The ultimate guide to discover the exquisite Sumba Island in Indonesia
Lying at the eastern end of a chain of beautiful Indonesian islands, Sumba remains a mystery to most. Full of history and alive with indigenous culture, Sumba island is also…
Kuta Mandalika | Invest Islands
Why Indonesian beach paradise Mandalika in Lombok is dubbed the ‘new Bali’
Take a 30-minute drive southward from Lombok International Airport and you’d find yourself in a beach paradise called Mandalika. Cruise through the long stretch of beautiful white sandy beach along…
Pengantap Beach - Lombok Island | Invest Islands
Indonesia and UAE to collaborate in tourism sector development
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached a common consensus on cooperation to develop the tourism sector that will proffer benefits to both governments, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya stated.…
Survey says Indonesia’s best resorts in Sumba and Bali
Travel magazines around the world have been asking readers to cast their votes for the world's best hotels, resorts, destinations and activities and the results are in for 2019. World…
IFC sets aside $300m to invest in Indonesia’s tourism-related firms
The International Finance Corporation or IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has committed to invest up to $300 million in companies engaged in tourism-related sectors in Indonesia, a…
Indonesia to hold tourism sales mission in southern Chinese cities
The Indonesian tourism ministry is planning to hold a sales mission to tap into the market potential of southern Chinese cities, an official at the ministry said on Tuesday. Besides…
The “10 new Bali” project in Indonesia: What is it, and why will it shape the future of Southeast Asia’s tourism industry?
The "10 New Bali’s" Explained The future of tourism in Indonesia Bali had dominated Indonesia’s tourism industry from as early as the 1900s when Dutch member of parliament, Herr H.…
6.12% increase in Indonesia’s foreign tourist arrivals in February 2019
The Central Bureau of Statistics' (BPS') data indicated growth of 6.12 percent in the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia in February 2019, reaching 1.27 million, compared to 1.2…
Lancing bay view | Invest Islands
The tourism industry in Indonesia in 2019 | National priorities and strategies’ overview
At the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association in mid-February 2019, Indonesian President Joko Widodo emphasized that the tourism industry should become the biggest industry in Indonesia in…
Indonesia’s tourism industry | An analysis on the fastest growing sector in Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s tourism industry is booming. In 2017, the country welcomed over 14 million overseas visitors, an increase of more than 2 million from the previous year. This rapid increase in…
