Wyndham Hotel Group has appointed Mr Agus Suananda as General Manager of Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali. He will be driving the resort’s pre-opening efforts, which include establishing brand standards, streamlining the opening and integration process, and managing the daily operations of the resort.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage a portfolio of luxury Residences at Mandarin Oriental adjacent to Mandarin Oriental, Bali. The hotel and residences will form part of the Bukit Pandawa integrated resort development located on Bali's southern Bukit peninsula. An initial 30 branded residences are scheduled to be completed at the same time as the hotel opens in mid-2018.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with P.T. Caterison Sukses to manage and re-brand the Grand Nikko Bali as Hilton Bali. The 408-room resort, located on Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, is planned to open on December 1, 2016.
Singapore-based luxury hotel group COMO Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Santiago Sagaz as new General Manager for COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali. Santiago joins COMO Shambhala Estate with over two decades experience in the hospitality industry. He recently held the position of General Manager at the award winning Bulgari Resort in Bali.
COMO's current General Manager, Javier Beneyto at COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach is transferring to Bali after a very successful opening of the hotel, positioning COMO Metropolitan, Miami Beach amongst the top five on TripAdvisor. Javier will lead the opening of COMO’s latest development projects, COMO Echo Beach, Bali with a scheduled launch in 2017.
Anders Lund has been appointed general manager of the Maison Aurelia Sanur, Tauzia’s hotel in Bali. A Swedish national, Lund is just 31 years-old and began his career as a management trainee at Plaza Athenee Bangkok. He then moved to Indonesia to work for Swiss-Belhotel International.
With more than 18 years in hospitality, Mr Rodriguez started his illustrious career in London and further diversified into South East Asia and China. With vast international experience under his belt and a passion for maximizing guest comforts and experiences, Mr Rodriguez brings with him a solid background and detailed understanding of resort and hotel operations. He has a rich and proven background of successfully managing operational business units and has recently held his position as Director of Operations Group For The Unique Collection Hotels & Resorts managing 27 hotels and resorts across Thailand and Burma.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) upscale global brand of hotels, today announced its entry into Indonesia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Bali - Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Owned by PT. Anggada Duta Realty Tbk., the hotel brings 291 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand.
A refreshing addition to the Bali hotel scene, Katamama is a 58-suite boutique hotel located on one of the last parcels of land in Seminyak, Bali's most prestigious oceanfront district. Opening at the end of March 2016, Katamama embodies "handcrafted hospitality", with all aspects of the design and experience centered on this concept. Every facet of the hotel has been personally designed and created by Indonesia's finest craftsmen, utilising the rare arts and artisan practices that connect guests to Indonesia's culture and heritage.
Minor Hotel Group (MHG), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 145 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces its continued expansion in South East Asia with the development of Anantara Ubud Bali Resort.
Ms. Simone Broekhaar joins as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Bali effective 4th January, 2016.
COMO Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce Gede Suteja’s promotion to General Manager, effective 1st January 2016. http://www.tourismlegal.com.au/
Demonstrating strong and increasing interest in its portfolio of brands in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced a third hotel in Bali, Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta, located in the heart of the vibrant Kuta district.
Conrad Bali has appointed Frederic Lebegue as General Manager of the award-winning, beachfront luxury property. Mr. Lebegue is no stranger to Conrad Bali, as he was previously the resort’s Resident Manager from 2007 to 2009, when he oversaw the opening of 55 extra suites.During his 20-year career with Hilton Worldwide, Mr. Lebegue has had the privilege of working in some of the world’s most enviable and exotic locations including, most recently, Fiji where he was the General Manager of both the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa and the Double Tree by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island.
Christopher Northam is relocating to Bali to take up the newly created dual role as Area Manager Bali, Indonesia and General Manager at Mantra Sakala Resort and Beach Club. In this role Chris will also oversee operations of Peppers Seminyak and Suarga Padang Padang by Peppers. With a strategic focus on growing the network in Bali, the portfolio is set to grow over the next 12 months. Chris has worked for Mantra Group as Area Manager North Queensland and GM Peppers Beach Club Resort & Spa for over four years. His leadership and ability to assemble a highly motivated and passionate team has undoubtedly contributed to his property achieving recognition as a market leader in the highly competitive North Queensland tourism region.
TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION, the next generation of luxury hospitality, announced today that they have reached an agreement with the globally recognized MNC Group, Indonesia's leading investment group, to manage a six-star luxury resort and residential development in Asia. Situated in the most magnificent location in Bali, atop the incredible southwest coast and set against the Indian Ocean and renowned Tanah Lot temple, the property will be the TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION's first resort in Asia.
Esteban Fernández-Martín has become the new director of marketing communications for two Starwood resorts in Bali – The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, and St Regis Bali Resort. A Spanish national, he has 13 years’ experience, the last five of which were spent with Starwood.
Sylvain PASDELOUP ESSEC IMHI 2007 has been promoted to General Manager Sofitel Bali Nusa Beach Resort where he was previously Hotel Manager for more than two years. Sylvain has been working for Accor since 2007 and successively held the position of Food & Beverage Manager Sofitel Gold Coast and Director of Food & Beverage, Sofitel Brisbanne, both in Australia and Executive Assistant Manager Food & Beverage for The Sofiel Mumbai, India.
Sean Mosher has been appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. He moves to the mountain retreat from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi in Malaysia, where he held the same position.
Julie Jackson has been appointed as director of sales & marketing for the St. Regis Bali Resort and The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. Julie is responsible for the sales and marketing strategies for both properties, reporting to MD, Helmut Pluecker. Julie spent 8 years of her career at Starwood Hotels & Resorts around the world, and has served as a Hotel Manager at The Westin Bund Center Shanghai.