotel's Fitness &…
Aston International held a ground breaking ceremony this week for its new favehotel in Jakarta. The favehotel Kemang Jakarta will offer 130 guest rooms, a board meeting room, coffee shop,…
Aston International announced the opening of the first favehotel in Jakarta - the Favehotel Wahid Hasyim. Located in the centre of Jakarta, just off Jalan MH Thamrin, the two-star hotel…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase capacity on the Singapore-Jakarta with the introduction of an eighth daily service from 15 September 2011. The extra daily flight will be operated…
Garuda Indonesia has announced the addition of an eighth daily flight between Singapore and Jakarta. Commencing on 1 August 2011, the introduction of the new service establishes means that…
Jakarta is constructing a new city park. Located along the toll road to Soekarno-Hatta airport in the north of the Indonesian capital, the new 13.6-hectare green space is scheduled to be…
Frasers Hospitality has opened Fraser Residence Sudirman Jakarta, the first of four Fraser-branded serviced residences the company expects to roll-out in the Indonesian capital over the next…
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the addition of its third property in Jakarta. The Hong Kong-based hotel company has signed a deal with Arion Paramita Holding Company to take…
Two planes collided at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Sunday, the airport's operator has admitted. The planes, belonging to Lion Air's regional subsidiary Wings Air, and…
Lion Air has launched a new direct flight service connecting Jakarta with the Saudi Arabian holy city of Medina. Catering for the Muslim pilgrimage market, the new service will be operated…
The areas of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be expanded by up to 1,000 hectares, local media reported the airport's operator, PT Angkasa Pura II as saying. According to…
Authorities at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle 40 reticulated pythons on to a flight bound for Dubai. The Jakarta Post reported airport…
A severe rainstorm has caused the roof of a major shopping mall to collapse in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. According to local news portal, tribunnews.com, strong winds caused a roof at…
Jakarta is targeting 21 million tourists in 2011, up 14.3% from the 17.5 million it attracted last year. The city's Culture & Tourism Agency as saying that it wants to welcome 19…
Jakarta's Lebak Bulus Stadium will be demolished to make room for the city's new mass rapid transport (MRT) system, the Jakarta Post reported yesterday. Authorities in the Indonesian…
More than 200 passengers were rescued from an Indonesian ferry yesterday, after it caught fire off the coast of Jakarta, Channel NewsAsia reported Indonesia's Transport Ministry as…
Hong Kong-based international hotel management company Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President Gavin Faull sealed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with a handshake…
Jakarta is sinking at a rate of 10cm a year, a recent study has found. The Jakarta Post reported researchers from the Bandung Institute of Technology as saying that pressure from…
Jakarta, 8th April 2010 - Aston International announced the opening of the Aston Cengkareng City Hotel & Conference Center Jakarta.The Aston Cengkareng City Hotel is a newly…
A 'Car-Free Day' will be held next Sunday in West Jakarta, the Jakarta Post has reported. The event will halt traffic on major thoroughfares in the city's Old Town between 6am and 12pm.…
DEEP Indonesia, the diving, water sports and adventure travel exhibition, returns to the Jakarta Convention Center on 12-14 March. The event offers information on marine…
Conservation officials in Indonesia have discovered four fully-grown tigers at a house in Jakarta, the BBC has reported. The big cats may be Sumatran tigers, which number only…
A Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-200 skidded off the runway at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Wednesday after it tore its front wheels on landing, the Jakarta Post has…
The operator of Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta is targeting between 3.5 million and 4 million visitors this year, the Jakarta Post has reported. The attraction last year recorded a 25% rise in…
DUBAI, U.A.E., 7th January 2010 - Emirates airline will advance its existing operation to Jakarta with the introduction of a double-daily service, effective 1st March…
Two people died and nine were injured after part commercial building in central Jakarta collapsed yesterday. According to a Jakarta Post report part of the Metro Tanah Abang building,…
Hundreds of residents in North Jakarta were trapped in their homes on Sunday after a flash flood deluged roads and residences, the Jakarta Post reported. Water reached a depth of one…
SINGAPORE - 08 December 2009 - The Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) will offer a research seminar on the 'Best Practices in the Asian Hospitality Industry' and…
Jakarta, 2 November, 2009: TAUZIA Hotel Management presented by Marc Steinmeyer, President Director, and Christophe Glass. Drector, is proud to announce the…
Emmanuel Guillard, Senior Vice President of Operations and Development for Swiss-Belhotel International Indonesia recently announced the Opening of Swiss-Belhotel Mangga Besar,…
Hong Kong, 9 October, 2009 - Following a comprehensive 20 month renovation, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta officially re-opened on 8 October, 2009 to take its place…
AirAsia has launched direct flights between Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), becoming the first airline to serve the sector. Operated by the Malaysia low-cost carrier's Indonesian…
Phuket, Thailand - August 2009 - JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa together with our associates, have fund raised and donated in order to help and support our families…
Turkish Airlines (THY) has launched flights from Istanbul to Jakarta, via Singapore. The flights, which launched on 3 September, operate on five days a week.
A forum on pollution in Jakarta has advised the Indonesian capital to reduce the number of cars on the city streets and increase green areas by 30%. According to a Jakarta Post report,…
Indonesian carrier, Susi Air, has launched services from Jakarta's Halim Perdana Kusuma airport to Pangandaran beach, West Java, via Bandung. The Jakarta Post reported…
Security at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is being tightened in an effort to counter potential terrorist threats, the Antara news agency has reported. Airport…
The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta has unveiled its own unique decorative fan, designed by celebrated Indonesian textile artist, Josephine 'Obin' Komara. The fan will be take pride of…
The JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta re-opened yesterday, less than two weeks after the suicide bomb attacks that left nine people dead and injured more than 50 others.…
Indonesia has seen a mixed response from foreign tourists following the recent bomb blasts that killed nine people and injured more than 50 at the hotels in Jakarta.According to a Jakarta…
The Jakarta hotel bombers were challenged by staff over their suspicious behaviour moments before detonating their devices, a security official said today. Bloomberg reported Marriott's…
Indonesian officials say there are "strong indications" that a key wanted fugitive was behind Friday's deadly attacks on two hotels in Jakarta. Noordin Mohamed Top is wanted for plotting the…
An Indonesian tour operator is offeringtourists the chance to see a different side of Jakarta from the usual five-star hotels andshopping malls. According to a ChannelNewsAsia report,…
Enhanced green credentials are claimed for the new terminal three at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which was officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono…
The first Asian Buddha Bar has dropped its name amid a wave of protests andcomplaints, Channel NewsAsia reported. Indonesian Buddhists were furious thatthe Jakarta barused its name and…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is increasing capacity on its Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta route with the introduction of its new Boeing 777-300ER.Bernama reported that the new 425-seat aircraft…
Airport authorities have seized 30 exotic birds and three primates at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The animals were discovered in a family's luggage as they tried to board…
Tiger Airways has started selling tickets for its new Jakarta-Singapore services. The route will be launched on 29 March, and will mark Tiger's Indonesian debut. Tiger's Managing…
Hospitality management firm, Aston International, has held its first Aston Fair for 2009. The event, which ran from 19-24 January was part of Aston Week, which saw all…
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it will increase the number of flights it offers to the key destinations of Paris, Shanghai and Jakarta, in response to customer demand.…
Indonesian hotel and restaurant business representatives are calling on the government to urgently reduce the 300% luxury tax now being imposed on liquor. Calling for at least a 50%…
Firefighters battled against a massive blaze at a fuel depot in the Indonesian capital yesterday, CNN reported. The day-long fire was eventually extinguished, but not before it…
