Singapore is known worldwide for being clean, safe, and orderly. Its strict laws play a big role in maintaining that reputation, and one rule travelers should be aware of is that vaping is Illegal in Singapore. Knowing the details before you fly will help you avoid problems and enjoy your trip without worry.
Every September, the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sepilok, Sandakan, transforms from a nature reserve into a stage alive with music. On 5–6 September 2025, the Sepilok Jazz Festival returns for its fourth edition, offering two unforgettable nights where world-class jazz blends with the sounds of the Bornean rainforest. Picture saxophones echoing through the trees, a cool night breeze, and the shared energy of music lovers gathered in one of Sabah’s most enchanting natural settings.
This 4–18 October 2025, Sumba Island, one of Indonesia’s most remote and beautiful destinations, will transform into the stage for an extraordinary celebration: The Sumba Food Festival. Hosted at the eco-luxury resort Cap Karoso, this 14-day festival brings together ten world-class chefs, creating a dining experience unlike anything else in Asia-Pacific.
On 24 July 2025, the Indonesian government introduced All Indonesia, a digital platform designed to simplify international arrivals. This system combines immigration, customs, health, and quarantine declarations into a single online form.
From July 14th to 16th, 2025, Tour East held an impactful training session in Bangkok to enhance our use of the Tourplan system across multiple countries. The session, led by Jittima Srivoranart (Senior Manager, Business Planning & Business Technology) and Nicharee Junthron (Tourplan Officer), aimed to deepen system familiarity, foster cross-country collaboration, and standardize Tourplan usage across all branches.
As part of the JTB Brighter Earth Project, JTB Indonesia is organizing an impactful environmental initiative at Jimbaran, Bali on 11th July 2025. This program brings together local fishermen, JTB employees, and community members for a day of meaningful engagement with nature. The dual activities of mangrove planting and mangrove cleanup will have a lasting impact on the local ecosystem and contribute to the protection of the coastal environment.