ARTOTEL Grand Prima Surabaya is putting its new identity to work. The Hayam Wuruk hotel is pairing accommodation with rotating art, weekly music and entertainment, and a late-night food menu, giving travellers and Surabaya locals considerably more to do without leaving the property. The art programme offers the clearest indication of where the hotel is Surabaya has welcomed a new addition to its luxury hospitality scene with the grand opening of The Trans Luxury Hotel Surabaya on 14 August 2026. More than a sophisticated place to stay, the new property brings together hospitality, dining, wellness, leisure and entertainment, while its expansive Grand Ballroom provides a dedicated venue for MICE activities, After making its Indonesian pop-up debut at Central Department Store, Grand Indonesia, Diesel is taking its unmistakable attitude to another of Jakarta’s fashion destinations. The Italian fashion label has unveiled a new pop-up at Senayan City, where it will make its home on the Ground Floor for three months. Compact in size but bold in Change does not always mean leaving something behind. Sometimes, it is simply a chance to discover what else is possible. For Yosafat Dwi Kurniawan, that idea became the starting point for “Après la Révolution”, a collection about the freedom that can emerge when established rules begin to change. Presented at Langham Fashion Soiree at The Bintan has long been an easy island escape from Singapore, and Mövenpick is giving travellers another reason to make the short trip across the water. Newly opened on the island’s northern coast, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon is a 408-room beachfront resort that brings accommodation, dining, recreation, golf and wellness under one roof. The Travel has a way of throwing routines off course. Breakfast starts later, meetings run into lunch and a full day of exploring can leave little time for anything else. For some travellers, though, keeping a few familiar habits in the mix is part of enjoying the trip. That might mean making time for a workout, Designer Wilsen Willim and actress Dian Sastrowardoyo have joined forces on a ready-to-wear capsule collection that brings kebaya, beskap, surjan and other Indonesian dress forms into a contemporary wardrobe. Launched on National Kebaya Day on 24 July 2026, the 13-piece first chapter arrives ahead of Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations, with the complete collaboration scheduled to Tulisan’s 1830 exhibition is now open at Ruang Museum Koleksi, on the second floor of Gedung Trisno Soemardjo at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta. Running until 9 August 2026 with free public admission, the exhibition brings together a bilingual book, illustrated textiles and wearable artefacts that revisit the Java War and the life of Prince Diponegoro.

The hours before a long-haul flight are usually spent waiting. But for travellers, they can also be an important moment to rest and prepare for the journey ahead. At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Palmeera Lounge aims to make the time before departure more comfortable through greater privacy and more personal service The lounge has been designed BINUS SCHOOL Simprug has been named Champion in the EDU FOR GOOD category at the Brands For Good Awards 2026, recognising its work in connecting academic learning with social and environmental action. The award distinguishes BINUS SCHOOL Simprug as one of the international institutions advancing an educational approach that equips students to address real-world challenges, Ask people about their favourite mountain escapes, and chances are Puncak and Lembang in West Java will come up, where the cool weather and familiar scenery keep bringing people back to their favorite hotels. Growing alongside them is Eminence Hospitality Services (EHS), whose brand, Eminence Global, is driving its 2026 expansion to elevate these retreats. Jakarta’s luxury hospitality scene is seeing a wave of seasoned leadership as three of the city’s prominent properties welcome new General Managers. These appointments bring a wealth of international expertise to the capital. Each leader carries a distinct vision focused on open communication, genuine guest care, and a strong sense of community, redefining what it Hotel Tentrem Jakarta marked its second anniversary with Dwi Warsa Tentrem: Savour the Taste, Witness the Heritage. Held on 18 July, the celebration unfolded through Indonesian performance, cuisine and craftsmanship while raising funds for YCHI Autism Center. The celebration began with a Serimpi dance before guests are introduced to the storytelling tradition of wayang kulit. PT. PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS Jl. Kemang Utara VII No. 19, Lembong House Unit #C Kel. Bangka - Jakarta Selatan Tel: +62 719 9312 Fax: +6221 781 2476 Discover Jakarta