The number foreign and domestic drug smuggling cases intercepted at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rose dramatically 2008, the Jakarta Post reported the airport's task…
Jakarta Tourism Agency is holding a competition for students to create concepts for tourism in the Indonesian capital, the Jakarta Post reported. Agency head, Arie Budhiman,…
On the first day of the operation of Jakarta's newly constructed airport toll road lanes, travellers reportedly enjoyed shorter travel times to Soekarno Hatta International…
Jakarta has embarked on an ambitious tree-planting project in the Srengseng city forest, Kembangan sub-district. The Jakarta Post reported that the project, launched on Friday by…
Jakarta's city authorities have begun planting mangrove seedlings in the city's northern coastal areas, in an effort to curb the risk of flooding at high times, the Jakarta Post…
Customs officers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled an attempt of to smuggle rare, endangered snakes into the country, the Jakarta Post has reported.…
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta has announced plans eradicate illegal taxis, the Jakarta Post has reported. Airport administrator, Herry Bhakti, said that…
Customs and excise officers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have impounded two Boeing 737-200 planes operated by Kartika Airlines, the Jakarta Post has reported. The…
The city administration of Jakarta plans to establish motorcycles lanes in an attempt to ease traffic congestion in the city. According to the Jakarta Post motorcycles comprise nearly…
Indonesian capital Jakarta welcomed 870,011 foreign visitors in the first 7 months of 2008 - a 23% rise from the same period in 2007. The Jakarta Post reported results announced by the…
The Grand Melia Hotel in Jakarta caught fire on Wednesday morning, the Jakarta Post has reported. The blaze started in the hotel's basement and was contained by firefighters. No casualties…
The first phase of Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport's long-awaited third terminal is likely to be completed by year-end, the Antara news agency has reported. The optimistic judgement…
Tighter checks on laptops are in place now at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta international airport, an airport official was quoted saying by Antara. "We have taken the measure for the…
Jakarta is hoping to attract more than 1.22 million visitors this year, according to the Jakarta Association of Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA). "We hope more tourists will come to the…
A railway project to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport is scheduled to finish by the end of 2009, an official was quoted by Jakarta Post. "The design is almost done. We're now…
The government-owned entity running Indonesian airports wants to increase passenger service charges by 50% for Jakarta, to bring charges for international passengers in line with those…
Airport workers found a piece of a wing from a passenger jet on the runway at Indonesia's main airport, an Associated Press report said.The three metre piece of wing was found on…
A new train service was launched last Friday in Jakarta aimed at reducing traffic jams in the capital city. The new train, named the Ciliwung Blue Line, travels from Manggarai to…
Rachmat Witoelar said rising sea levels made coastal cities like Jakarta especially vulnerable to flooding and monsoon storms, Jakarta Post reported.Authorities used pumps to lower…
The Jakarta Post said the Independent Workers Union Federation, which represents up to 14,000 workers in the tourism sector, has threatened to go on strike on if the city…
"IITF 2008 promises to deliver best travel deals for domestic and international travel enabling face-to-face encounter and direct booking with the customers on the spot," Toton Hutomi…
"I hope this facility can attract international and domestic visitors, thereby increasing the city's revenue. Serious attention to our seafront areas is crucial to developing Jakarta's…
Currently flying three times a week, the Macau-based airline will launch one additional flight to its weekly schedule from 28 August.The new schedule will see the airline flying from…
Despite efforts to combat climate change, many countries around the world are beginning to see the very real implications of the issue, with little time to remedy. To our dismay this…
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TIME 2023 is a go. The World Tourism Network Summit September 29-October 1 in Bali is official. SMEs…
In a milestone year, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event went underway on Monday in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). It is the 30th…
The cultural heartland of Indonesia, Java is studded with ancient treasures engulfed by pea-green paddy fields and rain forests lined with pristine white beaches.
airasia Super App announced a direct partnership with Archipelago International, one of the largest hotel management groups in Southeast Asia, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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The Indonesian Tourism Minister knows that SMEs MATTER! The World Tourism Network just announced…
2023 is set to be a watershed year for Lombok. This idyllic Indonesian island is on the cusp of an exciting new era of long-term prosperity as international travellers, investors and major…
Indonesia's first online travel agent (OTA) tiket.com, together with the Center for Data and Systems Information (Pusdatin) of the Tourism and Creative Industry Ministry of the Republic of …
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, the leading hotel licensor with over 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific, has announced the signing of a…
Accor has continued to expand its portfolio of hotels and resorts in Indonesia with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel in BSD City, the rapidly emerging urban center in Greater Jakarta.
NusaTrip, an Indonesia-based Online travel agent (OTA) and travel platform of Society Pass Incorporated, Southeast Asia’s (SEA) leading data-driven loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem,…
When kids think of luxury holidays, they would trade in sun loungers for water slides and pina coladas for ice cream, looking for something more adventurous.
Kids' happiness on holiday is…
Garuda Indonesia has announced that on 10 December 2022 will resume its service from Melbourne to Bali. Just three weeks after announcing it will resume flights between Melbourne and…
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is inviting the world’s travellers to enjoy amazing savings in dreamy destinations all across Asia with an enticing new flash sale!
Under the “11.11…
The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…
Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with JetBlue, offering JetBlue passengers to travel options between the US and 11 new destinations, in eight different countries across…
Celestia, a new handcrafted 45-meter Phinisi yacht designed to offer unforgettable journeys through the Indonesian archipelago, will officially set sail in January 2023.
Designed by…
Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…
ARTOTEL Group in collaboration with PT Selat Niagatama inaugurated the opening of the newest hotel in South Jakarta, namely ARTOTEL Casa Kuningan on 20 October 2022.
Penang is set to welcome more regional tourists this year as AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will be launching a new direct route from Bali (Denpasar) starting on 20 October 2022.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has asked a New York court to formally recognise the agreement it reached with creditors to cut its debt in half to around $5 billion, according to…
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), unveils the refresh of its fastest growing brand, Citadines, with 80 properties under…
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
Nationals of the 75 eligible countries can apply for their Indonesia Visa on Arrival (VoA) through VFS Global by submitting their documents and paying the fees online.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is inviting the travellers to rediscover and experience the wonders of Asia with offers up to 25% off the best rates at world-class hotels and resorts…
Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
Indonesian government has allowed travellers from Hong Kong to enter the country ahead of year-end holidays, while putting the UK, Norway and Denmark into the travel ban list
Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.
Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.
Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.
According to Qantas, flights to Singapore, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom are expected to resume in mid-December, while flights to Bali and Thailand will resume in April of…
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
Interested in putting our geography skills to the test, TheKnowledgeAcademy.com quizzed 6,550 people’s knowledge to see which countries we struggle to place on a map the most
IATA director general, Alain de Juniac, during his first Covid-19 briefing for 2021 has called for governments to focus on reopening borders to international aviation.
