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Dear Hotelier Indonesia, Questex Hospitality Group, international conference produ cer, has concluded its two day Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) on 5-6 June 2018 at the JW Marriott Ho tel Bangkok. Read more on Page 114

Register Now For Early Bird THINC Indonesia 2018 . After a successful run for four consecutive years in Bali, the 6th edition of the conference will return to Jakarta due to the unpredictable and volatile nature of Mount Agung’s volcanic eruptions. THINC Indonesia 2018 would have the Opening Reception held at the Artotel Thamrin on the 5th September evening and the conference will start at 9 in the morning of the 6th at the Fairmont Hotel , See the details on Page 30

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CALENDAR EVENTS 2018

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TOP HOSPITALITY EVENT

SEPTEMBER 2018

• HOSFAIR ( Sept 7-9 )

• HOMEDEC ( 6-9 Sept )

• THINC INDONESIA 2018 [ 6 SEPT 2018 | JAKARTA ]

• Hotel Management Singapore Summit ( 20 Sept | Singapore )

• Hotel Technology Conference ( 20 Sept | Singapore )

• Hotel Management Asia Summit ( 27 Sept | Hong Kong )

• INDONESIA TRANSPORT SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS 2018 [ 12-14 SEPT | JAKARTA ]

OCTOBER 2018

• HOSTELCO 2018 October 16-19 - Gran Via Exhibition Centre, Barcelona, Spain

• ITB ASIA 17 - 19 OCTOBER 2018 | SINGAPORE

• FURNITURE AND CRAFT INDONESIA, MOZAIK INDONESIA 24 – 27 October 2018 | JIExpo Kemayoran

• HOTEL SOURCING INDONESIA 2018 24 – 27 October 2018 | JIExpo Kemayoran

NOVEMBER 2018

• EquipHotel November 11-15 - Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris

• Hotel Management Indonesia Summit ( 14 Nov | Jakarta, Indonesia )

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FOUR SEASONS SAYAN VOTED #1 WORLD’S BEST HOTEL IN T+L AWARDS 2018

Award recognises iconic architecture, Balinese experiences and legendary service

Thursday July 2018 – Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has been voted #1 World's Top Hotel in the travel in dustry's most prestigious awards, in recognition of the unique location, architecture and experiences that connect guests with the cultural heart of Bali. In announcing the winner of the World’s Best Awards 2018, Tra vel + Leisure highlighted the resort's “sense of calm” combined with “inno vative and modern” new experiences awaiting guests.

These include Balinese and plant-ba sed cooking classes at the new river side culinary school, Sokasi; private guided tours to secret temples, river rafting and UNESCO-listed ricefields; chakra balancing spa treatments and dynamic yoga programme with re nowned practitioners; Balinese Chef's Table dinner; and the ‘Sacred Nap’ ex perience where guests are rocked to sleep amidst the ricefields by resident wellness mentor Ibu Fera, a former Buddhist nun.

Located in the central highlands of Ubud, Four Seasons Sayan is simulta neously an intimate hideaway nestled between two rivers, and a global ar chitectural icon. Guests make a dra matic entrance via a footbridge high above the treetops, leading to a stun ning rooftop pond from which their descend into the lobby and the resort’s natural paradise.

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Submerged in the jungle greenery, 42 private pool villas and 18 suites enable guests to retreat from the world and embrace the valley's healing energy. Interiors are appointed with a mix of contemporary and Balinese décor in cluding rich teak furnishings and exo tic hand-loomed fabrics, while servi ce is both friendly and discreet with the impeccable Four Seasons touch. Speaking to the resort's achievement, General Manager Uday Rao said: “It is an honour to be recognised as the best hotel in the world for the second time by Travel + Leisure. I would like to thank Resort Manager Sean Mosher and the entire team for all that they do every day to provide our guests with a lifetime of memories. They truly exemplify hospitality of Four Seasons – it is why our guests return year after year.” Uday continued:

“This tremendous achievement also recognises the support and invest ment from our ownership, HPL Ho tels & Resorts Pte Ltd, ensuring the resort maintains its leading role in catering for the needs of luxury tra vellers. I thank everyone who voted for us and look forward to continuing to welcome guests to experience the world’s best resort first-hand – and to make an authentic connection with Bali.”

This is the second time Four Seasons Sayan has been voted #1 by Travel + Leisure readers, as it continues to ele vate its service and offerings. Sister re sort Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay also previously received the top honour as the world's best hotel -- highligh ting the two distinct experiences Four Seasons offers in Bali from Jimbaran's ocean-front location to Sayan's river side setting.

