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 …
Papua tourism potential
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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 …
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Social & Culture
From Bali to Papua: New Garuda Indonesia Flights Open a Faster, More Affordable Gateway to Indonesia’s Last Frontier
by Senamanby SenamanFor 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. …
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Social & Culture
Papua Showcases Authentic Culture and Sustainable Tourism at ITB Berlin 2026
by Senamanby SenamanOn 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 …
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Social & Culture
Papua Expects 25% Surge in International Tourists in 2026, Travel Industry Forecasts
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Social & Culture
Papua’s Tourism Awakening: Agus Fatoni’s Call to Action Sparks Economic Hope
by Senamanby SenamanAt a bustling provincial meeting room in Jayapura, Acting Governor Agus Fatoni paused mid-sentence and looked out across the sea of officials. He didn’t just issue a directive—he painted a …
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PAPUA – Every big city has a main trading center. Jayapura as the capital of Papua Province also has a trading center located not far from the city center. About …
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Economy
Improving Creative Economy, Sorong City Dispar Builds Tourism Industry Center
by Senamanby SenamanSORONG – In order to improve the creative economy of the community, the Sorong City Tourism Office, Southwest Papua Province built a tourism industry center in the Kamayukwasa Area as …
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Papua – Of the 18 districts in Mimika Regency, one of those on the coast is the Central Mimika District with Atuka as its capital. This district can be reached …
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Economy
In 110 Charismatic National Events, Asmat Pokman Festival is the 37th Featured Event of South Papua
by Senamanby SenamanSOUTH PAPUA – The former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy 2020-2023 appreciated the presence of the “37th Pokman Asmat Festival in 2024” as the only flagship event from South …