As Christmas and New Year holidays approach, most Asian countries like Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia grappled with surging numbers of coronavirus cases as Christmas and new year…
Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s…
Australia’s Northern Territory is possibly closest to most people’s impression of what Australia could be: vast deserts, lush rainforests, hot weather, iconic land formations
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
The Republic of Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans and is part of the volcanic Ring of Fire. In fact, if you like volcanoes…
Singapore’s flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, announced that it will resume and increase the frequency of flights on a number of destinations by the end of the year.
As most countries in Asia remain closed and governments extend stay-at-home protocols, people get creative and come up with clever ways to explore new places and experience new things.
Local tourism chief has slated Bali reopening to international tourists on 11 September, but this is still subjected to the approval of the government in Jakarta.
From today, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to key Southeast Asian ports with the aim to create essential travel links and assist with freight in the region
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced its 15th Raffles Hotel in the world, with the launch of the lavish Raffles Bali, which offers unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean and the…
AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…
Emirates have announced plans to run services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April),…
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…
Marriott International across Asia Pacific is lighting up its properties to send a positive message, offering a ray of hope to the communities they are in for locals and travellers…
RedDoorz, Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest-growing online hotel management and booking platform, announced the launch of ‘Red Heroes’, a new regional initiative that will provide…
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw 24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…
ibis Styles, Accor’s upbeat economy brand, has launched a newly built property in Bekasi, Indonesia. Located in the Grand Icon Complex, west of the city, ibis Styles Bekasi Jatibening…
Swiss-Belhotel International’s enduring and hugely successful relationship with Indonesia is set to reach new heights, with the news 12 properties will be launched there by 2022.
The…
Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it would operate special replacement flights on certain routes to assist passengers affected by the Typhoon Kammuri that is currently bashing the…
Traveloka, the digital travel and lifestyle platform in Southeast Asia, through its business unit, Traveloka Xperience, has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia, Embassy…
The first Oakwood property to open in Surabaya, Indonesia, and the only five-star hotel and serviced residence in the area, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya celebrated its grand…
WebBeds, B2B accommodation provider, has penned a major new agreement to promote Macao to the travel trade in Indonesia, as part of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) efforts…
This week, ride-hailing giants from the east are rolling out new services to propel their growth, while their western counterparts are suffering losses since going public.
Sources claimed that Amazon is reportedly in talks with Go-Jek for a plausible investment. This move could bolster the presence of the e-commerce giant in Southeast Asia.
Sansiri, Thailand’s leading real estate developer, announced its investment to increase its shareholding in Standard International Holdings (SIH), the parent company of The Standard, an…
AirAsia launched a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island paradise off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. As the first airline that connects Kuala Lumpur and…
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Male, Maldives. The airline’s two daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi…
Setting their sights on Tangerang city’s business district, Indonesia-based Archipelago International continues to expand its brand with the anticipated opening of Favehotel Hasyim…
SriLankan Airlines has announced additional frequencies between Colombo and Delhi to take its total weekly offerings between the two capitals to 18 flights. Apart from the existing two…
With a career stretching back across Asia, Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of three Indonesia properties -- Banyan Tree Bintan, Angsana Bintan and Cassia Bintan -- has picked up a thing or…
Ride-hailing company Go-Jek has seen a slight decline in passengers as the Indonesian government enforced a new tariff increase for app-based motorcycle taxis.
This week, we saw a lot of activity in Southeast Asia, which has been a fertile ground for start-ups. Two companies have set up offices in Singapore, which is still the best place to manage…
Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more…
Its raining Asian expansion stories this week. With RedDoorz expanding its footprint in Indonesia, OYO is not too far behind. Their latest press release confirmed it is seeing exponential…
Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, has announced today it regional expansion plans by unveiling the 10 new cities in East Java it will open in 2019, starting with Pasuruan and Jember.
Mergers, acquisitions, and billion-dollar funding rounds — so much have happened in 2018 and so I’ve thought of compiling them into one bite-sized piece.
Following the tragic crash of Lion Air flight JT 610, after just thirteen minutes into its flight from Cengkareng’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on 29 October, a preliminary report…
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
Hospitality firm Standard International plans to open 20 hotels within five years as part of its aggressive expansion plans in Asia and the Middle East.
In a span of little more than a week, two unfortunate incidents befall Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air. Following the fatal crash of Lion Air 737 claiming the lives of 189 people,…
Following the recent debut of Hilton's flagship brand in the Philippines, we caught up with Paul Hutton, VP of operations in Southeast Asia to talk about the hospitality giant's expansion…
With the opening of Dash Langkawi in April this year, I hot footed it over to the Malaysian island paradise to catch up with Andreas Rud, COO of Dash parent company Ri-Yaz’s Hotels and…
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has celebrated the grand opening of Swiss-Belinn Modern Cikande, the first internationally-branded hotel in Serang, Banten’s…
Do not mess with China as it may cost you a lucrative market of 1.4 billion. Thailand’s tourism industry is in jeopardy after Chinese tourist arrivals dropped for the first time ever.
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a partnership with the low-cost airline, Citilink, to promote Indonesian tourism destinations through both companies’ networks in Indonesia.
Genting Cruise Lines arrives at Bintan as part of Genting Dreams' collection of round trip itineraries year-round from Singapore across the ASEAN region.
Last month, we featured Explora.ph, a travel platform that partners with locals to offer bespoke travel experiences in the Philippines. Here’s the inspiration behind the company, and some of…
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Soma Jaya Sakti for the development and management of Swiss-Belhotel Karimun, Riau Islands.
When it comes to Australian cities, there is no doubt Sydney has the highest international profile. Canberra may be the country capital but, I think we can all agree, Sydney has the…
After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…
Following on from our recent interview with Spencer Lee head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, where he discussed the growth of the carrier’s secondary hubs in Langkawi, Johor Bahru and…
New research from Skyscanner has identified the top global cities with the cheapest five-star hotels. The data, compiled by the global travel search engine and rendered into the handy…
Swiss-Belhotel International unveils plans to triple portfolio of affordable hotels by the end of the decade, with many new destinations in the pipeline.
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…
U Janevalla Bandung, the newest addition of the boutique luxury U Hotels & Resorts, is ready to open its doors on 15th March 2018. Designed in a rustic modern style, the hotel will offer…
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), an Asian based international hotel management company, will launch three new brands in mainland China this year -- Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
G Adventures has rebranded its ‘Yolo’ programme of tours for younger travellers to ‘18-to-Thirtysomethings’.
The refresh is being made to make it clear to customers that these trips are…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the challenges of infrastructure, regulatory harmonization and sustainability.
Hahn Air Systems has announced an agreement with the Indonesian low-cost airline, Citilink Indonesia.
The German global consolidation service connecting Global Distribution Systems…
Vietjet has revealed plans to launch its first flights to Indonesia, with a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Jakarta.
The route was announced at an event in the Indonesian…
Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year.
AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…
Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year.
Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…
Tourism officials from the Chinese beach resort of Sanya have held a promotional event in Indonesia, with the aim of attracting more visitors from Southeast Asia's largest country.…
Regent Hotels Group, the Taipei-based hospitality company, has unveiled three new mixed hotel and residential projects as it ramps up its global expansion plans.
The company is actually a…
Oman Air has expanded its Asia Pacific network with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
Effective immediately, Oman Air passengers will be able to connect…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has entered the Indonesian island of Bintan for the first time with the signing of agreement for two new-build hotels.