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The annual Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards showcase the best is lands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, air ports and more – as voted by readers. Hotels were rated on facilities, loca tion, service, food and overall value, with results independently collated and audited. Four Seasons Sayan achieved an overall score of 98.22% to win the #1 ranking

About Four Seasons Resorts Bali Showcasing Bali at its authentic best, Four Seasons offers two distinct ex periences. The iconic all-villa beach retreat of Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay cascades down 14 hectares of hilly headland and tropical water gardens adorned with hundreds of statues and shrines, to the sparkling Indian Ocean.

Signature experiences include onsite Cooking Academy, a curative journey at The Healing Village Spa, surfing tours with Tropicsurf, and all-day di ning and beachclub at Sundara. In the central highlands near Ubud, Four Seasons Sayan invites you to an inti mate hideaway nestled between two rivers. Entrance to this architectural icon is via a footbridge high above the treetops, which brings you to a stunning rooftop lobby pond to start your descent into paradise. Retreat from the world in spacious suites and private villas submerged in the jungle and embark on a culinary journey at Sokasi cooking school. Visit Sacred River Spa for chakra-rebalancing treatments, meet the resident Well ness Mentor for meditation and Life Talks, and take a private rafting jour ney down the Ayung River.

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About Four Seasons Hotels and Re sorts

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons con tinues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagi nation, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customised ser vice.

Currently operating 111 hotels, re sorts and residences in 46 countries, and with more than 50 projects in de velopment, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and re servations, visit fourseasons.com.

For the latest news, visit press.four seasons.com and follow @FourSea sonsPR on Twitter.

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THINC Indonesia 2018

Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference

REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD

6 September, 2018 Fairmont Jakarta

After a successful run for four consecutive years in Bali, the 6th edition of the conference will return to Jakarta due to the unpredictable and volatile nature of Mount Agung's volcanic eruptions. THINC Indonesia 2018 would have the Opening Reception held at the Artotel Thamrin on the 5th September evening and the conference will start at 9 in the morning of the 6th at the Fairmont Hotel.

Hosted by Hotelivate, a new age global consultancy firm, THINC Indonesia pioneered hotel investment conferen ces in the region. The event provides a platform for bu siness leaders and key decision makers to deliberate on the development and direction of the growing Indonesian hotel and tourism industry. Since its inception, the con ference has been the founding grounds for some of the most defining hospitality trends in this part of the world. Each year, THINC Indonesia brings together nearly 250 industry stakeholders, business leaders and key deci sion-makers from close to 15 nations.

To continue with the ethos of the event and to capture the true essence of the Indonesian markets, the one-day con ference programme this year will be more fast-paced and content-driven than ever before. Featuring master classes, one-on-one interviews with industry stalwarts, keynote addresses by subject-matter experts and interesting panel discussions, THINC Indonesia 2018 promises to raise the bar, offering true value-addition for a diverse range of at tendees.

We welcome you to join us at THINC Indonesia 2018 where all industry stakeholders will once again come to gether to explore growth and investment opportunities in the region.

2017 Facts & Figures

• 200 Attendees

• 80 International Delegates

• 25 Sponsor & Partners

• 50 Owners, Investors & Developers

Who should attend?

• Owners

• Operators

• Real Estate Developers

• Investors

• Lenders

• Financial Advisors

• Investment Bankers

• Investment Fund Representatives

• Real Estate and Financial Intermediaries

• Architects, Designers and Planners

• Legal Advisors and Specialist Consultants

• Hotel Chain and Management Company Executives

• Hotel and Tourism Industry Entrepreneurs

• Government Agencies (Tourism, Planning and In vestment)

• Public and Private Hotel, Tourism, and Convention Agencies

Be there. Be seen. Be where the action is. Be on a journey to experience exponential growth and success. Come THINC Indonesia with us in Jakarta!

For more information on THINC Indonesia, please con tact:

Swarn Jaitly

Email: swarn@hotelivate.com

Tel: +91 124 461 6000 ext. 25

Jashan Dhaliwal

Email: jashan@hotelivate.com Tel: +91 124 461 6000 ext. 63

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam, SINGAPORE

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels opens se cond property in Singapore’s Kampong Glam

Catering to a new generation of sav vy travellers, CUBE Boutique Cap sule Hotel at Kampong Glam captures a slice of the rich heritage of Singa pore in a handsomely restored shophouse.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - July 2018 - Under its signature CUBE brand, CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam, is part of the expanding portfolio of hospitality real estate in Asia helmed by RB Hospitality.

