Hotelier Indonesia 52nd Edition by Hotelier Indonesia

Accor Partners with World Monuments Fund in Commitment to Cultural Heritage Conservation

The partnership will include collaboration on global projects to protect cultural heritage, promote sustainable tourism, and foster community resilience.

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has entered into an industry-pioneering three-year partnership with World Monuments Fund (WMF) to protect cultural heritage and strengthen local communities.

Through this partnership, Accor will work with WMF to share their expertise, resources, and global presence on projects that enhance destinations, connect with communities, and support longterm resilience.

The travel and tourism industry plays a critical role in the global economy, accounting for up to 10% of global GDP — and as much as 70% in certain countries — while supporting 10% of global employment.

At the same time, the consequences of climate change and the impact of over-tourism can also affect some cultural and historical sites and treasures that make up the richness of the territories and local communities.

Both Accor and WMF are dedicated to developing and promoting innovative

travel solutions that address challenges and contribute to sustainable progress, rather than exacerbating existing issues.

In partnering with WMF, Accor aims to make its full contribution to the preservation of local heritage and to the environmental and social development of these destinations.

Over the next three years, Accor and WMF will harness their complementary expertise, resources, and global reach to deliver projects that enhance destinations, offer meaningful connections with communities, and build long-term resilience.

WMF’s preservation projects – included in their signature program the World Monuments Watch, often include training local communities and working with authorities to develop sustainable tourism that lessens the harmful effects of mass tourism.

As part of this partnership, Accor will actively participate in redefining these tourism schemes, ensuring that sites are preserved and continue to attract visitors, sustaining the local economy and developing skills of the local community, without compromising cultural heritage.

Additionally, Accor and WMF aim to distribute tourism flows, showcasing monuments and heritage places beyond traditional tourist hotspots, and helping new destinations emerge through thoughtful, sustainable development.

Accor and WMF’s collaboration will continue to unfold over the next three years, with the first initiatives by the beginning of 2025 as well as Earth Day on April 22, 2025.

Together, these two leading organizations are setting new standards in sustainable tourism, ensuring that the world’s most treasured places will be preserved for generations to come.

Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO

Accor said, “Through this meaningful partnership, Accor is deepening its commitment to safeguarding the cultural heritage while preserving the world’s most cherished destinations.

This collaboration also aims to foster new initiatives for a sustainable and responsible development of the travel sector.

We continue our purpose to pioneer the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures with passion and generosity.”

Bénédicte de Montlaur, CEO of the World Monuments Fund said, “At WMF, we believe that sustainable tourism is crucial for the protection of cultural heritage.

When tourism is managed responsibly, it not only preserves sites but also strengthens local communities by fostering socioeconomic growth.

One of our key priorities is to ensure that tourism helps communities build the capacity to manage their sites effectively, providing long-term benefits that protect heritage while promoting sustainable development.

This collaboration with Accor enables us to further our mission of preserving the world’s cultural treasures, while also advancing sustainable tourism.

With Accor’s support, we will continue to protect heritage sites and empower local communities to thrive.”

ABOUT ACCOR

Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,700 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT WORLD MONUMENTS FUND

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is the leading independent organization devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places to enrich people’s lives and build mutual understanding across cultures and communities. The organization is headquartered in New York City with offices and affiliates in Cambodia, France, India, Peru, Portugal, Spain and the UK. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world’s diverse cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries. Partnering with local communities, funders, and governments, WMF draws on heritage to address some of today’s most pressing challenges: climate adaptation, inclusive heritage, balanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery. With a commitment to the people who bring places to life, WMF embraces the potential of the past to create a more resilient and inclusive society. wmf.org

EDITOR NOTES :

Dear Readers,

In this edition, we celebrate the dynamic hospitality landscape of the Asia Pacific. Our Cover Story explores enterprise mobility and its transformative impact on guest experiences, complemented by an insightful interview.

We highlight Accor's partnership with the World Monuments Fund, emphasizing cultural heritage preservation. The new Banyan Tree Veya in Valle De Guadalupe showcases luxury entwined with local culture, while Indonesian hotels are encouraged to shift from OTAs to direct bookings for improved revenue.

World Ocean Day 2024 sees Marriott Bonvoy Indonesia championing climate sustainability, and the Novotel Nara brings modern comfort to Japan’s ancient capital. Events like the Maybank Marathon Bali 2024 and sustainable bartending competitions further enrich our industry.

With RHG's impressive new signings and Park Inn By Radisson opening in Melbourne, the hospitality scene continues to thrive. Initiatives like Cenizaro’s ‘Pack for Hope’ and Avani’s ‘Avani Tribes’ invite deeper guest engagement.

As you explore these stories, we hope they inspire your own journeys in hospitality and beyond.

Warm Regards,

Hery Sudrajat | Managing Editor

PUBLISHER : HOTICOM MEDIA INTERNATIONAL

JOBS | EVENTS | HOSPITALITY NEWS | MAGAZINE

www.hotelier-indonesia.com

EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER

Hotelier Indonesia (No ISSN:2088-4060) and Hotelier-Indonesia.com consider its sources reliable and verifies as much data as possible. However, reporting inaccuracies can occur, consequently readers using this information do so at their own risk.Hotelier Indonesia Magazine and Website are sold with the understanding that the publisher is not rendering legal or financial advice. Although persons and companies mentioned herein are believed to be reputable, neither Hotelier Indonesia, nor any of its employees, sales executives or contributors accept any responsibility whatsoever for such persons’ and companies’ activities. No part of this publication and/or website may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior written permission of the Publisher. Permission is only deemed valid if approval is in writing.

Editor’s Forward

As we travel throughout Asia, and around the world, we’re typically connecting with leaders in the hospitality industry -whether they’re leading hotels and resorts, top nightclubs and restaurants, or phenomenal golf courses and wellness facilities. As much as we enjoy these properties, the experiences are enhanced by the directors, managers and staff that we encounter.

In the not-so-distant past, we have been fortunate to personally experience and feature high-end resort properties such as Singapore's Marina Bay Sands, Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram, and many others reaching around the world. In an upcoming issue, we will feature our personal experiences at the Atlantis Bahamas, a leading resort property in the Caribbean -- stay tuned.

In this issue, we’re quite pleased to feature Enterprise Mobility, a global leader in vehicle rental … cars, trucks, etc. I’ve often rented cars through Enterprise (including their National and Alamo brands) for nearly 40 years. They’ve regularly been a key component of a successful business trip or an enjoyable holiday -- as vital as the hotel and restaurant venues utilized along the way. I’d even be bold enough to say that adding the proper car rental experience is the glue that holds the trip together.

Having known Enterprise for decades, learning about their expansion into Thailand piqued my interest in featuring them here in Hotelier Indonesia Magazine. Though not in Indonesia (yet), they are operational in many of the Asian markets our publication reaches.

We wish Enterprise Mobility success in their very recent entry into Thailand and their continued success throughout Asia and worldwide.

We welcome your comments and connections at: healeywe@gmail.com, healeywe@ hotelier-indonesia.com, info@hotelier-indonesia.com

All Best, B Healey

COVER STORY : Enterprise Mobility In Asia Pacific | Interview

• Accor Partners with World Monuments Fund in Commitment to Cultural Heritage Conservation

• Banyan Group Announces the Opening of its First Standalone Banyan Tree Veya in Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico

• From OTAs to Direct Bookings: How Indonesian Hotels Can Optimise Distribution and Boost Revenue

• SiteMinder pioneers mobile-first intelligence, partners with IDeaS to make dynamic revenue management accessible to all hotels

• Laguna Phuket Presents a Timeless Romantic Journey

• IDeaS and Virgin Voyages Announce Partnership to Bring Advanced Revenue Management Solution to Cruise Industry

• World Ocean Day 2024 : Marriott Bonvoy Indonesia Leads the Way in Climate Sustainability Exceptional Initiatives Across Properties in Indonesia

• Novotel Nara Opens in Japan,Bringing Modern Comfort to the Ancient Capital

• The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali at Maybank Marathon Bali 2024

• Witness the Pinnacle of Sustainable Bartending as Top Finalists Compete in Singapore this October

• RHG delivers over 130 new signings and openings internationally during HY1 2024

• Park Inn By Radisson To Energize Australia’s Hospitality Scene With First Hotel In Melbourne

• Rediscover The Rich Tapestry of Indonesia with IHG Hotels & Resorts

• Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Pack for Hope’ Initiative

• Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s1932 Unveils New Khmer Tasting Menus

• Avani Hotels & Resorts Matches Trips to Personality Types with the Launch of “Avani Tribes”

• “These Precious Things”: Southeast Asian designers interpret the value of design through original works at EMERGE @ FIND 2024

• A Journey of Culture and Cocktails in Collaboration with WorldClass Mixologists

Member's Corner - Le Domaine des Vanneaux Hotel Golf & Spa

IAGTO welcome as a new member Le Domaine des Vanneaux Hôtel Golf & Spa in the idyllic setting, in the heart of a preserved heritage valley, just 40 minutes from the center of Paris and 25 minutes from Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport, Le Domaine des Vanneaux Hôtel Golf & Spa highlights one of the finest golf courses in the Paris region.

In its green setting, Le Domaine des Vanneaux Hôtel Golf & Spa was built in 2019 in the contemporary spirit of a farmhouse by Jean-Michel Wilmotte alongside its golf course, the Golf de l'Isle Adam, designed by Ronald Fream. Set in hilly, wooded terrain, this golf course was ranked one of France's 10 outstanding 18-hole courses by Fairways readers this year. This 6188 m Par 72 provides golfers panoramic views over the region, and offers numerous competitions throughout the year.

Adjacent to the golf course is a forest area dedicated to archery, equipped with 2 3D courses and 1 field course with a total of 72 targets.

Then, Le Domaine des Vanneaux invites golfers to relax in its wellness area, Spa, heated outdoor swimming pool (spring and summer), or fitness center, before dining at Le Piaf, where the French chef offers a seasonal bistronomic menu.

All 65 rooms and suites at Le Domaine des Vanneaux have terraces with forest, garden or golf views, guaranteeing a sporty stay and soothing break.

Any queries, please get in touch with Anne Vogtbordue anne.vogtbordure@accor.com who will be happy to assist.

Your clients can play golf for free at Garda Hotel San Vigilio Golf

Your clients can PLAY FOR FREE when they stay in our 4-star hotel. Unlimited complimentary Green Fees will be provided free of charge with a minimum stay of 2 nights in half board in November, December, January and February.

Services included are:

Green fees

Gift in the room upon arrival

Free entrance to our San Vigilio SPA

Free entrance to heated salt water indoor swimming-pool with hydro–massage

Free entrance in the Technogym fitness room Use of outdoor swimming-pool (summer)

Parking place

Wi-fi

Visit www.gardahotelsanvigiliogolf.it and contact us for further information

Truffle and Mushroom Season at Golf Club Biella - Golf, Food & Wine

We hope that this unique experience might be of interest to your golfing clients.

They can enjoy the enchanting autumnal colours of the Golf Club Biella "Le Betulle" in one of the 20 completely renovated rooms of our Hotel.

They can of course indulge in the rich flavours of traditional Italian cuisine at Le Betulle Restaurant, ranked among the top ten golf club restaurants in Italy.

Biella is part of Torino Golf Destination which has linked four Golf Clubs for an unforgettable experience in Piedmont (Italy): Royal Park I RoveriTorino La Mandria – Margara (Alessandria). There are in total 7 different courses highly rated in continental Europe.

There is also the opportunity to organise exclusive wine tastings and enjoy exquisite truffle and mushroom dishes.

The Domaine des Vanneaux Golf and Spa - MGallery

Boutique hotels with personality for a remarkable travel experience

In a country setting in the heart of Isle Adam golf course, visitors are immersed in the estate's relaxing environment just 35 minutes from Paris and 20 minutes from Auvers. The perfect balance of modernity and authenticity, guests can indulge in a wellness getaway in our comfortable rooms and suites. Enjoy some sunbathing around the outdoor swimming pool or on the golf course.

To further enhance your stay, our teams will be happy to offer you tips and proposals for personalized activities. The resort offers a wide range of activities that will meet all your needs. Between culture and entertainment, historical sites and walks, our region is full of discoveries and activities. Enjoy petanque, badminton, Finnish skittles (mölkky), bike rides, beginner's golf and more.

Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, we've got everything you need to make your stay unforgettable.

All the teams at Domaine des Vanneaux look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional place in a luxurious natural setting. Whether with family, friends or coworkers, your stay will be unforgettable.

David MOREAU, Hotel Manager

ENTERPRISE MOBILITY IN ASIA PACIFIC.

A key component for global travelers - both leisure and business - includes the mode of transportation. For many it may simply be local taxis, trains or rideshare when they’re simply in town for a meeting or two.

For the more adventurous and those who need greater mobility, they may want to rent a car for more flexibility, reliability and privacy.

Enterprise is recognized as the largest car rental company in the west, and is making significant strides in AsiaPac. We have been fortunate to catch-up with several directors and managers at Enterprise Mobility in Asia-Pacific.

[HI] Could you give us a brief background on how Enterprise got their start, and the years leading up to 2024?

[EM] Jack Taylor founded Executive Leasing Company in St. Louis in 1957. Five years later, Jack’s customers relayed a need to rent cars while theirs were being repaired. In response, Executive Leasing Co. added a rental car business division along with a Car Sales division. In 1969, they expanded the company beyond St. Louis, and Jack renamed his growing operation "Enterprise" as a salute to the World War II aircraft carrier on which he served, the USS Enterprise.

Jack’s son, Andy Taylor, took on the role of president in 1980. By 1982, the business had rapidly expanded to more than 75 locations across 10 states from Florida to California. While overseeing a period of exponential growth, both geographical and by launching new lines of business, Andy assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in 1991. Andy was instrumental in implementing Enterprise’s 2007 Vanguard acquisition, which included the National Car Rental and Alamo brands and an expanded global presence.

CEO of Enterprise South Korea Yong Jun Youn and Marco Beltgens, Assistant Vice President of Global Franchising – Asia Pacific, Enterprise Mobility

In 2013, Pam Nicholson became CEO. The business continued its tremendous growth trajectory, launching a global franchising model that brought the Enterprise, National and Alamo brands to more than 90 countries and territories across the world.

On January 1, 2020, Chrissy Taylor, daughter of Andy, officially took the reins as the fourth CEO of the business. After weathering the unprecedented business climate brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Chrissy has shepherded Enterprise to record-breaking global revenue and recently oversaw the evolution of the Enterprise corporate brand from Enterprise Holdings to Enterprise Mobility.

Enterprise Mobility – inclusive of its subsidiaries and franchisees, and affiliate, Enterprise Fleet Management – now manages a diverse fleet of 2.3 million vehicles through an integrated network of nearly 9,500 fully staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.

[HI] Enterprise has recently changed their name to Enterprise Mobility. What does the name change signify?

[EM] We were founded as a car leasing business and are best known today as the world’s largest car rental provider. Yet, the business has evolved immensely in terms of geography, offerings and customer segments we serve.

Today, we have a diverse portfolio of mobility offerings including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscriptions, luxury rentals, technology solutions and more.

The change to Enterprise Mobility better reflects the business’ evolution from a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network of diverse mobility solutions serving consumers, businesses, and governments.

[HI] As of 2024, where can Enterprise be found in Asia-Pacific?

[EM] Through its franchise partners, Enterprise Mobility has seen significant international growth over the past 12 years, which includes a presence in 11 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Guam, Japan, Palau, the Philippines, New Zealand, Saipan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam along with nationwide car rental coverage in China, offered through our Chinese partner, eHi.

[HI] Enterprise has been extremely successful in North America. What has been the journey into the international market?

[EM] In 1993, Enterprise opened its first international location in Windsor, Canada. A year later, the first European branch opened in Reading, England. For the next two decades, European expansion continued with corporate-owned locations beginning in Germany (1997), Ireland (1997), France (2012) and Spain (2012).

In 2013, CEO Pam Nicholson presided over a period of tremendous growth for Enterprise, implementing a global franchising model that brought the Enterprise, National and Alamo brands to more than 90 countries and territories across the world.

[HI] The world’s most populous continent is Asia. When and how did Enterprise enter Asia?

[EM] Enterprise first entered the Asia Pacific region in Australia in February 2016. We went there first because of its importance as a business rental market.

We established our managerial beachhead in Singapore, to match our Franchise support offices in Miami and London.

The APAC region is the third leg of our global expansion strategy.

“We see tremendous opportunities for growth in the APAC region. There is more travel happening in APAC than any other region of the world, and 90% of the travel in the region doesn’t leave the region.” – Marco Beltgens

[HI] Are there unique challenges for Enterprise in Asia?

[EM] “The mobility space is different in Asia than it is in our traditional markets. Car rental is a more expansive term in APAC. In the West, car rental typically means short-term daily rental for the most part. In Asia, car rental can mean one day to three years, with or without a driver.” – Pete Smith

“One of the unique challenges is the diversity between the markets in APAC is much greater than anywhere else in the world with regard to the business needs of the customer. It may look like traditional car rental like it does in the U.S. or Europe, or it can look much different. The length of rental and modes of transportation vary more in APAC than anywhere else in the world.” – Marco Beltgens

A Japanese manufacturer, for example, may have operations in Vietnam. They may have to send an executive on a multiyear assignment there, which means they will need a car and driver for the duration of their stay.