Scheduled to open in 2019,…
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
London's largest festival of Indonesian culture has announced Philippine Airlines (PAL) as its Official Airline partner for 2017.
To promote Indonesia as a premium tourist destination,…
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has moved out of Asia for the first time with the signing of its first property in Cuba.
The Jakarta-based company has penned an…
Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India.
The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to Chennai,…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is targeting several key Asia Pacific markets, including Vietnam and Indonesia, as it bids to expand its portfolio and capitalise on the Asian travel boom.…
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has unveiled plans to open at least 12 more hotels across the country in 2017, as part of a multi-brand expansion plan.
The company…
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled plans to add 12 more Capri-branded serviced residences across the world in the coming years, in a bid to meet "rising demand from millennial travellers".…
Meliá Hotels International has launched an upgraded MELIÁ PRO, serving as the new and improved exclusive portal tool with access for important information for B2B tourism professionals.…
ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has started allowing Asian travel agents to join its membership and accreditation programme.
At an event in Jakarta yesterday, held in…
Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
The Indonesian government is considering reversing its visa-free policy for some countries.
The widespread visa waiver policy was introduced to boost tourism arrivals, but the…
Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island.
Commencing on 2 July 2017,…
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
It will soon be more convenient to travel between India and the Asia Pacific region, following the formation of a new partnership between two airlines.
India's Jet Airways and…
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Abu Dhabi-Paris route this summer.
The double-decker jet will operate one of the…
Asia's three most populous countries also now have the region's largest hotel development pipelines.
According to the latest monthly report from STR, there are now a combined total of…
Asia Pacific remains the most important region for Singapore's business travellers, according to new data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), with regional cities…
Figures released by the Ministry of Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia have shown an impressive 17.37% increase in visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom, year on year. …
Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Australia this summer, providing more connections to and from Jakarta and Bali.
In a joint press conference with Tourism Australia, the…
Indonesia's tourism sector continued to thrive in January 2017, as the country welcomed more than one million visitors.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of…
LOTHAR NESSMANN has been appointed as Pan Pacific Hotels Group' new CEO, following the departure of Bernold Schroeder. Nessmann has almost 30 years of hospitality experience in Asia and…
Marriott International has introduced another new hotel brand to China with the addition of a resort in Shanghai.
The Tribute Portfolio, which was originally created by Starwood, has…
Hotel G Singapore (pictured above)
Location: Close to Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road, and few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations
Grade: Upper-upscale…
GERMANO ROLLERO has become Etihad Airways' new general manager for China, based in Beijing. With extensive experience in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, Rollero has previously…
Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow.
National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…
The number of new hotel rooms under construction across the Asia Pacific region at the start of 2017 is significantly higher than it was at the beginning of last year, new data has…
The Association of Indonesian Tour & Travel Agents (ASITA) has started boycotting Garuda Indonesia, following the national carrier's decision to cut commissions.
ASITA, which has…
One of Indonesia's biggest airports was forced to suspend operations on Thursday after an aircraft skidded off the runway while landing.
The Jakarta Post reports that the Garuda…
Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights.
According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…
Garuda Indonesia is extending its network to the westernmost parts of the country, with additional capacity to, from and within the province of West Papua.
The Antara news agency…
Ethiopian Airlines will add three more Asian destinations to its route map in the first half of 2017.
The national carrier will start flying to Singapore, Jakarta and Chengdu as part…
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong.
A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period.
The…
Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019.
The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali
Location: Next to Samasta Village shopping complex, a few minutes' walk from the beach at Jimbaran Bay
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 297
Facilities:…
Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink has fired a pilot after he allegedly reported for work drunk, delaying a flight.
The pilot slurred his words during an in-flight announcement…
Marriott International, which is now the world's largest hotel group, is set to extend its leadership position in Asia in the coming years.
According to a new report from Lodging…
Indonesia could be set for a tourism boost from India following the launch of a new flight service linking Jakarta with Mumbai.
Garuda Indonesia commenced the new route on 12 December…
Oman Air launched its inaugural flight to Guangzhou late last week.
The new route marks the airline's arrival in China and the flights will now operate four times a week using a…
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has launched a new boutique brand with the opening of a property in the Sanur area of Bali.
The new Maison Aurelia becomes the first hotel under…
AccorHotels has relaunched its property in Medan following an extensive three-year refurbishment.
The Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa, which is located in the city centre, now features…
Marriott International has opened a new hotel in Bali which becomes the world's first new-build Tribute Portfolio hotel.
Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has made its debut in the…
Qatar Airways will add two more Asia Pacific destinations to its route map in 2017, as part of a major expansion of its network.
The Doha-based airline will commence its first ever…
Q) How has Indonesia’s tourism industry fared in 2016?
For the period of January-September 2016, Indonesia has welcomed 8.36 million international visitors and we’re optimist to…
Atout France, the French tourism marketing body, is aiming to attract more visitors from Southeast Asia.
The organisation, which was formerly known as Maison de la France, is…
Rosewood Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch a new landmark luxury property in its home market of Hong Kong.
The new Rosewood Hong Kong is scheduled to open in 2018 in a prime…
Travellers to Bogor, the satellite city near Jakarta, now have a new budget accommodation option.
AccorHotels has opened the ibis Styles Bogor Raya in the West Java city, next to its…
Shanghai has more new hotel rooms under development than any other Asia Pacific city.
According to the latest pipeline report from STR, there are now 37 hotels comprising 8,762 rooms…
Indonesia has announced its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday in a letter from the President Joko Widodo to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
The…
A teardrop in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka's unique geographic location could allow it to become a global aviation hub in the coming years.
Speaking to Travel Daily at the World Travel…
AirAsia continues to expand its connections between Malaysia and Indonesia with the announcement of two more routes.
On 10 January 2017, the low-cost carrier will start operating…
Qatar Airways Group has published its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the group’s environmental goals, policies and performance.
In addition…
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed 2.1 million passengers in September, up 5% on September 2015.
Since the beginning of the year, passenger traffic has grown 6% compared to…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is undertaking a major expansion in Asia, with plans to more than triple its regional portfolio from nine to 30 properties by 2020.
Speaking to Travel Daily…
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Indonesia, including the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Sydney.
The new route, which…
Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch has delivered a key report on the airline’s progress and plans for continued expansion.
In a press conference, he outlined the…
Artyzen Hospitality Group, which is owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans to launch the first two citizenM hotels in Asia.
The contemporary brand has…
Jetstar is taking steps to enhance its appeal among Asian business travellers.
The low-cost carrier has launched a new "FlexiBiz" product that includes a series of additional…
Archipelago International has expanded its presence on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
The opening of the Harper Perintis in Makassar marks the "modern-rustic" brand's debut in…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Aloft-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia.
The 281-room Aloft Riyadh is located in the centre of the city, at the intersection of…
The MICE sector could account for up to 7% of total international visitor arrivals to Indonesia in 2016, the country's Tourism Ministry has revealed.
The government has set a target…
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry has signed a major sponsorship deal with World Travel Market (WTM) London.
The Southeast Asian country will use the London travel trade show to promote…
Swiss-Belhotel International recently celebrated the opening of its first Zest Hotel in Bali.
