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    "data": {
        "id": 1734810,
        "msgid": "indonesia-has-great-potential-to-develop-authentic-luxury-tourism-1778608513",
        "date": "2026-05-12 19:45:08",
        "title": "Indonesia Has Great Potential to Develop Authentic Luxury Tourism",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia possesses significant potential to cultivate authentic luxury tourism, driven by modern travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences rather than mere hotel aesthetics, according to Sherona Shng of Langham Hospitality Group. In Jakarta, business visitors are increasingly drawn to culinary explorations, meaningful souvenirs like batik with historical context, and urban walks blending history with contemporary amenities such as Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrity chef venues. Jesper Palmqvist of STR highlights Indonesia's appeal as a comfortable destination for luxury tourism, largely insulated from global dynamics, which could boost hotel occupancy through integrated hospitality offerings.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Sherona Shng, Deputy Director of Regional\nOperations for Asia at Langham Hospitality Group, assesses that\nIndonesia has considerable potential to develop authentic luxury\ntourism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think in the past, tourists travelled more in search of hotel size\nand visual appeal. But today\u2019s trend is that tourists seek something\nmore immersive; they want experiences,\u201d Shng said during a media\ngathering in Jakarta on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Real urban experiences intertwined with local culture are the\nattractions sought by contemporary tourists when visiting a country. In\nthe context of Indonesia, particularly Jakarta, she notes that the\ncapital is known worldwide as a bustling city and a destination for many\nbusinesspeople.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, tourists who visit while working will make time for\nculinary tourism to sample local delicacies or seek souvenirs with\nexplanations about their origins. Shng exemplifies that tourists are\ninterested in understanding the process and meaning behind motifs on\nbatik.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo how do we make that experience immersive? In my view, travellers\nwant to explore the country like a city journey. This is becoming a big\nthing. Wherever they go, they want to walk the city,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>While strolling the streets, she believes that tourists coming to\nIndonesia want to see a mix of history, but also enjoy new things. For\nexample, enjoying city views while visiting cafes and bars in places\nlike hotels or savouring meals at Michelin-starred restaurants or those\nrun by celebrity chefs.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, restaurants located within hotels and well-managed\nwill rapidly increase occupancy. Moreover, everyone visiting Jakarta\nwill at least stop over for some time.<\/p>\n<p>Jesper Palmqvist, Deputy Director for Asia Pacific at STR, highlights\nthat Indonesia is one of the countries comfortable to visit. Even as the\nworld faces dynamics, the impact is not particularly felt by the luxury\ntourism segment managed in Indonesia.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-has-great-potential-to-develop-authentic-luxury-tourism-1778608513",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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