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AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia highlights Indonesia’s iconic islands

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 21, 2021 | Awards and Competitions

In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia (MOTCE), KC Global Media announced the launch of new original television and digital series titled, AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia, premiering on 25^th November at 8:30pm (PHT), on the leading English-language general entertainment channel, AXN Asia and streaming worldwide on its official YouTube channel starting 27^th November.

Indonesian Celebrity, actor, and singer-songwriter Afgansyah Reza

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and London’s Royal College of Music alumni Isyana Sarasvati

Hosted by Richard Kyle, the six-part multimedia series stars award-winning Indonesian Celebrity, actor and singer-songwriter Afgansyah Reza (aka Afgan) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and London’s Royal College of Music graduate, Isyana Sarasvati – the award-winning singer who sang the Indonesian soundtrack A Whole New World, for the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin.

From left: Indonesian host, podcaster and content creator Reza Chandika, musician and researcher Rara Sekar, singer Isyana Sarasvati and singer-songwriter Afgansyah Reza

The pair and their respective travel partners Reza Chandika (#TeamAfgan) and Rara Sekar (#TeamIsyana), will take global audiences on an ultimate journey, including epic adventures and heart-pounding challenges as they experience and capture the social media worthy sights and sounds of Indonesia’s stunning island destinations – Labuan Bajo (known for the Komodo National Park, snorkeling points and flying fox bats), Mandalika in Lombok (known for thrilling racing circuits, water parks, and water sports activities), and Bali (without a doubt every traveler’s favorite getaway beach destination).

The indigenous Indonesian art of stick fighting called Caci practiced in Mandalika in Lombok Indonesia

George Chien, Co-founder, President, and CEO of KC Global Media Asia said, “The series demonstrates AXN Asia’s continued commitment to Asian original productions across multimedia platforms to put Asian personalities and destinations in the spotlight. Indonesia is one of the Asian countries with diverse landscapes and cultures, offering exciting and unique adventures. Our partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia provides us with greater opportunities to showcase the picturesque sceneries of Indonesia, as viewers follow Afgan and Isyana explore the magnificent islands and cultural insights while performing ultimate challenges in their adventure.”

Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia said, “We hope that through AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia we can introduce the top destinations in Indonesia, in particular Labuan Bajo, Mandalika, and Bali. Labuan Bajo, the entrance to see the Komodo, the largest lizard in the world, and where you can also enjoy life on board to get around Komodo National Park. We also have Mandalika. A place where there is a stretch of soft white sand and at the same time a surfing beach with the beauty of coral cliffs. Finally, Bali, who doesn’t know Bali? Known as the Land of the Gods, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty where you can enjoy a lot of activities here from adventure, culinary, and enchanting culture. From here you can see many ways to enjoy the beauty of Indonesian beaches. Wonderful Indonesia awaits you to feel your wonderful experience.”

Each episode promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as Afgan and Isyana, alongside their travel partners, are pushed past their comfort zones through challenges that put their minds, brawn, and social media prowess to the test. In the process, discover the incredibly diverse cultures, mouth-watering gastronomic delights, and magnificent wonders of nature that Indonesia has to offer. From exploring the iconic Pink Beach in Labuan Bajo to flyboarding at Tanjung Benoa Beach to paragliding in Nusa Dua, Bali; fans may relive their fondest memories of Indonesia across land, sea, and sky with Afgan and Isyana and be entertained by non-stop drama, action, and adventure.

In conjunction with the show’s premiere, AXN Asia and local Instagram communities @CameraIndonesia (Indonesia), @InstaSG (Singapore), @IGersMalaysia (Malaysia), and @IGersManila (the Philippines) will unite to ignite the ultimate virtual “ASEAN Insta-meet”, a community-led social movement crowdsourcing ASEAN Instagrammers to share their point of view (POV) on a beloved memory of their favorite destination in Indonesia through the art of photography.

One winning post with the most heart-warming memory will be selected from each country and the winning Instagrammer will be crowned as AXN Asia’s Ultimate Travel Insider of their country and awarded with DJI’s Pocket 2 (TBC), the smallest 3-axis stabilized handheld camera, perfect for capturing precious memories on trips around the world. The “ASEAN Insta-meet” social movement will commence from 25th November to 13th December and open to all Instagrammers residing in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Be sure to also tune in to AXN Asia’s Instagram account for unaired scenes from Afgan’s and Isyana’s unforgettable trip and discover the authentic heartwarming stories of tenacity and resilience of the everyday Indonesians they meet along the way.

AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia premieres on 25^th November, with new episodes every Thursday and Friday on the AXN Asia channel across Southeast Asia. Global fans may also catch the digital premiere every Saturday on AXN Asia’s YouTube channel from 27^th November.

About KC Global Media

KC Global Media Entertainment LLC is a global multi-media company based in the United States. The brainchild of former Sony executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien, KC Global Media Asia (KCGM Asia) is primed to be Asia’s leading entertainment hub through the production, distribution, and programming of quality, ground-breaking content. Backed by more than two decades of industry experience, KCGM Asia boasts an impressive portfolio of premium pay-TV channels in South-East Asia and Korea, including English-language general entertainment network AXN, anime channel Animax, South Korea’s ONE, and Japanese entertainment channel GEM. By combining award-winning and well-loved entertainment formats with extensive knowledge and insight into the Asia Pacific market, KCGM Asia is paving the way for a new standard of entertainment in Asia and beyond.

Facebook: @KCGlobalMedia | Instagram: @KCGlobalMediaAsia | Linkedin: @KCGlobalMediaAsia

About AXN

AXN features exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs, and groundbreaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing, and unexpected, and all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From SEAL Team and MacGyver to The Amazing Race Asia and Asia’s Got Talent, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action. In Asia, AXN is enjoyed in 38 million households across 17 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

For more information, visit AXN-Asia.com or follow @AXNAsia on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

About Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy

[Wonderful Indonesia]

Indonesia is a huge nation comprised of hundreds of cultures derived from local regions, making it one of the most diverse countries in the world. The “Wonderful Indonesia” concept highlights Indonesia’s wonders, There are:

Nature, Scenic Landscape & Wildlife. In this exotic tropical country, you can explore the magnificent white sandy beaches, great volcanoes, or colorful marine treasures. One lifetime would not be enough to explore Indonesia’s natural wonders.
Culinary & Wellness. This is where you spoil your senses: hearing, sight, touch, smell, and taste. Explore the many flavors Indonesia has to offer by taking a bite out of some local delicacies or delighting in traditional spa treatments.
Arts, Culture & Heritage. Indonesia is a huge nation comprised of hundreds of cultures derived from local regions, making it one of the most diverse countries in the world. Explore the unique culture and heritage of each region in Indonesia!
Recreation & Leisure. A nation is often measured by how advanced its technology is. Indonesia’s major cities adopt a modern lifestyle that is complete with stunning skyscrapers, vibrant nightlife, and technologically advanced offices.
Adventures. One would never get bored exploring Indonesia. Plunge into thrilling caving adventures, exotic diving escapades, challenging volcano climbs, intriguing jungle treks, and many more!

For more information, visit indonesia.travel, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

About InDOnesia CARE

[InDOnesia Care]

Currently, most parts of Indonesia are entering the transition phase, an adaptation period towards the new normal. A new phase where several activities resume with fewer boundaries. Moments of slowly restarting the economy with the ease of restrictions in some public areas.

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy introduced InDOnesia CARE, a symbol of support for Indonesia’s strong effort in implementing the cleanliness, health, safety, and environmental protocols across the tourism industry as mandatory precautions, to assure travelers’ comfort.

Several customized InDOnesia CARE protocols were prepared to be implemented well across the tourism and creative economy elements as an effort to elevate travelers’ comfort amidst the new normal transition period. Cleanliness, health, safety, and environment are InDOnesia’s CARE main priorities with the hope of gaining support from visitors as they grow into wiser travelers.

Itogon Coffee at the World Travel Market

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 5, 2019 | Events

World Travel Market London

Itogon Coffee, one of our country’s premium specialty coffee from Benguet province, debuts at the World Travel Market London (WTM London), the leading global event for the travel industry that will take place from November 4 to 6.

Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines (TPB) and Henry & Sons will brew, serve and share the beautiful story behind this delicious coffee from Itogon, a mining town in Benguet that is continuously transforming into a sustainable coffee-growing community. This opens an opportunity for Henry & Sons to fulfill its commitment to bring back the Philippines in the global coffee spotlight through a sustainable coffee economy.

Through the Foundation for Sustainable Coffee Excellence, the advocacy arm of Henry and Sons, different programs are being conducted to help the farmers produce quality coffee beans. While the country takes pride in brewing the Itogon coffee at the WTM London, the beautiful journey of the coffee farmers from the mining profession to growing, harvesting and delivering delicious coffee for the world to taste will also be shared during the event.

Raoul de Peralta

The Institute for Coffee Excellence‘s Chief Educator Raoul de Peralta will brew and man the coffee bar at the Philippine Pavilion.

WTM London is a global event where industry professionals meet and conduct business deals. Through its industry networks, unrivaled global reach, WTM London creates personal and business opportunities, providing customers with quality contacts, content and communities.

itogon coffee

Get to taste Itogon coffee and contribute in helping them shift their main livelihood from mining into coffee farming and in empowering the farmers to process world-class specialty coffees in their own backyards.

Visit thevault.ph for orders and for more information.

Biggest Philippine International Trade Event for 2019

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 24, 2019 | Travel

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to boost tourism in the Philippines as it simultaneously mounts the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) and MICE Buyers Invitational (MICECONnect) 2019 on October 20 to 27 to promote the Philippines as a prime tourist destination for both leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibits/Events).

Phitex

Now in its 18th year, PHITEX is considered to be the biggest travel trade event in the country, with close to 200 sellers and 200 buyers participating. The main highlight of the event is the one and a half day business-to-business (B2B) session between foreign buyers and local sellers to encourage tourism-related discourse among the participants, and open doors for business opportunities.

Marie Venus Tan, TPB COO

“PHITEX is mounted annually as a support for stakeholders in the travel trade industry,” says TPB COO Marie Venus Tan.

“Instead of working as individual operators and sellers, we provide a platform for them to connect to hundreds of buyers from all over the world in one venue, which saves them precious time and money. The event also gives buyers a more comprehensive view of the different destinations and packages that they can sell to consumers, either as an individual or bundled tours.”

Participants also took part in the PHITEX educational seminar where industry leaders discussed new trends in tourism marketing as well as marketing strategies in mature and emerging markets while keeping the theme of “Philippine Tourism: Trailblazing Responsible Travel and Inclusive Growth,” in mind.

Giving their insights were Thomas Graham, Co-Founder of Make A Difference (MAD) Travel, Carlos Mori Rodriguez, the Chief Innovation Officer of EON The Stakeholder Relations Group, and Nelly Nuezca Dillera, CESO III, the Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy, who ended the seminar on how DTI is building capabilities for halal development and certification.”

MICECONnect 2019

Meanwhile, MICECONnect 2019, aims to accelerate the Philippine MICE industry by gathering MICE suppliers to showcase the country as a premium destination for international events and conferences.

Happening simultaneously with PHITEX, MICECONnect 2019 is the continuation of a two-year program as a comprehensive educational seminar for local MICE stakeholders to learn new and effective global trends, approaches, and methods. This year’s focus is conducting business networking opportunities to further develop the country’s MICE industry.

MICECONnect 2019 likewise features B2B sessions for Philippine and foreign MICE buyers, and include a hotel and MICE venue inspection. Moreover, MICECONnect delegates will be treated to post-event tours to highlight some of the country’s premier MICE destinations including Iloilo City, Bacolod, Davao, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Tagaytay, Manila, and Batangas.

More importantly, both PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019 enable TPB to support and raise awareness on sustainable community-based tourism. Apart from promoting what the Philippines can offer, TPB also advocates for the protection of natural assets and expanding the benefits of tourism to communities that are directly and indirectly affected by the industry, consequently helping DOT towards achieving its goals for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

To know more about PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019, visit the following websites:

PHITEX – https://www.phitex.ph
MICECON – https://www.micecon.ph
TPB – https://www.tpb.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/tpbphl.

Relive the History of Corregidor Now

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 6, 2019 | Travel

Corregidor Island holds historical narratives of war that represents the fight for the country’s freedom. Known as the “Isle of Valor” or “The Rock”, the 358-kilometer island holds more treasures apart from the history carefully preserved in the island.

