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Raymond Saja has been appointed as General Manager at Bawah Reserve, Anambas, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Bawah Reserve, a pristine paradise of 6 private islands in Indonesia's Anambas Archipelago, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Raymond Saja as the new General Manager. In his new role Raymond will look to position the resort as the "new" Maldives with a strong emphasis on wellness, sustainability, eco-awareness and a successful balance with luxury. Saja aims to ensure guests have an indulgent private island experience while simultaneously educating and raising awareness around the property's strong commitment to conservation stewardship and sustainability. Singapore Airlines has launched a direct flight from Newark to Singapore in October of 2018 making travel from the east coast more convenient and faster than ever. Saja who is originally from the US, is looking forward to welcoming even more Americans to the destination.

Bawah Island
Anambas, Riau Islands, Indonesia
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Santiago Sagaz has been appointed as General Manager at Soori Bali

Soori Bali, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, has announced the appointment of Santiago Sagaz as General Manager, effective immediately. Mr. Sagaz will be responsible for the resort's 48 villas and residences, including Soori Estate, the single largest private villa on the island of Bali; Cotta and Ombak restaurants; wedding & banquet facilities; and the award-winning Soori Spa, voted "Best in Indonesia" by the World's Best Awards. Mr. Sagaz will also be a steward for the resort's newly formed Green Council and instrumental in village and community relations.Mr. Sagaz is a veteran leader in the field of luxury hospitality, having been at the helm of renowned properties from Brazil to Bali. He was most recently the General Manager at the COMO Shambhala Estate and Bulgari Resort, both in Bali. Set on the edge of the ocean between Mount Batukaru and terraced rice fields, Soori Bali is a hidden refuge, rejuvenating and peaceful; it is Bali as it should be. A Leading Hotels of the World member, the resort is designed, developed and managed by globally renowned designer Soo K. Chan and Ling Fu.With architecture, interiors, and landscape from holistic design studio SCDA, Soori Bali is crafted out of local materials and maintains a true sense of place. Soori Bali has sustainability in all its forms at the heart of its operations, from cultural preservation (particularly in indigenous dance and music) to eco-friendly initiatives such as onsite herb and fruit cultivation, well water pumping and bottling facilities, and the successful launch of a turtle hatchling release program earlier this year, the first of its kind in Bali.

LHW
Bali, Indonesia
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Opening on the Island of the Gods: The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture, art and identity. The resort will open on February 1, 2019, in the upmarket Nusa Dua area of Bali, with 475 well-appointed guestrooms, striking suites and discreet villas in a quiet beachfront setting. Six restaurants, bars and lounges allow guests to soak in the sensational natural setting, with sweeping views and indoor/outdoor dining venues that celebrate regional flavours. An immersive ocean-facing spa and fitness centre offers treatments inspired by traditional Balinese healing practices, to promote balance and wellbeing. Other facilities include a 60-metre swimming pool and a separate kids' pool, and an innovative family club creates meaningful shared moments for families of all ages. For events, business meetings and weddings, The Apurva Kempinski Bali offers a 1,076 sq m pillar-free ocean-view Grand Ballroom and a collection of meeting rooms with ocean vistas.

Kempinski
Bali, Indonesia
Development Opening

Bali Joins Expanding BHMA Portfolio

BHMA Hotels and Resorts, a dynamic hotel management company taking the Asia-Pacific region by storm, has announced its latest venture on the island playground of Bali with the opening of the Away Bali Legian Camakila. Located in the heart of the vibrant tourist zone between Kuta and Seminyak, the four-star hotel becomes the group's 22nd operational hotel and the sixth property in the luxury Away Resorts & Villas brand.

Away Resorts
Bali, Indonesia
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Legendary Bali Hyatt reopens as Hyatt Regency Bali, Following a five-year revitalization

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the reopening of Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations. Continuing the hotel's trusted legacy of Balinese hospitality, Hyatt Regency Bali confidently evokes the same sense of awe and admiration for guests as it did 45 years ago, while maintaining its celebrated Balinese aesthetic.

Hyatt Regency
Bali, Indonesia
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Soft Opening of Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage In Bandung

Swiss-Belhotel International recently opened its newest resort with the soft opening of Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage, Bandung on December 12, 2018. Located in the Upper Dago area, Swiss-Belresort Dago will be the Group's first Swiss-Belresort property in Java. The hotel is located within the Dago Heritage Golf Course complex, which was built in 1917 and is one of the oldest golf courses in Indonesia. "We identified the potential of Bandung as a place to develop our first Swiss-Belresort in West Java. Business and tourism are developing fast in the city with a number of impressive new buildings already under construction," said Emmanuel Guillard, Swiss-Belhotel International Senior Vice President of Operations and Development for Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia. "Bandung is also easily accessible with various transport options from Jakarta and some other cities in Indonesia, especially with an airport to serve local and international direct flights to the city," he added. "In addition to Bali and Java, we are also planning more Swiss-Belresort projects and openings in other destinations around Indonesia, including Belitung Island," said Swiss-Belhotel International's Chairman and President Mr. Gavin M. Faull. "The Swiss-Belresort brand is designed to provide visitors with value for money resorts in the best destinations, and to offer international standards of service and facilities with easy access to an appealing choice of recreation and leisure options," he added. Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage features 161 rooms with range of international standard facilities include a restaurant, lobby lounge and bar, meeting facilities and easy access to the Dago Heritage Golf Course.

Swiss-Belhotel
West Java, Indonesia
Development Opening

Ascott Sudirman Jakarta Now Open

The 43-storey premier serviced residence offers business and leisure travellers 192 units, ranging from studio, one-, to three-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is tastefully furnished and comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, living room and dining area, bathrooms with bathtub and rain shower as well as complimentary wireless internet access, LED smart television with home entertainment system, washing machine and dryer and other modern amenities.

Ascott The Residence
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia
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Citadines Sudirman to Open in Jakarta

Both Citadines Sudirman Jakarta and Ascott Sudirman Jakarta are part of Ciputra World 2, a mixed-use development by Ciputra that also comprises a Grade A office tower and retail amenities. Both properties are situated within a 45-minute drive from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and a 35-minute drive from the Gambir Train Station. An array of premium shopping malls, restaurants, museums and theatres are within the vicinity of the serviced residence.

Citadines
Jakarta, Indonesia
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9th Holiday Inn Express in Indonesia Opens its Doors

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has opened the doors to Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Matraman — the 9th Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Indonesia and 5th in Jakarta. The brand new eight-storey, 189-room hotel offers travellers a fuss-free stay with easy access to the city centre, major shopping malls, business district and various local attractions.

Holiday Inn Express
Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia
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Prakash Viswanatah has been appointed as Head of Commercial at Hilton Bali Resort

In his new role, Prakash will be driving business performance, revenue, integrated marketing and communications in key markets and segments to achieve business goals and profitability for the two hotels. His responsibility also includes strategic business planning for the relaunch of Hilton Bali Resort's Cliff Tower following the first phase of its master plan renovation that is currently taking place and is targeted for completion by the last quarter of this year.

Hilton
Bali, Indonesia