Ivan Casadevall has been named General Manager at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort
Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort has announced the appointment of Mr. Ivan Casadevall as General Manager.
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Bandung Institute of Tourism is Educational Institute GAP School
Bandung Institute of Tourism in West Java, Indonesia, has signed an agreement with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) to be a Global Academic Partner (GAP) school, offering EI's courses and certifications to hospitality students and professionals in Indonesia.
Putu Susenayasa has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Manggis
In Indonesia, the boutique east coast resort of Alila Manggis has appointed Putu Susenayasa as General Manager. An Alila stalwart, Sena’s previous management positions include stints at sister Alila properties Kemang Icon in Jakarta and Alila Ubud. Alila Manggis is situated on tranquil Buitan Beach within the regency of Karangasem, close to the town of Candidasa, and provides the perfect base from which to explore the unspoilt East. This area of the island is renowned for its spectacular beauty where the steep rise from coast to mountain creates magical scenery.
Starwood Unveils Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and PT Tiara Raya Bali International today announced the debut of Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, the latest newly built Le Méridien resort to open during a year of substantial growth for the Paris-born brand. Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, combines chic, modern design with a passion for the arts, culture and creative cuisine to offer travellers an enriching escape on Bali, Indonesia’s famed Island of the Gods.
Rosewood Tanah Lot Bali and Rosewood Jakarta Scheduled to Open 2017
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Jakarta-based Ciputra Group to manage Rosewood Tanah Lot Bali and Rosewood Jakarta, both scheduled to open 2017. The two new properties further support Rosewood's strategic Asia expansion plans, joining Rosewood Beijing opening Autumn 2013 and Rosewood Phuket opening end-2014.
Meritus Hotels & Resorts Signs MOU with Funtasy Island Development for the Management of Hotel and Villas in the World's Largest Eco Theme Park
Asian hospitality chain Meritus Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Funtasy Island Development (FID) Pte Ltd for the management of a deluxe resort development comprising a 200-room condotel, a 230-suite hotel, and an aggregate of 413-unit villas on Funtasy Island - envisioned to be the largest eco theme park and the first gated island community in the world.
RateGain ties up with Pegipegi.com in Indonesia
Pegipegi.com, an online travel agency in Indonesia has tied up with RateGain's next gen channel manager RezGain. RezGain, an advanced platform of online hotel distribution allows hoteliers to maximize yield and revenue by smartly managing the available inventory on multiple channels across the globe.
Melia Hotels International to open in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) the first Innside by Meliá hotel in Asia
Meliá Hotels International this morning signed the addition of a new hotel in the fast-growing city of Yogyakarta (Java, Indonesia), a destination with growing appeal as a tourist destination, with the region receiving 9% more passengers in 2012 compared to a global average of 4%.
Uday Rao has been named General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Uday was born in India and his name means “sunrise,” honouring the fact that he was born at dawn. When he was 16, he immigrated to San Diego, California. After studying business management in the United States and Tokyo, Japan, he naturally gravitated to the world of hotels. As he explains, “my family is in the hotel business and I practically grew up in hotels.”
Edy Santoso has been appointed as Executive Chef at Conrad Bali
Conrad Bali has appointed Edy Santoso as the resort's new Executive Chef. Hailing from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Chef Santoso has built up a loyal following of aficionados during respected stints at Amanjiwo Central Java, Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts in The Maldives, Bangkok and Bintan. Santoso is bringing his warm personality and knowledge to the exotic SUKU Restaurant and together with Laval to introduced "Small Tastings' concept to SUKU, a light, tropical take on tapas designed to be shared, with an emphasis on locally sourced and sustainable produce, meats and seafood prepared with an infusion of Balinese culture and culinary techniques.
Tiket.com partners with RateGain for Channel Management Solution integration
Rapidly increasing levels of online travel bookings in Indonesia have led to one of the new comer in this industry, Tiket.com joining a leader in channel management solution by RateGain - RezGain to gain faster and direct access to hotel reservation systems.
Dwayne Cheer has been appointed as Executive Chef at Alila Villas Soori
With well over a decade of culinary expertise under his belt, Dwayne perks up the dining scene at Soori with his bold flavours and contemporary takes on authentic local cuisine.
Regent Hotels & Resorts Prepares to Unveil Exclusive All-Suites Bali Resort
Regent Hotels & Resorts continues to set new standards in luxury hospitality with the launch of Regent Bali. Located in Sanur on Bali's spectacular eastern coastline, Regent Bali is scheduled to open in June 2013. As the only all-suites beachfront resort in Sanur, the property is destined to be the premium choice for travellers seeking exclusive experiences in a tranquil and secluded resort.