The new Zest Hotel Legian becomes the budget hotel brand's seventh property in Indonesia,…
In a recent development, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
This makes ZTA the first…
Turkish Airlines has continued to expand its operations in Southeast Asia with the launch of flights to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
The national carrier's inaugural Hanoi…
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel giant, has opened a new corporate office in Yogyakarta.
The new facility becomes the company's third office, following existing…
DEVDUTTA BANERJEE has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ new area director of revenue management for Asia, based in Bangkok. Banerjee has 18 years' experience with Taj, Starwood and,…
Artotel, which operates a collection of art-inspired hotels in Indonesia, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new property in Bali.
The new-build Artotel Sanur is located two…
The remote island of Morotai, in Indonesia's North Maluku province, could soon be connected with China.
Indonesia's Antara news agency reports that Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of…
KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…
Korean Air unveiled plans for an overhaul of its international route map, including the introduction of a new direct service to Delhi.
The non-stop flights linking Seoul's Incheon…
The first quarter of 2016 has seen the United Kingdom emerge as the leading growth source market to Indonesia, with an increase in arrivals of 28% year-on-year.
The recent surge in…
The inaugural Hospitality Investment Conference Vietnam (HICV) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on 12-13 July.
Organised by Sphere Conferences and hosted by The Reverie Saigon hotel,…
AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016.
The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…
With special promotional return fares from just £459 and same-day connections to the UK via Singapore, Garuda Indonesia is making travel to and from Bali simpler for British travellers.…
Plateno Group, the Chinese hotel company, is planning a major expansion of its portfolio in Indonesia, in an effort to cater to the rising number of Chinese tourists visiting the…
Sichuan Airlines is planning a major expansion of its international network from Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
The carrier currently has a fleet of 13…
Wyndham Hotel Group is planning a progressive expansion of its brands across a series of key Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Speaking to…
Lion Air, the Indonesian airline group, has decided to deploy a comprehensive new technology system to manage its operations.
The company has selected Sabre AirCentre solution to…
Royal Jordanian suspended its regular route between Amman and Kiev after eight years of operations which started back in August 2008.
The decision came in line with the five-year…
Hilton's luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first ever property in India.
The new Conrad Pune, which is located in the centre of the Maharashtra city, close to…
Travellers in Asia can save money if they book their hotels within three months of their check-in date, a new report has revealed.
According to TripAdvisor's “Best Time to Book”…
Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have announced a series of new Asian codeshare flights.
The two companies formed a commercial joint venture in November 2015 which has…
Garuda Indonesia has launched its new service from London to Jakarta, with the inaugural flight departing from the airline’s new UK home at London Heathrow Terminal 3.
The Indonesia…
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new service connecting London and Jakarta.
The Indonesian national carrier’s inaugural flight from London’s Heathrow Airport was flagged off on Thursday…
Garuda Indonesia has appointed dnata to provide all ground handling services for its new five weekly flights from Jakarta and Singapore to London Heathrow.
The agreement strengthens…
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
AirAsia has expanded its network from Penang with the launch of a new direct service to Yangon.
Flights commenced on 22 March and will now operate three times a week, every Tuesday,…
Royal Jordanian has announced operations of a regular route to the Chinese city of Guangzhou from today 21 March 2016.
The route will be serviced with three weekly flights. The…
Royal Jordanian started operating flights to the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Monday 21 March 2016.
The new service marks an extension of the airline's existing Amman-Bangkok route,…
The Indonesian government's plans to develop tourism in Lake Toba have been boosted by Garuda Indonesia's decision to launch a new flight to the Sumatran scenic spot.
The Jakarta Post…
The Asia Pacific region remains the focus for Singaporean business travellers, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
Asian cities comprised the…
In a recent announcement, Royal Jordanian’s board of directors, presided by chairman, Suleiman Hafez reported the company’s audited financial results at a net profit before tax of JOD21…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is aiming to attract more of Indonesia’s top hotel school graduates following the signing of a new partnership with Taylor’s University.
The hotel…
The Asia Pacific hotel sector experienced rising rates and occupancy in January 2016.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, released on Thursday, the region's…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued the expansion of its new 'Sheraton Grand' concept in Asia Pacific, with the rebranding of three more hotels.
The new higher tier of Sheraton…
How will the combination of the move to Heathrow, first direct London-Jakarta service, and increased frequency, impact the airline?
This is a milestone for Garuda Indonesia in the UK…
More than 9,000 new hotel rooms will be added to Shanghai's citywide inventory, when all 35 new hotels currently under construction in the city are opened.
According to the Asia…
Heathrow welcomed a record 5.5 million passengers in January, marking its best ever start to the year (+1% on January 2015). Larger, fuller, quieter aircraft continued to be a driver for…
ROBERT RIJNDERS has become Onyx Hospitality Group's new senior vice president and area general manager for Pattaya. Rijnders started working with Onyx in the early 1980s, when the…
Garuda Indonesia has launched a series of new travel passes that allow international travellers to explore more parts of Indonesia.
The new ‘Wonderful Indonesia Travel Pass’ is split…
Wyndham Hotel Group has opened its first Days Inn hotel in Indonesia.
The former Padjadjaran Suites, located just over 5km from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, has now been…
Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will start flying to London Heathrow Airport in March.
The national carrier currently operates three weekly flights to the UK capital's Gatwick…
Singapore's Changi Airport overcame a difficult year to set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015.
According to the full-year data from the Changi Airport Group…
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
Meliá Hotels International has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the signing of a new upscale resort on Gili Tangkong, a pristine island off the coast of Lombok.
Scheduled…
This week, Travel Daily chats with John Flood, president & CEO of Archipelago International, about the Indonesian hotel group's expansion plans...
Q) Archipelago International has…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its sixth Holiday Inn hotel in Indonesia.
The 176-room Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka, which has been rebranded from an independent…
Carlson Rezidor opened its first two Radisson hotels in Bali on 1 January 2016.
The former Ramada Resort Benoa Bali has now been rebranded as the Radisson Bali Tanjung Benoa, while…
Royal Jordanian will make its debut in Indonesia on 23 December, with the launch of a new service between Amman and Jakarta.
The inaugural flight will take off from Amman's Queen Alia…
Australia has been added to the list of countries offered visa-free travel to Indonesia.
The Antara news agency reported a government official as saying that 84 new countries will be…
Mount Rinjani National Park in Lombok has reopened to tourists, following the volcanic eruption that led to the closure of not only the park, but also Lombok and Bali airports.
The…
THOMAS MANGAS has been appointed chief executive officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, effective 31 December. The move marks a promotion for Mangas, who is currently the…
Indonesian hotel group Archipelago International has partnered with XWORK, a booking app for meeting rooms.
Using the app, customers will be able to book meeting spaces at Archipelago…
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry has unveiled a new plan that aims to develop multi-centre cultural tour packages across the ASEAN region.
The new integrated tour packages will draw on…
The government of Indonesia's Riau Islands has said that it wants to establish direct flights between Batam and mainland China.
The province's acting governor, Agung Mulyana, told the…
Jetstar Asia is expanding its operations in Indonesia with the launch of flights to two new destinations: Palembang and Pekanbaru.
The inaugural Singapore-Palembang flight departed on…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Tribute Portfolio brand in Asia Pacific with the signing of a new property in Jakarta.