The Corregidor Foundation (CFI), the Department of Tourism (DOT) through its marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), and the Tourism Infrastructure and Economic Zone Authority (TIEZA), unveils the new brand of Corregidor … Corregidor Now.

Corregidor Now

Corregidor Now seeks to entice tourists to live and experience Corregidor Island in more ways than one! It invites guests to learn the unique story of Corregidor Island and explore spots around the island that are waiting to be experienced, making it a unique and exciting tourism destination.

With the campaign, they seek to actively promote the island’s various attractions, such as:

middle-side barracks
battery grubs
Pacific war memorial complex
Cine Corregidor
Spanish lighthouse
Japanese garden of peace
Filipino heroes memorial
Malinta tunnel, and
Lorcha dock

Beyond historical relics, the island boasts of a multitude of opportunities for every type of traveler to enjoy biking, bird watching, camping, fishing, hiking, island runabout, and kayaking are just some of the fun activities in the island.

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Corregidor Foundation Inc. Chairperson and CEO Cynthia Carrion in spearheading the new strategic campaign, dubbed “Corregidor Now,” which aims to deliver a stronger and unified voice for the whole island, bringing it to greater heights as a tourist attraction.

“For years, Corregidor Island seemed to be perceived solely as a popular historical site, with its idyllic features unknown to many,” Carrion said. “With our campaign, we hope that it will usher in a new era for this eco-historical location, making it known as a place of sanctuary where one can enjoy a relaxing opportunity to revel in the past.”

This initiative, according to TPB Chief Operating Officer Marie Venus Tan aims to attract more domestic and international tourists to visit Corregidor Island.

In support of this endeavor. TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Pocholo Paragas said they greatly recognize the island’s historical value and strong tourism potential, which can make it a flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ).

TIEZA is developing a comprehensive master plan for the redevelopment of Corregidor and the proposed rehabilitation of the Corregidor South Dock Pier. Under the marketing campaign, they will implement more proactive promotional efforts in various forms of media to inform the public and entice target markets to visit the island.

With all the tourist destinations in the Philippines, Corregidor Island is the only one where you can truly dive deep into history while enjoying the best of tropical Philippines. it is the picture-perfect showcase of the variety of fun and adventure offered on its land, sea, and air. Carrion invites Filipinos to come together, enjoy, and explore the historical paradise that is the ultimate relaxation and fun adventure sanctuary.

To book a tour or know more about Corregidor, please email in**@******************om.ph or visit www.corregidorisland.com.ph or call +6328233281.

TPB boosts efforts to attract Korean tourists

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jun 24, 2019 | Travel

To boost efforts in attracting Korean tourists to visit the Philippines, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism, will be participating in two major travel fairs happening in South Korea —The Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) on 06 to 10 June 2019 and HanaTour International Travel Show on 07 to 09 June 2019.

KOTFA

KOTFA is the biggest international travel fair in Korea with the participation of both international and domestic tourism-related organizations. This year, KOTFA is expected to generate an attendance of approximately 500 companies and 70 countries. The Philippines reserved six (6) booth spaces to be shared with airlines, hotels and top Korean travel agents in Seoul.

HanaTour

Meanwhile, HanaTour is Korea’s largest tour wholesaler with 1,200 HanaTour exclusive sales offices selling 14,000 tourism products through its 7,000 partners across the globe. This year, the Philippines is the featured country, co-marketing and promoting with HanaTour from June to July 2019, with multiple online and offline activities. The Philippines will also have eight (8) booth spaces at the event to help retail agencies aggressively sell and promote Philippine tour products, and provide general information about the country to the public.

South Koreans make up a huge portion of tourists visiting the Philippines annually, sharing approximately 22.3% of 1,587,959 visitors in 2018. TPB aims to increase Korean visitor arrivals by 25.80% upon completion of all tourism development plans by 2022, which will highlight the natural wonders of the Philippines.

As the country strengthens its campaign “It’s more fun in the Philippines” Korean tourists will get to choose from many offerings such as its beautiful pristine beaches, expansive shopping centers, dozens of adventure-laden activities, and the renowned warm hospitality of the Filipinos.