IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hospitality companies, continues its Luxury & Lifestyle growth across Indonesia by announcing the signing of Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud in partnership with Ristia Group.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce a key milestone in its expansion in Indonesia with the signing of Atiara Ubud Bali, A Radisson Collection Resort. This marks the debut of the Group's luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, in the country.
Capella Ubud is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Jaquier as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of diverse experience in luxury hospitality across Asia, Africa, and the United States, Christian brings a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and a deep passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will also be the first IHG hotel to open in Bali's cultural heart of Ubud as IHG continues to expand its luxury & lifestyle presence across the country.
Viceroy Bali is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Farrell as General Manager and Candra Novita as the new Director of Sales & Marketing, marking an exciting new chapter for the resort. Commenting on the appointments, the Syrowatka family, who own the resort, expressed their commitment to preserving the boutique luxury atmosphere that Viceroy Bali is renowned for, adding that they believe these new additions to the long-standing management team will integrate seamlessly.
UNWTO has concluded the Gastronomy Tourism Project, designed to make Ubud, Indonesia, a global hub of sustainable gastronomy tourism. Within the framework of Indonesia’s annual Tourism National Coordinative Meeting, the project’s final report was presented to the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, and to the Gianyar Regional Government.
Wayan Sutariawan (Suta) has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. As head chef of the resort, he oversees Ayung Terrace restaurant, Riverside restaurant, Sokasi cooking school, Jati Bar, In-Room Dining, and culinary experiences such as the Megibung dinner on the River Terrace and Chef-Guided Picnic in the surrounding wilderness.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the signing of W Bali - Ubud, the brand's newest W Escape. Developed in partnership with Indonesia's Ruang Teknik Group, W Bali - Ubud is set to bring W's bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to the cultural heart of Bali. Perched on a hilltop, oriented toward the morning sun rising in the east, and southwards over stunning, unobstructed views of the Tanggayuda Valley, W Bali - Ubud will reinvent the dreamy Ubud experience with eclectic, surprising art and design set amongst a versatile vibe that is at once laid back and social. No matter what guests crave - from sunrise meditation on a mountaintop to late night dancing under the jungle stars, every holiday spent at W Bali - Ubud will be filled with unforgettable magic. This expansion into Ubud marks the second W Hotel in Indonesia, following the opening of W Bali - Seminyak in 2010.
Chaja KERSTEN ESSEC IMHI 1997 is co-owner of a villa complex in central Ubud, Bali. The Jumah Ubud, opened in January 2014 and consists of three villas, each with private pool and garden. She has also been appointed Tutor and Lecturer at Stenden University Bali. Chaja is lecturer in Marketing and Human Resources for International Hospitality Management and is also tutoring for minors Spa Business Strategy, Event Management and Marketing & Management in Asia. Prior to that Chaja was General Manager of Mandara Spa Bali & Palau for 6 years.