The existing Hermitage Menteng Hotel in Jakarta will…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Laos in 2017, with the opening of a new luxury tented resort near Luang Prabang.
The new Rosewood Luang Prabang will be located 10…
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Indonesia’s third largest city, Bandung, with the launch of a brand new upscale hotel.
Opening on 1 December 2015, Best Western…
Garuda Indonesia has continued its Chinese expansion strategy with the launch of a new direct flight between Bali and Guangzhou.
The new service commenced on Sunday 22 November and…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Tribute Portfolio hotel in the Asia Pacific region.
The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is set in the mountains Hokkaido,…
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
GRAHAM HILLS has been appointed chief product officer at Wego. Hills previously served as the general manager of Wego Indonesia and will now relocated to the travel search company's…
Meliá Hotels International has continued its Indonesian expansion efforts with the signing of a new property in Bandung.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the new Innside by Meliá Bandung…
Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Beijing.
The new cabins were introduced this month on the Boeing 777 aircraft Air France uses…
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a multiple-property deal in Indonesia, which will include the launch of Southeast Asia's first ever Radisson Red hotels.
The agreement, penned with…
Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.
The airline will welcome the first of 63…
The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa resort has been rebranded. The luxury property on Phuket's southeast coast has been taken over by Thailand's Amatara and renamed as the Amatara Resort &…
MIKE BONNER has been announced as the new vice president of marketing for One&Only Resorts. Based in Dubai, he will be responsible for the company's global marketing efforts. Bonner…
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch its first Radisson in Medan.
The company's Indonesian joint venture, PT Carlson Panorama Hospitality, has signed a management…
A new air route has opened connecting Bali with East Timor.
The Jakarta Post reports that the new Denpasar-Dili service will be operated by Citilink, Garuda Indonesia's low-cost…
Qantas has announced plans to operate new seasonal services connecting Sydney with Bali.
During December 2015 and January 2016, Qantas will operate four weekly flights to the ‘Island…
The Asia Pacific region is the largest global aviation market in the world, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Releasing its World Air…
The Trump Hotel Collection has unveiled the next phase of its Asian expansion strategy, with the signing of a new luxury resort in Java.
Only last month the US-based hotel group,…
ANA has unveiled its first Star Wars-themed aircraft, as part of its movie partnership with Disney.
The Japanese airline's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled-out out of the Boeing factory…
Qantas will add more flights to Hong Kong and Manila in the coming months, as a result of increasing demand from travellers.
From 26 October 2015, Qantas will start operating four…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued its expansion in Indonesia with the opening of its first upscale Crowne Plaza hotel in Bandung.
Located in the centre of Indonesia's…
The development of Regent Hotels & Resorts' first property in Xi'an has reached a major milestone, following the completion of major construction work.
The Regent Place Xian has…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch several new properties in Indonesia.
Speaking at the 2015 Tourism Hotel Investment & Networking Conference in Bali this…
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Sriwijaya Air’s fleet modernisation programme has taken a major step forward, with the delivery of its first two Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft.
The new single-aisle jets…
MAK HOE KIT has been named as Frasers Hospitality's new chief investment officer, responsible the investment and acquisition of hospitality assets. He joins the serviced apartment…
ANA has confirmed that two more of its aircraft will be decorated with a Star Wars-themed livery, as part of its partnership with Disney.
The Japanese carrier previous unveiled details of…
Myanmar National Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights to Singapore – its first new international route for 22 years.
The new Yangon-Singapore service touched down at Changi…
In a recent development, Oman Air has announced its intent to further increasing customer choice by operating a range of codeshare partnerships.
The airline is currently increasing…
Qantas will add more than 140 international flights between December 2015 and February 2016, to cater for strong demand during the upcoming Australian summer holiday season.
In…
Best Western has unveiled a new upscale hotel in Solo, set in the Indonesian city's tallest building.
Rising 82 metres from street level, the new Best Western Premier Solo Baru offers…
QIAN JIN has become the new president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. He moves to head up the fast-expanding Chinese hotel group having spent nearly 30 years with Starwood Hotels &…
Garuda Indonesia has launched special discounted rates for the UK market.
Valid on travel between 11 August and 12 December 2015 and 01 January to 29 February 2016, fares start from £443…
Growing trade and tourism links between Oman and Bangladesh is making the former’s national carrier to deploy more flights in this route, as reported by Times of Oman.
Oman Air will…
LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as Accor's new executive vice president & chief financial officer for the Asia Pacific region. Ms Daley has spent the last 25 years with Accor in…
Oman Air and Garuda Indonesia have recently entered a new code share agreement.
The agreement will enable the airline’s customers to book flights, operated by Garuda Indonesia,…
Archipelago International will add multiple new Harper Hotels across Indonesia in the coming years.
Harper, which features "three- and four-star new-build hotels" made its debut in…
Indonesia's Archipelago International has opened its first Hotel NEO in Malaysia.
The new Hotel NEO+ Penang was officially unveiled last week in a ceremony attended by the Chief…
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia next month, with the launch of a new daily direct service to Kuala Lumpur.
The airline launched its KL service in 2010, with…
EDIE RODRIGUEZ has been named as Crystal Cruises' new president & chief executive offer, following Genting Hong Kong's acquisition of the company. Ms Rodriguez has previously held…
Best Western has continued to expand in Indonesia with the launch of a new hotel in Bogor, West Java.
The new Best Western Bogor Icon is a 16-storey midscale hotel in the centre of…
Oman Air has praised the “vital work” of travel agents at a ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.
Chief executive officer Oman Air, Paul…
Qatar Airways will increase the number of seats it offers to and from Bengaluru this summer.
From 1 August 2015, the Doha-based airline will start flying a 335-seat, two-class Boeing…
Cathay Pacific has launched a new direct service from Hong Kong to Boston.
The airline touched down at the US city's Logan International Airport for the first time on Monday, and will…
PHM Hospitality has opened its second 101-branded hotel in Indonesia.
The new 101 Bogor Suryakancana opened on 19 April 2015, offering 156 modern rooms, plus a restaurant, bar,…
The airport serving Indonesia's third largest city will close on Thursday and Friday, to allow officials to arrive for the Asian-African Conference Commemoration (AACC).
State-run…
Finnair has commenced offering tickets for its inaugural Airbus A350 XWB flights scheduled for October.
The airline, which is the European launch customer for the aircraft, will operate…
Kuoni is seeing a strong rise in demand for group tours from Indonesia, and expects this growth to continue in future.
The company brought 21 European hoteliers to Singapore and…
VLAD REYES has been named as Pan Pacific's new area general manager for China and general manager of the Pan Pacific Suzhou. Under his regional role, Reyes will be responsible for Pan…
Garuda Indonesia will launch new routes to France and Germany this year, it has been reported.
Indonesia's Antara news agency quoted the airline's finance director, IGN Askhara…
India's Jet Airways has expanded its network in the Southeast Asia following the signing of new codeshare partnerships with two of the region’s national carriers, Garuda Indonesia and…
More than 20 European hoteliers will visit Southeast Asia this week, to showcase their properties to travel agents booking group tours.
Organised by Kuoni Group Travel Experts, the…
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a new direct service to Beijing this month.
Commencing on 29 April 2015, the Ukrainian national carrier will operate three weekly…
Air France has started flying its revamped Boeing 777 aircraft to Guangzhou, featuring the airline's latest cabin products.
