Surabaya airport named world’s most on-time airport

Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java, has been recognized as the world’s most on-time airport in 2016 by UK-based air travel intelligence company OAG. According to OAG’s research, Juanda International falls in the large airport category, as the airport welcomes 10-20 million passengers per year with an average on-time performance (OTP) of 90.30 percent. OTP refers […]

Aceh hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake

Yesterday a severe earthquake took place off the coast of Northern Sumatra near the city of Aceh. Unfortunately casualties have been recorded and our thoughts are with their families and loved ones. No Happy Trails! travelers’ were in the affected area at the time of the event. The city of Aceh, North Sumatra is rarely […]

WWF Indonesia in Jakarta to educate young children about endangered wildlife

On November 25 2016 World Wildlife Fund Indonesia kicked off a month long event to educate young children about endangered wildlife. Taking place at the Galleries Lafayette in Pacific Place, South Jakarta, the event is part of a month-long campaign that allows children, their parents and other mall visitors to learn about earth’s biodiversity and […]

Happy Trails! Asia the first Travelife certified company in Indonesia

We’re proud to announce Happy Trails! Asia – Indonesia office received its Travelife certification yesterday at World Travel Market in London. On 9 November 2016 at WTM (World Travel Market) in London, Happy Trails! Asia (Indonesia office) has been awarded the Travelife certification for Sustainable Tourism. This award makes Happy Trails! Asia the first Travelife […]

Indonesia presses aviation sector to meet tourism targets

Indonesia presses aviation sector to meet tourism targets JAKARTA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — Indonesia is pressing its aviation authorities to boost up the number of plane seats in a bid to meet targets in tourism sector that has been set as the nation’s core business. Sufficient number of plane seats is the key for the […]

Govt. envisions Bali as Gastronomy Tourism Destination

Govt. envisions Bali as Gastronomy Tourism Destination The government wants Bali to be known not just for its beaches, dances and history, but also for its food. To that end, Jakarta plans to promote the island as the country’s prime gastronomy destination through a campaign that highlights local culinary culture and explores the origins of […]