Its location in the Kampong Glam Heritage Trail underscores the group's premise for affordable, restored heritage accommoda tion located in popular conservation and cultural enclaves targeted at a new group of digitally-inclined, discerning travellers.

Following the successful launch of its first capsule hotel in Chinatown in 2016, CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam offers another 56 beds - a mix of singles and queens- each in its own cozy capsu le.  Measuring 6 ft x 3 ft x 4ft for a single and 6 ft x 5 ft x 4 ft for a queen with plush mattresses and linen, each capsule is well designed to moderate its own temperature and air-flow; and solidly insulated to re duce ambient noise for a comfortable rest.

Each unit is equipped with a universal electrical outlet, safe, mirror/vanity area, bedside light, a small space for hanging garments and a locker drawer with digital security for personal storage. Named after the neighbouring streets, room configura tions vary between two and 18 capsules. For an extra level of security and privacy, fema le travellers can choose to stay in the wo men-only rooms. The rooms are pleasantly shaded in soothing pine tones and sturdily sound proofed against the lively sounds of the vicinity. The bathrooms are spacious with standing showers, hairdryer and bath toiletries. Guests are provided with a dental kit, slippers and one towel, upon check-in and this is exchangeable daily. A washing machine with complimentary detergent is also available for guests while work desks are also provided for guests' use.

Besides complimentary Wi-Fi, guests can also enjoy a daily breakfast showcasing lo cal flavours in a relaxed communal dining area. Flanked by Yasu Japanese Grill and a host of food & beverage outlets including halal options, guests are spoilt for choice. Guests can also log onto the Dining Butler, a smartphone tech solution for food orders and delivery. Alfresco seats in the front pro vide a view of the colourful surrounds of Kampong Glam. Also located in the same lobby is the Singapore Visitor Centre offe ring tours to popular Singapore locations.

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam, SINGAPORE

Friendly and knowledgeable reception staff in smart uniforms are on hard to offer 24/7 service including insider tips on authentic local experiences.

"Kampong Glam is chosen for its vibrancy, charm and rich heritage culture. In addition to the Sul tan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre, there are a number of shops, cafes, restaurants and other bustling sites such as the hip Haji Lane. The Bugis MRT Station is only a 5-minute walk away." explai ned Sonia Anya Tay, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder.

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels are aimed squarely at savvy, sociable travellers, yearning for out of the ordinary accommodation in distinctive locales with immersive cultural experiences.  CUBE has also at tracted business travelers who appreciate the conve niences of capsule accommodation without burning a hole in their pockets.  By keeping the most essential hotel features such as daily housekeeping, 24-hour concierge, airport pickups, free Wi-Fi and breakfast, along with tech touches, the CUBE Hotel experience has endeared itself to such visitors without compro mising on comfort. Guests can still indulge in a hotel stay, while relishing the cost savings that come with a capsule experience. Each capsule stay can range between S$50 and S$120 per night.

"Our guests are typically 18-35 years old global ex plorers including founders of new generation bu sinesses and special interest groups. The positive interest shown in our properties has inspired us to create a new CUBE Capsule concept which we aim to open before the end of this year.

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This is very much in line with our vision to grow the number of CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels to eight in Singapore in the next few years" added Ms. Tay.

Since the launch of the CUBE brand, the group was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the Chinatown property as well as the ISO 9001:2015 certification in Project Management of Hotel Cons truction & Renovation and Provision of Hospitality Services.

URL: cubehotels.com.sg

ABOUT THE CO-FOUNDERS

BENEDICT CHOA

Chief Executive Officer, 43

SONIA ANYA TAY

Chief Operating Officer, 32

Benedict Choa and Sonia Anya Tay, husband-and-wi fe team, established RB Hospitality Pte Ltd in Decem ber 2015, as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Ope rating Officer respectively.

A graduate with a Bachelor in Business Management and Golden Key* recipient from Monash University in Australia in 1998, Benedict Choa also acquired a keen interest in Civil Engineering during his studies. To a large extent, this interest played a part in laying the foundations for the real estate and hospitality industry. At the age of 20, he established his own company, King Hall Builders, specializing in design, building construction and renovations and this was then subsequently sold when it reached its prime.

