Wonderful Indonesia Awards, a Recognition for Tourism Professionals from the Ministry of Tourism
Jakarta, August 29, 2025 Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana kicked off the “Wonderful Indonesia Awards” as a form of appreciation for actors, managers, and stakeholders who have made significant contributions to advancing Indonesia’s tourism sector. In her remarks at the “Virtual Kick-Off of the Wonderful Indonesia Awards” in Jakarta on Friday (August 29, 2025), the […]
Sandeq Silumba Festival, a Mandar Identity Ready to Go Global
Mamuju, August 27, 2025 Deputy Minister of Tourism (Wamenpar) Ni Luh Puspa attended the closing ceremony of the “Sandeq Silumba Festival,” an annual event of the West Sulawesi Provincial Government. She stated that it was time for this festival to be promoted more widely, not only nationally but also globally. While delivering remarks at the […]
Tommo Village, the Bali of West Sulawesi, Poised to Become Mamuju’s Leading Tourist Village
Mamuju, August 26, 2025 Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa visited Tommo Village, Mamuju, West Sulawesi, to engage in direct dialogue with the community and gather their opinions regarding the village’s development into a tourist destination. Tommo Village, established in 1983, was formed through the transmigration of Balinese residents from various regencies/cities in Bali […]
Six Arabian Peninsula Countries to Launch Schengen-Like Visa
A new tourist visa will soon be launched to facilitate travel between countries in the Arabian Peninsula. It’s called the GCC Visa, also known as the Unified Tourist Visa. This visa will allow tourists to visit six countries in the Arabian Peninsula, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with […]
New Swiss Night Bus Network to Launch in Europe, Featuring State-of-the-Art Interiors
This fall, a new night bus network will launch in Europe, with routes connecting some of the continent’s top tourist destinations.Managed by Swiss transport company Twiliner, the service aims to bridge the “comfort gap in long-distance travel.” The new sleeper buses will begin operating in November 2025, with stops planned in five countries: Switzerland, Luxembourg, […]