“We may have a customer who needs a car for four years and wants the same driver and same car all four years. At the same time, we might have a customer in another market who needs a car for one hour and doesn’t need a driver. These are the extremes of the market here. The diversity of business needs varies greatly.” – Marco Beltgens, Assistant Vice President of Global Franchising – Asia Pacific, Enterprise Mobility

“This creates new challenges and opportunities for us in terms of how we package these services. How do we market them? How do we reach customers? This can change market by market.” – Pete Smith, Vice President of Global Franchising, Enterprise Mobility

[HI] Tell us a little about the Marco Beltgen’s background and what led them to Enterprise Mobility?

[EM] Like many leaders at Enterprise Mobility, Marco Beltgens started his career in Enterprise Mobility’s world-renowned Management Trainee program in Washington, D.C., in 1999. This program offers valuable, hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance and operations. He worked his way up the ranks in Washington D. C., before earning a promotion to Group Rental manager and relocating to Hartford, Connecticut, in 2014.

The following year, Marco moved to London to take on a new role as Regional Rental Director - Europe, Middle East, & Africa Franchise Operations. In 2019, Maro was promoted to his current role, AVP of Asia Pacific Franchise Operations.

He currently leads Enterprise Mobility’s APAC operations out of the Enterprise Mobility Global Franchise office in Singapore.

[HI] For car rental, is Asia a competitive market? Are there multi-national car rental companies competing with Enterprise in Asia-Pacific?

[EM] “All the major global brands are there, but independent brands are more important in Asia than in any other market because they understand the space. This is why we seek proven partners like Thai Rent a Car to bring our brands to market. Thai Rent a Car has a well-established presence in Thailand as the country’s first-ever rental car company and has been a top player in the car rental industry in Thailand for more than 45 years.” – Pete Smith, Vice President of Global Franchising, Enterprise Mobility

Marco Beltgens, Assistant Vice President of Global Franchising – Asia Pacific, Enterprise Mobility

“We want to serve Asia’s global mobility needs, so we think about how each of our different customers have different needs. We want to meet the region’s global mobility needs, whether it’s a tourist, a business traveler or anyone in between. – Marco Beltgens, Assistant Vice President of Global Franchising – Asia Pacific, Enterprise Mobility

[HI] Enterprise has recently entered the Thai market. As a significant market for tourism, Thailand must be a key focus for Enterprise?

[EM] Thailand is one of the premier tourism destinations in the world and has been a key target for our growth plan in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Thailand is arguably the most important in-bound leisure market for our industry in Asia.” - Pete Smith, Vice President of Global Franchising, Enterprise Mobility

Branches featuring the Enterprise, National and Alamo brands opened in Thailand in August at 10 locations throughout the country, including branch-es at every major international airport. In addition to the branches currently in operation, there are plans to open additional locations in Thailand’s top tourist destinations in the coming year.

[HI] Are there other countries of focus for Enterprise in SE Asia in 20242025?

[EM] While we can’t give any specifics as to what markets we may or may not enter, we are always looking for opportunities to grow our brand presence globally and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

“We are in preliminary conversations in three additional markets today, and we are interested in talking to quality prospective partners in Indonesia and any market in Asia Pacific where we can provide mobility services that customers want.” – Pete Smith

[HI] What is the mix of EV and standard gas vehicles across the company? And will there be a similar focus on EV for Asia?

[EM] We have EVs available for customers who want them, and we adjust our fleet accordingly to meet customer demand.

[HI] If an American, or a tourist familiar with car rental policies in North America, rents a car from Enterprise in Thailand, what differences might there be? For instance:

◦ A valid driver’s license acceptable in Thailand which may be from a neighboring country, or an international driver’s license?

◦ A local chauffeur provided by Enterprise?

L to R: Komsit Sangmanee, COO, Thai Rent a Car; Theerakup Thammaneewong, Executive Director, Thai Rent a Car; Marco Beltgens, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Mobility & Dona Truong, Regional Rental Manager, Enterprise Mobility

◦ Would there be exceptions to the chauffeur requirement, such a local Thai driver renting the car? Or a driver from a neighboring country with experience driving in Thailand?

◦ Other unique policies and experiences in renting a car from Enterprise in Asia?

[EM] We recommend that customers obtain an international driver’s license. Chauffeurs are available upon request but are not required. Some customers do want to self-drive in Thailand, and we anticipate that will be the majority of the demand. But of course, that varies market to market. Our goal is to meet the needs of our customers and, depending on their needs, we can provide a car for self-drive or with a chauffeur, for short lengths of time or long-term rental.

[HI] What does the future hold for Enterprise Mobility both globally and in Asia specifically?

APAC is the fastest growing region for our Global Franchising team. We are actively engaged in conversations and interested in speaking with any prospective partners in the region where we can provide mobility services that customers want.

“We want to be the world’s best and most trusted mobility provider. We think about that both locally and globally. We aim to be the market leader in every place we do business.” –Marco Beltgens

Hotelier Indonesia appreciates the comments and efforts by the management team at Enterprise Mobility in Asia Pacific.

B Healey

healeywe@gmail.com, healeywe@hotelier-indonesia.com, info@hotelier-indonesia.com www.hotelier-indonesia.com

Grand Opening Celebration of Enterprise branches in Thailand

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe - Aldea Restaurant

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe - Jardin Botanico Restaurant

Almas launches new plant based menu to help the planet

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de GuadalupePictograma Winery

The Group continues to strengthen its presence in North America with the opening of Banyan Tree Valle de Guadalupe, a wellbeing haven

VALLE DE GUADALUPE, B.C., 2024 – Banyan Group announced the opening of Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe, a luxurious wellbeing resort set amidst the picturesque vineyard landscape of Mexico's wine country.

Accessible within 90 minutes from the U.S. border, the opening marks the first fullfledged property for the Group’s dedicated wellbeing brand, Banyan Tree Veya, which offers a haven for those seeking connection.

“We are excited to debut our wellbeing-focused Veya brand in North America, where the wellness industry is booming, while also bringing something new to the region of Valle de Guadalupe, which is currently mostly known for its wine and culinary offerings,” said Peter Hechler, Senior Vice President, Head of Regional Operations, Africa, Europe, Middle East & Americas at Banyan Group. “Banyan Tree Veya, meaning to weave, was created to provide a place of connection with oneself, others and nature.

It offers a safe space where our guests can discover new possibilities and wisdom through the various somatic practices and embodiment therapies, so that they can integrate into their path of wellbeing.”

Designed by acclaimed Mexican architect Michel Rojkind and interiors by smArq Arquitectura, the resort embraces earth's architecture and blends seamlessly into the rolling hills of Valle de Guadalupe.

Nestled in the hills of Baja California, the 16-acre Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe features a bespoke collection of 30 villas with private plunge pools, a variety of wellbeing experiences and an ethnobotanical garden.

The resort also offers a private winery that will debut its own exclusive collection of wines dedicated solely to Grenache, as well as several exceptional culinary outlets that are poised to set a new gastronomic standard in the renowned wine region of Valle de Guadalupe.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Each villa at the resort is a testament to modern luxury, featuring a private plunge pool, wine bar, luxurious bathroom, fireplace, and exterior terrace.

With panoramic windows framing uninterrupted vistas, guests can marvel at the ever-changing scenery from the comfort of their beds.

Inside, organically crafted interiors featuring elegant furniture pieces that have been meticulously crafted from dehydrated Tzalam wood, sourced from the tropical forests of Mexico’s southern region, create a sense of harmony with the surrounding environment.

Designed with wellbeing in mind, each villa also offers a range of high-end amenities, including yoga mats, floating weights, and mindfulness aids, ensuring a holistic and rejuvenating stay.

A standout villa includes the Winemaker’s Three-bedroom Pool Villa, with impressive vineyard views suitable for six guests in over 3,400 square feet.

WELLBEING

Drawing on Asian traditions that date back centuries, Banyan Tree Veya’s wellbeing experiences are formed around the Banyan Group’s ‘8 Pillars of Wellbeing’,

a foundation for a holistic and enriching journey toward overall wellbeing.

Itineraries are customised around each individual from a questionnaire and pre-arrival consultation with a team of experts, including Spa Manager Heriberto Peña, who brings over a decade of experience in the luxury spa and wellness space.

The Veya Spa will be home to; four treatment rooms, the Desert Spring hydrotherapy room, Vitality Fitness Studio, the White Cave for meditation and sound healing, Multifunction Movement Studio, two hilltop pools, a labyrinth, and a traditional temazcal.

It will offer a diverse range of world-class treatments deeply rooted in Asian and local indigenous rituals, met with homemade products from Veya Pharm, the property’s garden, and a range of unique wellbeing offerings from Qi Body Flow to ancient fusioned massage techniques.

Integrating functional movement and mindful awareness, daily group and private classes include breathwork, singing bowl therapy, apothecary workshops, yoga, meditation and more. The first in Valle de Guadalupe, the property’s traditional Mexican temazcal (house of heat) ritual cleanses the mind and body.

The transformative, culturally-rooted ceremony is guided by a local Temazcalero, who will lead guests through the rituals of deep breathing exercises, meditative chants and drumming to help release tension and renew their energy, before stepping into the temazcal dome with hot stones and medicinal plants that will purify the senses on all levels.

A closing ritual will seal the transformation, enhancing mental clarity and spiritual renewal.

CULINARY AND EVENTS

Led by Food and Beverage Manager Fernando Labra Degante, the resort’s seven culinary concepts aim to inspire conscious living, seamlessly weaving healthy ingredients and practices into both traditional and modern Mexican dishes utilising fresh, locally harvested food that supports small farms and is sustainably sourced.

Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe offers an exceptional venue for weddings, events, and celebrations with state-ofthe-art facilities in a unique setting, with curated and grounding activities for groups to enjoy the surrounding valley and its culture.

From intimate elopements to property buyouts, an Events Manager will provide exceptional packages for groups of all sizes, in spaces such as the 1,484 square

foot Terrace, as well as Pictograma Winery and a variety of outdoor and culinary spaces to choose from.

“We are excited to welcome guests to Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe and to inspire journeys through an organic synergy of wine and wellbeing in a unique, breathtaking setting,” said Ximena Dipp, General Manager of Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe.

“Here, the passion for wellbeing and connection to nature of our team members is revealed through the curation of remarkable experiences for our guests, from discovering the journey of Grenache by our winemakers to finding rejuvenation through ancient local rituals with our healers.”

Located in the vast and understated beauty of northern Baja California, the resort is Banyan Group’s fifth property in the Mexico region and is accessible via San Diego or Tijuana International Airport.

Starting rates for Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe begin at $599/night USD. For more information on Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe, please visit www.veya.banyantree.com.

ABOUT BANYAN TREE VEYA, VALLE DE GUADALUPE

Banyan Tree Group's wellness-centric brand Veya opened June 2024 in the hills of Baja California just 90 minutes from the U.S. border with Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe.

The first standalone property for the Veya brand, Veya Valle de Guadalupe’s sleek and modern design effortlessly blends into the rolling hills and bespoke vineyard to create a tranquil sanctuary spanning across 16-acres.

Featuring 30 spacious villas, all which feature their own private plunge pool, the retreat is home to seven standout culinary outlets that celebrate sustainability and the local food scene; signature Veya Spa; various wellbeing experiences including the Valle’s first temazcal and a botanical garden; and a private winery which will debut its own exclusive collection of wines dedicated solely to Grenache.

Guests will become immersed in the brand’s proprietary ‘8 pillars of wellbeing’ with an emphasis on embodiment therapies and somatic practices to embark a path of discovery that starts with empowerment and understanding of the mind and body.

As Veya’s purpose is to inspire conscious living, guests will leave feeling inspired and with the right tools to weave in their newly learned wellbeing practices and daily rituals into everyday life.

ABOUT BANYAN GROUP

Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” - SGX: B58) is an independent, global hospitality company with purpose. The Group prides itself on its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship.

Its extensive portfolio spans across over 80 hotels and resorts, over 60 spas and galleries, and 14 branded residences in over 20 countries. Comprising 12 global brands, including the flagship brand Banyan Tree, each distinct yet united under the experiential membership programme withBanyan.

The founding ethos of “Embracing the Environment, Empowering People” is embodied through the Banyan Global Foundation and Banyan Academy. Banyan Group is committed to remaining the leading advocate of sustainable travel, with a focus on regenerative tourism and innovative programmes that elevate the guest experience.

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupepanoramic

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de GuadalupeTemazcal

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de GuadalupeRoka Food Truck

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de GuadalupeSerenity Pool Villa

Banyan Tree Veya

Valle de GuadalupeWinemaker_s Three Bedroom Villa

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe - Winemaker_s Three Bedroom Villa - living room

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de GuadalupeSwimming Pool

From OTAs to Direct Bookings: How Indonesian Hotels Can Optimise Distribution and Boost Revenue

Written by: Tracy Dong, Principal Industry Consultant, IDeaS

The modern hotel booking landscape to become increasingly fragmented. Potential guests have an array of booking channels at their disposal, making it crucial for Indonesian hotels to strategically position themselves where their target audience is most active.

Achieving this requires a careful balancing act, ensuring that pricing and availability information remains consistent across all platforms.

To effectively navigate the challenges of today's hotel booking landscape, it's important for hotels to adapt and refine their distribution strategies, concentrating on the following key areas:

Understanding audience of each booking platform

As the hotel distribution sector continues to advance and new booking platforms emerge, Indonesian hotels must recognise that each booking channel caters to a unique audience – of which hotels must understand for effective targeting.

For example, metasearch engines like Trivago or Kayak may be frequented by travellers who are more price-sensitive, focusing on comparing options.

Meanwhile, social platforms like Instagram and Facebook are likely to attract a younger demographic, drawn to the visual and experiential aspects of travel. Recognising these differences allows hotels to tailor their strategies to each channel's specific audience.

Maintaining rate parity

A crucial aspect of distribution management is maintaining consistency in pricing across various channels.

Price disparities can lead to potential issues with OTA agreements along with creating customer distrust and a decrease in direct bookings, which are often more profitable.

Rate parity not only builds trust but also simplifies the decision-making process for customers comparing options across multiple platforms.

From OTAs to Direct Bookings: How Indonesian Hotels Can Optimise Distribution and Boost Revenue

Analysing channel performance

To optimise distribution, hotels must keep a close watch on the performance of each booking channel.

This involves tracking metrics such as conversion rates, average length of stay, rooms sold, ADR, and revenue per available room (RevPAR), as well as cancellation percentage by channel.

Some hotels even track net ADR and net RevPAR to measure profitability by channel, along with sold lead in versus premium room categories to analyse the preference and price sensitivity by channel.

Analysing these metrics enables strategic decisions about where to allocate more resources and efforts.

Leveraging data analytics

In the age of big data, analytics is a powerful tool for understanding market trends, customer preferences, and booking patterns.

Deep analysis of data can unveil critical insights, such as peak booking times, popular room types, and customer preferences. These insights are instrumental in tailoring marketing strategies and improving service offerings.

Developing strategic partnerships

Forming strategic partnerships with OTAs and other platforms is beneficial, but these collaborations must align with the hotel's brand and market positioning. It's a delicate balance between expanding reach and maintaining the hotel's unique identity and values.

The role of an RMS

In managing this complex distribution environment, a revenue management system (RMS) plays a pivotal role.

An RMS provides the technological backbone needed to analyse vast amounts of data, assist with pricing strategies, and ensure rate parity across channels.

An RMS can forecast future demand, helping hotel management to set accurate prices and manage inventory across different channels effectively.

Drive direct bookings

With increasing costs associated with hotel distribution through channels like OTA's or Google Hotel Ads, it’s essential to carefully evaluate the value of each booking channel.

Hoteliers must now consider the true cost of acquiring reservations through various booking channels and assess the necessary demand to justify these expenses.

While diversifying booking channels is critical for casting a wide net, hotels should also focus on boosting direct bookings through their website to help bypass third-party booking commissions and fees.

The fact remains that a hotel’s own website continues to be the most cost-effective booking channel. So, how can hoteliers maximise direct bookings through their website?

The first step is increasing web traffic from potential guests and attracting more ‘lookers.’ To do this, hotels need to understand more about those lookers.

What dates are they searching for, where do they search and what is driving them to a particular market? Collecting this market intelligence provides data that can be used to develop targeted marketing campaigns that attract the right type of lookers, the ones most likely to become bookers.

Hoteliers can also increase direct bookings by retargeting past visitors and directing them to their website. When researching a location, potential guests may visit a variety of travel websites and OTAs before deciding where to stay.

Hotels need to keep their property on the top of the consumer’s mind and influence guests to book on the hotel’s website.

Technology that offers tailored adverts customised around visitor behaviour or website activity can help hotels achieve an estimated 10 percent return rate on website visits – increasing direct booking opportunities.

Increase bookings and revenue with effective distribution management

Boosting bookings and revenue now hinges on the effectiveness of distribution management for hotels.

This complex but crucial task is made possible through understanding each channel's audience, maintaining rate parity, forming strategic partnerships, utilising advanced RMS technology, and encouraging direct bookings.

By optimising these elements in their distribution strategy, Indonesian hotels can significantly enhance their booking and revenue outcomes.

