Allwyn Drego joins Montigo Resorts Nongsa from the TAJ Group of Hotels, where he was the pre-opening and opening General Manager of the Vivanta Coral Reef in the Maldives. Drego led the considerable undertaking of a five-star resort launch from the ground up. He oversaw the entire operation where he was personally involved in everything from hiring and training top talent and quality control checks.
Swiss-Belhotel International Senior Vice President Operations and Development for Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, Mr. Emmanuel Guillard stated that, "Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru is the first hotel in Pekanbaru and the 5th hotel in Sumatera managed by Swiss-Belhotel International. The hotel will provide guests with services and facilities that meet international standards and is ready to provide visitors to the city with a new and fresh venue where they will have a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay."
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that The Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection® Hotel, will open to the world in late April 2012. Located in the heart of Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta, The Keraton at The Plaza is an iconic oasis of quiet luxury on the Jalan Thamrin, one of Jakarta's most prestigious streets. With its unique modern ambiance reflective of Jakarta's rich indigenous culture, a luxury spa and a full suite of distinctive amenities and epicurean experiences, The Keraton at the Plaza is an inimitable focal point for distinguished business and leisure travelers.
Magnuson Hotels, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced today their expansion into Indonesia with the addition of the Grand Royal Panghegar Hotel in Bandung, the capital of the West Java province.
ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, today announces the opening of the largest ibis hotel in Asia Pacific, ibis Bandung Trans Studio. The hotel with 606 contemporary guest rooms is located in the city of Bandung, West Java, adjacent to Bandung Supermal and TransStudio, the largest indoor theme park in Asia.
With a career spanning 17 years in hotel and business management in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Singapore, Ilkin is keen to bring his well versed experience in luxury hotel operations across the globe to add value to the Resort and flourish its services, facilities, operations and guest experiences.
Frank M. Pfaller is an absolute exception within the global hotelier community: The professional host, with German roots, impresses because of his meteoric career in the international luxury hospitality and his preference for luxury cars such as the Bentley Convertible. After his stop-over in numerous international "jet-set places-to-be – like the Caribbean, Marbella and Kitzbuehel – Pfaller now sets his foot on the charming beaches of Indonesian paradise island Bali.
Mr. Jamal Hussain is the new General Manager of Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali, responsible for hotel operations and management along with maintaining close relations with the property’s owning company. Jamal was previously Banyan Tree’s Country Manager for Indonesia, lending his expertise and counsel to other hotels in the group’s Indonesia portfolio. Previous posts within the Banyan Tree family include Area General Manager for Laguna Bintan and Area General Manager, Maldives.
Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Mr. Raymond Marcel Zuest as Regional Director? Operations & Projects. Mr. Zuest is based in the Indonesia Regional Operations and Development Office in Jakarta, Prior to taking up his new position with Swiss-Belhotel International, Mr. Zuest was the General Manager of a leading international property in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts is to open its first hotel in Indonesia overlooking the picturesque bay of Jimbaran in the south of Bali. Inspired by traditional Balinese design, the upscale Movenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran is scheduled to open in 2014 and will offer 270 rooms including 70 suites. In addition, the resort will feature 70 branded residences.
"As we aggressively expand our footprint in the region through our award-winning brands, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta-Diponegoro marks the entry of a third brand under Hilton Worldwide's portfolio into Indonesia, following Hilton Bandung and Conrad Bali. Backed by the strong partnership with PT Nurtirta Nusa Lestari, we are confident that the hotel will continue to ensure our leadership position in commercial capitals in Asia Pacific," said Andrew Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
The first Crowne Plaza hotel in Central Java is strategically located at Semarang's central business district, near government and regional corporate offices, major banks and popular shopping malls. The hotel is also just a 15-minute drive from Ahmad Yani Airport.
Jumeirah Bali, located on the southern tip of the exclusive Jimbaran District, will look out onto the pristine sands of the renowned Dreamland surfer's beach and is adjacent to Bali's exclusive New Kuta Golf Course. Consisting of 80 spacious hotel suites and 25 private villas, and set amidst lush, tropical gardens, Jumeirah Bali will feature architectural designs reflective of Bali's rich cultural heritage and modelled after an ancient Javanese-Hindu water palace.
Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Mr. Albert Jan Vasseur as Regional Operations Manager to be based at the Indonesia Regional Office in Jakarta. Mr. Vasseur is on a three months assignment. Mr. Vasseur will be transferring from his current position as Resort Manager of Swiss-Belhotel International's Golden Palm Tree Resort and Spa in Malaysia.
Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Mr. Jonas Illing as Regional Operations Executive to be based at the Indonesia Regional Office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr. Illing is a German Citizen.
One of the most recent additions to the rapidly growing number of hotels, resorts and serviced apartments managed and operated by Swiss-Belhotel International, Swiss-Belinn Medan is a modern 3-star hotel strategically located in the centre of Medan, the capital city of East North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.
The Ascott Limited's (Ascott) premier Ascott Jakarta has been named 'Leading Serviced Apartment and Suite' at the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards 2011/2012. The awards recognise outstanding brands and individuals in Indonesia's travel and tourism industry for their top quality services.
Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Mr. Michele Meoni as General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan. A recently opened addition to the rapidly growing number of hotels, resorts and serviced apartments managed and operated by Swiss-Belhotel International, Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan is a 228 room, 4-star international hotel ideally situated in the heart of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
The deal with developer Bakrieland Hotels & Resorts for the 178-room property will be built in close proximity to the award-winning Greg Norman-designed Nirwana Bali Golf Course. It will include a wedding chapel, an infinity swimming pool as well as a ballroom and extensive meeting facilities. The property will feature Eaton Luxe's signature elements, offering luxury in a sophisticated contemporary environment. The experience will include the T Bar and Lounge that forms part of the property's social scene.
A native of Australia, Mr. Porteous joins the hotel with over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry.