Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has appointed Frenchman, Cyril Calmet, as its new Executive Chef. With 14 years of experience in the global hospitality and restaurant industry, Chef Cyril will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations, including renowned French restaurant, Lyon.
While today's travellers are more likely to arrive in Jakarta by commercial aircraft or private jet, the city has long welcomed the world as one of history's most storied marine ports. Now, the start of a new era in Indonesian hospitality begins with the much-anticipated opening of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Opening in the second quarter of 2016, Alila SCBD will be Alila's third property in Jakarta. The 227-room hotel is located in the heart of Jakarta's Financial District, next door to the Indonesia Stock Exchange and in close proximity to corporate offices as well as shopping and entertainment facilities.
Tribute Portfolio, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced its debut in Indonesia with the opening of The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta. Owned by PT. Menteng Heritage Realty, the brand's newest hotel is situated in the heart of Jakarta's prestigious Menteng district, with service and design that encompass both modernity and a bygone era. The Hermitage is set to introduce the brand's Stay Independent vision to Indonesia's bustling capital, providing SPG members greater access to coveted destinations such as Jakarta.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is celebrating the opening of Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Wahid Hasyim in the heart of the capital, making it the 8th Holiday Inn Express in Indonesia. The 160-room hotel's city-centre location is within minutes of the city's colourful markets and major shopping malls, the Central Business District (CBD) and other attractions.
ACCORHOTELS has chosen Garth Simmons to replace Gerard Guillouet as the new chief operating officer in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Simmons has been with the company since 2007 and has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In his earlier positions, he was the regional general manager for AccorHotels NSW and ACT properties before he became senior vice president New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Japan.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the opening of Sheraton® Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, the second Sheraton to debut in the cosmopolitan city ofJakarta, Indonesia. Owned by PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk, the opening further propels the brand's fast pace growth in Asia Pacific, and drives Sheraton closer to its goal of adding more than 150 new hotels worldwide by 2020. This is just one of many new initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, the all-encompassing plan to make Sheraton the global hotel brand of choice, everywhere.
Keraton at The Plaza, A Luxury Collection Hotel proudly announces its new appointed General Manager: Stephan Sieberg, a German born proficient hotelier arrayed with 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Previously Stephan Sieberg has the experience in working for Starwood Brand properties, such as Westin and Sheraton in various countries. He started his career within Starwood in 1989 as an Assistant Chief Steward at Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Conference Centre in Germany. For 10 years during his career at Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Conference Centre, he has shown leadership and strategic thinking skills that lead him a position of Food and Beverage Manager managing 1050 rooms, 6 outlets and banquet up to 1200 pax. In 1999, he was transferred to Sofia Hotel Balkan, A Luxury Collection Hotel. After 6 months working as Executive Assistant Manager he was promoted to General Manager for the coming 3 years. Moving forward in 2003, he continued to contribute his management expertise and became the opening General Manager of the first 5 star hotel in Albania at the Sheraton Tirana Hotel & Towers. In 2006, he took over a new role and responsibility to a different brand in Starwood and appointed as General Manager of The Westin Warsaw Poland for 7 successful years managing 361 rooms, 2 outlets and banquet up to 600 pax. With openness to new experiences, exploring new countries, culture and mentalities; in 2013 to 2015 before heading to Jakarta he continued his inspirational leadership to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia whereas he manages 385 rooms, 4 outlets and banquet up to 800 pax for Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. Stephan Sieberg profound management qualification includes: grand opening, hotel operations, major renovations, outside catering and airline catering. Keraton at The Plaza, A Luxury Collection will be his second hotel in Asia appointed as General Manager. Stephan Sieberg will be managing 140 award winning rooms and 54 private residences, Bengawan Restaurant and Keraton Lounge that feature a world of unrivaled service and authentic five-star dining experience, Keraton Spa – a serene oasis of relaxation with a fascinating view of the city, and its newly opened inspiring executive lounge dedicated for the hotel guests to work in a luminous environment. Read more at http://www.etbtravelnews.com
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Rossilli as General Manager of Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta after a three-year tenure as General Manager of Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore. The 39 year-old Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta boasts of an unrivalled brand heritage as the first Pan Pacific hotel in the world. Strategically located in the heart of Jakarta’s financial district, it has become well-established as a hospitality icon in the city.
AccorHotels has announced the appointment of Garth Simmons to the position of Chief Operating Officer Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, effective from 1 July 2015. Garth has been with Accor since 2007 in a variety of strategic positions, including most recently as Senior Vice President New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Japan. He replaces Gerard Guillouet, who was with the group since 1986.
Gilberto MAYEN ESSEC IMHI 2006 has been promoted to General Manager Gran Melia Jakarta. Prior to that Gilberto was General Manager Melia Purosani Hotel. Before joining MELIA Hotels, Gilberto has worked four years for InterContinental in China as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Shenyang Parkview Hotel and InterContinental Huizhou Resort.