Индонезия. Travel digest

Minor Hotels has released its inaugural Travel Trends Report for 2026, titled “Travelling Deeper: A Search for Lasting Connection”. The study examines how modern travelers are redefining their journeys, looking for experiences that engage them emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Despite lingering economic uncertainty, 94 % of respondents say they will

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has announced the appointment of Tim Churchmack as its new Resort Manager. Churchmack brings more than 15 years of experience within the Four Seasons portfolio, having held senior positions at properties in Chicago, Santa Barbara, Nevis and at The Ritz‑Carlton Chicago.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Churchmack began his career in special‑education

This year Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta transforms its public spaces into a glittering gold‑themed wonderland, creating a festive atmosphere for guests and their families.

Chef de Cuisine Riccardo Pellino leads a refreshed menu for the holidays. Highlights include:

As Bali prepares for Nyepi – the Balinese New Year and Day of Silence that falls on 19 March 2026 – Four Seasons Resorts Bali will offer guests a series of authentic cultural experiences at its two sister properties.

Nyepi is a 24‑hour period of complete quiet: the airport shuts down, lights are dimmed, and residents stay indoors for reflection and renewal. The resort will honor

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been awarded two Michelin keys in the inaugural hotel rating released by the Michelin Guide for Indonesia. The distinction places the all‑suite property among only four hotels in Jakarta that hold Michelin keys.

General Manager Samit Ganguly expressed pride in the achievement, noting that the award reflects the team’s dedication to delivering memorable,

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has named Riccardo Pellino as the new Chef de Cuisine of its rooftop Italian venue, Alto Restaurant & Bar. Pellino joins the property after serving as sous‑chef at a luxury hotel in Taipei and brings a broad background that includes work in Italian, French and British kitchens, among them several Michelin‑starred establishments.

His culinary approach

Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay announces three new dining concepts, expanding its beachfront offering and emphasizing sustainability.

Renowned mixologist Paul Minea joins the resort as Bar Manager, bringing a low‑ABV, story‑driven cocktail program.

Four Seasons Resorts Bali invites guests to experience a holiday season that blends luxury with the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana – harmony among people, nature and spirit. The sister properties, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, each present a distinct, nature‑focused celebration.

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been awarded the “Best of the Best Hotel” title at the 2025 Robb Report Indonesia Awards, confirming its position among the country’s most prestigious luxury properties.

General Manager Samit Ganguly accepted the honor on the hotel’s behalf, noting that the achievement reflects the dedication of the entire team and the continued support of guests

From 21 September 2025, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta will introduce the Liquid Gold Afternoon Tea at La Patisserie, the hotel’s boutique patisserie. The concept, created in collaboration with award‑winning Indonesian honey producer Beema Honey, highlights a range of single‑origin honeys from across the archipelago.

The menu combines sweet and savory creations, such as Yellowfin

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the Tatler Best 2025 ceremony held on 25 August 2025. The property earned the “Best‑In‑Class Hotel – Best Service” award, while its Nautilus Bar was placed among the Top 20 Best Bars in Indonesia.

The accolades were presented by Gerrie Beh, Managing Director of Tatler Indonesia & Malaysia, to General

AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) reaffirmed its position as the airline with the largest network between Malaysia and Indonesia by launching two new direct routes connecting Kuala Lumpur and Kuching to Pontianak, the capital city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia with AirAsia as the only airline operating international flights to the city starting 12 September 2025.

This expansion follows

The culinary journey through Nusantara continues at Palm Court at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. In the third chapter of its acclaimed Peranakan Culinary Series, the restaurant unveils the bold flavours of Acehnese cuisine from North Sumatra. Available until September 30, 2025, “The Land of Spice” menu introduces diners to the region’s rich, complex flavours through a selection of authentic dishes.

The

Two fatal incidents involving passenger vessels unfolded over the weekend in Southeast Asia, leaving at least 40 people dead and several more missing.

Vietnam: Tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay

A tourist boat named Wonder Sea capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay on Saturday (19 July), killing at least 35 people, with four still missing as of Sunday (20 July). The vessel was carrying

AirAsia Malaysia (AK) has resumed international services to Palembang, Indonesia, from Kuala Lumpur, reinstating international status to Palembang’s Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. 

The reinstatement of international connectivity presents a valuable opportunity to revitalise local tourism, attract more international visitors, especially from Malaysia and spur growth across supporting

If ever there was a reason to break your diet, book a plane ticket, and pack your loosest linen trousers, Bali’s booming culinary scene might just be it. From avant-garde sugar alchemy in Ubud to laidback Greek vibes on the cliffs of Uluwatu, the Island of the Gods has become the Island of Gourmet Gods.

Here, tradition dances with innovation, local farmers rub shoulders with Michelin-trained

Samosir Regency, North Sumatra — Samosir Regency, in Indonesia, has big plans to transform its tourism landscape. They’ve just unveiled a strategic initiative to develop a 22-kilometer beach tourism corridor along the scenic Lake Toba shoreline on Samosir Island. This move aims to diversify their offerings and solidify their position within Indonesia’s “New Balis” initiative.

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When you thought Bali’s five-star brigade had flexed every possible architectural muscle — from jungle pods to bamboo palaces — along comes a resort with a twist, a tilt, and a healthy dose of Aussie chutzpah.

Umi Resort, proudly Australian-owned, will waltz its way into the luxury scene in May 2026, making waves in Uluwatu, the dramatic clifftop darling of southern Bali. And from the

This year marks a meaningful milestone for The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali, as the resort celebrates 12 years of delivering exceptional luxury hospitality, shaped by the guests who continue to inspire its every detail.

Since opening in 2012, Mulia Bali emerged as one of the most internationally awarded Indonesian luxury resorts, earning the admiration of global travellers

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Da Nang and Nha Trang in Vietnam, and Kota Bharu in Malaysia. These flights will commence progressively between October and November 2025.

Subject to regulatory approvals, Scoot will also launch services to Medan and Labuan Bajo in Indonesia, and Okinawa in Japan, during the Northern