At the age of 14, Sonia started working in a beauty products business for 10 years to help support her family and fund her own education.

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She then joined Dairy Farm in 2011 at the age of 25 as Product Manager prior to being head hunted to join Unilever in Sales in 2013. After a few months, she left to work with Benedict Choa at MB Capital Pte Ltd before launching RB Hospitality. Her business development and procurement skills acquired from her corporate stints have facilitated her foray into hospitality.

Noticing a dearth of accommodation to cater to savvy, young travel explorers and following a con sultation with the Singapore Tourism Board, both Benedict and Sonia felt the time was ripe to invest in this niche. CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels was founded to provide stylish, affordable capsule style accommodation to such travellers. It comes under the Singapore-based RB Hospitality Pte Ltd, a real estate company operating three hotels and a serviced apart ment. RB Hospitality is a rapidly-growing and nimble investment firm, with capabilities in capital raising, deployment and asset management. In addition to benefiting from the assets' capital values, the firm's performance is bolstered by steady operating income from its properties.

The co-founders' bold vision is to develop CUBE into a prominent Singapore brand with a strong capacity for expansion, particularly within key global cities identified for high performing potential after 2020. The target is to reach up to eight properties in prime locations in Singapore close to transportation nodes.

As CEO, Benedict is instrumental in the develo pment, acquisition and technical aspects of their properties while COO Sonia is involved in the daily administration and operation of the hotels which command a total staff strength of 25 currently. "Our goal is to re-invent the concept of hospitality/ac commodation service providers and incorporate effi

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cient digitalization capabilities for today's travelers. We need to think outside the box to stay competiti ve, innovative and compelling even if it means dis rupting the typical hospitality business model in the process," according to CEO Benedict Choa.

With three young children, the young couple is devoted to the causes of children and the elderly; and amidst their hotel expansion ambitions, they plan to establish a charity foundation. An initiati ve of Sonia Anya Tay, the charity foundation aims to raise and distribute funds widely, proportio nately and regularly throughout the year instead of just festive holidays and fundraising drives. *Golden Key is the world's lar gest collegiate honor society.

ABOUT RB HOSPITALITY PTE LTD

RB Hospitality is a Singapore-based real esta te firm, led by co-founders Benedict Choa and Sonia Anya Tay, that operates three hotels and a serviced apartment property in the city-state. RB Hospitality is also a rapidly-growing and nim ble investment firm, with capabilities in capi tal raising, deployment and asset management. In addition to benefiting from the assets' capital values, the firm's performance is underpinned by steady operating income from its properties.

ABOUT CUBE BOUTIQUE CAPSULE HOTELS

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels is a growing brand of affordably priced hotels with stylish, hipster ac commodation for the savvy traveller. It is on track to reach its target of eight properties in the region and is selective with its acquisitions, picking only properties in prime locations that are close to trans portation nodes.

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Palau with Stunning Over-Water Villa Resort

Luxurious Wyndham Palau to break new ground in pristine Pacific island paradise

PALAU (Friday, 27 July 2018) – Wyndham Hotels & Re sorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with nearly 9,000 hotels and 20 powerhouse brands, unveiled a luxurious new resort with over-water villas in Palau, the pristine western Pacific island paradise, under its namesake Wyndham brand at a recent ground breaking ceremony.

Wyndham Palau is being developed by the Sea Sky International Development Group, a subsidiary of Global International Development Group. The resort is located in the unspoiled region of Aimeliik, which is home to spectacular natural landscapes, ancient villages and crystal clear seas teeming with colour ful marine life.

Upon completion, this 593-key resort will offer a choice of beautifully-appointed accommodations, including 132 hotel guestrooms and over 400 villas, with some perched on stilts over the warm, shallow seas. These exotic rooms will be accompanied by other luxury villas nestled in the hillside and on the edge of the mangroves.

Wyndham Palau welcomes guests with a VIP lounge and offers an Executive Lounge - a private sanctuary featuring an array of additional amenities - for VIPs and Wyndham Rewards members. Guests can access two free-form pools surrounded by a large sun deck and shady cabanas, a children’s pool, a kid’s club and a serene wellness centre.

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The resort also includes a purpose-built conference centre with a wide variety of options for event plan ners, including a ballroom seating up to 140 guests and four meeting rooms for up to 60 people.

