NOW! Indonesia, with Alistair Speirs

About NOW! Indonesia, with Alistair Speirs

A podcast about community, culture, commerce and diplomacy in the world's largest archipelago, Indonesia. With over 40 years in Indonesia, half of which has been spent as a successful magazine publisher, Alistair Speirs has experience the wealth of the country in many ways. In this podcast he brings to light the state of the country through different leaders, experts and influences - be it CEOs, Ambassadors or NGO Founders - who share a unique perspectives from their slice of this incredible diverse nation. Videos/Transcripts of each interview are available at https://nowjakarta.co.id .

Publisher

Phoenix Communications

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2020

Latest episode

21 Sept 2021

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2021

   The Delights and Dangers of Tourism | Opinion

   In this episode, Alistair Speirs ponders on the pros and cons of the tourism industry; on how it has so much potential to do good for regions, communities or nations, but only if it's done correctly. Herein lies the problem, it very rarely is! He shares what he believes would create a sustainable, equitable and balanced tourism industry, pointing out key problems and key solutions in its on-going development.

2. 

   27 Aug 2021

   Meet Gaylord Lamy, General Manager of the new The Langham Jakarta

   Alistair Speirs speaks to the General Manager of one of Jakarta's latest luxury destinations, The Langham Jakarta, Gaylord Lamy. nowjakarta.co.id

3. 

   16 Aug 2021

   Janet DeNeefe, The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Endures

   Janet DeNeefe is the Founder and Director of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF), which was started as a way of boosting tourism after the first Bali Bombing. She began as as a cookbook author, sharing the wonders of Balinese cuisine, opened the Casa Luna restaurant and Honeymoon Guesthouse, and now has developed other Ubud-based events such as the Ubud Food Festival and Ubud Artisan Market. Here she talks with Alistair Speirs on the importance of the UWRF to Ubud and Bali, what makes it special, how it has continued to endure and what this year's festival has in store!

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