In Indonesia, Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages 30 hotels from three to five-star classification.
Swiss-Belhotel International – Indonesia held a Travel Agents Table Top at the Diamond Ballroom, Arion Swiss-Belhotel Kemang, Jakarta earlier in July. The event aims to support hotel room sales and further promote good relationships between Swiss-Belhotel International, the media and Travel Agents.
100 reputable Travel Agents were invited to attend and 30 Swiss-Belhotel International properties in Indonesia participated in the programme. Many prizes were given to the invitees during the Table Top event, including a grand prize: 2 nights accommodation with breakfast for 2 persons at Traveler Palm Villa Golden Palm Tree, Sepang, Malaysia and return ticket Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur – Jakarta for 1 person, 2 gift vouchers for a 50% discount on return air fare tickets Jakarta – Hong Kong – Jakarta sponsored by Garuda Indonesia Airlines.
Swiss-Belhotel International – Indonesia panel comprised Chairman and President Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Mr. Emmanuel Guillard – Senior Vice President Operations and Development for Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, Ms. Linie Cortez Palacio – Vice President Sales and Marketing, Ms. Linda Muhlis – Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, and Sales and Public Relations staff representing all 30 properties of Swiss-Belhotel International in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages 30 hotels from three to five-star classification. With immediate and rapid expansion throughout Indonesia a major focus for the Group, at least 45 additional properties will have come into operation by 2014 bringing the number of properties if Swiss-Belhotel in Indonesia to 75 hotels and resorts. Each of Swiss-Belhotel International’s properties offers its own unique combination of international quality standards combined with local hospitality and excellent value.
On this special occasion, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, Mr. Gavin M. Faull announced the Group’s expansion of the 2-star Zest Hotel brand, “This new hotel brand will enhance the Group’s portfolio in Indonesia. Swiss-Belhotel International is targeting projects in some major cities of Indonesia, such as Jakarta, Bali, Manado, Pontianak, Bogor, Balikpapan, Solo, Yogyakarta and Surabaya, and strives to develop more Zest Hotels in other cities in Indonesia. The development of Zest Hotels across Indonesia will provide customers with an Internationally managed but affordable accommodation option.”
Senior Vice President for Operations and Development, Mr. Emmanuel Guillard stated, “It is our aim to contribute to the economic growth of these cities by increasing the volume and quality of hospitality services, and by creating local employment opportunities. Swiss-Belhotel International’s growing presence in Indonesia is undoubtedly due to the professionalism, commitment and dedication of all managers and staff of the properties we manage. No less important is the tremendous support of the media and Travel Agents, which contributes significantly to ensuring harmonious and long-lasting partnerships. Our successful operations and continuous growth in the region would not have been possible without their tremendous support.”
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