Mr. Joko S. Widiyanto has been appointed Cluster General Manager at the Pesonna Hotel Tugu and Pesonna Hotel Malioboro Yogyakarta.
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.
Oakwood has opened its third property in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Oakwood Apartments PIK Jakarta features 151 fully furnished serviced apartments offering city and ocean views. The property is located in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) roughly 15 minutes' drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Facilities include a kids' swimming pool and playground, an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and a restaurant.
This sentiment survey was conducted by Horwath HTL Indonesia, in conjunction with the PHRI (Indonesian Hotel & Restaurant Association) to gauge the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was open from 6 - 13 March, received an unprecedented 676 responses, with the following key takeaways:
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.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of a management agreement with PT Wijaya Karya Realty (WIKA Realty) to open the new build Holiday Inn Balikpapan slated to open in 2021. The 300-room hotel will form part of a mixed-use development called Tamansari Skylounge Balikpapan which comprises of a residential tower and the hotel.
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.
Swiss-Belhotel International has increased its substantial Indonesian footprint with the unveiling of Swiss-Belinn Cikarang - a strategically located three-star property in Jababeka, Cikarang, the biggest industrial estate in Southeast Asia. The global hospitality management chain officially took over the 138-room hotel - formerly known as Celecton Jababeka - on 1 March, 2020. Swiss-Belinn Cikarang is located in the Jababeka complex, a fully-integrated township in the Bekasi Regency of West Java. The hotel is a mere 35km east of Jakarta and 45km from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport - making it the affordable hotel of choice for discerning leisure and business travellers. Swiss-Belinn Cikarang also provides convenient access to an array of excellent entertainment and shopping options.
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.
ibis Styles, Accor's upbeat economy brand, has launched a newly built property in Bekasi, Indonesia. Located in the Grand Icon Complex, west of the city, ibis Styles Bekasi Jatibening delivers simple, trendy vibes with a unique design concept. The hotel offers easy access to three major toll roads leading to Jakarta and the Bekasi industrial area.
Hong Kong - Swiss-Belhotel International's enduring and hugely successful relationship with Indonesia is set to reach new heights, with the news 12 properties will be launched there by 2022. The latest additions to the global hospitality chain's multi-faceted, multi-awarding-winning Indonesian portfolio will give it an incredible 84-property presence in the country - adding another chapter to a deep-rooted, mutually beneficial relationship that began more than 25 years ago. The new properties will encompass four brands: the two-star Swiss-Belexpress and Zest, the three-star Swiss-Belinn and the four-star Swiss-Belhotel. They will be located across the archipelago including Cilegon, Bali, Surabaya and Jakarta. Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Swiss-Belhotel Chairman and President, said the Group's undeflatable confidence in Indonesia as a tourist destination was reflected in its perpetual expansion plan in the country. "I'm very excited to announce the pending arrival of 12 new hotels to what is one of the great success stories in Indonesia's arresting and culturally rich tourism industry," he said. "It again shows that despite our tremendous track record in the country - including last year being named its premier global hotel chain for an unprecedented ninth time - we are relentless in our desire to build on our legacy there."Nine of the new properties will open this year: the 115-room Swiss-Belexpress Cilegon; the 163-room Swiss-Belhotel Arjuna, Legian, Bali; the 88-room Swiss-Belhotel Cendrawasih Biak; the 227-room Swiss-Belhotel Darmo Surabaya; the 316-room Swiss-Belhotel Kelapa Gading, Jakarta; the 252-room Swiss-Belhotel Solo; the 138-room Swiss-Belinn Cikarang; the 95-room Zest Parang Raja Solo; and the four-star The Gamat Bay, Bali (53 rooms)
Lee Richards has had his role at the Group expanded, with him now Vice President of Operations and Development, Group Marketing and Communication, Group Human Resources and Talent Development. He will work with Mr. Edward Faull to expand the Group's footprint in Vietnam and Thailand, while continuing his roles as Vice President for Group Marketing and Communications, as well as Vice President for Group Human Resources and Talent Development.
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.