Christian Dolenc has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Christian Dolenc has been appointed Director of Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta. A German native, Mr Dolenc studied at Cornell University of Hotel Administration in Ithica in the US. Mr Dolenc continued his studies at GIHE in Glion, Switzerland where he completed a Master of Business Administration degree. Holding positions within the luxury hospitality industry for eleven years, Mr Dolenc began his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2010 at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as Front Office Manager. Beginning his managerial career in the role of Front Desk Manager in the Rocco Forte Collection at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Mr Dolenc then joined The Peninsula in Hong Kong as Assistant Front Office Manager.
Katharina Kustos has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at both The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah and The Legian Bali
Kustos, who grew up in Germany and holds a masters degree in Tourism Studies from the University of Dortmund, moves to Indonesia from Dubai, where she spent six years working in sales positions for the Jumeirah Group and, most recently, Park Hyatt Dubai.
Carlson Rezidor Asia Pacific and Panorama Group Announce Joint Venture in Indonesia
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel management companies, today announces the signing of a joint venture agreement with Indonesia's Panorama Group that will accelerate Carlson Rezidor's portfolio growth in Indonesia. Under the agreement, 20 Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson hotels will be developed in Indonesia over the next seven years.
Best Western Kicks-Off Year of Indonesian Expansion
Best Western International – the World's Largest Hotel Chain® – has announced the latest phase of its Indonesian expansion, with the launch of its first hotel in the city of Semarang, Central Java.
David Laval has been appointed as Director Of Food & Beverage And Culinary Operations at Conrad Bali
David's long standing passion for cooking saw him move to Australia at the age of 16 to complete a five year apprenticeship through Sheraton Mirage Gold-Coast, Ana Hotel and the Conrad Jupiters Casino. He has since dedicated his career to expanding his culinary knowledge, travelling around the world to increase his understanding of fine cuisine and he continued to work in various destinations such as the 'Relais & Chateaux' Le Lemuria of Praslin in Seychelles, in New Caledonia, in Bermuda at the Fairmont Southampton as well as the Mayfair in London. Since 2001 he has been a member of L'Acadèmie Culinaire de France and the prestigious Association 'Les Disciples d'Auguste Escoffier'. He is also a member of the Association Culinaire Fran?aise in London, known as the 'Society of Master Chefs'.
Swiss-Belhotel International announces opening of Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay Batam, Indonesia
The opening ceremony was held at the hotel's lobby and attended by the property owner, Mr. Jimmy Ho President Director of PT. Hotel Citra Batam Investama, Mr. Hartono - Commissioner of PT. Hotel Citra Batam Investama, Mr. Gavin M. Faull - Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, and Mr. Emmanuel Guillard - Swiss-Belhotel International Senior Vice President Operations and Developme nt. Local government officials, corporate representatives, travel agents, invited guests and journalists also attended the event.Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay is a 180 guestroom, 4-star international hotel offering a comprehensive array of facilities and services, including 4 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, lobby lounge and bar, Swiss-Caf, Swiss Deli, Chinese restaurant, swimming pool, spa and massage, beauty salon, fitness centre, business centre, 24 hour in-room dining, laundry and dry cleaning, and Wi-Fi Internet access in public areas. The hotel is ideally located in Batam's central business and commercial district, only 30 minutes from Hang Nadim International Airport and 35 minutes to Singapore by high speed ferry from Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal, which is adjacent to the hotel. As the ultimate combination of hotel, mall and trade centre, Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay allows easy access to a variety of shopping, entertainment and leisure activities, and many dining options. This is the perfect time to be present in Batam, which is a strategically located and fast growing centre for domestic and foreign manufacturing industries. We welcome Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay to our worldwide portfolio and we are proud to have been appointed to manage this impressive hotel as our third property in Batam. The passion and professionalism of our management team and staff will ensure that this outstanding hotel is a credit to both its owners and to Swiss-Belhotel International, commented Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President Mr. Faull during the opening ceremony.Mr. Faull added, Swiss-Belhotel International currently has a worldwide portfolio of more than 110 hotels, resorts and projects ranging from 2-star to 5-star classifications. Swiss-Belhotel International has built a strong presence in Indonesia and we remain firmly committed to rapidly expanding our Indonesian portfolio of 30 operating hotels and 57 project developments throughout the archipelago.Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 110 hotels, resorts and projects located in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain for three consecutive years and Most Favourite 4-Star Hotel, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the worlds fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices in Hong Kong, Dubai United Arab Emirates, Shanghai - China, Sydney Australia, Hanoi - Vietnam, Jakarta - Indonesia, Bali - Indonesia, Bangkok - Thailand and Auckland - New Zealand.
Andrew Leith has been appointed as General Manager at Bali Kuta Resort by Swiss-Belhotel
Mr Leith comes to the Resort with a Business Studies Bachelor Degree in Tourism. Mr Leith began his hospitality career in 1999 as Assistant Residential Manager for a hotel-style apartment property in New Zealand. Mr Leith’s career continued to progress as he served in various senior management positions in hotels in Fiji, Australia, Turks & Caicos Islands and the Maldives.