For more information on how your hotel can master hotel distribution in a fragmented booking environment, please visit: www.ideas.com

Seasonal Calendar September to December 2024

SiteMinder pioneers mobile-first intelligence, partners with IDeaS to make dynamic revenue management accessible to all hotels

SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, is heralding a new era of revenue management for hotels with the unveiling of ‘Dynamic Revenue Plus’, the only solution for hotels to both access live market intelligence and take immediate action on their bookable inventory, pricing and distribution strategy. Unlike revenue management systems that have traditionally been accessible to a limited number of hotels, the dual capability within Dynamic Revenue Plus means any hotel can, for the first time, use one, mobile-first system to optimise their revenue based on market demand.

Dynamic Revenue Plus is uniquely powered by the data within SiteMinder’s platform, which stems from an unparalleled 120 million annual hotel reservations that give users of Dynamic Revenue Plus the most comprehensive data available, including top source markets. Soon, it will be enhanced with dynamic pricing recommendations from IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services.

The built-in combination of IDeaS’ dynamic pricing strength and SiteMinder’s distribution platform with deep market intelligence will provide powerful revenue management capability and speed-to-market to hotels of any size, including the most resource-strapped. To date, these have been accessible only as separate solutions and limited to hotels with dedicated revenue management resources.

Using the unified solution, any hotel can now move away from traditional, static revenue management practices, characterised by slow and irregular changes, to a more dynamic approach that involves frequent adjustments to revenue strategies in response to market fluctuations. Examples of changes include bulk room rate updates, new minimum base rates and lengths of stay, sale restrictions, inventory adjustments and new marketing promotions, which can all be done on mobile as well as desktop.

Klaus Kohlmayr, Chief Evangelist and Development Officer at IDeaS, said, “We’re committed to democratising revenue management and bringing the benefits of dynamic, demand-based pricing to hotels across the globe. This partnership provides another viable option for hotels of all resources and operating models to stop leaving money on the table due to outdated manual revenue management practices and tools.”

Dynamic Revenue Plus was conceived in late 2023 to mirror the convergence of distribution, revenue optimisation and market intelligence strategies that SiteMinder saw taking place at hotels globally to drive a commercial mindset across hotel departments.

Available initially to hotels in Australia and New Zealand with all other markets to follow in 2025, Dynamic Revenue Plus is a key pillar of SiteMinder’s Smart Platform strategy – the manifestation of SiteMinder’s mission of making sophisticated revenue management accessible to every hotel in the world.

The launch of Dynamic Revenue Plus comes amid rising international travel and a booming events industry, which are boosting hotel economies around the world. SiteMinder’s data shows that Taylor Swift’s six-day concert in Singapore, for example, triggered a nearly 75% surge in hotel bookings when compared with the previous year, and a 50% year-on-year increase in the average daily rate for hotels in the country.

In response, the solution gives users the most complete event information available in the market, along with insight into future demand surges. This capability will allow hotels to capitalise on changing travel flows, events and other critical revenue opportunities at a speed not available until now.

Leah Rankin, Chief Product Officer at SiteMinder, said, “While market intelligence is not new, Dynamic Revenue Plus by SiteMinder is unique among existing solutions for the capability it offers hoteliers to not only consume insights but to take multiple actions, beyond pricing changes, within minutes. Additionally, its mobile-first approach and unique ability to provide insight into future levels and timings of demand mean hoteliers can adapt with the market. Truly, Dynamic Revenue

Plus is the first of its kind and, together with the team at IDeaS, we at SiteMinder are delighted to make it available for all hotels looking to make the critical shift to dynamic revenue management and drive significant growth in revenue.”

Fready Goenawan, Revenue and Distribution Manager AU at Ovolo Hotels, said, "The notifications we receive through Dynamic Revenue Plus mean we no longer have to search for this information on the Internet; it's provided to us. They will replace the holidays calendar that we manage manually, and save our team a lot of time. Additionally, the insights we're using for our studies on geographical markets are amazing.

They don't exist in other systems. Using SiteMinder's platform, we can see right away which countries are returning to our hotels. We can also break down the data to see performance metrics such as length of stay so we can roll out a new promotion to suit. When you're trying to maximise revenue, you need to know the markets that your income is coming from so you don’t splash your marketing budget everywhere.

Having information by destination market is also wonderful, as it's important to know if we're ahead or behind the pace of the market. SiteMinder's solution is very powerful in this way."

Hotels can register their interest for Dynamic Revenue Plus here.

Media enquiries

Maria Cricchiola

+61 2 9056 7415

media@siteminder.com

Investor information

Paul Wong

+61 411 889 876

investor.relations@siteminder.com

Ovolo Nishi

About SiteMinder

SiteMinder Limited (ASX:SDR) is the name behind SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, and Little Hotelier, an all-inone hotel management software that makes the lives of small accommodation providers easier. The global company is headquartered in Sydney with offices in Bangalore, Bangkok, Barcelona, Berlin, Dallas, Galway, London and Manila. Through its technology and the largest partner ecosystem in the global hotel industry, SiteMinder generates more than 120 million reservations worth over US$50 billion in revenue for its hotel customers each year. For more information, visit siteminder.com.

About IDeaS

IDeaS, a SAS company, is the world’s leading revenue management software and services provider. Combining industry knowledge with innovative data analytics technology, IDeaS creates sophisticated yet simple ways to empower revenue leaders with precise, automated recommendations they can trust. With 35 years of expertise serving hospitality, including hotel, event, and parking clients, IDeaS delivers revenue science to more than 30,000 properties in 164 countries around the world. Results delivered. Revenue transformed. Discover greater profitability at IDeaS.com.

Laguna Phuket Presents

A Collection of Enchanting Wedding Destinations

Laguna Phuket Presents a Timeless Romantic Journey

August, 2024 - Phuket is renowned for its awe-inspiring natural beauty and is a highly sought-after destination for couples to make their dream wedding a reality or get away and get closer. Nestled amidst lush tropical surroundings and the serene beaches of Phuket lies an opulent sanctuary for couples wanting unparalleled luxury and hospitality - Laguna Phuket. A beacon of timeless beauty, this picturesque paradise is home to six exceptional hotels, each offering unmatched service and a distinctive backdrop, for couples to create beautiful memories for their wedding celebration or a dreamy romantic escape.

Located just a short 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, Laguna Phuket sprawls over 1,000 acres of verdant landscapes and breathtaking shorelines. Featuring a diverse selection of splendid settings, ranging from intimate ceremonies on the sandy beaches to lively, all-night celebrations, Laguna Phuket stands out as the perfect choice for unforgettable gatherings - all enveloped by the warmth and care of hospitality.

Angsana Laguna Phuket

Xana Pool

At Angsana Laguna Phuket, love blossoms amidst idyllic surroundings and tailor-made experiences that turn dreams into reality. Witness love stories unfold under the starlit sky, amidst towering palm trees, and be captivated by breathtaking sunsets over the Andaman Sea. This luxurious retreat offers opulent accommodations for couples seeking the ultimate privacy, from exclusive beachfront suites to lagoon-view suites. The One Bedroom Loft reveals expansive living spaces, and awe-inspiring views.

Experience ultimate relaxation and intimacy at the award-winning Angsana Spa with exclusive facial therapies and serene couple massages. At Azura, indulge in delectable Italian and Mediterranean cuisine or opt for a romantic picnic by the lagoon. These stunning settings are ideal for couples who are seeking quality time together.

Banyan Tree Phuket

Couples Getaway Phuket

With its all-pool villas, ample open spaces decked and natural beauty, Banyan Tree Phuket offers unparalleled indulgence, making it the dream destination for a romantic retreat. The resort’s idyllic scenery and captivating waterfront views create a truly magical setting for intimate weddings or elaborate ceremonies.

The resort’s wedding specialists are dedicated to creating unique and unforgettable proposal experiences for couples. From exclusive sunset boat rides to lush outdoor venues, the resort offers a range of packages designed to turn every moment into a cherished memory for those seeking to pop the question.

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Amore Dinner Thailand

Experience an enchanting celebration at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, where every detail is tailored to create an unforgettable celebration. With direct beach access, gentle sea breezes, and breathtaking sunsets, this idyllic setting provides the perfect backdrop for your special day.

If you’re celebrating a special occasion or looking to sweep your partner off their feet, treat them to the exquisite Amor Dinner - a private beachfront dining experience under the starry sky.

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket harmoniously blends traditional Thai hospitality with modern luxury, presenting elegantly appointed rooms, lavish suites, and an array of leisure activities to ensure a flawless romantic escape or an extraordinary wedding venue.

SAii Laguna Phuket

Beach Couple Dinning

SAii Laguna Phuket presents an enchanting setting with a range of picturesque wedding venues designed to fulfill every couple’s dreams. From oceanfront ceremonies to elegant ballroom receptions, the hotel ensures that each celebration is both distinctive and unforgettable. The hotel’s experienced wedding planners are committed to realising every couple’s vision, ensuring that each special day is nothing short of extraordinary.

Whether you’re looking for an intimate celebration, a traditional Indian ceremony, a Western-style wedding, a traditional Thai ceremony, or a DIY package, SAii Laguna Phuket has you covered. Each package is carefully crafted to create lasting and beautiful memories on your special day.

Homm Suites Laguna

Amidst the verdant scenery of Laguna Phuket, Homm Suites Laguna provides a calm and peaceful getaway with vistas of the picturesque Laguna Golf Phuket fairways that add to the romantic ambience. The spacious suites are carefully crafted with an emphasis on luxury and comfort, establishing an excellent location for couples in search of a serene retreat. The tranquil environment complements the luxurious amenities, creating a harmonious backdrop for romance.

Cassia Phuket

Couple Getaways Cassia Phuket

Nestled in the heart of the Laguna Phuket compound, Cassia Phuket exudes a vibrant and contemporary atmosphere that is both affordable and irresistible, making it the ultimate choice for modern couples in search of an extraordinary and memorable experience. With its breathtaking views overlooking a glistening lagoon, the hotel seamlessly harmonises comfort and style. Every aspect of a couple's retreat at this property is meticulously designed to be brimming with happiness, excitement, and indelible memories.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Phuket and embark on a journey filled with timeless moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. Whether you are seeking to plan a romantic escape or a breathtaking wedding, Laguna Phuket is the epitome of Phuket romance dreams.

First-of-its-kind collaboration will result in demand forecasting, inventory management, and pricing to drive revenue for the

world’s

most innovative cruise line

Singapore—Sept. 13, 2024—IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of advanced revenue management software (RMS) and services, announced that it is expanding its industry-leading suite of revenue management solutions to the cruise industry through a partnership with Virgin Voyages.

Under the partnership, IDeaS is working with Virgin Voyages to develop a first-of-its-kind, innovative RMS solution for the cruise industry.

To fully realise their revenue potential, cruise lines need the ability to efficiently and effectively forecast passenger demand. Historically, this forecasting posed challenges for the industry for a variety of reasons.

But with a clearer understanding of this demand, the door opens to transformative, sophisticated pricing and revenue management strategies.

While cruise organisations have explored numerous approaches to revenue forecasting, a clear, science-based leader in advanced revenue management has yet to emerge – until now.

“We came to IDeaS because we saw the power of science-driven automation and the results delivered to the hotel industry. Today, nothing in our market can compare to the power of IDeaS revenue management expertise.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the project's development thus far and are impressed with the entire organisation's commitment.

As a visionary in the cruise industry, we see the value of sophisticated revenue management so it was only fitting we should partner with the pioneer of RMS technology,” said Jessica Fleisher, vice president revenue, Virgin Voyages.

As a pioneer in the industry, Virgin Voyages and its innovative revenue management team saw the importance of science-driven automation.

They approached IDeaS and outlined a proof of concept, and the two companies are now spearheading the adoption of revenue management in this complex and dynamic industry.

The partnership will see IDeaS deliver forecast modelling to determine more efficiently the right booking curve so cruise lines or commercial teams can more dynamically adapt to trends.

IDeaS revenue science will also streamline cabin pricing, automate processes and allow individual cruise lines to focus on demand-based forecasting and pricing for each cabin type (i.e. inside, balcony, suites, etc.).

By optimising business mix and inventory allocation, the solution helps to maximise revenue potential and future scalability.

“IDeaS is excited to work with Virgin Voyages as we make this proof of concept a reality. This collaboration not only marks our entry into the cruise industry but also demonstrates our commitment to expanding our expertise into new verticals.

By helping them gain key insights into dynamic forecasting and pricing, we believe we will help usher in a new era for the entire cruise industry. We couldn’t be prouder to work with this exciting and forward-thinking team,” said Sanjay Nagalia, co-founder and chief scientist, IDeaS.

The modern enterprise is plagued by the decision of whether to build custom software or buy a commercial off-the-shelf solution.

In fact, it has been common for cruise lines to build their own systems internally. IDeaS now provides a solution that delivers the speed and scalability that a homegrown system can’t.

By working with IDeaS, which has existing revenue optimisation models (custom to each client), cruise lines that need specific functionality can now realise higher ROI and faster time to market.

See how IDeaS revolutionises revenue management strategy for cruise lines. Visit https://ideas.com/cruise-lines/ to learn more.

About IDeaS

World Ocean Day 2024

Homemade Squid Angel Hair Pasta by Chef Guna Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa

Marriott Bonvoy Indonesia Leads the Way in Climate Sustainability Exceptional Initiatives Across Properties in Indonesia

Jakarta, 6 September 2024 – Guided by the Serve 360 framework, Marriott Bonvoy Indonesia is dedicated to long-term sustainability by continuing to implement innovative initiatives across its properties.

This holistic approach aligns with the Company’s 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals, which emphasize environmental preservation, community empowerment, and support for local ecosystem.

Serve 360's four coordinates—Nurture Our World, Sustain Responsible Operations, Empower Through Opportunity, and Welcome All and Advance Human Rights—ensure sustainability is central to the guest experience.

Recognizing the vital role of seafood in our planet's health, over 70 Marriott Bonvoy properties in Indonesia have intensified their efforts to protect marine ecosystems through responsible seafood practices and broader conservation initiatives.

Aligned with the UN Development Goals, these efforts encompass sustainable culinary practices, with chefs creating locally inspired dishes using responsibly sourced seafood and adopting a zero-waste approach.

Moreover, the hotels collaborate with communities and conservation groups to host events that raise ocean awareness, reinforcing Marriott International’s commitment to preserving natural environments for future generations.

Five standout initiatives include those at Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay, Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort, and Fairfield by Marriott Belitung.

Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa Inspired by the bountiful waters of Bali’s southern beaches, Chef Guna from Roosterfish Beach Club at Renaissance Bali

Uluwatu Resort & Spa has crafted unique dishes featuring locally sourced squid and prawn.

Signature creations include Homemade Squid Ink Angel Hair Pasta with Grilled Squid and Lemongrass Flavor Prawn Bisque.

The restaurant partners exclusively with local fishermen committed to sustainable practices, ensuring the use of the freshest and most responsibly sourced seafood in each dish.

Embracing a zero-waste philosophy, the chef utilizes every part of the squid, including its ink for pasta coloring and its head for flavor.

Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City

Exemplifying Indonesian culinary heritage while championing zero-waste cooking, Executive Chef Ferdian Tobing from Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel brings his passion and creativity to elevate the hotel's sustainable dining experiences.

Chef Tobing introduces Sulawesi-inspired dishes such as Salmon Masak Bambu, a sustainably sourced salmon cooked in a traditional bamboo cooking method to impart earthy aromas and enhance flavors, utilizing the entire part of the fish ensuring a zero-waste approach.

Anticipate uniquely crafted gastronomic journeys that ignite curiosity and foster culinary connections.

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay, offers a unique blend of convenience, cultural immersion, and comfort on Bintan Island. As part of their culinary offering, the hotel proudly highlights Gonggong, a local delicacy unique to the Riau Islands.

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan

Served as “Gonggong a la Provencale” this unique seafood dish offers guests an opportunity to experience Bintan’s culinary heritage while promoting sustainability by repurposing the shells into creative handicrafts.

Available at El Lagoi Beach Club, this dish highlights the island's diverse fishing traditions and celebrates the cultural significance of this small sea snail to the local community in Bintan.

Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort

Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort on Lombok's scenic Senggigi Beach offers travelers a gateway to the island's natural beauty and culinary delights. Committed to sustainability, the resort actively involves guests in environmental initiatives.

Recognizing the vulnerability of sea turtles, the resort established a Turtle Hatchery on the beach to safeguard and nurture hatchlings. Guests can support this effort through donations, funding food and tank maintenance.

After a month, they are invited to partake in the heartwarming experience of releasing the young turtles into the ocean.

Fairfield by Marriott Belitung

Fairfield by Marriott Belitung, nestled amidst Belitung Island's lush landscapes and sparkling waters, recently engaged employees, locals, and guests in Ngeremis, a traditional clam-gathering activity.

This unique cultural practice, performed during low tide, not only fosters community connection but also promotes the preservation of local heritage while offering participants a memorable experience.

Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of Hotels and Resorts in Indonesia continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to sustainable seafood practices and ocean conservation.

Through culinary innovation, community engagement, and environmental initiatives, these properties are setting a positive example for the hospitality industry and inspiring guests to make a difference in protecting our planet's precious marine ecosystems.

