Luke Macleod has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Legian Bali
Luxury resort The Legian Bali, managed by (GHM) General Hotel Management announces the appointment of Luke MacLeod as its new Executive Chef.
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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Announces Entry into Indonesia
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a new management agreement with PT. Bali Ragawisata for the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property in Indonesia. Located in the exclusive Bukit Pandawa precinct in the south of Bali, the 96-villa Waldorf Astoria Bali is also the fourth hotel in the pipeline in Indonesia for the global hospitality group.
Hyatt Announces Plan for the First Andaz Resort in Bali
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with P.T. Wynncor Bali for an Andaz resort in Bali, Indonesia. Upon completion, the hotel will be the first Andaz-branded offering in Southeast Asia.
Ian Jones has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Seminyak
Alila Hotels and Resorts, a luxury operator with boutique hotels and resorts in India and Asia Pacific, has appointed Ian Jones as the General Manager for Alila Seminyak, a new resort due to open in Bali in late 2014.
Mandarin Oriental To Open A Luxury Resort In Bali, Indonesia
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxurious hideaway resort in Bali, Indonesia. Mandarin Oriental, Bali, which is slated to open at the end of 2016, will be located on Bali's southern Bukit peninsula, and will form part of the luxurious Bukit Pandawa development. Perched on a cliffside plateau, the resort will offer dramatic and spectacular 180 degree views with direct access to a secluded and protected white-sand beach.
Bali Hotel Guide’s connectivity to RezGain is great news for hotels
With the continuing growth of tourism in Bali local accommodations of all sizes have a challenge to deploy their energy and resources in the most effective way possible. By developing a partnership with RateGain, Bali Hotel Guide has taken steps to help the Bali hotel market more efficiently access the large volume of potential guests seeking useful information and full-service assistance for their Bali vacation.
Rene Mayer has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Regent Bali
Prior to joining Regent, Mr. Mayer was director of sales and marketing at Sofitel Plaza Hanoi, where he focused on the collective goals of the luxury hotel chain. Previously, Mayer served as director of global sales worldwide for Vienna International Hotels & Resorts, Austria and cluster director of sales for Hilton Mainz International, among others. Mr. Mayer holds his masters in hospitality management from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and a business studies degree in economics, marketing and sales from VWA Frankfurt, Germany.
Jamal Hussain has been appointed as General Manager at Regent Bali
Mr. Hussain comes to the Regent Bali from Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, where he held senior positions in Maldives, Bintan, Singapore and Bali. Mr. Hussain’s resume includes tenures with prestigious properties located in Europe and Asia, and brings with him a wealth of 36 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Some of these properties include: Hilton Vienna, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Grand Hyatt Taipei, Peninsula Hong Kong, privately owned Palace of The Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Banyan Tree properties in Maldives, Bintan and Bali.
GHM To Unveil Chedi Club Jimbaran, Bali in Summer 2014
The hotel management group that gave travellers The Nam Hai, The Legian Bali and The Chedi Muscat has revealed plans for its latest luxury offering: an all-villa enclave set at Jimbaran on Bali.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces Future Ritz-Carlton Reserve Location in Bali – The Island of a Thousand Temples
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced Bali, Indonesia as the next stunning location of a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The exclusive resort is set to open in Ubud in the summer of 2015, joining the beautiful collection which includes Phulay Bay, Thailand and Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico.
Marlieke Janssen has been appointed as Cluster Digital Marketing Manager at Starwood Bali Resorts Collection
Starwood Bali Resorts Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlieke Janssen as the Cluster Digital Marketing Manager for the newly opened Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort and Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran. Dutch born, Marlieke grew in the early stages of her career Carlton Beach Hotel in Scheveningen, in which she later on returns to embark on her career in reservations, revenue and sales & marketing. In 2012, she arrived in Jakarta to start her new adventure with The Media Hotel & Towers as the Online Marketing Manager.
Lillian Tan has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing at Starwood Bali Resorts Collection
Starwood Bali Resorts Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Tan as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for the newly opened Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort and Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran, Lillian will also oversee the opening of two new Starwood properties in the coming years – The Westin Ubud Resort & Spa and The Sarasvati, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. Malaysia born hotelier with more than 18 years of experience, Lillian started her career with Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur before starting her journey with Starwood Hotels & Resorts with The Westin Kuala Lumpur and her venture overseas in Thailand followed by an extensive track in Beijing.
Alasdair Davidson has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Alila Ubud
Alasdair Davidson is also an established member of the team having worked with Alila Hotels and Resorts for 3 years. Alasdair has more than 20 years international experience acquired in the Maldives, India, Australia and Fiji. He joins Alila Ubud from Alila Diwa Goa in India where he held the position of Executive Assistant Manager. Alasdair has now been appointed Hotel Manager at Bali’s iconic Alila Ubud.
Irra Malik has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Villas Soori
Irra Malik joined Alila Hotel and Resorts in 2009 as Resident Manager at Alila Villas Soori as a key member of the opening team. Irra has now been promoted to General Manager, taking the helm at the west coast Balinese all villa resort. She has over 17 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having worked with leading hotel groups including Ritz-Carlton, InterContinental and Hyatt International in both Indonesia and London. Irra can be contacted at irra[at]alilahotels.com
Stephan Georg Winkler has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa
Stephan Winkler has been announced as the new general manager of the Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa. A German national, Winkler has 30 years’ experience including spells with Kempinski and Starwood in Europe, Africa and Asia. He previously managed in Indonesia at the Sheraton in Lombok.
Leading Indonesian Resort group multiplies online sales with eRevMax
Puri Bagus Villa Resorts, one of the major players on the Bali hospitality landscape, has found the perfect distribution technology partner in eRevMax to boost its online bookings and expand its online presence. All its properties have been using RateTiger Channel Manager for several years with significant success.
Best Western Unveils Major Indonesian Expansion Plan
Best Western International (BWI) has unveiled plans for an extensive and fast-paced expansion across Indonesia, more than double its portfolio across the country by this year. The company announced the plans today in a press conference held at the new upcoming flagship hotel in Bali.
The Chedi Club Ubud Promotes Self-Expression Through Art
In its continual efforts to support the arts, The Chedi Club Tanah Gajahin Ubud has launched a programme designed to bring hotel guests a new art experience. Together with the Hadiprana owning family, Art Expressions lets guests put paint to paper as a form of self-expression and meditative release. As part of this art
Mantra Group Announces Second Hotel For Bali and Debut of the BreakFree Brand in Asia
Following the successful launch of Mantra Nusa Dua earlier this year, Australian hoteliers Mantra Group have announced their second property in Bali – the BreakFree Sing Ken Ken in Legian – which also marks the debut of the BreakFree brand in Asia. Formerly known as the Sing Ken Ken Boutique Hotel, the property which opened in late 2012, will officially rebrand to BreakFree Sing Ken Ken in early October.
Marco Groten has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Villas Uluwatu
Marco Groten will move to Alila Villas Uluwatu as General Manager in August. Groten first joined Alila in February 2009 as the opening General Manager for Alila Villas Soori. During his time at Soori, Groten successfully introduced the West Bali Journeys and established the property as one of Bali’s premier resorts. In his new role he will continue to build on the strong foundations the current team has put in place at Alila Villas Uluwatu.