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Indonesia Launches MaiA, a New AI Platform to Transform Tourist Experiences
Indonesia has introduced the Meticulous Artificial Intelligence of Indonesia (MaiA), a new AI-driven platform designed to enhance and simplify the travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. Launched by Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana during the “Transforming Travel Beyond Ordinary Through Intelligence” event in Jakarta, MaiA represents a key…
Indonesia Targets 5.4% Economic Growth in 2026 Amid Strengthened Stability
The Indonesian government is projecting economic growth above 5.4% in 2026, supported by improved macroeconomic stability and easing global pressures. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that Indonesia has expanded by 35% over the past seven years despite global uncertainties, with consistent signals of resilience including strong consumer…
Indonesia Expects 19.34% Rise in Domestic Tourists for Christmas and New Year 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism forecasts a strong surge in travel activity during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year holiday period, projecting more than 1.36 million foreign tourist arrivals and over 120 million domestic tourist trips in December 2025. Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana noted that the projections reflect a 10.72%…
Indonesia Confident the EU Will Approve the IEU-CEPA Trade Pact
Indonesia has expressed strong optimism regarding the approval of the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), following the completion of its legal text translation into 24 languages for deliberation in the European Parliament. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that political groups across the spectrum—from the far left…
