A hotelier with over 25 years of experience in some of the world's finest hotels from London, New York, San Francisco, Hawaii and the Middle East, to his most recent post in Miami, Oliver joined Marriott International in 2011 (then Starwood), opening The St. Regis Abu Dhabi as General Manager.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Oriol Montal as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years of experience, he has arrived on the island direct from a four-year tenure as General Manager for JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa.
The Asia Pacific market looks set to get a boost in Indonesia over the next few years. Indonesia has a wealth of new projects in the pipeline and everything from big brands to boutique and apart hotels look set to land in this premium destination in the near future. We check out what's in store.
Setting a new standard for wellness retreats in Asia, luxury resort REVĪVŌ will be opening on the 30th March 2018 on 3 hectares of lush land in Bali. Meaning "I"ll live again", the concept of REVĪVŌ is to soothe the spirit and rejuvenate the body through enriching the mind with a complete journey including relaxation activities, spa and holistic medicine treatments, and a personalised nutritional programme. The resort will offer 16 Balinese-style suites, including two 4-bedroom villas that can be booked for more exclusive retreats, a restaurant, bar and pool side lounge, spa, hybrid fitness area and events space.
RedDoorz, Indonesia's leading online hotel booking platform announces its expansion in Central Java with more than 110 properties to be fully operational by the end of 2018. RedDoorz currently has 73 properties in Central Java, spread across Semarang with 14 properties, 6 properties in Solo and 53 properties in Yogyakarta. The presence of RedDoorz responds to the needs of travelers of high-quality accommodation thus providing an impressive experience.
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach has officially opened its doors today. This marks the return of the Hotel Nikko brand in Indonesia two years after the closure of a previous Hotel Nikko property in Nusa Dua, Bali.
A new boutique hotel and private villa concept opens its doors in the heart of Bali"s Jimbaran, giving travellers the opportunity to enjoy the intimacy of luxury villa accommodation with the service of a five-star hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is delighted to announce the return of Andrew Abram, who replaces Mr. Maximilian von Reden as General Manager. Mr von Reden has moved within the Group and will now lead the team at Mandarin Oriental, Prague.
Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu proudly announces the appointment of Lee Alan Wood as Director of Food & Beverage. A Radisson Blu veteran, Lee brings with him 17 years of experience in culinary craftsmanship in high end restaurants and 5-star resort kitchens, having amassed invaluable expertise of launching exciting restaurant and bar concepts within that time. Continuing on just that path, he joins the Bali team, and is set to deliver on exceptional guest"s experience.
RedDoorz, the leading online budget hotel booking chain with a strong presence in Indonesia, today announced their expansion into Makassar to have 10 fully operated properties by the end of 2018. The brand currently has five properties located near the city's iconic Benteng Rotterdam and Pantai Losari. All properties have a high inventory of rooms and have been reshaped to offer guests a high quality stay experience. RedDoorz will also be increasing its staff strength in the city in marketing, operations and sales.
Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu is pleased to have placed its commercial development as the first Radisson Blu hotel in Indonesia in the capable hands of Sales & Marketing Leader, Vera Fitriana. Establishing the new resort with a strong sense of connection to its location and to those who come to stay is Vera"s playbook. Industry-wide known for her trustworthiness and professional integrity she builds informative bonds with guests and partners, as well as established brand followers.
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is proud to announce that it has appointed a new general manager. The industry veteran Sjefke Jansen brings his award-winning hospitality experience to the historical hotel.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the launch of an exciting new international hotel in Banjarmasin, the capital of the South Kalimantan province.
Bali's Mt. Agung's awakening in October last year created doomsday global news headlines. In what had been up to that point, a record setting year, suddenly had hoteliers scrambling to fill rooms and going into damage control.
Park Hotel Group one of Asia Pacific's best hospitality groups is pleased to announce the appointment of Sumantri Endang as the General Manager of Park Hotel Nusa Dua - Bali, effective immediately. In this role, he will be primarily responsible for managing the hotel operations and maintaining the unparalleled service excellence that is synonymous with The Park Hotel Group brand, for guests to create indelible memories.
With its latest addition to the Radisson Blu portfolio, Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu has appointed resort veteran, Björn-Henning Buth at the helm of its stunning new cliff resort property. With 25 years of industry experience, including 15 years managing beach and golf resorts in some of South East Asia’s most celebrated locations, Björn is the perfect fit to apply the brand’s renowned Yes, I can! service ethos along with its hallmarks of quality standards in a refreshing and stylish juxtaposition to a gorgeous new iconic property. With Björn’s skillsets and mind to create, his perfect experience seamlessly matches customers’ expectations with service delivery.
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during October 2017, according to data from STR.U.S. dollar constant currency, October 2017 vs. October 2016Asia Pacific
Leading Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko Inc. announced that the company will launch its first serviced apartment in Cikarang, located in Greater Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Construction is expected to start soon, with a scheduled opening in the fall of 2019.
Just a 40-minute drive from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport lies Uluwatu – a rural jewel in Bali"s Bukit peninsula"s crown. On this southwestern tip of the Island, Indonesia"s first Radisson Blu resort, Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu reinterprets Balinese style for the modern travelers. Set to welcome guests from January 2018, the brand"s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is evident in every dimension of the resort"s unique character.
RateGain Technologies, one of the largest hospitality and travel technology solutions companies, today announced its tie-up with Archipelago International, Indonesia's leading hospitality management company. RateGain would manage online rates and inventory distribution for Archepelago's properties existing in the Southeast Asian region. The two way integration with RateGain's advanced, comprehensive online distribution solution, RezGain, would enable Archipelago International to experience a complete suite of benefits like centralized and automated distribution, pooled inventory capability, dynamic rate management, real-time updates to multiple channels, etc. This would further empower the Group to stay ahead in all distribution operations and gain valuable data-driven insights to expand their reach.