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Articles tagged “indonesia”

Tourism

Indonesia’s Komodo Island Will Stay Open But New Fee Could Be as High as $1,000

So the good news is Komodo Island won’t be closed. The bad news is a “membership” fee, which could be as high as $1,000, will be introduced. Indonesian authorities never cease to goof up on one of its most important tourism attractions.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Indonesia’s Komodo Island Will Stay Open But New Fee Could Be as High as $1,000

Tourism

Indonesia’s Komodo Island Beset by Confusion, Not Overtourism

A final, clear decision on whether Komodo Island or Komodo National Park will be closed must be made, and ample time given to businesses should it be a go. What a mess.

Shabrina Koeswologito, Skift | 5 years ago

Indonesia’s Komodo Island Beset by Confusion, Not Overtourism

Tourism

Will Indonesia’s Olympics Bid Ever Have a Tourism Upside?

Without doubt, Indonesia is one economy in Southeast Asia that has made much progress. But its 2032 bid for the Olympics still comes as a surprise. While the event may force the country to build much-needed infrastructure, it may also break its bank. With poverty still widespread, that would be a shame and could backfire.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

How Radisson’s Foray Into Indonesia Was Undone by Betrayal

A sense of betrayal, conflict of interest, and constant changes at the global hotel chain all contributed to the breakup of Radisson Hotel Group’s joint venture with Panorama Group to expand Radisson brands in Indonesia. It seems to be a story on how not to do a partnership.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

How Radisson’s Foray Into Indonesia Was Undone by Betrayal

Tourism

Grab’s Tie-Up With Indonesia Tourism Gives a Glimpse of Ambitions Beyond Ridehailing

Grab’s partnership with Indonesia’s tourism ministry, the first of its kind between a national tourism body and a ridehailing platform, reveals one of the initial ways it is trying to become Southeast Asia’s super app for a plethora of travel services.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Grab’s Tie-Up With Indonesia Tourism Gives a Glimpse of Ambitions Beyond Ridehailing

Hotels

How Nihi Hotels Adds a Wild Side to Luxury Travel

Modern luxury doesn't necessarily need overly formal staff and a stuffy atmosphere. It can be "consistently inconsistent," and yet still be totally unforgettable.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

How Nihi Hotels Adds a Wild Side to Luxury Travel

Hotels

Interview: Nihi Hotels CEO on Creating a Cult Property That’s Distinctly Luxurious

It takes old-school hospitality expertise and new-school marketing hustle to create a cult property from scratch. Nihi Sumba Island seems to be the culmination of both, plus it has the right capital and vision.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago

Interview: Nihi Hotels CEO on Creating a Cult Property That’s Distinctly Luxurious

Tourism

Egypt Makes It Harder for Tourists to Visit While Indonesia Opens Up

This is bad business for Egypt that certainly won't give tourists the impression that travel in Egypt is easy.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Egypt Makes It Harder for Tourists to Visit While Indonesia Opens Up

Cruises

Indonesia Sees 40 Percent Spike in Cruise Ship Passengers in 2013

Increased travel to the region, a booming cruising industry in nearby Singapore, and expanding ports are paving the way for the country's fastest growing tourism sector.

Nurfika Osman, The Jakarta Post | 10 years ago

Indonesia Sees 40 Percent Spike in Cruise Ship Passengers in 2013

Business Travel

Indonesia learns business travel boom closely follows economic growth

With a growing economy and business travel on the rise, aging infrastructure is one of the only obstacles Indonesia must overcome on its path to becoming an Asia superpower.

Skift | 11 years ago

Indonesia learns business travel boom closely follows economic growth