Nambung Beach near Sekotong in West Lombok, with its spectacular salt water wave waterfall, is one of many new lombok beaches being promoted for tourism Date: December 27, 2016 Source: Tempo.Co New Lombok tourist beaches in West Nusa Tenggara being developed by the Tourism and Culture Agency. The development of additional [...]
The Northen Lights (Aurora Borealis) lighting up the skies over Reykjavik is the number one travel destination for Malaysians. Date: December 27, 2016 Source: Travel Trends Malaysian travellers itching to explore as Lombok becomes a top Malaysian Travel Destination Lombok is "No 2 of top 10 destinations for Malaysian travelers" according [...]
Indonesia Ministry of Tourism, Taufan Rahmadi, said that the Gili Mas Port of Lombok, is targeted to operate in May 2019, will become the largest port area in Eastern Indonesia. This port will be built specifically for giant cruise ships that bring the foreign tourists from various parts of the world to enjoy [...]
State-owned seaport operator ASDP Indonesia Ferry has allocated US$140.5 million to finance expansion, new vessel construction and port improvement for Gili Mas, Lembar port in Lombok and 34 other Indonesia seaports. Date: December 9, 2016 Source: The Jakarta Post State Seaport expansion funded for Lombok's Gili Mas Lembar Seaport and 35 [...]
Indonesia tourism is getting a big boost from the government’s robust new "Wonderful Indonesia" campaign. The objective to reach 20 million tourists by 2019 is equally ambitious, with this year’s target at 12 million and last year's total 9.73 million. To support these targets, the Asian Development Bank agreed to lend Indonesia US$10 [...]
Angkasa Pura, the state airport operator for Bandara International Lombok Airport ("BIL") plans to spend almost $USD 6 million to expand the Lombok International Airport in West Nusa Tenggara. The expansion of the runway and apron will add parking for 2 additional jets at the airport. Date: October 13, 2016 Source: Jakarta Post [...]
After the successful 2016 GNFY Indonesia bicycle marathon on Sunday, Lombok's potential as an international sports tourism destination has been elevated said NTB tourism and cultural agency head Lalu Mohammad Faozal. 600 cyclists, including 200 foreigners and 400 Indonesians from 31 countries participated in the event. Date: October 3, 2016 Source: Jakarta [...]
Bali, Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, says that government officials cannot sleep until they boost Indonesia visitor numbers to equal or exceed those of neighboring countries like Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Date: October 2, 2016 Source: Bali News Bali Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya says higher Indonesia visitor counts must be achieved. [...]
Speaking at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Tourism Ministry Deputy for International Tourism Development, I Gede Pitana, is optimistic that the 12 million foreign tourists target 2016 will be achieved with 3 million more (15 million) in 2017. Date: October 2, 2016 Source: Bali News Indonesia Tourism Minister targets 25% [...]
Garuda intends to fly larger Jets to Lombok, like this Boeing 737 NG with 162 seats, in order to service increasing inter-island flight demand. Date: September 25, 2016 Source: Bali News Garuda Indonesia considers larger Lombok jets on Bali to Lombok runs to accommodate growing passenger demand. Quoted by the State News [...]