Papua tourism potential

Jakarta hosted a spotlight event for the promotion of Papua Selatan tourism, with the Papua Selatan Provincial Government presenting the region’s unique natural landscapes, Indigenous cultural heritage, and creative industries …

The success of the Biak Munara Wampasi Festival (BMW Festival) 2026, which was held from 1 to 7 July, has strengthened Papua’s growing reputation as a destination where cultural heritage, …

Long before modern state boundaries divided the Pacific Ocean into separate countries, communities throughout the region were connected by migration routes, maritime traditions, languages, and cultural practices that spanned from …

For years, the aging Sarinah Building has been a familiar sight to Jayapura residents who pass through the city center. Nearby, Ampera Field is still one of the few open …

When Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana arrived in Raja Ampat on May 11-12, 2026, the visit was deliberately kept relatively low profile. There were meetings with regional officials, inspections of …

The room did not feel like a formal diplomatic event. People moved around slowly, stopping at displays, listening, and watching. In a corner, music started before most realized it. The …

On April 23-24, 2026, people had already gathered along the shoreline in Nabire. Some came for the race. Others just wanted to watch. Children moved closer to the water, adults …

For years, getting to Papua felt like a journey you had to really want. Travelers landing in Bali often stopped there, drawn by its beaches, culture, and well-developed tourism scene. …

On the morning of 3 March 2026, as the doors of Messe Berlin opened for the first day of Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB), the world’s largest travel trade fair once …

In early February 2026, a wave of hope swept over travel experts and people living in Indonesia’s easternmost region. The Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) said that …