The awards programme celebrates key players who continuously reshape industry standards and enhance customer experiences.

Indonesia’s travel and tourism sector remains a significant factor in economic growth, showcasing a rich mix of cultural diversity, breathtaking natural scenery, and top-tier hospitality. Industry leaders are innovating the travel experience through advancements in service, technology, and sustainability. This year’s nominations reflect crucial trends in the sector, including experiential travel, responsible hospitality, impressive MICE infrastructure, and adventure-based tourism.

The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Indonesia, organized by Travel Daily Media, took place on October 9, 2025, at Shangri-La Jakarta. The event recognized outstanding projects and initiatives that elevate standards in travel, leisure, and hospitality.

The esteemed judging panel comprised:

• Lenita Tobing, Managing Director & Partner, SEA Lead for the Transport, Travel, Tourism, Cities, and Infrastructure (TCI), BCG.
• Pierre Marechal, Vice President, Advisory & Asset Management, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL.
• Dick Bernardi, Head of Projects, Project Management, Indonesia, CBRE.
• Florian Kittler, Managing Director-Europe & Asia Pacific, HVS.
• Matt Gebbie, Director, Jakarta, Horwath HTL.

Congratulations to the award winners!

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Indonesia Winners:

• Aqua Expeditions: Expedition Cruise Line of the Year - Indonesia.
• BALI GOLDENGATE INTERNATIONAL | Hotel & Asset Management: Positive Hospitality of the Year - Indonesia.
• Indonesia Convention Exhibition: Facilities Upgrade of the Year - Indonesia, Meetings & Conferencing Property of the Year - Indonesia.
• InterContinental Bali Resort: MICE Hotel of the Year - Indonesia, Resort Hotel of the Year - Indonesia.
• Mason Adventures: Touring & Adventure Operator of the Year - Indonesia.

For more details, please reach out to Shela Ramos at [email protected].