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Direct Taipei–Manado Flights Return, Bringing 134 Taiwanese Tourists to Sulawesi
Indonesia reopened direct Taiwan–Manado flights, welcoming 134 tourists as officials push Manado as a new eastern tourism gateway.Lifestyle Feb 15, 2026 | 10:46 am
Indonesia’s Passport Gains Access to 88 Destinations Without Regular Visas
Despite progress, Indonesia’s passport strength still trails behind some neighboring countries.Lifestyle Feb 13, 2026 | 1:57 pm
Indonesia Reviews Visa-Free Deal With UAE to Boost Umrah Travel
Indonesia is reviewing a reciprocal visa waiver arrangement with the United Arab Emirates as the two countries move to deepen mobility.News Feb 11, 2026 | 7:50 pm
China’s Lunar New Year Travel Rush Begins with Record 9.5 Billion Trips Expected
Some 540 million of those trips will be made via train, and 95 million by air. The rest will be on the road.Lifestyle Feb 10, 2026 | 11:26 pm
Indonesians Hit Roads, Rails and Skies During Isra Mi’raj Long Weekend
Indonesians marked the Isra Mi’raj holiday on Friday by visiting religious sites, tourist attractions and returning to their hometowns.Lifestyle Jan 16, 2026 | 5:26 pm
Bad Weather Forces Dozens of Flights to Hold, Divert at Jakarta Airport
Severe weather disrupts flights at Jakarta’s main airport, forcing dozens of planes to hold in the air or divert before conditions improve.News Jan 12, 2026 | 7:51 pm
Indonesia Lags Thailand, Malaysia in Tourism Despite Vast Natural Appeal
Tourism industry players say the gap reflects policy priorities rather than a lack of attractions.Business Jan 9, 2026 | 8:09 am
Indonesia Records 14 Million Foreign Tourist Visits in Jan–Nov Period, BPS Says
Foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia rose 9.8% in November to 1.2 million, while domestic travel surged and hotel occupancy improved.News Jan 5, 2026 | 5:02 pm
Bali Plans Proof-of-Funds Screening for Foreign Tourists in 2026
Bali plans to screen foreign tourists’ finances and travel plans from 2026 as it pushes “quality tourism” after record arrivals.News Jan 2, 2026 | 6:42 pm
Indonesia Aims for 17 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2026
The full-year target for 2025 stands at 15.3 million foreign travelers.Lifestyle Jan 2, 2026 | 9:42 am
Photos: Drones Paint Jakarta’s Skyline in Place of Fireworks on New Year’s Eve
Jakarta rang in 2026 with a drone show instead of fireworks, sending a message of solidarity to disaster-hit Sumatra.Lifestyle Jan 1, 2026 | 1:04 pm
Asia's Drummers Pound in the New Year as Others Mark 2026 with Defiance Or Hope
Hong Kong held subdued celebrations following a recent fire that killed 161 people at an apartment complex.Lifestyle Jan 1, 2026 | 2:28 am
New Year Celebrations Scaled Back Across Indonesia in Solidarity With Sumatra
Indonesia welcomed 2026 with scaled-back celebrations and prayers, expressing solidarity with victims of deadly floods in Sumatra.Lifestyle Jan 1, 2026 | 2:01 am
Sudirman and Thamrin to Close for New Year’s Eve Festivities
Jakarta will close Sudirman–Thamrin for New Year’s Eve, cancelling fireworks in solidarity with disaster victims in Sumatra.Lifestyle Dec 30, 2025 | 10:22 pm
Nearly 2 Million Travelers Crowd Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport During Year-End Holidays
Soekarno-Hatta Airport handled nearly 2 million passengers from Dec. 15–25 as Christmas–New Year travel surged across Indonesia.News Dec 27, 2025 | 2:05 pm
Delayed Flight Leaves 400 Indonesian Pilgrims Stranded in Jeddah Airport
Some pilgrims had to sleep on the floor, while others complain about the unexpected costs from waiting at the airport.News Dec 26, 2025 | 11:03 am
1.2 Million Vehicles Leave Jakarta During Year-End Holiday Peak
The second and larger wave took place from Christmas Eve through Thursday morning, with traffic reaching about 201,000 vehicles.News Dec 25, 2025 | 9:09 pm
Forget the Rumors -- Bali’s Kuta and Legian Buzz as Holiday Crowds Return
Despite social media rumors, Bali is bustling again, with heavy crowds in Kuta and Legian as Christmas and New Year travelers arrive.Lifestyle Dec 25, 2025 | 7:23 pm
Soekarno-Hatta Handles 1,200 Flights a Day Ahead of Christmas
Holiday travel peaked on Wednesday, with 1,200 daily flights and long queues forming across Terminal 3.Lifestyle Dec 24, 2025 | 2:55 pm
Whoosh Passenger Numbers Surge Ahead of Christmas
Passenger traffic on the Whoosh high-speed rail surged ahead of Christmas, with KCIC expecting more than 23,000 travelers.Lifestyle Dec 24, 2025 | 11:40 am
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