TRAVEL WATCH: AUGUST 23-30, 1999 VOL. 154 NO. 7/8

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	Fine Food and Fun in Jakarta Need to jumpstart your senses? Set aside a weekend for a whirl through Jakarta Hot Tip Jakarta is a city of cultural contrasts, especially in its treasure trove of museums Detour Beat the heat in Jakarta by heading south Web Crawling Indonesia's official national tourism site is a worthwhile pit stop

A HILTON BY ANY OTHER NAME ...? As of last month, Hilton International has withdrawn its management and endorsement of its namesake properties in Indonesia. Although the Jakarta Hilton International, the Lagoon Tower Jakarta Hilton International, the Hilton Residence, the Patra Surabaya Hilton International and the Bali Hilton International will retain the H-word, the luxury properties were stripped of all Hilton management support, including sales, marketing and the HHonors frequent stay program. The July 21 announcement from the hotel chain's international arm cited a financial dispute with its Indonesian joint venture partner, the owner of the five hotels, adding that once Hilton withdrew its management services, it would not "be responsible for the level of service guests will receive in these properties." While the five hotels are permitted to continue carrying the famous brand's name, they have been removed from the group's website (www.hilton.com), and customers wishing to make reservations must contact the hotels directly.