The twin-aisle jet operating the direct Paris-Guangzhou…
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October.
The route, via Amsterdam, will…
Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East.
This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…
StayWell Hospitality Group is planning to launch multiple new hotels in China and Southeast Asia, as the company continues to grow from its Australian roots.
Speaking to Travel Daily…
Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has taken another significant step in its expansion strategy by signing up to Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution.
The airline, which is in the…
Indonesia needs to develop an "aviation masterplan" that addresses issues of safety and capacity, according to IATA.
Speaking at an event in Jakarta, IATA's director-general &…
Best Western has opened a new hotel in Jakarta as it continues its rapid recent growth in Indonesia.
The Best Western Premier The Bellevue hotel is set in a 10-storey building in the…
Two Asian tourism operators have joined forces to promote international golf tourism to Indonesia.
Golfasian, Southeast Asia's largest inbound golf tour operator, and Asia World…
CHEOK HUEI SHIAN has been appointed chief financial officer of AirAsia X. The move marks a promotion for Ms Cheok, who joined AirAsia in 2004 and has held several senior roles. Prior to…
Emirates will launch a new daily flight to Bali this summer.
Commencing on 3 June 2015, the airline will fly direct to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' using a two-class Boeing 777…
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia this month, with the launch of flights to Singapore.
The Middle Eastern airline has flown to Bangkok for several years and in…
Indonesia's Archipelago International has reached the portfolio milestone of 100 hotels, with the opening of a new property in West Java.
The new Aston Anyer Beach Hotel is a…
Premier Inn, UK-based budget hotel group, has signed another four hotels in Indonesia, as its regional expansion strategy continues.
The new signings will see Premier Inn hotels rise in…
Indonesia's Archipelago International has continued to expand its favehotel brand across the country, with the opening of a second property in Makassar.
The budget brand made its…
Bangkok-based Jet Asia Airways has taken a major step forward in its expansion efforts, with the deployment of a new IT system to manage its operations.
The Thai carrier has installed…
International visitor arrivals to Indonesia reached 9.44 million last year, up 7.2% compared to 2013.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of Statistics…
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014.
Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…
Bali's cruise industry will receive a boost this year, as 60 ships call at the island's main port, Benoa, over the next 12 months.
The port's authorities were reported saying that the…
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Indonesian regional airline Kal Star Aviation is expanding its fleet with the addition of two new Embraer aircraft.
Kal Star, which is based in at Pontianak's Supadio Airport in West…
Air France has unveiled its new La Première first class cabin products on the route to Singapore and Jakarta.
The new premium cabin comes equipped with a seat that reclines to form a…
Search teams have located the fuselage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 at the bottom of the Java Sea.
The chief of Indonesia's National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas), FHB Soelistyo,…
Hilton Worldwide has launched a new campaign designed to find the top talents from the food & beverage departments of its hotels in Southeast Asia.
The 'Hilton SEA F&B…
Archipelago International has opened its first ever Harper Hotel in Yogyakarta.
Located on Jalan Mangkubumim, close to the city's Royal Palace and Tugu railway station, the Harper…
One of the black boxes has been recovered from the wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501, officials in Indonesia have confirmed.
The head of the country’s National Search & Rescue…
Garuda Indonesia has announced a major restructuring programme aimed at reversing a downturn in its financial performance.
The national carrier, which posted losses of US$206 million in…
Melia Hotels International has continued its expansion in Indonesia, with the signing of a new hotel in Bali's cultural heart, Ubud.
The Spanish hotel group has signed a management…
The search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501 has been shifted eastwards, Indonesian officials said on Tuesday.
The National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said that strong…
Flights to and from Abu Dhabi are expected to return to normal tomorrow morning (6 January) after its international airport temporarily closed at the weekend due to heavy rain and fog.…
More bodies have been found this morning, amid a major search for the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501.
Indonesia's National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said that three more…
Marriott International will boost its luxury portfolio in Asia's emerging markets in the coming months, with the opening of four new JW Marriott hotels in China and India.
In China,…
There search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 resumed on Monday morning, 24 hours after the plane went missing en route from Surabaya to Singapore.
Indonesian teams called off their air…
An AirAsia flight with 162 people onboard has gone missing in Indonesia.
The Airbus A320 aircraft was travelling from Surabaya to Singapore on Sunday morning when the airline said it…
Oman Air’s inaugural flight to Jakarta took off for the first time on Friday, marking the completion of a period of rapid expansion for the airline in Southeast Asia.
The new…
International visitor arrivals to Indonesia continued to climb in October 2014.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Statistics Agency (BPS), reported by the Antara…
IHG has continued the rapid roll-out of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Indonesia, with the launch of the budget brand's first location in Surabaya.
The new Holiday Inn Express…
FREDERIC BAROU has been named as the new vice president of Asia Pacific distribution, products & operations for Amadeus. Barou has worked for the travel technology company since 1999…
Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement that will see it offer new connections to Myanmar.
A new codeshare will see Garuda place its 'GA' flight code on with Myanmar Airways…
Archipelago International will debut its Hotel NEO brand on the island of Borneo next year.
The company has unveiled plans to launch the select-service hotel concept in the city of…
Kempinski has continued to expand in Southeast Asia, with the launch of new hotels in Myanmar and Malaysia.
Earlier this month, the European hotel company officially opened its first…
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced falling revPAR (revenue per available room) in October 2014, as occupancy and room rates both declined.
According to the latest data from STR…
Garuda Indonesia would consider owning and running airports in future, its president Emirsyah Satar has said.
Speaking at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) Assembly of…
Infrastructure remains a significant problem for Asia’s airlines as they aim to maintain their strong growth, the director of a regional trade body has said.
Andrew Herdman, director…
Fairmont has arrived in Bali, with the launch of a new beachfront resort.
The former Regent Bali has been rebranded as the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali and relaunched a month ahead of…
Airport traffic in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in September 2014, driven by the rapid expansion of passenger numbers in India.
According to the latest data from…
Indonesia’s Lion Group has celebrated the delivery of its first three Airbus aircraft, following a huge order placed in 2013.
The jets were handed over to Lion at a special ceremony…
MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…
RAJIT SUKUMARAN has been named as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of acquisitions & development for Asia Pacific, excluding China. Based in Singapore, he will also…
Frasers Hospitality has opened its second property in Jakarta, marking the start of a major expansion in the city and across Indonesia.
The new Fraser Residence Menteng, located in…
Indonesia is set to improve its tourism standards and infrastructure under new Tourism Minister Arief Yahya.
Yahya’s has set a target of 20 million arrivals by 2019 and with a…
Hotel NEO, the Indonesian hotel brand operated by Archipelago International, will expand overseas for the first time in 2015.
The NEO concept, which Archipelago calls "superior select…
UK-based budget hotel chain, Premier Inn, has embarked on a new Southeast Asian expansion strategy with the signing of its first property in Singapore.
Scheduled to open in mid-2016,…
Flynas has suspended long haul services following lower than expected profits.
The Saudi-based budget carrier issued a statement Tuesday saying: "flynas has suspended all long-haul…
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the latest regional long-haul unit from the AirAsia group, will commence services in December, initially flying between Bali and Melbourne.
