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Featuring visiting musicians from all around the globe, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival has grown to become one of Bali’s most important cultural and community events, gaining a serious reputation across the globe and through the jazz stratosphere. This was the 7th year of the annual event, and the three things that have remained the same are the names of the stages: Giri, Padi and Subak. Held on Indonesian’s Independence Day (17/08), the excellent programme captured all the essential qualities that have made the event so popular and was warmly received. The event opened with speeches starting with a representative of the UVJF committee and followed by the Head of the Regional Tourism Office for Gianyar Regency, the Secretariat of the Ministry of Tourism Crisis Management and a re...

AirAsia recently launched a new route connecting Bali to Labuan Bajo. All of the seats on the Airbus A320 were fully booked for the inaugural flight of the new route. The flight QZ644 took off from Ngurah Rai International Airport at 12:55 WITA, carrying 180 passengers to Komodo International Airport at 14.55 WITA. A celebration for this groundbreaking flight was held at the Komodo International Airport, attended by the Regent for West Mang- garai, Agustinus C. Dula, accompanied by the Vice Regent, Maria Geong. Marking a defining moment in Indonesian domestic connectivity, AirAsia has introduced additional new domestic flight routes including Jakarta – Lombok, Bali – Lombok, Yogyakarta Kulon Progo – Lombok, and Surabaya – Kertajati. AirAsia Indonesia’s President Director, Dend...

Making its debut as a flagship brand in Nepal, the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel has officially opened its doors in Nepal’s vibrant capital city. The hotel’s unbeatable location connects next generation travellers to the city’s attractions and stunning scenery. The 214 well-appointed rooms reflect modern design combined with elegance and intuitive technology. There are several dining experiences to choose from including the all-day dining restaurant, Thamel Kitchen, featuring an interactive live-cooking kitchen. Edamame will be a pan-Asian speciality restaurant offering Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine with a Yakitori station. Raksi is a music bar offering cocktails with live jazz music sessions. The Kathmandu Baking Kitchen (KBC) serves delectable baked goods paired with freshly made c...

Best Luxury Family Lifestyle Beach Resort Worldwide Offering 203 exclusive retreats, amidst a spacious open-air terrace, outdoor infinity pool with unrivaled panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and a broad range of other services, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort was recently announced as the Best Luxury Family Lifestyle Beach Resort Worldwide and one of the Top 100 Resorts Worldwide for the 2019 awards, by the Hotel of The Year Awards. Each room is fitted with the Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience and a spacious private balcony with uninterrupted views of the Kuta Beach or the resort’s signature social courtyard. To keep travellers energised 24/7, visit the fully equipped Sheraton Fitness. Rejuvenate with signature treatments at Shine Spa for Sheraton and to keep the little ones entert...