About Marriott International

For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

About Marriott Bonvoy®

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques®. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. To download the Marriott Bonvoy app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Hot Destination : Visit UNIQUE TREE HOUSE EXPERIENCE https://rootstreehouse.com/

NOVOTEL NARA OPENS IN JAPAN,BRINGING MODERN COMFORT

TO THE ANCIENT

CAPITAL

Nara, Japan, 6 September 2024 - Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of Novotel Nara. Situated along the Saho River, known for its stunning cherry blossom trees, the hotel is strategically located an eight-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station and a five-minute cab ride from Nara Station, offering a tranquil base for exploring Nara's rich cultural heritage.

With 264 guest rooms, including executive suites, Novotel Nara presents a unique blend of European modernity and traditional Japanese aesthetics, providing a welcoming retreat for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel is designed to offer guests a serene environment to rejuvenate and connect with Nara's rich cultural and historical legacy.

Novotel Nara is more than just a place to stay; it serves as a bridge between tourists and the local community, promoting the hidden charms of Nara. Guests can easily access the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, while also enjoying the tranquillity away from the city's hustle and bustle.

The hotel’s prime location allows for an immersive experience of Nara’s history and culture, making it an ideal location for those seeking both relaxation and exploration.

The property offers a variety of dining options, including Trattoria Ponte Nara, an all-day dining restaurant embracing the "slow food" philosophy. Here, guests can savour authentic Italian cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients from Nara, while enjoying the open-air setting with a beautiful view of cherry blossoms in full bloom during spring.

Committed to sustainability, the restaurant is features organic and locally sourced dishes, including pizzas made with spelt flour produced by the Katsuragi Shuroku Council in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture.

The Social Lounge is a versatile space that welcomes both guests and locals, offering an exclusive setting for teatime with family and friends. This cozy area provides a welcoming atmosphere for relaxation and socialising, allowing visitors to experience the warmth of Nara’s local culture. The lounge is the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely break, enriched by a selection of teas, light snacks, and conversations.

On the eighth floor, the Rooftop Terrace invites guests to unwind while taking in breathtaking views of the cherry blossoms along the Saho River in spring or the spectacular Wakakusa Yamayaki fire in the winter. This terrace offers a variety of seasonal activities that can be enjoyed with a beverage, creating a unique setting for memorable evenings.

Equipped with modern conference facilities and two banquet rooms, Novotel Nara is poised to become a premier venue for meetings and events in the region. The hotel's flexible spaces can accommodate various functions, from corporate meetings to social gatherings, supported by state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team of event professionals.

Novotel Nara emphasises wellness with a range of facilities, including a fully equipped fitness centre, a large public bath designed to soothe both body and soul, and a wellness lounge featuring a children’s area for families to relax and enjoy quality time. The hotel’s welcoming area, adorned with a Japanese garden and Nara's traditional crafts, enhances the serene atmosphere, providing a holistic wellness experience for all guests.

Aligned with the brand’s commitment to sustainable development, Novotel Nara is proud to be part of the Novotel Oceans Initiative, a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) aimed at protecting and restoring the planet’s oceans.

Through a comprehensive three-year Positive Impact Plan, Novotel is dedicated to reducing plastic and carbon footprints, promoting sustainable food choices, and enhancing ocean conservation awareness among guests, hotel teams, and the local community.

This initiative not only integrates eco-friendly systems and the use of locally sourced, organic ingredients in its dining outlets but also actively supports local conservation efforts. By fostering a deeper connection between guests and the environment, Novotel Nara exemplifies the brand’s commitment to making a positive impact on both people and the planet.

"We are excited to welcome guests to Novotel Nara, where they can experience both the serenity of Nara and the modern comfort that Novotel offers," said Makoto Kaita, General Manager of Novotel Nara. "Our commitment to sustainability, local engagement, and exceptional service will ensure a memorable stay for all visitors, whether they are here for business or leisure."

As a champion of balanced living, Novotel is committed to blending business efficiency with family-friendly experiences. Whether it is a flexible workspace or a relaxed restaurant for a family gathering, every aspect of Novotel is crafted to ensure a harmonious experience that leaves guests feeling both refreshed and invigorated.

With a global presence of over 590 hotels in 65 countries and an additional 160+ properties in the pipeline, Novotel continues to be a trusted destination for family-focused professionals seeking balance in their lives.

Garth Simmons, Chief Operating Officer of Accor’s Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division in Asia, expressed his enthusiasm for the new opening: "The opening of Novotel Nara marks a significant milestone for Accor as we continue to expand our footprint in Japan, a country with a rich heritage and a growing demand for quality accommodations.

Nara, with its historical significance and cultural depth, is an ideal location for Novotel to provide an experience that combines modern comfort with a deep respect for local traditions. This opening underscores our commitment to contributing to the growth of Japan's tourism sector and offering memorable stays to travellers from around the world."

Novotel is a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless, Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of rewards, services, and limitless experiences when staying or dining at the hotel. Becoming a member is simple and free of charge. To join, visit all.com.

For more information about Novotel Nara or to make a reservation, visit https:// www.novotelnara.com/en/ or contact at HC166@accor.com

About Novotel

Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers high-quality hotels designed as comforting and energising places where guests can achieve balance in their busy lives, whether they are traveling for work, leisure or a blend of both. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites and resorts offer a multitude of services including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; relaxed restaurants with nutritious choices; flexible workspaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centres. Novotel, which has over 580 locations in more than 65 countries is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,700 properties throughout more than 110 countries. Novotel is also a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

novotel.com | all.com | group.accor.com

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

at Maybank Marathon Bali 2024

Nusa Dua, Bali, September 2024, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali proudly took part in the highly anticipated Maybank Marathon Bali 2024, marking a significant moment as the first international full marathon held in Indonesia in over a decade. This remarkable event unfolded at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, Bali, from August 23 to 25, 2024.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Bali, the marathon offered participants a captivating journey along a scenic route that featured both flat roads and rolling hills. This picturesque course provided runners with breathtaking views and an immersive experience of Bali's vibrant culture. Throughout the event, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali was at the forefront, showcasing its "Move Well and Eat Well" pillars, which align perfectly with Westin brand's ethos of wellness and balanced living.

Throughout the marathon weekend, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali enhanced the experience for runners and spectators alike with interactive booths designed to inspire wellness and enjoyment.

Gear Lending Booth: Located in the Festival area, this booth showcased Westin's innovative Gear Lending program, designed to keep guests active by offering complimentary running gear. Visitors could also discover Westin's wellness services, including the Heavenly Spa, and learn about the benefits of joining the Marriott Bonvoy program. Becoming a Marriott Bonvoy member grants access to exclusive rates, the ability to earn points for free nights, and more. Existing members could enjoy benefits such as earning points and other perks.

F&B Booth: Located in the main area, this booth delighted attendees with a selection of delectable offerings from Prego, the resort's signature Italian restaurant, alongside a variety of refreshing beverages.

Representing The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali were several dedicated runners, including Hotel Manager, Manoj Rawat, Westin Running Concierge I Ketut Andika Putra, who were joined by other team members. Their participation highlighted Westin's unwavering commitment to fostering a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Maybank Bali Marathon 2024 was more than just a race; it was a celebration of endurance, community, and wellness.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali was honored to be part of this historic event, further reinforcing its mission to help guests and participants "Move Well" and "Eat Well" as they continue their personal wellness journeys.

www.westinnusaduabali.com

About The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali enjoys a prime beachfront location within an exclusive enclave on the island's southern shores. With 433 modern rooms, it is a place where guests can be at their best and experience total renewal. Exciting dining venues anticipate global tastes with delicious cuisines and healthy Eat Well menu options. There is a choice of swimming pools, award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin™ for relaxation, WestinWORKOUT® to stay in shape and little ones get to play at the Westin Family Kids Club. The adjacent Bali International Convention Centre provides comprehensive meeting resources with space for up to 10,000 delegates. The resort caters to the needs of leisure and business travellers alike with exceptional services and facilities to match.

About Westin® Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality’s global leader in well-being for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 235 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries and territories, guests can benefit from distinct wellness experiences including the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly® Bed, signature WestinWORKOUT® offerings such as its Fitness Studios with TRX fitness equipment and its versatile Gear Lending program featuring the latest in recovery and strength training from Hyperice and Bala, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more. For more information, please visit www.westin.com and stay connected on X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

Witness the Pinnacle of Sustainable Bartending as Top Finalists Compete in Singapore this October

Jakarta, 3 September 2024 – Marriott International proudly presents 2024 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship, a pioneering initiative to promote eco-friendly mixology across the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China.

All finalists from Indonesia & Malaysia

Winner - I Komang Juliastawa from The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

Winner - Tean De Zhong from Penang Marriott Hotel

National competitions have been running since August and will continue until September 2024, culminating with the Grand Finale in Singapore in October 2024.

The winner will be crowned Marriott International’s Most Sustainable Bartender in APEC for 2024 and will receive an all-expenses-paid vacation and valuable opportunities to showcase their skills at renowned bars across the region.

Guided by Marriott International’s Serve 360 commitment, this regional championship will serve as a catalyst for sustainability and creativity in the world of mixology. Participants are challenged to craft cocktails that blend creativity, sustainability, and local ingredients.

This championship not only provides opportunities for practical applications of sustainability principles and bringing those values to life to create unforgettable guest experience, but also empowers associates to develop and contribute.

On 29 August 2024 at Henshin, The Westin Jakarta, Top 11 Sustainable Bartender Finalists from Indonesia and the Top 5 Sustainable Bartender Finalists from Malaysia gathered for the Final Indonesia-Malaysia Sustainable Bartender Championship.

Stepping out of the box with innovative techniques, including upcycling ingredients, waste reduction, and celebrating the diverse flavors of regional produce, two bartenders have been chosen to represent Indonesia and Malaysia at the Grand Finale of 2024 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship:

o I Komang Juliastawa from The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, crafted “Karangasem 47”, a cocktail that intertwines Bali’s rich cultural heritage with his roots in Karangasem, using Monkey 47 gin and ingredients from the resort’s own gardens.

o Tean De Zhong from Penang Marriott Hotel introduced “Kuih Talam,” inspired by the traditional Malaysian dessert Kuih Talam, blending thoughtfully sourced pandaninfused gin and coconut.

In addition, Marriott International is also proud to announce the top finalists for each country:

Indonesia:

- Agung Yogantara from W Bali – Seminyak introduced “The Harmonia," inspired by Balinese traditions of using flowers and fruits in offerings. It incorporates locally sourced Banana Mas, Sandat, Jepun, and Cempaka flowers to create a unique and culturally rich concoction. Emphasizing sustainability, the cocktail features a banana leather garnish and incense made from leftover flowers.

- I Gusti Putu Agus Giri Asta from The St. Regis Bali Resort presented “Pedada,” inspired by the importance of mangrove ecosystems, blending locally sourced Pedada fruit to support with the conservation efforts.

- Candra Adi Kusuma from Natra Bintan, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, created “Coco Coffee,” utilizing leftover coffee grounds, tamarind juice, and homemade coconut milk, complemented by the rich flavors of Chivas Regal 12 Years, garnished with dehydrated coconut milk residue for a final sustainable touch.

- Rhesa Rhisma Andrean from Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers crafted “Saint

& Sinner,” a zero-waste cocktail that celebrates the duality of life. A dance of the opposites, Martell VSOP is masterfully used to represent the ‘light’ and repurposed ingredients such as lacto-fermented apple and strawberry leaves are utilized to represent the ‘dark’.

- I Gusti Made Rai Saputra from Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak with “The Balian.” The Balian cocktail, inspired by the revered Balinese healer and the philosophy of Tri Blending Arak Bali with Altos Tequila and local ingredients like Kintamani coffee and Pedawa palm sugar offers a harmonious and refreshing experience while supporting local industries.

- Ariyadi Saputra from Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, created “Temu Memories,” inspired by the nostalgic and health-boosting qualities of Temulawak and incorporating every part of the pineapple, including replanting the crown, to promote a cyclical approach.

- Alif Rizki Fauzi from Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay, introduced “Cascara Cocktail,” using re-boiled coffee grounds infused with orange peel and local Malaka sugar with the botanical depth of Monkey 47 Dry Gin, offering a unique and refreshing experience.

Emphasizing sustainability, the used coffee grounds are repurposed as fertilizer,

reflecting a commitment to creative and eco-friendly practices while inviting relaxation in Bintan.

- Kevin Leo Sugandhi from the Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay crafted “El Loco Macaca," inspired by the playful Macaca monkeys of Kampung Vietnam, using nutrientrich banana peels as a key ingredient to turn potential waste into a refreshing cocktail.

- Muhammad Sugeng Setiawan from The Westin Surabaya presented “Lapis Surabaya”, which pays homage to Surabaya’s traditional dessert using locally sourced cacao and pineapple from Jember, East Java, in which the skin was repurposed from daily breakfasts at Magnolia Restaurant into a caramelized garnish and reinforcing the commitment to eco-friendly practices.

- Gede Hadi Wiguna Yasa from The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, created “Savanna”, taking inspiration from his origin from small farming village in Bali. Using locally harvested ingredients from Bali’s farmers with zero waste concept, the cocktail brings a twist of the real Balinese flavors to the world

Malaysia:

- Arjenier Leong Xiao Fu from Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu presented “KIHOII,” a cocktail inspired by Borneo’s traditional Lihing. Masterfully blends Chivas 12Year with Lihing Nilyn, homemade jackfruit, and fresh lime juice to create a perfectly balanced taste. “KIHOII” signifies joy in the Kadazan Dusun language, embodying the happiness and vibrant spirit of Borneo.

- Palaruppan Muniandy from Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur crafted “HALIA,” a cocktail that honors Malaysia’s highlands, blending Absolut ELYX with ginger from Pahang, lime, and apple juice to create a balanced and invigorating flavor. This cocktail not only celebrates local culture and sustainable practices but also supports the hard-working farmers of Pahang.

- Mohammad Ashaari bin Been from The Westin Desaru Coast introduced “SANDPIPER,” a twist on the classic Jungle Bird cocktail featuring charred pineapple juice infused with spices, creating a complex and delightful flavor. This eco-conscious creation, crafted with locally sourced pineapples from Pekan Nanas, not only supports sustainable practices and local farmers but also aligns with Westin’s commitment to reducing carbon footprints.

- Lee Chun Meng (Aaron) from Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown created “Banana Leaf,” a cocktail that upcycles overripe bananas and curry leaves, utilizing every part of the ingredients.

Sustainability plays a pivotal role in Marriott International’s operations, and the Sustainable Bartender Championship exemplifies this commitment. Through these initiatives, Marriott International translates its sustainability goals into actions that resonate with both guests and associates.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of approximately 9,000 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 141 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @ MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

About Marriott Bonvoy®

Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. To download the Marriott Bonvoy app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

RHG delivers over 130 new signings and openings internationally during

HY1 2024

Radisson Hotel Group delivers strong growth with over 130 new signings and openings internationally during HY1 2024 Radisson Hotel Group reports a strong H1 2024 with significant milestones across its global brand portfolio, further expanding and strengthening its business and leisure footprint around the world.

The Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu and Radisson RED brands have achieved remarkable growth, with the introduction of the Radisson Collection and Radisson RED brands in several new markets and nearly 20 new Radisson Blu signings.

Radisson Hotel Group continues to deliver on its progressive growth plan during the first half of 2024, welcoming over 130 new signings and openings across EMEA and APAC.

This includes the Group's Radisson RED brand expanding into several (new) markets, such as Ireland, New Zealand, Thailand, Laos, and China, bringing its global portfolio to nearly 90 hotels.

Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, says:

"During the first six months of 2024 we reported strong growth across our international portfolio, while consistently creating relevance for guests and value for owners. Radisson Hotel Group’s brands offer a clear solution for every market. We thank our owners, partners, and dedicated teams, whose trust, collaboration and commitment drive our continued success."

Ramzy Fenianos, Chief Development Officer, Development, Asia Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, says.

"As we continue to expand our footprint across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, we are thrilled to see the outstanding progress made during the first half of 2024. Our strategic focus on key markets in Australasia and Indochina has strengthened our presence and reinforced our commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences tailored to the unique needs of each region. The success of our new signings and openings across SEAP reflects our dedication to growth, innovation, and building strong partnerships with local stakeholders."

In EMEA, Radisson Hotel Group achieved significant portfolio growth across key destinations. Highlights include the signing of the first Radisson Collection in Paris (France), located near the Louvre Museum, and the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma Antica in Rome (Italy), situated close to the Pantheon.

Reinforcing its presence in Saudi Arabia, Radisson Hotel Group also announced the signing of the Radisson Collection Residences in Riyadh.

Targeted to open later in 2024, this will be the Group’s 10th property in the city and 44th in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, counting hotels in operation and under development. In the first half of 2024, the Group has signed nearly 20 new Radisson Blu hotels, continuing the brand’s leading status as the largest upper upscale brand in Europe for over 12 years.

Additions to the portfolio include new signings in Montenegro, Italy, Tunisia, Tanzania as well as the world-famous Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel in Vienna which will open its doors in the coming months.

The first six months of 2024 also marked the introduction of the Radisson Individuals brand in the attractive Cote d’Azur region of France and the expansion of its footprint in the UK, including the signings and openings of new properties in Folkestone (Kent) and Surrey. Brussels, 2 September 2024 In collaboration with their longstanding strategic partner, PPHE Hotel Group, Radisson Hotel Group opened the doors to art’otel Hoxton in London, UK.

This hotel brings together a distinctive blend of art and lifestyle, showcasing captivating artwork by Signature Artist D*Face. In APAC, Radisson Hotel Group accelerated its growth with significant developments in China, adding over 5,000 keys through new openings and signings in key cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu.