A collection of distinct F&B outlets will include a chic lobby lounge, beach bar and terrace, and pool bar. The resort’s all-day dining pool restaurant will serve Asian and international cuisine throughout the day, with indoor and alfresco seating, while a specialty Chinese restaurant will create exquisite epicurean experiences, including the option of pri vate dining rooms.

“With its tropical climate, rich history and pristine landscapes, Palau is a compelling proposition for international travellers,” said Joon Aun OOI, Presi dent and Managing Director, South East Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Wyndham Palau will break new ground in this beautiful coun try, becoming the first upscale international resort in the Aimeliik region.”

“International visitor arrivals to Palau have jumped 50 percent since 2010, and the country remains an intriguing and appealing destination for many Asian travellers. With direct air links from key source mar kets such as Seoul and Taipei, the prospects for Pa lau’s tourism industry - including the MICE sector - remain incredibly bright,” Mr Ooi added.

Palau comprises more than 200 lush, jungle-clad is lands in the western Pacific Ocean, about 1,500 kilo metres east of the Philippines. While the country is small, its surrounding marine sanctuary is anything but; Palau’s government has committed to protect ing about 500,000 square kilometres of ocean - an area about the size of Thailand. This makes it a par adise for divers and snorkellers, with healthy reefs that house an abundance of marine life, including approximately 1,500 species of fish, sharks, rays, tur tles and more. In fact, Palau’s waters are so vibrant they have been dubbed the “Underwater Serengeti.”

“We identified Aimeliik as the perfect place to open up a new frontier in Palau’s tourism industry. Easily accessible from the Koror City and the airport, this is a stunning region with pure shores and lush natu ral landscapes. With the global support of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the hotel industry’s most famous and respected names,

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I am confident that our stunning new resort will mark the start of an exciting new era for Palau,” commented Ms Selina Zhong, President, Global International De velopment Group.

Wyndham Palau will be located just 20 minutes’ drive from the Palau International Airport and a short boat transfer from Koror, the country’s main commercial centre. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offers more than 120 properties in the South East Asia and Pacific Rim region, including 12 under the Wyndham flag.

All Wyndham hotels participate in Wyndham Rewards, the simple-to-use, revolutionary loyalty program from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Named a best hotel re wards program for the past three consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report, Wyndham Rewards® offers members a generous points earning structure along with a flat, free night redemption rate—the first of its kind for a major rewards program. Members earn a guaranteed 1,000 points for every qualified stay and, through our long-term partnership with Wynd ham Destinations, can redeem for a free night at any of more than 25,000 hotels, condos or homes around the world for just 15,000 points per room per night. No tricks, just Wyndham Rewards magic. You’ve Earned This®. Join for free today at www.wyndhamrewards. com.

About Wyndham

Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the largest hotel franchising Company in the world, with nearly 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries on six con tinents. Through its network of approximately 790,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveller, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers more than 56 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com

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Pre-festival event to feature performances from a series of lea ding jazz musicians, accompanied by a sumptous barbecue bu ffet at the Anarasa Restaurant.

Bali, Indonesia, The Ubud Village Jazz Festival returns to Bali this August and ahead of this highly anticipated event, Mö venpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali will be hosting a special prelude dinner featuring exclusive musical performances.

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is a platinum sponsor of the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, which gathers some of the gen re’s most celebrated musicians and up-and-coming acts for two days of performances, set against the beautiful backdrop of Ba li’s cultural capital. This year’s event will take place from 10-11 August 2018

In the build-up to this annual musical extravaganza, guests can experience some of the festival’s top acts, accompanied by sen sational cuisine in a sublime tropical setting at Anarasa, the re sort’s exquisite urban marketplace restaurant.

On the evening of Wednesday 8 August 2018, M Ade Irawan’s jazz collective, The Good Fellas, will perform at this exclusive warm-up event. Blind since birth, M Ade Irawan is a self-tau ght pianist and composer who has performed solo recitals at major venues such as the Sydney Opera House. This perfor mance will feature jazz legends including Dutch trumpeter Gerard Kleijn, saxophonists Kuba Skowronski, Pramono Abdi and Norman King, drummer Piergiorgio Marchesini, and the Panji Baskoro Trio. Also performing at Mövenpick’s warm-up dinner will be Australian vocalist and pianist Emilia Schnall, who is famous for being ‘Sugar Mama’ in her band, The Mamas. A multi-award-winning artist, Emilia has performed alongside the likes of Kate Ceberano and Ari Hoenig.

