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January 26, 2015

Fairmont Jakarta Opens

With unrivalled views of the Jakarta skyline, the stunning property is located in the center of Senayan Square, a 'one-stop' complex in Jakarta's Central Business District that combines high-end shopping, entertainment, offices and apartments. The hotel neighbors and provides direct access to Sentral Senayan Office Towers, the 18-hole Senayan National Golf Club, Gelora Bung Karno sports arena and the Jakarta Convention Centre.

FRHI

January 23, 2015

Niall Cowan has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali

Niall Cowan has been appointed general manager, Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali, Indonesia. Bringing over 14 years of experience to the position, Cowan first joined FRHI Hotels & Resorts in 2004. Since then he has held several progressive roles within the company and most recently was general manager, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

FRHI

Archipelago International

January 23, 2015

Archipelago International announces new NEO Hotel in Bali, Indonesia

Following the openings of the hotel NEO – Kuta Jelantik, hotel NEO Gatot Subroto and Hotel NEO Seminyak Petitenget, Archipelago International continues to cement its place in the Bali select service hotel scene with the launch of another NEO in Legian. The new hotel trumps its predecessors in terms of guest room seize and facilities earning it a NEO designation in tune with international 3 star standards.

January 19, 2015

Christian Acker has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Stones Hotel-Legian Bali, Autograph Collection

Coming from the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square, Seoul, Christian is more than delighted to cross off one of the thing he has on his bucket list: #7. Working and living in Bali. And better yet, for a Marriott International property; The Stones. The island’s magical culture, its people, the magnificent landscape and the rapid growth of food and hotel business are some of the many reasons of his excitement.

Marriott

Opinion Article

January 14, 2015

INDONESIA - a 2014 snapshot, and business scenarios for 2015 and beyond

Every year, the hotel experts and analysts at Horwath HTL worldwide produce a series of mini-country reports exclusively for The Hotel Yearbook. Each report focuses on just two things: first, a quick snapshot of the country’s current economic and hotel market situation, and second, the outlook for the year ahead, highlighting specific events that are anticipated to have an impact on the health of the country’s hotel business.

By Matt Gebbie, Director, Pacific Asia, Horwath HTL

Indonesia

Archipelago International

January 13, 2015

Archipelago International Brings Harper Hotels To Yogyakarta

After having successfully launched Harper Hotels in Indonesia with the opening of the Harper Kuta in Bali last year, Archipelago International has now opened its second Harper in Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Archipelago International

December 23, 2014

David Priambowo has been appointed as General Manager at Harper Kuta Bali Hotel

David Priambowo has been announced as the new general manager of the Harper Kuta Bali Hotel. An Indonesian national, he has worked his way up from room attendant to general manager, and has previously led the Park Regis Bali and hotels under the Santika Group.

Kuta, Indonesia

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December 22, 2014

Swiss Belhotel International Launches Five-Star Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya

Belhotel International has officially opened Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya, strenghtening its presence in Indonesia and adding to an award-winning global hotel management portfolio. The landmark event occurred on 27 November, 2014, at a five-star property that aims to provide the perfect balance between business and leisure next to the city's most exclusive neighbourhood and adjacent the destination's exclusive shopping mall, Ciputra World Surabaya.

Swiss-Belhotel

Surabaya, Indonesia

December 18, 2014

Swiss-Belhotel International Opens Its First Convention And Exhibition Centre In Pekanbaru

Swiss-Belhotel International has opened its first convention and exhibition centre, ska Co Ex, in Pekanbaru Riau, Indonesia, an international-standard venue for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions located in the heart of the city. The global hospitality management chain will manage the facility, featuring four ballrooms, which can accommodate up to 3,000 guests and five function rooms, which can cater to up to 200 guests.

Swiss-Belhotel

Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Press Release Technology

December 15, 2014

Hoteliers discuss management, technology at Indonesia conference

The recent Hotel Management and Technology Indonesia Conference, organized by Questex Hospitality + Travel, welcomed 150 hotel management, operation and technology professionals, who explored hospitality directions in this booming country.

Questex

December 9, 2014

Meliá Ubud, a new Meliá Hotels International resort in Bali

Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, continues to grow in Asia Pacific with the opening of a new hotel in Bali, Meliá Ubud. Meliá Hotels International has signed a management agreement with PT Pilar Prambanan INvestama, a Company part of the Podo Joyo Masyhur Group. The new Meliá Ubud is located in a privileged corner of the city , with easy access to the rest of the island, and only a 45-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport (also known as Denpasar), the third busiest airport in Indonesia. Figures continue to show that it is a travel destination becoming more and more popular over the past few years

Melia

December 4, 2014

Ascott Caps 30th Anniversary With Continued Strong Growth

CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is culminating its 30th anniversary by acquiring the recently-opened 185-unit Ascott Kuningan Jakarta for S$90 million under a conditional agreement with PT Ciputra Adigraha, a subsidiary of Jakarta-listed PT Ciputra Property Tbk (Ciputra). Ascott has also secured a contract to manage the 222-unit Ascott Waterfront Saigon from Canh Hung Hai Thanh Corporation, an affiliate company under the management of developer, M.I.K Corporation. The river-fronting property located in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will be the first Ascott-branded serviced residence in Vietnam and Ascott's 13th property in the country when it opens in 2016.

The Ascott Limited

December 2, 2014

Furama Unveils Rebranded FuramaXclusive Ocean Beach, Seminyak, Bali

Furama Hotels International Management (FHI) completes rebranding of FuramaXclusive Ocean Beach, Seminyak, Bali. Formerly known as O-CE-N Bali, FHI has taken over the hotel management and rebranded the popular beachfront property. The hotel management group continues its ongoing improvements to enhance the guest experience.

Furama

Press Release Markets & Performance

November 25, 2014

Rising Demand Keeps Bali Tourism Ahead Of The Curve

Bali's hotels are seeing increased demand despite broader concerns about what seems to be an endless stream of new rooms coming online. In a new report released by leading hospitality firms Horwath HTL and C9 Hotelworks figures show the overseas arrivals though August of this year surged 14% year-on-year. By the end of 2014 international passenger arrivals though Ngurah Rai Airport are expected to eclipse a record 3.8 million. Speaking on the trend Matt Gebbie of Horwath HTL said: "Bali hotels in many cases are weathering the storm of new supply, admirably holding rates and taking a small hit on occupancy. Individualism, management and product quality at every price point are more important than ever."

C9 Hotelworks Ltd.

November 24, 2014

Meritus Hotels & Resorts Inks Management Deal to Operate Its First Resort in Bali, Meritus Bali Seminyak Resort & Spa

Award-winning Asian hospitality group Meritus Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement with Indonesian property developer PT. Bali Seminyak Sejahtera to operate a new-build resort in Seminyak, one of the most popular destinations on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

Meritus

Press Release Operations & Strategy

November 21, 2014

Festive Season At InterContinental Bali Resort

For each culinary event, guests can choose from four different packages: the Silver Packages are priced for food only; the Gold Packages include food and free flow of soft beverages and juices; the price of the Platinum Packages include food and free flow of soft beverages, juices and house wines; and the Titanium Packages include food and free flow of soft beverages, juices, house wines and champagne.

Press Release General Management

November 20, 2014

Gary Knowles has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Karma Royal Group

It is with great pleasure that Karma announces the promotion of Gary Knowles to the position of chief executive officer for the Karma Royal Group.

Karma Royal Group

Denpasar, Indonesia

November 11, 2014

Swiss-Belhotel Interntional Signs Deal With GTA To Increase Hotels Offered throughout Indonesia And The East

As interest in Indonesia and its destinations grows around the world, leading global travel wholesaler GTA has signed a new partnership with Swiss-Belhotel International to offer 44 three, four and five star hotel and resort options throughout the islands of Indonesia and in the Middle and Far East. This news will mean even more choice for businesses selling accommodation and travel, while bringing more of the world's travelers to stay at Swiss-Belhotel International properties.

Swiss-Belhotel

November 10, 2014

IHG Expands Holiday Inn Express Presence in Indonesia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the doors to Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Pluit Citygate in the Indonesian capital. With the addition of this 297-room property, travellers can now choose from two Holiday Inn Express hotels in Jakarta, making a total of five Holiday Inn Express hotels situated in city-centre locations across the country.

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