This expansion contributes to a robust portfolio of over 400 hotels across various stages of development and operation in the region. Strengthening its regional footprint, the Group continues to cater to growing demand with new signings in key Southeast Asian markets such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Laos.

India remains a strategic focus area for Radisson Hotel Group following the signings and openings of nearly 25 hotels in 2024 so far, including India's first Cricket Stadium Hotel and the prestigious Radisson Collection in Udaipur. The recent grand opening of Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar, also underscores the Group’s strategic advancement in the Indian market.

Radisson Hotel Group also continued to grow its upscale resort destinations with signings and openings in breathtaking locations such as Sardinia, Poland, Montenegro, Indonesia, Vietnam and India. The Group has also received notable accolades in the first half of 2024, including winning ‘Hospitality App of the Year’ for the Radisson Hotels app at the Leaders in Hospitality Awards in the Middle East.

Additionally, Radisson Blu was named ‘Best Hotel Chain in Sweden’ at the Grand Travel Awards. The Group also expanded its commercial offerings to its owners with new enhanced services in Sales, Meetings & Events, Voice, and Web Optimization to drive new business opportunities across all revenue streams.

Watch here a video on the Business Development Update: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=cjNkMlWIiGk ***

RADISSON HOTEL GROUP

Radisson Hotel Group is an international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,340 hotels in operation and under development in +95 countries. The international hotel group is rapidly expanding with a plan to significantly grow the portfolio. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels. Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting over 17 million members.

As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely 100% Carbon Neutral. At Radisson Hotel Group we care for people, communities and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved near-term Science Based Targets.

With unique solutions such as 100% carbon neutral Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics. The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group.

All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members. For more information, visit our corporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

PARK INN BY RADISSON TO ENERGIZE AUSTRALIA’S HOSPITALITY SCENE WITH FIRST HOTEL IN MELBOURNE

Scheduled to open in Q4 2024, Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton will introduce the brand's contemporary upper-midscale concept to the Parkville suburb of this attractive global city

Radisson Hotel Group has reached another major milestone in its Asia Pacific expansion strategy with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, a contemporary and fully connected hotel that will mark this upper-midscale brand’s debut in Australia. When this newly converted property opens its doors in the fourth quarter of 2024, Park Inn by Radisson will introduce an exciting new era of feel-good, stressfree hospitality to this global city.

Situated in the suburb of Parkville, Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton is surrounded by top tier universities, hospital precincts, recreation centers and leisure attractions, just 3km from Melbourne’s CBD. Following the conversion of an existing hotel, it will undergo a complete renovation and redesign to align with Park Inn by Radisson’s international standards. This demonstrates the brand’s commitment to energizing the hospitality scene in key destinations and driving rapid growth.

Melbourne is the ideal location for Australia’s inaugural Park Inn by Radisson hotel. Consistently named as one of the world’s most livable cities, Victoria’s state capital is a thriving hub of culture, cuisine and commerce. It is also one of the world’s great sporting cities, with iconic annual events such as the Australian Open tennis, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the AFL Premiership Season Grand Final, the Boxing Day Test cricket match, the Melbourne Cup horse racing festival and more. This makes Melbourne one of Australia’s most popular tourism destinations; the city attracted 10.3 million overnight visitors in 2023, including a large number of Asian visitors.

Within the Parkville suburb, the hotel places guests on the doorstep of Australia’s top biotech and neuroscience R&D facilities, and Monash University, which is known for its Pharmaceutical Studies faculty. It is also situated close to Royal Park and Royal Melbourne Zoo, and opposite Princes Park, the home of Carlton Football Club, the leading AFL team. Melbourne’s CBD can be reached in just 12-15 minutes via the convenient tram network, and the city’s Tullamarine Airport is 20km away.

Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton will feature 89 bright and well-equipped rooms, ranging from the 25-square meter Standard rooms to the 34-square meter Deluxe rooms, all of which feature signature “Sleep Well” bedding, contemporary furnishings, and refreshing bathrooms. Guests can work out at the gym, cool off in the pool, or stay connected and productive in two meeting rooms. The vibrant allday dining restaurant and casual grab & go café provide a choice of culinary options, including an energizing breakfast, and every stay will be underpinned by the brand’s “Yes I Can” service philosophy.

A representative of Star Capital Group, parent of Frater Capital Group Pty Ltd, said: “We are delighted to partner with Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world's leading international hotel groups, to debut the Park Inn by Radisson brand in Australasia. The contemporary Park Inn by Radisson, Melbourne Carlton, is the ideal market introduction to this upper-midscale brand. We have plans to continue to expand our hotel portfolio in Australasia and we eagerly anticipate further opportunities for collaboration with Radisson.

Victor Kondarios, Director, Development, Australasia, RHG, added: “We are excited for this opportunity to introduce Park Inn by Radisson to Australia. Melbourne is one of the world’s most iconic cities with attractions for business and leisure travelers. Frater Capital Group is a strong company looking to grow its hotel portfolio. We are delighted to enter into this relationship with them, which includes a full range of support services such as revenue management, sales and marketing. We look forward to developing more hotels together in the future as we continue to expand across Australia.”

Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton will be the group’s third hotel in Australia, and fifth hotel in Australasia, joining Radisson Hotel on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Sydney, Radisson Blu Denarau Fiji, and Grand Papua a member of Radisson Individuals in Port Moresby. Additional hotels are also under construction in the region. To learn more about Radisson Hotel Group, please visit www.radissonhotels.com.

With an inspiring collection of new hotels and brands across the archipelago, experience-seeking travelers are invited to delve deeper into Indonesia’s abundant destinations and cultures

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 9 August 2024 – Indonesia always inspires travelers with its breathtaking beauty and captivating culture.

Now, IHG Hotels & Resorts, the world's leading hotel company with more than 6,000 global destinations under 19 brands, is helping to sharpen cultural appreciation, enhance emotional connections and broaden the country’s appeal with a new collection of hotels and brands in authentic destinations that will give all guests – including heritage seekers, nature lovers, active travelers and passionate foodies – even more opportunities to discover the diverse wonders of Indonesia.

Unearthing hidden gems, connecting with local neighborhoods, and discovering authentic stories and activities – these are the immersive experiences that captivate today’s travelers. According to a recent survey from IHG Hotels & Resorts on global traveler trends, more guests are prioritizing the importance of hotels that foster a deep connection with their surroundings.

These findings suggest that hotels play an important role in influencing and inspiring their guests to explore local areas at a much deeper level.

With the introduction of new brands such as IHG's premium voco hotels, and its first collection brand within the luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts is ushering in a new era of experience-seeking travelers. This includes couples, friends, and families, all drawn to the continued growth of mainstream brands such as Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.

Building on Regent's storied legacy in luxury dating back to 1970, IHG leverages its extensive understanding of the modern luxury traveler to redefine opulence with a fresh perspective. Regent Hotels & Resorts is set to reestablish its presence in Indonesia in late 2024, promising to captivate the most discerning explorers in this enchanting archipelago

DISCOVER THE AUTHENTIC SPIRIT OF BALI IN CANGGU, SEMINYAK AND GIANYAR

Blending Balinese tradition and craftsmanship with unsurpassed luxury, Regent Bali Canggu (opening in late 2024) will mark the debut of Regent Hotels & Resorts in Indonesia after the acquisition of the brand in 2018.

Nestled on the shore, amid Canggu’s idyllic beaches and centuries-old water temples, this all-suite and villa retreat will pay homage to the island’s heritage, plus a Regent Spa, fitness studio and hydrotherapy pool that will immerse travelers in the artisanal spirit and cultural essence of Bali.

Canggu is a diverse region where beach life and a thriving surf scene meet cultural enrichment, with temples carved into the rocks and rice terraces that climb into the hills. For couples and families who want to uncover these wonders,

Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu (now open) blends modern design with Balinese elements against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. The 144 rooms include a selection of signature KidSuites, and the rooftop pool and bar frame endless ocean views – ideal for sunset cocktails.

Not far away along Bali’s west coast, amid Seminyak’s chic streets and designer boutiques, voco Bali Seminyak (Q3 2024) will become the inaugural property in Indonesia for voco hotels, IHG’s premium brand, bringing a new era of thoughtful and unstuffy hospitality to the country.

With 162 rooms, a restaurant, bar, health club and pool, this will be a great place to unwind and enjoy the “voco life”, just steps from the shops and sand.

Across on the island’s less-visited east coast, where the slopes of Mount Agung cascade down to the sea and Bali’s backstory comes to life amid temples and palaces, Rumah Luwih Bali, Vignette Collection, which will be rebranded in Q4 2024, invites guests to explore the beauty of Gianyar. Indonesia’s first Vignette Collection property is a luxurious beachfront retreat in the style of a classical colonial-style Indonesian mansion.

With just 72 rooms and views of the shoreline and rice paddies, this resort will instill a desire for discovery.

Also in the “Island of the Gods”, the 72-room Holiday Inn Express Bali Sunset Road (Q3 2024) will cater for the needs of every guest in a prime location, just 12 minutes' drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

With a complimentary Express Start breakfast in the all-day restaurant, plus a health club, swimming pool and meeting rooms, this contemporary hotel – the second under the Holiday Inn Express brand in Bali – is perfectly suited to guests seeking a convenient base from which to explore the myriad of local attractions.

GET ACTIVE IN BLISSFUL BINTAN

With 3,200 islands and islets, all lapped by turquoise seas, the Riau Islands are a vacation dream come true.

The largest island within this archipelago, Bintan is a haven of activity. Guests can feel the spray of the ocean waves with water sports, tee off on seafront golf courses, take a dip in pristine lagoons, or hike to the summit of Mount Bintan – this island is a paradise for outdoor lovers.

Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach (Q4 2024) is a lifestyle boutique hotel that is designed to highlight the rich heritage of the Riau Islands.

Travelers can chill out at Sugarbeats, the resort’s trendy beach club, swim in the infinity pool, taste local flavors at the beachfront restaurant or unwind at the tiki or satay bar. This stylish retreat puts all guests in the heart of the action.

Co-located within the Bintan Resorts community, Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach (Q4 2024) features 258 guestrooms and suites, including family services such as KidSuites, a kids' club and playground, swimming pool, and water sports, plus an all-day restaurant with free meals for kids, as well as a swim-up bar and a spa.

CULTURAL AND CULINARY CREATIVITY IN BANDUNG

Nestled high up in the volcanic hills of West Java, Bandung is a vibrant city where visitors can admire the Dutch colonial architecture, discover lively neighborhood cafés, and see what’s cooking at the street food markets.

Alternatively, they can escape the urban bustle and take a trip into the volcanic mountains and hot springs.

Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar (now open) perfectly captures the spirit of this compelling city. Situated in the stylish Dago neighborhood, its design is influenced by Bandung’s cultural traditions and folklore, with local coffee in the casual café and authentic delicacies in the restaurant, plus two infinity pools and a rooftop bar that frames stunning city views.

LAMPUNG: GATEWAY TO A WORLD OF ADVENTURE

Set on the southern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia’s wild and wondrous island, the province of Lampung is the gateway to a world of wonder. As tigers and elephants roam through the rainforests, and the island volcano of Anak Krakatau looms offshore, the city of Bandar Lampung invites nature lovers to embark on adventures at its nearby national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and diving sites.

Perched atop a hill in the center of Bandar Lampung, the provincial capital, Holiday Inn Lampung Bukit Randu (now open) brings international standards of hospitality to this destination.

With the brand’s Kids Stay and Eat Free hallmark, this hotel can set the stage for a family escape that is sure to excite and inspire all ages.

With an expanding collection of brands, hotels and resorts that seamlessly weave together world-class hospitality with authentic cultural elements, IHG Hotels & Resorts is creating exciting new opportunities for travelers to uncover the “real” Indonesia.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has more than 6,300 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo

Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels

Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels

Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores. For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection

Rebranded: April 2024

Amidst the vibrant rhythm of nature emerges Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, a resort of rustic charm and tranquil beauty, connected and yet detached from Patong’s famous city scene.

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection is mindfully constructed with respect for its wilderness surroundings to offer a sanctuary deep in the wild where senses are stimulated, emotions stirred, and guests are immersed in the unbridled biodiversity of Phuket’s tropical environment. 26 hilltop duplex villas and 148 nature-immersed rooms and suites, each boasting a private pool, are cocooned within the lush tropical hillside of ancient Banyan trees and verdant greenery, moments from Patong beach.

voco Seoul Myongdong

Opening Date: September 2024

Description: Situated at the heart of Seoul's vibrant district of Myeongdong and overlooks the enchanting view of Namsan Tower, voco Seoul Myeongdong is within walking distance to the business district and bustling attractions such as Deoksugung Palace, City Hall, Myeongdong shopping street and Namdaemun Market.

Less than an hour’s drive from Incheon International Airport, the hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, versatile meeting spaces of more than 1500 square feet, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, business center and an exclusive voco hotels’ lounge

Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City

Opening Date: August 2024

Description: Nestled within Straits City in Butterworth, the 343-room Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City will offer sweeping views of the Straits of Penang, and a nostalgic Georgetown just over the horizon.

Beyond the host of amenities and facilities that will cater to travellers of every disposition, the true strength of the property lies in its integration with Straits City, a sustainable high-end mixed-use development.

Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection

Opening Date: Q4 2024

Located on Xuyen Trung Block, Cam Nam Ward, Hoi An City, Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection is a five minute walk to the ancient town and a 30-minute drive from Danang International Airport.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the property will offer heritage preservation, contemporary elegance and immersive exploration in the heart of Hoi An and on the banks of the Hoai River, a popular central coast hotspot renowned for its rich history and cultural tapestry.

Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection will feature 128 guest rooms, including pool villas and suites. Its stay experience will be inspired by the word ‘Moire’, meaning a ripple or waved pattern and its design will evoke a feeling of fluidity, movement, and texture with a sophisticated retro finish.

Facilities include two restaurants and a bar that celebrate authentic local cuisine and flavours, a swimming pool, fitness centre and boutique.

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences

Opening: Late 2024

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences draws inspiration from its beachfront location in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site which includes more than 1,600 islands and inlets forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.

Being Halong Bay’s first international luxury resort, the property sets itself apart with immersive resort facilities, complete with its very own private beach and an enviable view of Halong Bay’s famous limestone karst structures.

The property features 175 guest rooms at the resort, while the residences will be made up of 60 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and 41 villas.

Guests and residents alike will be able to enjoy five restaurant and bar outlets, four pools, a gym, a kids club, and a spa. Event hosts will find the property’s six meeting rooms well-equipped to facilitate any occasion, with the largest room able to accommodate up to 500 people.

GREATER CHINA

Regent Shanghai on the Bund

Opened: January 2024

Regent Shanghai on the Bund opened in January, ushering in a new era of sophistication and glamour on the North Bund.

Nestled along the iconic Huangpu riverfront, Regent Shanghai on The Bund is an alluring retreat blending contemporary sophistication and rich cultural heritage with show-stopping views of the historic Bund and majestic Shanghai skyline.

Designed by Cheng Chung Design to be the ultimate in refined modern luxury and comfort, each of the 135 guestrooms are amongst the most spacious in the city at 40 sqm and above.

Shanghai Snow World, Vignette Collection

Opening Date: Q4 2024

Within one of the world’s largest and most technically advanced indoor snow and ice venues, Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection will offer 272 rooms and 17 suites with direct access to the ski-slopes.

The hotel will offer a harmonious blend of dynamic and tranquil experiences, inspired by the Nordic lifestyle and forms part of the hotly anticipated Shanghai Yaoxue Snow World Complex.

Located only 30km from Shanghai Disney and Pudong Airport, the integrated sports-entertainment tourism complex will feature three main ski runs and an elaborate winter-themed snow play park providing a wide variety of activities for all age groups over multiple floors of the 60m high venue.

JAPAN & PALAU

Six Senses Kyoto

Opened Date: April 23, 2024

Historically the capital and still thought to be the cultural and historical heart of Japan,

Kyoto is famed for its Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, traditional Japanese architecture, beautiful cherry blossoms, and mountains covered in centuries-old cedar trees surrounding the city.

Six Senses Kyoto in Higashiyama, a prime location to enjoy an urban sanctuary and welcome recharge ready to discover many delights on the doorstep.

The hotel features 81 spacious guest rooms and suites on six floors, including Deluxe Garden Rooms, Junior Suites, and the pinnacle of the property, the Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite. They are all designed in modern Japanese style, decorated with art pieces, and curated according to traditional Kyoto folklore.

Hotel Indigo Palau

Opening Date: Late 2024

Opening by the end of 2024, Hotel Indigo Palau is poised to welcome guests on the picturesque Malakal Island – one of over 300 remote islands in the Micronesia region brimming with untouched natural beauty.

Overlooking a vibrant coral reef, the resort offers unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean and direct access to diving spots and marine wonders on property, making it the perfect retreat for travelers seeking adventure.

The 200-room property is the first Hotel Indigo in the region and invites guests to unwind in style, with an array of enticing amenities including an all-day Neighborhood Café, an on-site restaurant, a sunset bar by the sparkling pool, a rejuvenating wellness spa and a fully equipped gym.

