Meliá Hotels International today announced the signing of Meliá Pekanbaru, marking the entry of the Spanish hotel group to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The new agreement underscores Meliá's rapid growth and momentum in Indonesia, where the group now has 16 hotels in operation and in the pipeline.
BATAM, INDONESIA -- Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam will open its doors in the third quarter of this year. The hotel, which is owned by PT. Adhya Graha Wisata, will be one of the first international hotel brands to be launched in the MICE and family-friendly city of Batam.
Jakarta, Indonesia -- With the return of Four Seasons to the Indonesian capital just over a month away, the all-new, all-suites Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta at Capital Place is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning June 20. "Building on our legacy of service excellence, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta will establish a new standard for luxury hospitality in the city with a beautiful new hotel," promises General Manager Christian Poda. "We look forward to welcoming our local clientele back to Four Seasons, and to introducing this exciting city to a new generation of international travellers."
To achieve their aggressive target of 20 million foreign tourist arrivals and 300 million domestic trips by 2019, the Ministry is encouraging investors and tourists alike to look further afield. In 2016, the Indonesian government is focusing their tourism mite on 10 destinations, dubbed "The New Balis" by the Minister of Tourism. The ten destinations include five revitalization projects (Lake Toba, Borobudur, Bromo, 1000 Islands and Mandalika), a couple of new destinations favoured by divers (Wakatobi and Morotai) and a few fresh locations with broad natural and cultural appeal (Belitung, Tanjung Lesung, Labuan Bajo). This article will briefly examine the current tourism characteristics of the 10 destinations to better understand the investment potential and development scale (and to better allow the reader to plan their next holiday).
Anders Lund has been appointed general manager of the Maison Aurelia Sanur, Tauzia’s hotel in Bali. A Swedish national, Lund is just 31 years-old and began his career as a management trainee at Plaza Athenee Bangkok. He then moved to Indonesia to work for Swiss-Belhotel International.
Starwood has announced the signing of Aloft Jakarta Simatupang. Owned by PT. Anugrah Karya Bangsa, the hotel marks the fourth Aloft hotel in Indonesia and the third Aloft in Jakarta. Set to open on 1 January 2020, the hotel will bring its passion for live music and innovation to Indonesia's bustling capital.
With more than 18 years in hospitality, Mr Rodriguez started his illustrious career in London and further diversified into South East Asia and China. With vast international experience under his belt and a passion for maximizing guest comforts and experiences, Mr Rodriguez brings with him a solid background and detailed understanding of resort and hotel operations. He has a rich and proven background of successfully managing operational business units and has recently held his position as Director of Operations Group For The Unique Collection Hotels & Resorts managing 27 hotels and resorts across Thailand and Burma.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the signing of Aloft Jakarta Simatupang. Owned by PT. Anugrah Karya Bangsa, the hotel marks the fourth Aloft hotel in Indonesia and the third Aloft in Jakarta. Set to open on 1 January 2020, the hotel will bring its passion for live music and innovation to Indonesia's bustling capital.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) upscale global brand of hotels, today announced its entry into Indonesia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Bali - Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Owned by PT. Anggada Duta Realty Tbk., the hotel brings 291 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand.
The hotel is the first international property in Jambi with an impressive grand ballroom with seven-metre high ceilings, capable of hosting over 1,200 guests. The opening ceremony was led by the Mayor of Jambi, H. Syarif Fasha, ME who was accompanied by PT Selaras Jaya Indah Hotelindo President Commissioner Bapak Begawan Kamto, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President Mr. Gavin M. Faull and Senior Vice President of Operations and Development Mr. Emmanuel Guillard.
Meliá Hotels International today announced the signing of Melia Bintan, its 15th hotel in Indonesia and second on the island of Bintan, following the announcement of Gran Melia Bintan, representing its growing presence in the country. Owned by Kurnia Land, Meliá Bintan is another milestone in Meliá Hotels International's development and growth strategy in Indonesia and Asia.