Guests will be able to enjoy this celebration of jazz with a boun tiful Latino Jazz Barbecue buffet featuring succulent local sea food and other delicious dishes, to be enjoyed either in the styli sh restaurant or on the moonlit outdoor terrace. Commencing at 6.30pm on 8 August, this unique dining experience is priced at just IDR 500,000++ per person.

“At Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali, our mission is to combine world-class hospitality with cultural authenticity. We are proud to support events such as the Ubud Village Jazz Fes tival, which showcase Bali’s creativity and diversity. Our preevent dinner will allow guests to enjoy some of the jazz scene’s leading lights in an elegant yet casual ambience. Following the success of 2017’s inaugural dinner, we look forward to hosting another wonderful occasion this year,” commented Horst Wal ther-Jones, General Manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimba ran Bali.

Launched in 2013, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival is an intimate musical event that features approximately 100 musicians pla ying 20 performances on three stages over the course of two days. Acts span a wide variety of jazz forms, including interna tional acts, Indonesian artists and up-and-coming talents. The event is accompanied by a food festival.

Financed through sponsorships, advertising and tickets sales, the festival has brought significant benefits to the local commu nity since its foundation. This year’s event is expected to attract approximately 5,000 people, giving Ubud a welcome economic boost.

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For more information and to reserve your place at the pre-fes tival barbecue dinner, please contact +62 361 4725777 or email resort.bali.rest-resv@movenpick.com.

About Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali

Designed as a family lifestyle resort, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali features 297 elegantly furnished rooms and sui tes and invites guests to immerse themselves in Bali’s laidback island lifestyle, vibrant culinary scene and rejuvenating wellness offerings just 100 metres from Jimbaran Beach.

Along with five different dining venues offering a varied selec tion of cuisines, the resort also boasts an exotic pool with swimup hammocks, pirate-themed Meera Kids Club, invigorating Arkipela Spa and the connected Samasta Lifestyle Village for additional shopping, wining and dining. Mövenpick Resort& Spa Jimbaran Bali and Samasta Lifestyle Village are owned by respected Indonesian developer, PT SummareconAgungTbk. For more information, please visitwww.movenpick.com/jimba ran-bali.

About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is a modern, international upscale hotel management firm with a “we make moments” business philosophy, recognising that small gestures make a big differen ce to its guests, business partners and its workforce of more than 16,000 team members.

The company manages more than 82 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and is on track to meet its target of operating 125 properties by 2020. Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, Mövenpick Hotels & Re sorts’ values reflect its Swiss roots and rich culinary heritage and it is passionate about delivering gastronomic excellence and intuitive service – all with a personal touch. Committed to sustainable practices and caring for local communities in the destinations where it operates, Mövenpick is the most Green Globe certified hotel company in the world. For more informa tion, please visit www.movenpick.com.

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5 CHALLENGES FACING RESORT REVENUE MANAGERS TODAY

Written by: Tracy Dong, Lead Advisor, APAC, IDeaS Revenue Solutions

Cultivating asset value for resorts in Indonesia is all about captu ring and capitalising on the unique revenue opportunities their distinctive business models create. However, compared with urban-based hotels—where revenue management processes are well-established based on industry-wide practices—resorts are challenged by much more complicated business models and a diverse range of revenue streams.

Resorts in Indonesia require a more tailored approach than the typical hotel. This approach should account for flexible guest rooms to accommodate families of all sizes, while pricing per person or by room, as well as managing an abundance of packa ge offers and contracted wholesale rates.

The unique operational environment resorts work within pre sent revenue managers with a range of opportunities, but also some major challenges. Below I have outlined five key cha llenges resort revenue managers need to be aware of and work around.

1. Greater pricing options, greater complexity When it comes to pricing, resort owners, general managers and revenue managers all struggle to answer the same question: what is my optimal pricing strategy to maximise revenue for my hotel? Resort operators face the challenge of having so much data, so much volatility in demand, so many possible outco mes, it makes achieving optimal price points that much more difficult. Because of the complex ways in which resorts generate revenue, more traditional dynamic pricing simply aren’t ideal options for some Indonesian resorts, which means there is grea

IDEAS REVENUE SOLUTIONS

ter risk of missing out on significant potential gains. While automated-pricing technology has enhanced how hotels practice revenue management today, not all of these systems are a good fit for the resort market. For instance, all-inclusive resort revenue managers must weigh the outcomes of per-person pricing versus unit-based pricing and the desire to deploy that pricing strategy across all products and channels.