Embracing the island's vibrant community, Hotel Indigo Palau is committed to celebrating the distinctive character, history and natural splendor of its surroundings, encapsulated by its "Pledge to the Miraculous Sea" theme, which draws inspiration from the breathtaking flora and fauna of one of the world's most pristine marine sanctuaries.

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Pack for Hope’ Initiative

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Pack for Hope’ Initiative Inviting guests to travel with purpose by packing meaningful contributions for local communities

Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts new ‘Pack for Hope’ initiative invites its guests on a purposeful journey to impart hope and foster connections with local communities while on vacation.

Part of the brand’s wider Cenizaro Cares programme, this new activation encourages guests to dedicate a small portion of their suitcase to essential items which, once dropped off at the resort, will be gifted to local beneficiaries.

From non-perishable food to educational supplies, books and sports equipment, small contributions can significantly impact the lives of those less fortunate, supporting welfare and education.

‘Pack for Hope’ is a key component of Cenizaro's broader commitment to regenerative tourism, spanning across their properties in the Maldives, Zanzibar, Douz, Mauritius, Tunis, and Bintan.

“At Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts, we believe that travel can be a force for good. With our ‘Pack for Hope’ program, we are empowering our guests to make a tangible difference in the lives of our local communities.

By bringing essential items with them, our guests become active participants in fostering a more sustainable and compassionate world,” says Alexys Tjhia, Director of Corporate Sustainability, Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts. Each resort is partnered with local schools and orphanages, who will benefit from the donated supplies.

From gifting books to build out libraries - ensuring global thoughts, ideas, and expressions accessible to students of all ages – to stationery and sporting equipment, all items will be put to immediate use by the local children.

Each of the resort teams also contribute to local food and clothing banks which donations can be gifted to, meaning non-perishable foods and clothing items which guests may no longer wear are also of help.

These items can be dropped off by guests at the respective resort upon arrival. By ensuring contributions are aligned with the needs of locals, guests can play a pivotal role in helping Cenizaro deliver effective support that aligns with the needs of the local communities.

This targeted approach allows resorts to directly addresses the challenges and priorities unique to their neighbourhood, leading to a more meaningful and lasting positive impact. For more information on Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts please visit cenizaro.com

About Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts

The hospitality arm of Bonvests Holdings Limited, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts is a leading international property and hospitality company with a portfolio of independent luxury hotel properties in some of the world’s most desirable locations.

From exotic beach destinations for The Residence by Cenizaro properties in Mauritius, the Maldives, Tunisia, Zanzibar and Indonesia, to enchanting cultural havens with Morocco’s first boutique riad hotel, La Maison Arabe, Marrakech and the charmingly intimate Riad Elegancia, Marrakech, to city properties with the Sheraton Towers Singapore and Four Points by Sheraton Perth; each hotel reflects a distinct individual personality and sense of place. Dedicated to providing enriching experiences, Cenizaro’s commitment to excellence is evident across every element of its business, from exceptional hospitality products to intuitive and personalised services.

About The Residence by Cenizaro

The Residence by Cenizaro properties are located in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations, each with a stunning beach setting.

The portfolio is inspired by its mission to enrich every guest experience and create a relaxing environment that reflects the destination. Each resort strives to create long-lasting memories, from the food to the wellness offering, to the commitment to the local communities in each destination.

Launching the first property in 1996, The Residence Tunis, the established hospitality brand followed with The Residence Mauritius, The Residence Zanzibar, The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi, The Residence Bintan, The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah and most recently The Residence Douz, the first desert property to open in 2023.

Further expansion is planned with two hotels in Tunisia; The Medina of Tunis and Djerba Island, alongside Ubud, Bali and Mapur, Riau Islands in Indonesia. A collection of distinctive hotels; The Residence by Cenizaro is part of the exclusive Ultratravel Collection within the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) with its global multi-brand loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY.

About Ultratravel Collection

Ultratravel Collection brings together hotels of distinction for the discerning traveller. Its membership is reserved for the very best hotels and resorts in the world – genuinely luxurious and iconic properties that deliver the finest service and personalised guest experiences.

Member hotels share an integrated global platform for guest recognition and loyalty rewards, the GHA DISCOVERY programme from partner Global Hotel Alliance, as well as a beneficial relationship with the multi-media brand Ultratravel, the other founding partner of Ultratravel Collection. For more information visit ultratravelcollection.com

About Global Hotel Alliance and GHA DISCOVERY

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 40 brands and more than 800 hotels in 100 countries. Its global loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 25 million members recognition, rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels, both with and without a stay. For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.

The acclaimed fine-dining restaurant further elevates Cambodian gastronomy

SIEM REAP, Cambodia (Aug. 28, 2024) – The acclaimed Khmer fine-dining restaurant 1932 at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap has unveiled exclusive new tasting menus as it continues to elevate and redefine haute gastronomy in Cambodia.

The hotel’s Khmer tasting menus were launched last year as a way to introduce diners to the distinctive flavours of the Southeast Asian cuisine. The popularity of the dining experience prompted 1932 to update the menus with several exciting new dishes available this month.

Some highlights from the new menu include Bangkorng Takeo made with Takeo freshwater lobster, Khmer thermidor sauce, morning glory and oyster sauce; Num Krouk, a Khmer rice cake with sweet and sour sauce, and lime; and Sach Ko Lok Lak, a Tajima striploin with Kampot pepper, crudite, turmeric and garlic fried rice.

“The dishes on the new Khmer tasting menu at 1932 feature the freshest, locally grown, seasonal ingredients, ensuring an outstanding representation of Cambodian flavours at their very finest,” said Executive Sous Chef Dorn Doeurt, an expert in authentic Royal Khmer cuisine and modern Khmer gastronomy, who designed the menus.

The tasting menus are categorized by decades/periods, including the 1930s (“The Reign of King Sisowath Norodom” priced at $90++), 1950s (“The Grand Renaissance” priced at $60++), 1960s (“The Golden Age” priced at $70++) and 1990s (“The Raffles Grand Legacy” priced at $100++). All are offered with an optional wine pairing and dishes can also be ordered à la carte.

“The new tasting menus at 1932 showcase the exquisite range and remarkable tastes of Khmer cuisine in a fine-dining experience that’s second to none as an introduction to Cambodia’s top culinary offerings,” said Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor General Manager Joseph Colina.

Earlier this year, World’s 50 Best spotlighted 1932 in its Discovery list, saying the restaurant’s cuisine “delights the palate as the chefs navigate decades of Khmer culinary heritage.”

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by the industry-leading Travel + Leisure magazine in April for a third straight year. The historic hotel was also honored as one of Cambodia’s finest—with special recognition for its swimming pool and spa—in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific in June.

The 92-year-old luxury hotel is on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archeological sites in Cambodia and is considered a national treasure. Originally opened in 1932, the hotel was built as a rest stop for archeologists and adventurers seeking to explore the ancient kingdom of Angkor Wat, which is today one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

For more information on dining at Grand Hotel d’Angkor, please call +855 63 963 888 or email dining.grandhotel@raffles.com. Or visit www.raffles.com/siem-reap/.

ABOUT RAFFLES

Raffles Hotels & Resorts boasts an illustrious history and some of the most prestigious hotel addresses worldwide. In 1887, Raffles Singapore set the standard for luxury hospitality, introducing the world to private butlers, the Singapore Sling and its enduring, legendary service. Today, Raffles continues this tradition in leading cities and lavish resort locales, enchanting travellers with meaningful experiences and service that is both gracious and intuitive. Connoisseurs of life choose Raffles, not merely for its aura of culture, beauty and gentility, but for the extraordinary way they feel when in residence with Raffles. Each Raffles, be it Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, Warsaw, Jakarta or the Seychelles, serves as a venerated oasis where travellers arrive as guests, leave as friends and return as family. Raffles is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

raffles.com | all.accor.com | group.accor.com

Avani Hotels & Resorts Matches Trips to Personality Types with the Launch of “Avani Tribes”

Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, has launched an online quiz inviting guests to discover which of the six “Avani Tribe” travel types they belong to. Users can play a quick social media game or opt for an extended online quiz. Both options are designed to help travellers unlock personalised itineraries that can be enjoyed solo or alongside like-minded people in city locations, tropical resorts and heritage sites. Over the coming months, travel influencers representing six travel tribes will embark on personalised trips by Avani, paving the way for Millennial and Gen-Z guests.

When I Dream of Travel: The Avani Tribes Online Quiz and AR Filter

Accessible via Avani’s Instagram and TikTok accounts, the “Avani Tribes” social media quiz guides users through a series of “this or that” questions about their dream trip to reveal their tribe. An extended online version that delves deeper into travel motivations is ideal for sharing on Facebook or via email and messaging apps. The quiz not only reveals which of the six Avani Tribes — Water Baby, Wellness Wanderer, Adventurer, Foodie, Romantic or Creative — the user belongs to, but also recommends the most fitting Avani destinations.

Find Your Tribe, Find Your Vibe

Placing transformative travel at the forefront, Avani Tribes makes it easier for guests to discover experiences that suit their passions. Water Babies can learn to scuba dive, kayak and e-surf at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, or snorkel to see majestic manta rays at nearby Hanifaru Bay. At Avani+ Koh Lanta Resort in Krabi, Thailand, activities range from sailing to remote islands to gliding along mangrove-lined rivers, before returning to a cosy pool villa.

AvaniWell, the newly-launched holistic wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort, is the holy grail for Wellness Wanderers who can spend days rebalancing and rejuvenating with Traditional Thai Medicine, physiotherapy, Reformer Pilates and healthy meals. In an urban setting, Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam, the latest addition to Avani’s portfolio of 43 hotels and resorts, offers SUP sightseeing along the city’s canals and cycling tours for a blend of fitness and culture.

Adrenaline-fuelled adventure awaits at Avani Victoria Falls in Zambia, the world’s closest hotel to the awe-inspiring “Smoke that Thunders”. Here, Adventurers can dive into action-packed days of white water rafting and experience the beauty of Victoria Falls from above by soaring in a helicopter or gliding in a microlight aircraft. In the Indian Ocean, Avani Kalutara Resort unlocks Sri Lankan thrills with a journey to the Fa Hien Cave, unveiling millennia of prehistoric life, followed by a trek to the scenic Thambadola Ella Falls.

For Foodies, the glamorous rooftops of Bangkok, Dubai and Lisbon promise endless delights. At SEEN Restaurant & Bar Bangkok atop Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River meet cutting-edge gastronomy, while its sister venue, SEEN Sky Bar in Lisbon, effortlessly combines smart cocktails, cool beats and a spectacular backdrop. Over in Dubai, the award-winning La Sirène at Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites specialises in Lebanese delicacies with sparkling Burj Al Arab views.

The Creative tribe will thrive at Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan, enjoying vintage shopping tours and custom beauty creations, as well as in Cambodia, where they can immerse themselves in art classes at FCC Angkor by Avani. For Romantics, Avani’s Asian and Indian Ocean resorts offer private villas, couples' spa treatments, and moonlit dining on the sands. In addition, Avani Rio Novo Venice presents a unique experience with jewellery-making sessions, where guests can create timeless pieces for one another in the City of Canals.

Avani Tribes Trailblazers

The inaugural group of Avani-zens lives and breathes travel and excitement. Representing the Foodie tribe is Kacie Rose, a US travel content creator and author of the New York Times bestseller "You Deserve Good Gelato," who will be jetting from her home in Italy to Dubai for a deep dive into the city’s buzzing foodie scene from her base at Avani+ Palm View Dubai. Representing both Adventurers and Romantics is Locky Gilbert of “Australian Survivor” fame, who will be joined at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort by his wife Irena. The couple, who met on the hit series “Australian Bachelor”, will continue their quest for novel experiences on a private island. Another Maldives-bound traveller, Korean Water Baby, TravelerFlower, will capture life under the waves in Baa Atoll. Dubai based Adventurer and content creator Taher Travels will be taking his 765,000 Instagram followers to Avani Victoria Falls for a dose of high-octane action in Zambia.

LA’s vintage fashion guru Julia Rabinowitsch, aka The Millennial Decorator, will unpack Creative experiences in Milan. Guided by Avani Palazzo Moscova’s team of fashionistas, Julia will zip around town in a 1970s Fiat 500 to discover thrift stores, vintage outlets and hidden designer boutiques. Lastly, leading UK influencers and Wellness Wanderers, the Collyer Twins, will experience the latest wellness trends at Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam, with dance meditation sessions set to electro soundtracks, as well as SUP workouts along the canals.

“Avani Tribes is dedicated to crafting travel experiences that are finely tuned to individual personalities, while also embracing the concept of collective individualism. By connecting like-minded people, Avani Tribes creates a sense of belonging between travellers, ensuring that each journey is not only personally fulfilling but also enriches the shared experience of a community with similar values and interests,” said Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels.

To take the Avani Tribes quiz, please visit here. To use the social media filters, please scan the QR codes below, or search for the “Find your Avani Tribe” filter on TikTok and the "Avani Tribe Filter" on Instagram. For more information on Avani Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.avanihotels.com.

“These

Precious Things”:

Southeast Asian designers interpret the value of design through original works at EMERGE

@ FIND 2024

The third edition of the showcase adds debut talents and recent graduates alongside the region’s seasoned designers

Clockwise from left: Among the works responding to the theme are the handmade Buah Labu Kecil Ceiling Lamp by Budiman Ong (Indonesia), RE-UP Tables by Paphop Wongpanich of Take Home Design (Thailand) made with reuse and recycling in mind, and the Valorem Chair by Phúc Vinh Đo Phong (Vietnam) that is shaped to help improve health and posture of users. Photos courtesy of respective designers.

Singapore, 26 August 2024 – Southeast Asian design showcase, EMERGE @ FIND, returns to Singapore Design Week 2024 with a provocation on the notion of value. Presented by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) and supported by FIND – Design Fair Asia, this year’s showcase will feature more than 60 designers, and for the first time recent design graduates, from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam who will unveil their works across 1,000 sqm of space at Marina Bay Sands from 26 to 28 September 2024.

New to the third edition, EMERGE @ FIND is partnering online gallery The Artling to expand commercialisation opportunities, with over 100 works expected to be for sale on the platform, connecting designers with The Artling's extensive network of buyers and collectors. Visitors can browse and purchase the collection on The Artling from 13 September 2024.

Redefining the meaning of ‘Value’

Returning curator of EMERGE @ FIND, Suzy Annetta, frames this year's showcase under the theme "These Precious Things", posing the fundamental challenge: “Do we really need more?”

The curatorial provocation opens up a critical examination of the

Arowana Bench by Apiwat Chitapanya (Thailand). Photo courtesy of Apiwat Chitapanya.

concept of value in an era of excess and environmental urgency. “I am honoured to curate the EMERGE showcase again in 2024. This year, we are probing the very essence of value – its definition, arbiters, metrics, and potential evolution. It's an exploration to question the core purpose of design in our contemporary world,” said Annetta. “I'm particularly excited for visitors to experience these thought-provoking works firsthand.”

In response to the curatorial brief, designers’ works span a spectrum from bold concepts to functional innovations, united by a common thread of questioning established value systems.

The distinctive curatorial approach of EMERGE @ FIND will add a unique dimension and enhance the offerings of FIND, a premier trade show and design fair in Southeast Asia that attracts interior designers, architects, developers, hospitality professionals, and design enthusiasts seeking to discover groundbreaking talent and commercially viable design solutions.

Carl Press, Event Director, FIND – Design Fair Asia said, "We are thrilled to host an exceptional array of talented designers presenting at EMERGE as part of FIND this year. We are particularly keen to see how designers interpret the highly-contested notion of value, witness this sociological debate unfold and be presented at the empirical level. The innovation, diversity, and unique artistry on display shows there is so much to look forward to in Asia."

From left: Ivan Ho of Timuzuka (Singapore) juxtaposes conventional parts with waste materials to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces; Emeline Ong (Singapore) meticulously layers blended paper pulp and plaster using a distinctive casting process to transform discarded paper into monolithic tables.

Photos courtesy of respective designers.

Design Value

The importance of sustainability and material innovation takes centrestage for Singapore designers Ivan Ho of Tizumuka and Emeline Ong in their debut at EMERGE @ FIND. Ho, marks his first appearance with the Parasitic collection which

transforms waste into objects of desire, offering “a critical social commentary about the need to look beyond superficial appearances.” Ong, who graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design from the National University of Singapore, showcases The Pastille Collection where she gives new life to discarded paper in the form of her brother's old school notes, aiming to "foster a greater appreciation for the lasting value and potential of overlooked and discarded materials."

From left: Khanh Linh Phan (Vietnam) reimagines crochet in contemporary lighting design, revitalising traditional craft techniques through modern applications; Mohd Sujak Hasbollah (Malaysia) pays homage to traditional woodworking methods by incorporating wooden nails as a defining design characteristic.

Photos courtesy of respective designers. In a rapidly evolving region, culture and traditions remain deeply cherished. Revival and reimagining of tradition in contemporary contexts underpins many works this year. Emerging Vietnamese designer Khanh Linh Phan, who graduated in 2023 from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, brings a new perspective to the time-honoured crochet technique to create LUCIA, a collection of innovative lighting pieces, while Malaysian designer Mohd Sujak Hasbollah elevates pasak, an ancient woodworking method using wooden nails as a defining feature of his chair named Lokka. Both designers not only preserve traditional artisanal skills, they challenge perceptions of value in modern design, seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Among the returning alumni of EMERGE @

Parasitic Vessel 1 by Ivan Ho (Singapore). Photo courtesy of Ivan Ho.