Having received…
Jetstar Asia will take over operations of its sister carrier, Valuair, from 26 October 2014.
Valuair was initially launched in 2004, but merged with Jetstar Asia a year later. It now only…
Archipelago International has revealed that its modern budget brand, Hotel NEO, will arrive in Yogyakarta for the first time next year.
Since its debut in March 2013, Hotel NEO has…
Ultra-luxury hotel brand Rosewood has made its Asian debut, with the opening of a new hotel in Beijing.
Rosewood Hotel Group, which is now based in Hong Kong, unveiled the Rosewood…
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to significantly grow its hotel portfolio across five years in all three of its brands.
The hotel company, which operates the Fairmont,…
Oman Air’s two new routes Manila and Jakarta that is due to launch in December is witnessing growing demand.
From 2 December, the airline will be offering two flights a week to…
The Middle East will be an important asset to Premier Inn’s international expansion. The hotel operator has set its sights on a portfolio of 2,687 rooms across a dozen properties in less…
Archipelago International has celebrated the launch of favehotel Sunset Seminyak, its fifth favehotel to open in Bali.
Targeting budget conscious travellers, the hotel will offer 100…
(Cross Two) X2 Design Hotel Group has joined forces with the world’s eighth-largest hotel management company, Louver Hotels Group, to rollout the brand across Indonesia.
The Parisian…
Ascott has opened new serviced residences in China and Indonesia, reinforcing its position as a major international owner-operator of serviced residences in Asia.
The 104-unit…
Air France-KLM Group capacity is scheduled to increase by 0.7% this, from 26 October to 28 March, including more seats on long haul routes.
The group’s long haul capacity is up 0.3%…
Travel Daily talks to Norbert Vas, vice president of sales & marketing for Indonesian hotel giant Archipelago International, about the company's rapid expansion...
Q) You…
Tourism New Zealand is inviting Southeast Asia’s travel agents to compete for one of the 40 places on a trade fam trip to New Zealand in March 2015.
To be eligible for selection,…
Archipelago International is on the verge of achieving a major landmark in the development of its upscale Aston brand, with the launch of its 100th hotel.
The Aston Anyer Beach…
The search for flight MH370 will move south again, after analysts revised their views of the aircraft's final movements.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said this week…
The hotel industry in Asia Pacific started to see a slight rebound in August 2014, following several months of declining occupancy.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the…
Fairmont has been appointed to manage the Regent Bali - an all-suite beachfront resort in the Sanur area of the island.
Scheduled to commence operations as the Fairmont Sanur Beach…
Air France has cancelled more than half of its flights today as an expected eight days of strikes start at the airline.
The carrier said it will operate 48% of flights today (15…
Several pilot unions have called for eight days of strikes at Air France next week.
If it goes ahead the industrial action will start on Monday (15 September) and end the following…
ERIC WONG has become the new vice president of Infor Hospitality, Asia Pacific. He will now be responsible for driving the IT company's growth in the hospitality sector. Wong has almost…
Garuda Indonesia will expand its operations in Japan next year, with the launch of a new direct service connecting Jakarta and Nagoya.
Commencing in April 2015, the new route will…
Garuda Indonesia has launched its long-awaited service to London.
The new route commenced on 8 September 2014 and will now operate five times a week between Jakarta and London Gatwick…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed a contract that will see its W Hotels brand debut in Brisbane.
Scheduled to open in early 2018 as part of a mixed-use development, W Brisbane…
Artyzen Hospitality Group, the hotel arm of Hong Kong's Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans for its first ever citizenM hotel in Asia.
Scheduled to open around the fourth quarter of…
Wego recently reported a surge in site visits, searches and revenue during this year’s Ramadan.
“Traditionally Ramadan is a slow period for business in general, and online travel in…
Bali and Singapore were among the most popular holiday destinations among Indonesian travellers who searched for Lebaran getaways using travel search engine, Wego.
Information…
Travel businesses are clambering around millennial consumers as they look to realign strategies and products to suit this unique generation of traveller.
Asian Millennial Travellers…
VINAY NAMBIAR has been appointed as vice president - UAE & Gulf Region for Arik Air. Based in Dubai, Nambiar will be responsible for leading and developing the regional business…
Oman Air recently announced its plan to launch new services from Muscat to Manila and Jakarta from December 2014.
The Manila service will commence from 2 December 2014, with Oman Air…
Indonesia’s domestic airline, Citylink, has taken delivery of its 27th Airbus A320 as it looks to gain a dominant market share of the Indonesian domestic travel market.
“As part of…
OLE DROSS has been appointed as business development manager for Exotic Voyages team in Asia. Based at the regional headquarters in Vietnam, Dross will apply his experience to help the tour…
Princess Cruises has enhanced its cruise itinerary in Southeast Asia as the company responds to increased demand across the region, and from Indonesia in particular.
According to the…
After hospitality trading volumes reached a five year peak in 2013, the momentum has carried forward through the first half of this year.
Akshay Kulkarni, Regional Director of Cushman…
NAM Air will today commence daily flights between Yogyakarta and Palembang, South Sumatram, meaning travellers no longer need to connect via Jakarta.
NAM Air, a Sriwijaya Air…
Archipelago International has announced plans to expand its Hotel NEO portfolio in Indonesia, with three new openings before the end of 2014, and a further 12 new properties planned for…
Tourism officials in Indonesia have backed plans by the new President-elect to develop a national sea highway in order to drive growth in the cruise sector and boost international tourism…
Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…
P&O Cruises has unveiled details of its "biggest ever" year of cruising in Australia, with a five-ship fleet paving the way for new cruises from Cairns and Singapore and the line’s…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group saw a significant decline in profits in the first half of the year, as the company battled against "challenging" market conditions in Asia.
The Hong Kong…
Budget hotel brand Tune is continuing with its expansion plans in Indonesia.
Through its Indonesian franchise company, Red Planet, the company recently opened its seventh hotel in the…
Airport passenger numbers in the Asia Pacific region continued to experience steady growth in May 2014.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the…
AirAsia has expanded its 'Fly-Thru' transfer service to a further 139 routes.
Fly-Thru allows passengers to connect from AirAsia X's long-haul network to AirAsia's short-haul routes,…
IHG has opened a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bali.
The Holiday Inn Express Bali Raya Kuta becomes the brand's fourth property in Indonesia, and comes only eight months after…
Hilton Worldwide has celebrated the official launch of its first DoubleTree hotel in Indonesia.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro is a new upscale hotel located 4km from…
Archipelago International has continued expanding its portfolio of Indonesian MICE hotels, with the launch of the Aston Madiun Hotel & Conference Center.
The new four-star…
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Westin hotel.
And appropriately, the brand's newest property is located in Asia Pacific - the region that will drive Westin's growth…
Archipelago International is continuing the rapid expansion of its Favehotel brand with plans to launch six more properties in four different Indonesian cities - Jakarta, Cilacap, Padang…
Following several months of declining revPAR, the Asia Pacific hotel sector experienced a slight rebound in May 2014.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's revPAR…
Indonesia's Archipelago International has hosted its annual recruitment fair in an effort to attract new staff to its rapidly-expanding portfolio of hotels.
Following last year's…
Work has started on a new 'floating' airport terminal at Achmad Yani International Airport in Semarang.
Indonesia's state-run airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura I, launched the project…