A refreshing addition to the Bali hotel scene, Katamama is a 58-suite boutique hotel located on one of the last parcels of land in Seminyak, Bali's most prestigious oceanfront district. Opening at the end of March 2016, Katamama embodies "handcrafted hospitality", with all aspects of the design and experience centered on this concept. Every facet of the hotel has been personally designed and created by Indonesia's finest craftsmen, utilising the rare arts and artisan practices that connect guests to Indonesia's culture and heritage.
Minor Hotel Group (MHG), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 145 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces its continued expansion in South East Asia with the development of Anantara Ubud Bali Resort.
Raffles Jakarta welcomes Martijn Dekker as director of sales & marketing. Dekker’s first position in Indonesia was director of catering and conference sales at the Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place. He was later promoted to director of sales & marketing of JW Marriott Medan, until recently when he held the position of director of sales & marketing at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.
Richard Sembiring has become the hotel manager of the Pop Hotel Kemang Jakarta. Sembiring first joined Tauzia Hotel Management in 2011 as duty manager at the Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta in Bali, before becoming assistant manager at a Harris-Pop hotel in Surabaya.
Continuing its robust expansion in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the opening of its first Days Inn® hotel in Indonesia, the 119-room Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport.Located in the capital of Jakarta at the site of the former Padjadjaran Suites, the hotel is the eighth property to open under the Days Inn® brand flag in South East Asia and the Pacific Rim region. It is owned by PT Graha Bandung Sentosa, an affiliate of the Sun Motor Group, and managed by PT Wyndham Hotel Management, an Indonesian subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group. The hotel is the second to be opened by Sun Motor Group and Wyndham in Indonesia in just over a month, the first being the 271-room Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta.Said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director of Wyndham Hotel Group South East Asia and Pacific Rim, "We are looking to introduce more affordable business hotels in prime locations across the region and Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport will be a valuable addition to our portfolio in Indonesia targeting business travellers and leisure makers on transit. Indonesia represents a tremendous opportunity for Wyndham, with its growing middle class who have demonstrated an increased demand for globally- known and value-driven brands such as Days Inn."Situated just 5.3km from Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport in the Cenkarang district of West Jakarta, the Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport is a full service property catering to business and leisure travellers. The hotel will undergo light renovations to offer tastefully designed guestrooms and suites complemented with an all-day dining restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, as well as eight meeting rooms with banqueting services.Additional facilities include a rooftop pool, a spa and wellness centre, high speed Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and complimentary airport shuttle bus transfers.Hartono Hosea, Director at the Sun Motor Group commented "Wyndham Hotel Group's extensive global distribution, flexibility and management expertise will definitely help to solidify our position as a market leader in Indonesia. The hotel will greatly complement our Bali property and will set the standard for hospitality in Asia."Days Inn® is a globally recognised brand with nearly 1,800 economy to upper-midscale hotels located around the world. Most offer free Wi-Fi, complimentary DayBreak® continental breakfast, meeting rooms, banquet facilities, copy and fax services, fitness centres and more. All Days Inn hotels in Indonesia participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the simple-to-use, revolutionary loyalty program from Wyndham Hotel Group that offers members a generous points earning structure along with a flat, free-night redemption rate. To learn more and join for free, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that the company has reached a management agreement with Rajawali Property Group to open The St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta. Centrally located on Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuninganin in South Jakarta, the hotel and residences will be part of a new mixed-use development, which will also feature a commercial office tower that will serve as the headquarters of Rajawali Property Group. Slated to open in 2019, The St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta are poised to become the premium address for well-heeled travelers and residents.
With the recent announcement by Four Seasons and owners Rajawali Property Group of an all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta in Capital Place to replace the brand’s previous location on Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, the company has appointed Christian Poda as General Manager.
Rajawali Property Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, today announced that Four Seasons will manage a new, all-suite luxury hotel in Capital Place, a luxury mixed-use development located in the heart of Jakarta's bustling Sudirman Central Business District.
Meliá Hotels International continues to grow in Indonesia, its most important destination in Asia Pacific in which it is committed to increasing its leadership, and has announced a new resort under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand in Gili Tangkong, an almost deserted 15-hectare paradise island in Lombok.