FIND are furniture designer Alvin Tjitrowirjo of alvinT (Indonesia), industrial designer Selena Placino (Philippines), and Apiwat Chitapanya of Masaya (Thailand). The trio reveal the enduring significance of their pieces in the harmonious blending of cultural preservation, sustainability and traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Through their own interpretation of the value of design, Tjitrowirjo reimagines traditional materials like rattan in modern forms; Placino transforms wood waste into elegant lighting; and Chitapanya presents furniture fashioned from brass, a homage to ancient Thai craftsmanship.

“The value of an object should transcend mere monetary worth; it should encompass the spiritual and emotional connections it fosters,” said Tjitrowirjo who strives to reintegrate the respect for nature into people’s lives.

From left: Alvin Tjitrowirjo from Indonesia melds rattan with modern forms in a tribute shelf; Selena Placino (Philippines) transforms wood off-cuts into the elegant Rebound lighting collection; Apiwat Chitapanya (Thailand) showcases the intricate Thai craftsmanship with the brass Arowana Bench.

Photos courtesy of respective designers.

“Leveraging Singapore’s role as a gateway to Southeast Asia, EMERGE @ FIND will unite established and emerging designers from the region to explore how to enhance value and sustainability through design. This showcase presents exceptional objects to a wider audience, and cultivates crucial dialogues and connections. As the organiser of Singapore Design Week, we are proud to offer this platform as a key event within our festival that elevates regional creativity globally,” said Dawn Lim, Executive Director of Dsg.

For full designer biographies, visit designfairasia.com.

EMERGE @ FIND

26 to 28 September 2024

10.00am to 6.00pm

Marina Bay Sands

Level B2, Sands Expo and Convention Centre

About FIND – Design Fair Asia

FIND – Design Fair Asia is a joint venture between dmg events (organisers of INDEX, HiDesign etc) and Fiera Milano (leader in Italy and one of the main integrated operators worldwide in the exhibition and congress industry). It is a combination trade show and design fair, offering a carefully curated selection of furniture, interiors and design brands. A key event of the Singapore Design Week (organised by DesignSingapore Council) acts as a stimulating marketplace connecting leading suppliers across furniture, lighting, décor, textiles, design technology, home K&B and surface materials with retail buyers, residential and commercial property developers, architects, hospitality professionals, interior designers, high-net-worth individuals and Asia-based FF&E contractors.

With key stakeholders such as DesignSingapore Council, numerous regional partner associations and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), FIND is to return to the iconic Marina Bay Sands with extended event offerings on over 17000 sqm, 300 international brands, VIP buyer program and exciting on-site initiatives. designfairasia.com

About Singapore Design Week One of Asia’s premier design festivals, Singapore Design Week (SDW) celebrates Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity, exploring design through three defining festival pillars: Design Futures (the design of the future and the future of design), Design Marketplace (lifestyle trends with a spotlight on Southeast Asia) and Design Impact (innovative solutions for a better world). Organised by DesignSingapore Council, SDW

LUCIA 03 Floor Lamp by Khanh Linh Phan (Vietnam).

Photo courtesy of Khanh Linh Phan.

is a celebration of creativity and innovation, championing thought leadership and showcasing the best of design from Singapore and beyond. sdw.sg

About the DesignSingapore Council

The DesignSingapore Council’s (Dsg's) vision is for Singapore to be an innovation-driven economy and a loveable city by design. As the national agency that promotes design, our mission is to develop the design sector, help Singapore use design for innovation and growth, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board. designsingapore.org

Annex A: List Of Designers at EMERGE @ FIND 2024

In alphabetical order INDONESIA

Abie Abdillah, CB Design — Studiohiji

Helmed by designer Abie Abdillah, STUDIOHIJI is a Jakarta-based design studio that creates contemporary rattan furniture. Through the contemporary form and curves of his designs, Abie aims to renew consumer interest in rattan, and in so doing, contribute to the preservation of the rattan industry. His works have been exhibited in various showcases such as the ASIAN STAR SHOWCASE at the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2014 and MAISON&OBJET ASIA 2015.

Alvin Tjitrowirjo — AlvinT

Founded in 2006, alvinT is a Jakarta-based furniture brand started by Alvin Tjitrowirjo that amalgamates Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage and artisanal approach with contemporary sensibilities. All of their products are handmade by skilled local artisans, reflecting their belief in delivering honest products that inspire genuine engagement, transcending the tethers of trend and time. alvinT's furniture collections have been exhibited in various international exhibitions such as Milan Design Week, Stockholm Furniture Fair, Paris’s Maison et Objet, Tokyo’s Designart, and NYC Design Week.

Budiman Ong — Ong Cen Kuang

Budiman was born and raised in North Sumatra, Indonesia. He is a graduate of Gray’s School of Art, United Kingdom. Ong Cen Kuang was created in May 2008, focusing on quality handmade decorative lightings, producing a strong collection of unique pieces that reflects Budiman’s design principles that respect process and characters of materials. In 2020, Budiman together with two of his friends Rudi Winata and Yang yang Hartono founded Jia by OCK, a Bali based home accessories brand revolves around craft, design, and culture. Their priority is to build and sustain a healthy ecosystem of creative communities in Indonesia.

Clarissa Nilistiani, Theresya Tan — Lana Daya

An ethical home textiles label, lana daya home, is established by young designers, Clarissa Nilistiani and Theresya Tan, graduates of Nottingham Trent university, United Kingdom. The story behind the name of "lana daya" was inspired by Indonesian gardens; a place born out of the marriage between nature and human culture. It symbolises a vessel of craftsmanship in which a purposeful design should be inspired and nurtured back from our nature.

Denny Priyatna — AIEVL Design Studio

Denny R. Priyatna is an Indonesian industrial/ product designer who likes to explore the interaction between humans and inanimate objects. He experiments with materials and manufacturing techniques to create commercial, conceptual, and experimental products.

RE-UP Tables by Paphop Wongpanich (Thailand). Photo courtesy of Paphop Wongpanich.

Felix Sidharta — Cassia Studio

CASSIA Studio focuses on product and interior design for both commercial and living spaces. Engaging people through design is the foundation of their design philosophy. They strongly believe each object reflects the personality of one’s character. This inspires them to explore more on shapes, textures, materials, and function. Boundless of age, gender, and race, they strive to create objects that can be imprinted on one’s heart, where form and function go hand in hand, with colliding artistic feels.

Hana Surya — Threadapeutic

Threadwork has always been a source of therapy for Hana, who learned to sew from her seamstress mother as a young girl. In 2015, her discovery of the wasteful culture in fast fashion led her to start a textile studio with a focus on conscious production. Her team of local seamsters experiment with fabric offcuts and deadstock, creating one-off textile pieces for clients and architects. Hana hopes to inspire fellow makers to discover new potentials in “unwanted” materials around them.

Handhyanto Hardian — studiohand

Handhyanto Hardian is a product designer based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With a career in furniture and interior design for over 10 years, his expertise in the field of furniture design has resulted in innovative works that won various Indonesian furniture design competitions. He is also a finalist in the Rosana Orlandi Plastic Prize and Good Design Indonesia. His works have been exhibited in national and international design shows, promoting a new perspective on Indonesian design. His design characteristic focuses on new materials, involving local craftsmen to explore Indonesian traditional craftsmanship, which is presented in a simple form.

Hendro Hadinata — Studio Hendro Hadinata

Studio Hendro Hadinata, founded in 2016, is a creative studio that combines cultural heritage with explorative innovation. By ingraining contextual narratives into objects, the studio believes that cultural heritage and skills from the past are the keys to shape a cultural future.

Lokka Chair by Mohd Sujak Hasbollah (Malaysia). Photo courtesy of Mohd Sujak Hasbollah.

Rebound Lamp Render by Selena Placino (Philippines).

Photo courtesy of Selena Placino.

Nikko Wonoto

Nikko is a furniture and product designer from Indonesia.

Vincentius Aldi Masella — Owalla

Vincentius Aldi Masella is an Indonesian Designer who studied Interior Design at Sepuluh Nopember Institut of Technology Surabaya, Indonesia. Vincent started off as an interior designer designing furniture, lighting, and rugs. Vincent has collaborated with many brands from Indonesia, Spain, and India, as well as partners such as the Indonesian Design and Development Center (Ministry of Industry and Trade Indonesia). Currently, Vincent is mentoring furniture designers in Malaysia with Sarawak Design Centre Malaysia. Together with Sarawak Design Centre, Vincent also organised Sarawak Design Week 2022.

Zulyo Kumara — Zulyo Kumara Studio

Zulyo graduated from the Indonesian Institute of The Art, Yogyakarta and completed a short course at Istituto Marangoni in Milan. He previously worked for AlvinT, Elenbee Cipta Design and collaborated with product & furniture brands. His own works have won various competitions and have been exhibited internationally. In 2018, Zulyo was selected as one of the Creative Talents, representing Indonesia, at Salone del Mobile Milano 2018.

MALAYSIA

Jovern Kang — Empt Studio

Jovern Kang is the Co-founder of Empt Studio, an interior architecture design practice based in Penang, Malaysia. Through his practice, the core vision is to create sensible designs with a holistic approach.

Lucas Eng — Balak's

Lucas Eng is the founder of BALAK's. Behind BALAK's is a group of kids from the foot of the mountain in Penang, Malaysia. This is where they grow, live, and dream. They also engineer quality wood into functional masterpieces to bring nature and ultimate comfort into workspaces.

Mohd Sujak Hasbollah — Sujak Studio

As someone with over 13 years of experience in the design industry, Mohd Sujak Hasbollah has developed a strong skill set and knowledge base in design development and commercialisation. He had the opportunity to showcase his work at prestigious design events worldwide, including Salone Del Mobile in Milan, INDEX in Dubai, and IFFS in Singapore. Throughout his career, he has travelled to more than 10 countries to exhibit his work, attend conferences, and pitch business ideas.

Shahril Faisal— Shahril Faisal Design

Shahril Faisal’s passion for creativity and creation led him to pursue a degree in industrial design from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. In 2014, the Malaysian designer founded Shahril Faisal Design Studio. As a multi award-winning designer, his works have been exhibited in furniture fairs, art installation and galleries across Kuala Lumpur, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei, Singapore, Melbourne.

Vui Leong Kho — Dad's Woods

An architecture graduate, Vui Leong Kho started working with DAD'S WOODS in 2022 and has since assisted in producing and designing a few collections and overseeing many client projects. The Archipelago collection is the first collection where Vui Leong is taking charge of the design lead.

Wei Ming Tan — Aureole Design

Wei Ming Tan is a typography major from the United Kingdom and practiced as a graphic designer for a couple of years after returning to Kuala Lumpur. Her passion for furniture and lighting design spurred her to explore beyond the two-dimensional. She collaborates mostly with makers in her design production, understanding the characteristics of materials and production techniques, which contributes to an important aspect of her design development and process. Her approach to design is within the context of simplicity—be it in the purity of lines or the unadorned elegance of a material.

Wei Ming Tan, Xin Dean Chong — Sputnik Forest

Sputnik Forest Labs is a multidisciplinary design studio founded in Penang, Malaysia. They tailor make interior & exterior spaces into expressions of atmospheric visual arts.

PHILLIPINES

Chini Lichangco — Chini studio

Chini Lichangco graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from De Lasalle College of Saint Benilde. After receiving her degree, Kenneth Cobonpue, a world-renowned designer, employed her to work as a designer in Cebu where she gained a deeper understanding of material behaviours and design principles. When she started exploring different materials, she learned how to appreciate the beauty of nature and used it as inspiration for original and unique designs. As she develops her concepts, this designer is interested in experimenting with diverse materials.

Edward Sibunga — e/lou

Edward is an upcoming furniture designer who started his design career immediately after holding a degree in Industrial Design. His designs were recognised in multiple furniture design competitions locally during the very early days of his career and he also became a design talent for a government organisation, undergoing design training by renowned Filipino designers and manufacturers which lead to showcases in local trade shows. To further polish his learning and techniques, he now runs his own studio as a designer/maker focusing on woodworking. His designs are known for a mix of simple straightforward forms and intricate handmade wood joinery.

Jasser Aguila — Jasser

Jasser Aguila graduated from De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. After his studies, he went under an apprenticeship and worked under the world-renowned furniture designer, Kenneth Cobonpue in the island of Cebu. During his time in Cebu, he gained expertise working on international projects and with international designers to develop and produce a range of products, including home décor and sculptures. The world's unrestricted and constantly evolving nature serves as an inspiration to Jasser Aguila. Using his experience, he hopes to abstractly represent the notions of objects that are influenced by different stories, real people and everyday scenarios.

Lilianna Manahan — Lilianna Manahan

Lilianna Manahan finished her Foundation Studies in Art and Design at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art and Design in 2004 and completed her BFA Industrial Design degree at the University of the Philippines. She later on worked with Kenneth Cobonpue as part of his research and design team. In 2012, Lilianna began her own design practice under her own name, Lilianna Manahan and was awarded as one of the six Rising Asian Talents at the first Maison et Objets Asia in 2014. The study of process to highlight a craft and craftsman runs central in her work. In the past, her work had a range of materials but now, she is focusing on metal, stone, and ceramic, sometimes doing the finishes herself.

Rita Nazareno, Gabby Lichauco — NAZARENO/LICHAUCO

Designers Rita Nazareno and Gabriel Lichauco have been collaborating on projects since 2016: curating collections, mentoring designers, and developing new product designs and concepts for numerous brands. Their work has highlighted contemporaneity and innovation in traditional craft and materials. They curated

the 2019 Philippine participation at Maison et Objet Paris under Kindred Design Collective for Citem’s Design Philippines and have since done the creative direction for Maison et Objet from 2020 to 2022. They also curated the 2020 design exhibition ITIM: Material Manipulations in Black.

Selena Placino — Selena Placino

Selena Placino is an industrial designer who believes that good design can make a difference in people's lives. Her object explorations range from furniture to consumer goods. She is always on the lookout for new materials and technologies to incorporate into her designs, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Finding opportunities to inject interactive and cultural elements into her creations, Selena has designed products that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

SINGAPORE

Cindy Evangeline

Approaching design as poetic reinterpretations of reality, Cindy develops her aesthetic sensibilities through intimate observations of the world around her, with her lens spanning across Singapore, Paris and Jakarta. Coupling her reverence for craft with her contemporary practice, she takes on the role of the modern artisan, where her creations thrive between the boundaries of art and design.

Crystal Lee — Project Coal

Crystal Lee (b. 1993) is an artist & natural dyer based in Singapore. She graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts in 2013 with a diploma in fine arts. In the summer of 2014, she spent time in England experimenting with the art of natural dyeing. Her interest in the craft was further deepened by a workshop in London, which exposed her to the alchemy of natural dyeing & several dyeing techniques. Her artistic practice is influenced by her deep appreciation for colours & textures of the natural world as well as the rich culture & rituals of Southeast Asia.

Cynthia Chan

Cynthia deeply believes design is the bridge that forms a relation and connection between people. Her design practice is based on finding inspiration in everyday experiences — conversations, objects and places. Cynthia’s interests lie in Exploratory, Experience and Graphic Design.

David Lee — I Am Not David Lee Studio

Drawing on his interest in both art and design, David Lee’s practice regularly delves

into the grey areas between the two disciplines. His works seeks to explore the untapped potential of familiar materials, encouraging them to behave in unfamiliar ways. This often requires disregarding conventional practice in art & design and introducing a dose of chaos into what are typically very structured processes. To him, experiment is an essential element in the creative process, and one that he relies on to transcend the limits of imagination. David Lee has established a career as an artist and designer. He has also completed his solo exhibition and several commissions for private collectors and spaces.

E Ian Siew

E Ian is a versatile designer with a strong passion for problem-solving. He challenges conventional designs of ordinary objects to create exceptional experiences that benefit a diverse audience, focusing on impactful and holistic solutions that transcend mere aesthetics. With a particular interest in healthcare innovation, E Ian is mindful of the positive impact design can have on society and remains committed to creating designs that uplift and improve the lives of those in need. His interest and works in this field have gained recognition from international awards such as the James Dyson Award, iF Design, and Red Dot Award. He is currently pursuing a PhD at NUS, under the Division of Industrial Design.

Elaine Wong

Elaine is a designer who enjoys seeking hidden insights and nuances in her surrounds and everyday interactions. Through play and exploration and an appetite for the unexpected, she lets the unique experiences & characteristics of various materials guide her creative process. Inspired by the cosmos and nature, Elaine creates designs that balance functionality with emotional resonance, reflecting her deep empathy for the user experience. Forever propelled by a sense of wonderment, she creates evocative solutions that not only respond to challenges but also captivate and ignite the imagination of those who encounter her work. Much of Elaine work relies on the concept of the ‘phenomenon space’. To her, this is where she finds meaning in creating and designing.

Emeline Ong

Emeline views the world with a sense of whimsy and playfulness, merging wonder with practicality through experimentation and intuition. This year, she presents The Pastille Collection: a series of monolithic tables that combine femininity and rawness, with a language that celebrates craftsmanship and the intricacies of the construction process.

