Appointed to the position of Vice President - Business Development & Hotel Operations of Bintan Lagoon Resort, Gerald A Hendrick has over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently with The St. Regis Singapore.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has announced the recent appointment of Mr. Alex Dietzsch as Executive Assistant Manager of Food & Beverage. He has been tasked with the responsibility to revitalize culinary services at the resort and take in-house dining experiences to exciting new heights. As a German national, Alex served time in the military before embarking on a career in the hospitality industry. His portfolio includes diplomas in Hotel Management and Financial Management along with certification in Advanced Food Hygiene. Having worked his way up through the F&B hierarchy, Alex brings a wealth of culinary knowledge and enthusiasm to his new role. He has been with Starwood Hotels & Resorts for almost 10 years and he fully identifies with Westin’s brand philosophy of “Preserving wellness in travel”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.