Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta welcomes Vincent Fredon as Director of Restaurants and Bar. Making the move from Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, Vincent is excited to bring his international expertise to the culinary scene of Indonesia's vibrant capital.
Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia and a subsidiary of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has seen the quality of its offerings celebrated in a new Netflix reality series, The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its seventh hotel in Indonesia, the 168-room Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem. Launching as the first hotel under Hilton's focused service brand, Hilton Garden Inn, in Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta, the hotel is owned by the Agung Sedayu Group company and managed by Hilton.
The Langham, Jakarta has appointed Gaylord Lamy as General Manager.
Mr. Frank Clovyn, Senior Vice President of Operations - Asia at Absolute Hotel Services, announced the promotion of Ms. Chandra Sekar Pratiwi as Executive Assistant Manager of U Paasha Seminyak Bali.Chandra Sekar Pratiwi, an Indonesian national, started her career in hospitality back in 2005 at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa Dubai where she worked as a Restaurant Hostess before moving to the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai in 2008 to be their new Guest Relations Officer. Chandra was quickly promot ed to Guest Relations Supervisor, working her way up to the Assistant Guest Relations Manager role before landing the Duty Manager position in 2016.Chandra joined U Paasha Seminyak Bali in early 2018 as Front Office Manager and was promoted to Room Division Manager later that year.
Absolute Hotel Services' Senior Vice President of Operations - Asia, Mr. Frank Clovyn, is delighted to announce the promotion of Mr. Anders Lund as Area General Manager - Bali.A Swedish national, Anders Lund joined Absolute Hotel Services in 2018 as the General Manager of Eastin Ashta Resort Canggu. As a result of his passion and dedication to the role, the property has shown solid financial growth, combined with ever increasing customer satisfaction levels and service quality delivery.Anders started his hospitality career in 2011 working in the food and beverage department at Røros Hotell, Røros as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. In 2013 he moved to Thailand to become the Operation Service Manager at Aleenta Resort. After a year in the role, he joined Swiss-Belhotel, Indonesia as Regional Operations Executive providing operational support to all their hotels in Indonesia. In 2016, Anders joined Karma Reef Resort, Gili Meno, Indonesia as their General Manager.
Avani Hotels announces the opening of Avani Seminyak Resort in Bali, the brand's first property in Indonesia. Centrally located in the heart of Seminyak, the resort is just a short walk away from the area's stylish beach hub and renowned nightlife. With 21 brand new residence-style accommodations and 16 private pool villas, visitors will have the ideal stay, no matter how long their Bali journey.
Banyan Tree will open a very special property in an off-the-beaten-track, untouched part of northern Ubud later this year.
The first Avani hotel in Indonesia will open in Seminyak, Bali next month.
Minimising the use of single-use plastic, reducing waste and energy consumption, giving back to the local community as well as actively monitoring and reporting its environmental and social impact from its operations has been on the forefront of The Apurva Kempinski Bali since the opening of the five-star resort two years ago. As part of these initiatives, the resort has now launched a Rooftop Garden by using the space to grow various types of greens in a hydrophonic and soil cultivation system to establish an even more sustainable kitchen in the resort.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Andaz Bali, marking the entry of the vibrant Andaz brand into Indonesia. Offering a contemporary take on the traditional Balinese village and its way of life, Andaz Bali is located in the heart of Sanur, a quaint seaside village known for its old-world charm, picturesque beaches and spectacular sunrises.
Indonesia finished 2020 in similar shape as its regional peers. Domestic demand was strong enough to lift hotel occupancy from pandemic low points but not sufficient to overcome the void in international travel. As Indonesia moves through the early part of 2021, the impact from lost international demand is most obvious in Bali, which continues to trail the country's regional markets in the recovery process.
One year after the pandemic decimated global tourism, Horwath HTL Indonesia and C9 Hotelworks, take a quick look at full year 2020 hotel market performance and demand trends in Bali.Bali hotels have struggled to keep afloat, domestic tourism has provided a lifeline but hotel performance hit rock bottom. Not surprisingly much of the expected new supply is also in limbo. In residences, a new trend has appeared in luxury property sales.
Swiss-Belhotel International, currently has a portfolio of 75 operating hotels in Indonesia and continues its success with seven new properties scheduled to be launched by 2023. With the latest additions to the global hospitality chain's portfolio, the Group's footprint will grow to an incredible 82-property presence in the country.
The group's first Banyan Tree Escape will debut in the heart of Ubud, Bali, featuring its signature "no walls, no doors" experience concept. Distinct indoor-outdoor living offers a sanctuary for urban detox, self-introspection and emotional awareness in privacy.
Angsana Saranam, Bali and the group's upcoming new brand extension Banyan Tree Escape are set to open in Indonesia.
CapitaLand's wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Citadines Berawa Beach Bali in the heart of Canggu, a destination on the South coast of Bali, Indonesia. The 224-unit serviced residence is a stone's throw away from Berawa Beach and is surrounded by a plethora of cafes, restaurants, retail and recreational options. It is also a 20-minute drive to Seminyak, a landmark tourist destination with high-end shops, bars, and restaurants. The property is just a 30-minute drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. With Citadines Berawa Beach Bali, Ascott has over 150 properties and more than 23,000 units across over 40 cities in Indonesia, reinforcing Ascott's position as the largest international owner and operator of serviced residences and hotels in Indonesia.
For a warm and comfortable stay amidst the dynamic and vibrant capital city of Indonesia, Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem offers a quiet city respite. Ideal for families in search of a quick getaway, the hotel is connected to the Green Sedayu Mall and is a short drive away from the National Museum of Indonesia and family-friendly attractions such as the Waterbom Jakarta and Damai Indah Golf and Country Club. The 168-room property features an onsite restaurant, The Garden Grille & Bar, an outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center and meeting and events spaces.
310-room DoubleTree by Hilton Surabaya marks Hilton's entry into Surabaya.
2021 is off to a sweet start at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay with the appointment of Pastry Chef Thomas Bouledin, who brings Michelin-star credentials and his French-Spanish heritage to the Resort's world-class culinary team.