Faezah Shaharuddin — Studio Kallang

Faezah Shaharuddin is a multi-disciplinary designer and founder of Studio Kallang, whose work explores nostalgia and cultural nuance, primarily through furniture and object design. Her objects are inspired by personal memories of living between Singapore and the United States. Formally trained at the University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design in Seattle, Washington, her work has been featured in Monocle, FEMALE, Vogue, L'Officiel, and House & Garden. She also designed custom pieces for Diptyque and Charles and Keith, while Studio Kallang’s pieces have been shipped to clients worldwide via stockists such as SSENSE, 1stDibs, and Singulart.

Frank Quek, Qiuyu Zhao— Calybraid

Calybraid is a Singapore based art and design studio founded in 2022 and is directed by Laura Qiuyu Zhao and Frank Yu-Hong Quek. The practice's current portfolio includes private residential architecture, bespoke interiors, furniture and objects. Their design approach takes inspiration from both computational and traditional design techniques to craft bold spatial atmospheres and new aesthetic sensibilities.

Genevieve

Ang, Georgina Foo — Gin&G

Imbuing beauty and meaning to the spaces we dwell and inhabit in the fields of industrial design, residential dwellings, and commercial interiors. Vested in the art of storytelling through Space, the studio is opportunistic of every opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of each project through the creation of experimental artworks and design objects.

Ivan Ho — Tizumuka

Ivan Ho is the founder of tizumuka, an award-winning design studio based in Singapore. Established in 2012, the studio's projects are conceived around investigative studies and artisanal craftsmanship. Before his involvement in creative academia, Ivan has acquired experience in both interior furnishing and visual arts industry. Ivan takes a keen interest in education with consistent involvement in course facilitation, pedagogy development and more importantly, how we can collectively revolutionise learning methodologies in design education.

Karyn Lim — Studio Karyn Lim

Karyn Lim is trained in industrial design with a focus on furniture, lifestyle objects and craft. Her approach is conscious and collaborative. Karyn has worked under the mentorship of renowned designers Erwan Bouroullec and Sabine Marcelis, and has designed for international brands including Marsotto, La Prairie, Samsung,

and Zanotta. She manages communications at furniture brand IndustryPlus, and teaches design at the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Lin Qiuxia

Graduating from the Division of Industrial Design at the National University of Singapore, Lin Qiuxia is a skilled UI/UX designer at an international firm. Her passion for human culture and user interaction drives her to explore various design fields, infusing her work with a rich understanding of user needs. Lin's diverse expertise enables her to create innovative solutions that enhance users' daily lives.

Owen (Yih Ming) Kok — Super Donut Studio

With his passion and drive, Yih Ming started his long journey to change the world by creating Super Donut Studio.

Tiffany Loy

Tiffany Loy is a Singaporean artist trained in industrial design in Singapore and textile-weaving in Kyoto. Loy graduated from the Royal College of Art with a MA in Textiles, specialising in weaving, and was a recipient of the DesignSingapore Scholarship. Since the founding of her studio in 2014, Loy’s experimental works have been exhibited internationally at venues such as Singapore Art Museum, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and La Triennale di Milano. Loy’s background in product and textile design has led to her unique approach in creating materials with minute details, while keeping in mind their overall impact in the larger, spatial context.

Wei Xiang Tan

Wei Xiang graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts, Spatial and Product Design BA (hons) with First Class Honours in September 2017. Upon graduation, Wei Xiang worked as a carpenter, making furniture from trees grown specifically in Singapore. He worked with various species such as African Mahogany, Rain tree and Tembusu tree, which were given a second life amidst Singapore's rapid land development. Currently, Wei Xiang is working as a Design Modeller at Dyson.

THAILAND

Apiwat Chitapanya — MASAYA

Apiwat graduated with a M.A. in Applied Art at Silpakorn University, Thailand. To create furniture that goes beyond functionality by blending art and design, she integrates beauty and artistic aesthetics into her furniture.

Using metal as the main material for its robust features and suitability for internal and external use, Apiwat transforms them into surreal, unique, and unusual furniture, adding a sense of fantasy for users and audiences, making the furniture more valuable, akin to a piece of art.

Decha Archjananun, Ploypan Theerachai — THINKK Studio

THINKK Studio was founded by Decha Archjananun and Ploypan Theerachai. Their comprehension of design concepts has harmonised research and experiments with an element of fun and creativity. THINKK Studio began as a duo act and has grown into a team of ten young designers with different talents and fortes. The studio often provides consultations for local entrepreneurs and communities via government programmes such as The SUPPORT Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT), Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC), and Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP). They have also spearheaded the formation of a Thai new blood designer group, the Design PLANT, since 2013.

Khanittha Nualtaranee

Khanittha Nualtaranee is a woven textile designer and artist who graduated from Aalto University, (School of Art, Design and Architecture), Helsinki, Finland in 2012.

Paphop Wongpanich — Take Home Design

Paphop Wongpanich was born in 1979, Thailand. He is an interior design graduate from King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Landkrabang who has accidentally fallen in love with product design and chosen it as his career. With his interior design sense, every piece of his products comes simple in form yet sophisticated details which gradually you will feel the sense of its passion.

Piboon Amornjiraporn — Plural Designs

Plural Designs is a multi-disciplinary design studio. With a background in architectural design, they have expanded their experience into furniture design and product customisation. Products from Plural Designs have unique stories, designs, and making techniques.

Shelf by Alvin Tjitrowirjo (Indonesia). Photo by Christopher Octaviano.

Valorem Chair by Phúc Vinh Đo Phong (Vietnam). Photo courtesy of Phúc Vinh Đo Phong. (JPG)

They feature a combination of different materials that reflect the diversity of urban lifestyles, with simple and unique ideas that communicate with users and create a story within the space. Since 2016, they have been working with the craft community across Thailand to develop craft products for the community, alongside their art installation and exhibition projects that connect architectural design approaches with natural materials and handmade processes.

Pim Sudhikam

Pim graduated with a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, and Master of Fine Arts from Gothenburg University, Sweden. Over the last 18 years, Pim has been working with clay as the main medium, investigating pottery in terms of material and process. Her works include collections of object, sculpture, and large-scale, site-specific installation. She has taken part in exhibitions in Thailand and abroad. Pim is now running her studio called Linnua Studio and works as Assistant Professor at Chulalongkorn University.

Raweewan Rangseethanasak

Raweewan Rangseethanasak, known as Hong, is a recent graduate in Industrial Design from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. During her studies, she developed a keen interest in material art, particularly ceramics. For her Senior Project, titled "At That Time," Hong delved into the realm of ceramic art, focusing on a special glaze called Gloop Glaze. This project aimed to highlight the distinctive features of the glaze and establish a connection between the forms of the pieces crafted from clay and those shaped by the Gloop Glaze. Currently, Hong is pursuing a master's degree and conducting research on glazes, building upon her previous work.

Saran Yen Panya — 56th Studio

56thStudio is a creative agency that focuses on telling good stories with no restricted manners or disciplines through creative eyes. Offering new marketing materials that involves creating, curating, distributing and amplifying content that is inspiring to a clearly defined audience group, 56thStudio comprises of several creative units that seamlessly merged into one think tank with one solid goal in mind: to tell stories – good stories that last.

The Pastille Collection by Emeline Ong (Singapore). Photo courtesy of Emeline Ong.

EMERGE @ FIND 2023. Photo Courtesy of FIND – Design Fair Asia

Saruta ‘Pin’ Kiatparkpoom — PiN Metal Art

Pin is an artist and designer based in Bangkok, Thailand. She transforms and reuses steel to make art objects and home decoration items. Pin grew up in a family-owned steel company and holds a Fine Arts degree from Srinakharinwirot University and an Applied Art Master's degree from Silpakorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.

Sirirat Kunawutpeeti — Peeti Studio

peeti.studio is a small craft studio in Bangkok that uses the "lampworking" technique. It is the technique of their expertise to convey their interests in glass, whether it's the shape of the water while it is melting, its transparency, or its reflection. These elements are all delicately crafted into jewellery and home decoration items.

Wanus Choketaweesak, Nichepak Torsutkanok — Ease Studio

A Bangkok-based multidisciplinary bespoke design studio founded in 2014 by Nichepak Torsutkanok and Wanus Choketaweesak, the studio is an offshoot of a 30-year-old family-owned embroidery business that blends together craft, technology, and design. It explores traditional hand embroidery and crafts techniques by experimenting with machines down to its coding system. ease studio creates an array of interior decoration products such as furniture and even site-specific art installations. ease studio is known for its obsession with colours, textures, and materials to create new experiences for its tactile art and living product.

Yanothai Treeratchotikul

Yanothai is an artist who is passionate about Buddhist culture, philosophy, people’s beliefs, and various traditional objects. He brings these into the interpretation process to ask questions or create new perceptions about them. His work is about preserving culture in a contemporary way. He also gradually refines and trains himself while creating artworks. He personally believes in balance and the middle way.

VIETNAM

Anh Tuan Nguyen

Anh Tuan was inspired by the resourcefulness of the people of Saigon when designing his Flippo chair. Striving for the most efficient use of material as possible, he chose a single American red oak plywood panel which he melded to create all the components of the chair. Not only did this minimise waste but Anh Tuan found the manufacturing process pleasingly simple given the easy workability of the wood.

Huyen Trang Nguyen — Trang Nguyen

Huyen Trang Nguyen is an interiors and furniture designer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Trang graduated from the University of Architecture HCM city in 2019. She won the first prize of the Hoa Mai competition in 2018, co-organized by AHEC, and was also one of the winners of the Creative ASEAN Furniture Design contest 2018. Trang has always been fascinated by Vietnamese traditional-inspired furniture and that’s the reason for bringing her to the aspiration of renewing traditional values.

Khanh Linh Phan

Linh is an aspiring industrial designer who recently graduated from the University of Architecture HCMC. Linh loves experimenting and working with different materials and textiles. Linh believes in problem-solving through design and creating high-quality products that enhance people's lives.

Nghiêm Vũ

Nghiêm Vũ started her design career with District Eight—a furniture company—to work and learn more deeply about the furniture she was placing in spaces. She always orients herself towards exploring and identifying the problems and needs of contemporary society, then finds ways to solve and meet those needs through her artistic perspective and point of view, aiming to create the right products that bring a little fun to each person’s living space. In addition to her work for District Eight,

she independently researches and develops designs while exploring and developing her design philosophy. Last year, she participated in the wood furniture design award organized by Hawa (Ho Chi Minh City Woodworking Fine Arts Association) with her design, the Loom sofa.

Phúc Vinh Đỗ Phong

With over 8 years of experience in the design industry, this seasoned professional is renowned for their innovative approach and meticulous attention to detail. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated an exceptional ability to conceptualize and execute designs that captivate and inspire. Having honed their skills over the years, they possess a deep understanding of design principles and trends, allowing them to create visually stunning and functionally superior solutions for a diverse range of projects. Their extensive experience spans various sectors, including interior design, graphic design, and product design, providing them with a well-rounded perspective and versatile skill set.

Thomas Vincent — Bang

Bang is a Designers and Makers’ House joined by a passion for the creation, design and making of products. The interdisciplinary team of French and Vietnamese specialists come together to design, research, develop and manufacture furniture and lighting products.

A Journey of Culture and Cocktails in Collaboration with World-Class Mixologists

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, 12 August 2024 – TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, proudly announces the launch of its Bar Takeover series at the resort’s vibrant overwater destination, Maiga! Bar. This series, featuring collaborations with exceptional mixologists, will take cocktail enthusiasts on a journey through traditional and innovative flavors all set against the stunning backdrop of Labuan Bajo.

Kiki Moka, TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo Launches A Bar Takeover Series at MAIGA! Bar

Kiki Moka

The series debuts on 16th August 2024, with a collaboration featuring Kiki Moka, a renowned figure in Indonesia’s bar scene and Head Mixologist of Union Group. From 6pm to 10pm, Kiki will unveil an exclusive array of meticulously curated signature cocktails at Maiga!, each crafted to reflect his remarkable artistry and innovative vision. With over two decades of experience, Kiki is recognized as one of Indonesia’s leading cocktail personalities, known for elevating The Cocktail Club Jakarta to the No. 12 position in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024. His expertise and creative approach to cocktail crafting promise an evening of exceptional flavors and unforgettable moments.

As an overwater destination bar, Maiga! offers an immersive experience like no other, where every sip is a journey into the rich flavors of Labuan Bajo. Kiki is honored to participate in the Bar Takeover at TA’AKTANA, sharing a passion for the art of mixology, local spirits, and innovative cocktail curation.

Inspired by a unique blend of tradition and modernity, Kiki brings exceptional flair and creativity through his craft cocktails, from LIMOSHINE PALOMA, a vibrant mix of Espolon Blanco, Limo Aperitivo, Citrus Mix, and Bundaberg Grapefruit Juice; the BELLA DAMA, a harmonious blend of Espolon Reposado, Homemade Horchata, and Monin Cinnamon; the EH HIGH, featuring Espolon Blanco, Redistilled Amaretto, St. Germain Elderflower, Aperol, and Tonic Water; and the AGUA VERDE, a tantalizing concoction of Espolon Reposado, Mezcal Espadin, Homemade Bergamot Liqueur, Agave Malic Solution, Tonic Water, and Green Paprika Foam.

Kiki Moka, TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo Launches A Bar Takeover Series at MAIGA! Bar Kiki Moka, at TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo Launches A Bar Takeover Series at MAIGA! Bar

Maiga! celebrates the rich heritage of Labuan Bajo with an innovative menu crafted from indigenous ingredients inspired by the land dwellers and sea nomads’ culture of the island. The bar offers a sophisticated and immersive experience where refined elegance and contemporary charm come together in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Highlights include a harmonious blend of natural woods, polished metals, and plush seating. The open-air bar creates an inviting space that seamlessly integrates with the natural environment, offering a panoramic view of the landscape and making each visit a memorable journey into the art of mixology and the essence of Indonesian hospitality.

The Bar Takeover series is a testament to Maiga! Bar at TA’AKTANA as a leading destination for quality cocktails and authentic guest experiences, where luxury meets tradition through a transformative journey into the heart of Labuan Bajo. The Bar Takeover series will continue with more collaborations with award-winning mixologists in September and November 2024.

For more information and reservations, please visit the website here.

About The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection® is comprised of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's charms and treasures.

Originated in 1906 under the CIGA® brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of over 110 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in 40 countries and territories. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information and new openings, visit theluxurycollection.com or follow Instagram and Facebook. The Luxury Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International.

The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

About Marriott Bonvoy®

Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with more than 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program.

Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy MomentsTM, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques®. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

Hotelier Indonesia 52nd Edition

Accor Partners with World Monuments Fund in Commitment to Cultural Heritage Conservation

ABOUT ACCOR

ABOUT WORLD MONUMENTS FUND

EDITOR NOTES :

Editor’s Forward

Contents

Member's Corner - Le Domaine des Vanneaux Hotel Golf & Spa

Services included are:

ENTERPRISE MOBILITY IN ASIA PACIFIC.

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de GuadalupePictograma Winery

ACCOMMODATIONS

WELLBEING

CULINARY AND EVENTS

ABOUT BANYAN TREE VEYA, VALLE DE GUADALUPE

ABOUT BANYAN GROUP

Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupepanoramic

From OTAs to Direct Bookings: How Indonesian Hotels Can Optimise Distribution and Boost Revenue

Understanding audience of each booking platform

Maintaining rate parity

Analysing channel performance

Leveraging data analytics

Developing strategic partnerships

The role of an RMS

Drive direct bookings

SiteMinder pioneers mobile-first intelligence, partners with IDeaS to make dynamic revenue management accessible to all hotels

About SiteMinder

About IDeaS

A Collection of Enchanting Wedding Destinations

Laguna Phuket Presents a Timeless Romantic Journey

Angsana Laguna Phuket

Banyan Tree Phuket

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

SAii Laguna Phuket

Homm Suites Laguna

Cassia Phuket

About IDeaS

World Ocean Day 2024

Marriott Bonvoy Indonesia Leads the Way in Climate Sustainability Exceptional Initiatives Across Properties in Indonesia

Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay

Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort

Fairfield by Marriott Belitung

About Marriott International

About Marriott Bonvoy®

NOVOTEL NARA OPENS IN JAPAN,BRINGING MODERN COMFORT

TO THE ANCIENT

CAPITAL

About Novotel

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

at Maybank Marathon Bali 2024

About The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

About Westin® Hotels & Resorts

Witness the Pinnacle of Sustainable Bartending as Top Finalists Compete in Singapore this October

Indonesia:

Malaysia:

About Marriott International

About Marriott Bonvoy®

RHG delivers over 130 new signings and openings internationally during

HY1 2024

RADISSON HOTEL GROUP

PARK INN BY RADISSON TO ENERGIZE AUSTRALIA’S HOSPITALITY SCENE WITH FIRST HOTEL IN MELBOURNE

DISCOVER THE AUTHENTIC SPIRIT OF BALI IN CANGGU, SEMINYAK AND GIANYAR

GET ACTIVE IN BLISSFUL BINTAN

CULTURAL AND CULINARY CREATIVITY IN BANDUNG

LAMPUNG: GATEWAY TO A WORLD OF ADVENTURE

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection

voco Seoul Myongdong

Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City

Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences

GREATER CHINA

Regent Shanghai on the Bund

Shanghai Snow World, Vignette Collection

JAPAN & PALAU

Six Senses Kyoto

Hotel Indigo Palau

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Pack for Hope’ Initiative

About Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts