Month: March 2026
Posts published in this period.
News New Tourism Standards Regulation (No. 6/2025) Launched The Ministry of Tourism has officially implemented Regulation No. 6/2025 to modernize the national travel sector through stricter licensing and safety certifications. Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana emphasized that these standards are designed to transform tourism governance into a more professional system, ensuring that destinations like Sumba and Bali maintain high-quality safety protocols for international and domestic guests.
News Indonesia Partners with Trip.com to Target European Market The Indonesian government has unveiled a bold digital offensive in collaboration with Trip.com to attract high-yield European travelers. This strategy focuses on highlighting "off-the-beaten-path" destinations through personalized AI-driven marketing, positioning islands like Sumba as premier luxury and eco-adventure alternatives to traditional Southeast Asian hotspots.
News Bali Implements Enhanced Safety Measures Ahead of Eid Holiday In anticipation of the massive influx of travelers for the Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) season, Indonesian authorities have launched targeted safety reviews at key iconic sites. The initiative focuses on crowd management and visitor security at cultural heritage sites and nature attractions to ensure a secure experience as millions of local and foreign tourists are expected to move across the archipelago.
News NIHI Rote Announced: Expansion of Sumba’s Luxury Blueprint The creators of the world-renowned NIHI Sumba have officially announced the opening of a sister property, NIHI Rote, scheduled for May 2026. This new eco-conscious resort on Rote Island aims to replicate Sumba's successful model of blending ultra-luxury hospitality with meaningful community development through the Rote Hospitality Academy, further elevating the profile of East Nusa Tenggara.
News Pasola Festival March Schedule: The Final Rituals in Kodi Following the February events, the final and most sacred rounds of the Pasola Festival have been scheduled for early March in the Kodi area. The rituals at Maliti Bondo Ate (March 9), Wai Ha (March 10), and Wainyapu (March 11) mark the culmination of the planting season celebrations, where tribal warriors display their equestrian skills and spear-throwing accuracy to ensure a fertile harvest for the coming year.
News New Tourism Standards Regulation (No. 6/2025) Launched The Ministry of Tourism has officially implemented Regulation No. 6/2025 to modernize the national travel sector through stricter licensing and safety certifications. Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana emphasized that these standards are designed to transform tourism governance into a more professional system, ensuring that destinations like Sumba and Bali maintain high-quality safety protocols for international and domestic guests.
News Indonesia Partners with Trip.com to Target European Market The Indonesian government has unveiled a bold digital offensive in collaboration with Trip.com to attract high-yield European travelers. This strategy focuses on highlighting "off-the-beaten-path" destinations through personalized AI-driven marketing, positioning islands like Sumba as premier luxury and eco-adventure alternatives to traditional Southeast Asian hotspots.
News Bali Implements Enhanced Safety Measures Ahead of Eid Holiday In anticipation of the massive influx of travelers for the Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) season, Indonesian authorities have launched targeted safety reviews at key iconic sites. The initiative focuses on crowd management and visitor security at cultural heritage sites and nature attractions to ensure a secure experience as millions of local and foreign tourists are expected to move across the archipelago.
News NIHI Rote Announced: Expansion of Sumba’s Luxury Blueprint The creators of the world-renowned NIHI Sumba have officially announced the opening of a sister property, NIHI Rote, scheduled for May 2026. This new eco-conscious resort on Rote Island aims to replicate Sumba's successful model of blending ultra-luxury hospitality with meaningful community development through the Rote Hospitality Academy, further elevating the profile of East Nusa Tenggara.
News Pasola Festival March Schedule: The Final Rituals in Kodi Following the February events, the final and most sacred rounds of the Pasola Festival have been scheduled for early March in the Kodi area. The rituals at Maliti Bondo Ate (March 9), Wai Ha (March 10), and Wainyapu (March 11) mark the culmination of the planting season celebrations, where tribal warriors display their equestrian skills and spear-throwing accuracy to ensure a fertile harvest for the coming year.