Resorts also have a higher level of opportunity for guest personalisation. Offers like a spa package, rose petals and champagne, or room-location choices like balcony, poolside, ocean-view or beachfront create opportunities for more tailored and unique guest options.

4. How do you price inventory that constantly changes?

2. Making wholesaler contracts work for you Resorts take a far larger portion of business—some times upwards of 70 percent—from wholesale tourand-travel contracts. This may lead some resort ow ners to view revenue management as a lesser priority compared to traditional hotels due to having rates set far in advance, rooms occupied and even total guest spend preconfigured, but this should not be the case. The agreed upon terms help ensure the resort stays busy, but with less control over pricing and availa bility, how does a resort know if these arrangements truly create the best outcome for their bottom line? A savvy revenue manager will conduct a thorough analysis of their contracted revenue performance, outlining areas where rate negotiation or availability can be optimised going forward.

3. No revenue manager can do it all Resorts generate revenue in varied ways, often with a lower reliance on guest-room income than traditio nal hotels. For instance, event spaces can comprise a large portion of profits at a resort. Weddings, profes sional conferences and conventions with thousands of attendees require hands-on attention from key operational staff including revenue managers who will try to identify and enhance additional revenue streams for the property. While opportunities to enhance revenue from meeting and event bookings should be a focus for revenue managers, it is impor tant that these strategies improve the hotels overall revenue and profitability performance.

One of the assumptions of revenue management is capacity is fairly fixed each day. However, flexible guest-room inventory is becoming more prevalent and critical to a resort’s ability to serve a variety of party sizes and needs. Many make use of adaptable, virtual room types, or component rooms, which are comprised of a combination of two or more physical rooms that enable larger and more tailored accom modations. As an example, a king room combined with a double can be sold as a “family suite.” This is great for guests but a nightmare for revenue mana gers. The complexity of offering multiple room confi gurations on top of a property’s set room count often requires manual pricing and constant oversight to manage the profitability of these assets. Technology can now account for these complexities and throu gh machine-learning, arrive at the optimal price and configuration to sell on a given day.

5. Most revenue management systems were not designed with resorts in mind

The pricing complexities for resorts present revenue managers with unique challenges and opportuni ties. Modern revenue management technology has made heroes out of hotel revenue managers. They have been able to apply advanced analytics by using automated-forecasting and optimised-pricing tech nology to drastically enhance their annual revenue performance. However, these same success stories for resort revenue managers are a lot scarcer because not all systems are designed to accommodate for the specific needs of resort revenue management.

Resort owners in Indonesia need to carefully consi der their approach to revenue management and what systems to deploy. New systems with per-person pri cing and component rooms functionality will allow resort revenue managers to optimise all combina tions of room types and rate plans, based on guest demand and price sensitivity. Advanced capabilities from a cloud-based automated revenue management solution can support a resort’s business strategy to maximise total property performance.

RENAISSANCE BALI ULUWATU RESORT AND SPA HOT ZONE

BALI, 2 JULI 2018 – Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort and Spa announces the opening of the only family friendly and the coolest beach club in Pandawa Beach. Roosterfish Beach Club is situated a 10-minute drive from the resort and accessible for guests by hotel’s shuttle that is available during its opening hours. The name Roosterfish is chosen to showcase how the beach club will fuse the land and sea from its location, fresh ingredients, and ambience. It’s all about playful, quirky and fun experiences.

Roosterfish Beach Club is headed by Chef Danang Wijanarka, with more than 18 years’ expe rience in food productions industry. With his proven ability in creating menu and dishes from variety of international cuisine, he will bring the fusion with the fresh ingredients from the land and sea along with his team.

The Roosterfish Beach Club serves up chilled cocktails, signature oversized drinks, big buc kets of Bali’s coldest beers and refreshing home-made juices. Guests will experience signature beverages, such as:

• Bloody Scary Mary, pepper infused absolut vodka, lemon juice, tabasco, red chilli sam bal, tomato juice, rimmed with Balinese sambal spiced salt;

• The Popsicle Martini, lime and ginger popsicle served in a stirred Hendricks Gin Martini, and;

• 5 Spiced Mojito, Myers Rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh mint leaves, dashes of angostura bitters, and 5 spice mojito water.

