Indonesia

Some of Southeast Asia’s most remote and ecologically rich destinations will be explored on a new 14-day expedition from small ship cruise line Heritage Expeditions, entitled Indonesia’s Forgotten Islands.

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, Indonesia has recently debuted Dukuh Asri, a 17-hectare regenerative centre for organic farming, cultural exchange and hands-on learning. Located just150 metres from the resort, Dukuh Asri champions Buahan’s foraging-based culinary philosophy—showcasing traditional agriculture, rare wild plants and their uses, local palm sap ‘tuak’ wine production, and “the rhythms of Balinese community life.”

IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to open the group’s first property in Bali’s cultural hub of Ubud in early 2026. The hospitality company has inked a deal to introduce the first Kimpton hotel in Indonesia, Kimpton Bali Ubud.

With recent research revealing nearly a third of millennial mums get less than 30 minutes to themselves each day, Club Med has teamed up with life coach Tammi Kirkness to launch “Mumcation”—a five-day, expert-led wellness retreat designed to help mums step away from daily demands and reconnect with themselves mentally, physically and emotionally.

Luxury travel hospitality ambassdor and brand, Léa Seguier, has expanded her portfolio to include the ultra-luxurious Indonesian property, NIHI Sumba.

Aqua Expeditions is expanding its Indonesian offerings with the launch of its first-ever voyages to South Raja Ampat aboard the luxury yacht Aqua Blu.

Set among the rice paddies and rainforests of Bali’s Tabanan district, boutique resort Nirjhara is attracting travellers nostalgic for the tranquillity and natural beauty they experienced when they first visited the Indonesian island, according to General Manager Alejandro Rueda.

Meliá Bali, the first Meliá hotel to open outside of Spain four decades ago, is set to become another first for the Spanish hotel group. From December, after extensive renovations to elevate the property into a new category, Meliá Bali will emerge as the first Paradisus hotel in Asia.

The Regent brand has expanded its luxury portfolio to the shores of Canggu Beach in Bali, with the highly anticipated opening of Regent Bali Canggu. Nestled on Bali’s coveted southwestern coast, this resort marks the first Regent Hotels & Resorts opening in Indonesia since IHG Hotels & Resorts’ acquisition of the brand in 2018.

Pelorus has welcomed newly built yacht Celestia to its Indonesian charter fleet, with the vessel specifically crafted to explore local waters.

Accor has highlighted the importance of Indonesia to its regional growth plans as it announced the official opening of 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird.

The Luxury Collection has opened its third Indonesian property, with the launch of The Sira in Lombok.