Tag: Indonesia
Indonesia VAT hike targets luxury goods, basic goods exempt from increase
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that the increased value-added tax (VAT) from 11 per cent to 12 per cent, effective from January 1,...
New halal certification rules raise concerns among Indonesian hoteliers
Indonesian hoteliers have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the mandatory halal certification enforced by the Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) under the...
Labuan Bajo travel industry faces uncertainty as volcanic alert disrupts peak...
Despite Labuan Bajo appearing to be safe and the airport operating as usual, the disaster agency has indicated that the situation could remain uncertain...
Indonesia’s tourism minister unveils key priorities for the industry
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Indonesia's newly appointed minister of tourism, plans to boost tourism competitiveness and position it as the leading revenue generator for the...
New facets of a paradise
Bali’s continued tourism development is presenting new ways to appreciate the island paradise
Marriott International to open five more properties in Indonesia
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Pakuwon Jati to develop five additional properties from Jakarta to Surabaya and Batam.
The multi-deal agreement will comprise...
JHL Collections unveils new mid-scale hotel brand
In celebration of its fourth anniversary, Indonesian hospitality company JHL Collections has launched Noema, a new mid-scale resort brand that plays up local experiences.
The...
More details emerge on Bali’s proposed hotel development freeze, industry players...
Bali’s proposed moratorium to temporarily halt the construction of new hotels and villas in the Sarbagita region will ultimately improve Bali's spatial planning for...
IHG expands reach across Indonesia
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its portfolio in Indonesia with eight properties launching in four cities this year, following the opening of the...
Newly-launched Mora Group partners Select Hotel Group and Qin Group
Indonesia’s new hospitality company, Mora Group, launched on July 31 in Surabaya, East Java, with a gala dinner attended by 200 guests from the...
