Australian national, Mark Stanford has been appointed as General Manager of MAMAKA by Ovolo - the first urban lifestyle resort in Bali, opening in November 2020. Mark brings a wealth of hospitality experience and knowledge spanning over 25 years, he specialises in resort and hotel operations management with a passion for luxury and alpine resorts.
The Apurva Kempinski Bali recently unveiled the appointment of Andrea Astone, as the new executive sous chef at the resort's premiere venue, Koral Restaurant. Known for his background in luxury establishments, Andrea Astone is directly working with the team to create a spectacular culinary journey.
In addition to his responsibilities as general manager at Grand Hyatt Bali, he will also take on the role of area vice president of Hyatt Indonesia where he will oversee the following area hotels - Park Hyatt Jakarta, Andaz Bali, Alila SCBD, Alila Villas Uluwatu, Alila Seminyak, Studios at Alila Seminyak, Alila Ubud, Alila Manggis, Alila Purnama, Alila Solo, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Grand Hyatt Bali, Hyatt Regency Bali and Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce its 15th Raffles Hotel in the world, with the launch of the lavish Raffles Bali, which offers unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean and the famous Jimbaran Bay sunsets. With just 32 private pool villas, Raffles Bali epitomises distinguished charm for well-travelled connoisseurs seeking elegant spaces, privacy and cultural discovery.
Waiting on the government's go-ahead, travel bubbles and a lack of domestic tourists are the overriding concerns for a Bali travel industry trying to battle through the COVID pandemic according to key leading speakers at the recent 'Bali Tourism - The Way Back' virtual event organized by Delivering Asia Communications and C9 Hotelworks together with the Bali Hotels Association and Horwath HTL.
The Avani Seminyak Bali Resort has appointed I Made Subrata as General Manager.
2019 was business as usual (aka difficult) for hotels in Bali. There were no airport closures, nor earthquakes but the market was rocked by a big fall in Chinese arrivals and a duopoly of national airlines charging exorbitant airfares forcing domestic tourists to vacation abroad. All the work done = flat occupancy, flat rates and flat RevPAR across the market in 2019. Hotels in Jimbaran/Uluwatu & Ubud faired best, recording strong RevPAR growth together with luxury hotels which maintained RevPAR YOY.
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's hotel brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers, announces the opening of Aloft Bali Seminyak. Located in the heart of vibrant Seminyak, the brand-new, urban-inspired hotel features interactive social spaces and modern style, along with a fresh new social scene to Bali as the first Aloft hotel to open on the island.
Ukraine-raised Yuliya Dmyterko has been appointed head of Sales and Marketing at Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, where she will oversee all sales activities as well as direct any marketing efforts on and off property. Yuliya will also provide support in building and defining the future vision and strategy for Alila Villas Uluwatu while working closely with the Hyatt Corporation sales team.
Surrounded by a meandering river forming part of the subak rice field irrigation system and neighbouring a local community that has preserved its authentic Balinese charm, the resort drew inspiration from traditional local villages reminiscent of the landscapes that the owners first encountered when traveling to Bali in 1996.
Bringing over 20 years' experience with Marriott International to his new role, John's illustrious career has taken him around the globe, most recently to the island of Gods in 2015. As General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort from 2015 to 2019, he enjoyed tremendous success, and was recognized as 'Courtyard General Manager of the Year' in 2018, and 'APAC Sales General Manager of the Year' in 2016.
Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its latest Bali Resort, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali, located amidst a rich expanse of rice paddies, ancient temples, and lush greenery. Embracing the brand's core pillars of Eat Well, Move Well and Sleep Well, the new Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali is inviting guests to explore a restorative family destination devoted to personal wellness and recovery.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, has appointed Chef Davide Allievi to its culinary team. He has arrived on Nusa Dua Bali direct from a period as Chef de Cuisine for the Michelin Plate winning Limoni Italian Restaurant at The Ritz Carlton Guangzhou, China.
The Apurva Kempinski Bali has launched a collection of 43 beautifully appointed private villas, nestled in tropical gardens on the clifftops of Nusa Dua. Named after the mighty kingdoms that once ruled over Indonesia, the one-, two- and three-bedroom pool villas evoke the tropical characteristics of southern Bali, offering discerning visitors complete privacy, spacious indoor-outdoor living and a delectable flavour of Balinese life.
Guests are invited to an underwater world of bistronomic delights at Koral, the highly-anticipated new aquarium dining experience at The Apurva Kempinski Bali. All of the senses are stimulated at this unique venue, which introduces the underwater dining concept to the Island of the Gods for the very first time.
Ovolo has opened its first hotel outside of Hong Kong and Australia.
Ayana Hotels has appointed Stefan Fuchs as general manager of Ayana Resort and Spa Bali.
Marriott International makes another breakthrough in Bali with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Bali Ungasan, the third Four Points hotel to open on the island. Situated in Jimbaran hills, the hotel offers breathtaking views of Jimbaran Bay, Mount Batukaru and Mount Agung. Whether travellers are on the island for work or fun, the hotel is sure to cater to the needs of today's every day traveller with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all of the brand's popular extras.
The Stones - Legian, Bali is pleased to announce the appointment of Sven Fitjer as General Manager, effective from early August 2019.Not a stranger to Marriott International and Bali, Sven is excited to join the hotel and to return to the island of the Gods. In his previous assignment at the Hermitage Jakarta, under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio brand, Sven successfully positioned the hotel in the market achievin g strong revenue performance improvements. He is known for his inspirational leadership style with a strong focus to deliver personalized service for all guests. Prior to that, Sven managed The Laguna Resort & Spa, A Luxury Collection Hotel.Sven holds a hospitality degree from the Hotel Management School in Heidelberg, Germany. He started his international career in 2001 in the US, and in the last 26 years he has worked in twelve different hotels, restaurants, and catering companies in locations such as Boston, Hawaii, Sydney, Jakarta, andBali and with international hotel companies such as Marriott International including Starwood Legacy, Four Seasons, Kempinski, and Hilton.
Singapore, - HomeAway®, a global leader in the holiday home rental industry, announced the launch of Virtual Tours in Bali. First launched in the U.S. in November 2018, Bali is the second market outside of the U.S. and the first market in Asia Pacific to offer Virtual Tours - a new proprietary product that seamlessly displays virtual tours of holiday homes on HomeAway. This customer-centric technological innovation allows homeowners and property managers to share a 360-degree walk-through of their properties with travellers. Travellers can visualise the property prior to their stay, setting their expectations and delivering a better stay experience. It also benefits homeowners with a proven record in increasing conversion.