The beach club also offers a variety of trendy snacks, fresh salads, Balinese favorites and gri lled seafood with the outdoor sunken barbeque pit and pizza oven – both wood fired – being signature elements. Guests can opt to try amazing:

• The Roosterfish Platter, betutu spiced rooster, banana leaf baked baby snapper thick cut chips, and roosterfish sambals. It is where the land joins the sea.

• Pizzas where guests can choose various toppings from spiced lamb, Italian meatball, chili crab, to prosciutto.

• Nasi Goreng, signature Indonesian fried rice where guests can choose the indigenous flavor or try the salted fish fried rice with jumbo Rooster satays.

For a more private experience, Roosterfish will be available for reservation that can host gathe rings, private parties and weddings.

Roosterfish Beach Club is all about big icy drinks and buckers of beers at the swim up pool bar, wood fired pizza, seafood BBQ’s, beach volleyball or just chilling out so you experience Bali’s most playful and friendly day out!

Daily opening hours: 10.00 AM – 07.00 PM

For more information, please visit: www.roosterfishbeachclub.com #RoosterfishBeachClub

About Roosterfish Beach Club: Roosterfish Beach Club is Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort and Spa’s exclusive beach club that is located just 10-minute drive from the resort. The beach club is accessible for guests by hotel’s shuttle that is available during its opening hours. It opens daily from 10.00 AM – 07.00 PM. Roosterfish Beach Club is all about big icy drinks and buckets of beers at the swim up pool bar, wood fired pizza, seafood BBQ’s, beach volleyball or just chilling out so guests experience Bali’s most playful and friendly day out. To discover more visit www.roosterfishbalibeachclub.com.

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ARTOTEL BEACH CLUB

ARTOTEL BEACH CLUB IN TRODUCES A DELICIOUSLY FRESH NEW SUMMER MENU

ARTOTEL Beach Club (ABC) in Sanur, Bali has launched a new summer inspired menu with a diverse array of tropi cal-inspired comfort dishes. The club’s two-story restaurant and three cool bars continue to focus on international food prepared with fresh and seasonal local ingredients, coupled with a superb range of cooling pool or beachside refresh ments.

Belgian born Executive Chef Manuel Effendi draws ins piration from his extensive culinary travels, delivering a stunning summer selection that features grilled meats and seafood, barbecue glazed wings, unique twists on classic brunch items, flavorful appetizers and classic salads that in corporate fresh, seasonal summer vegetables – perfect for the summer season in this laid-back tropical setting.

Guests can either enjoy a meal and a drink in the two-story Tree Bar area, built around an iconic, ancient Banyan tree, or chill out at the Wai Tiki Pool Bar and have their food and drinks delivered to them by the pool or beach. The Mezza nine & Lounge Bar on the second floor is the perfect setting for groups and special events.

“For me, summer is the best time to use refreshing ingre dients, grilling, enjoying seafood, and sharing meals with friends and family, which was the inspiration for this sum mer-inspired menu," said ARTOTEL Beach Club Executive Chef, Manuel Effendi. "I’m so excited to introduce new di verse menu items with Pan-Asian accents, and some Medi terranean influences. ABC has been working on enhancing the quality and freshness of our menu, and the development and introduction of these new items marks an exciting mo ment in our history."

Some favourite examples from the menu:

GRIBICHE

SARDINES

Grilled Sardines, Soft Boiled Egg, Grain Mustard, Capers, Parsley, Tarragon, Olive Oil, Rosemary Focaccia Crackers

A complex and intense dish with strong Mediterranean flavors

DANCING OCTOPUS

Octopus, Salbitxada Tomato Red Pepper Sauce, Parsley, Capers, Red Onion, Baby Potato, Lemon

A really refreshing dish that is perfect for hot days

AHI TUNA POKE

Tuna Tartar, Wakame, Sesame & Soy Gin ger Dressing

Notable contrast of textures but finding a nice balance between the crunch and the tuna

POLENTA FRIES

Served with Salbitxada Tomato Red Pe pper Sauce, Grated Parmesan

A fluffy appetizer that melts in your mou th

LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Short Crust Pie filled with Lemon Custard & Meringue

Perfect citrusy and fluffy end of a meal for those with a sweet tooth

For more information about ABC ARTO TEL Beach Club, or to view a complete online menu please visit www.artotelbea chclub.com.

ARTOTEL BEACH CLUB

August Special – The Breakfast Club

50% Discount on Breakfast from 8am –10am daily during August Conditions apply for discount – Regis ter as a Breakfast Club Member at Arto tel Beach Club front desk before 10am by presenting your business card. Registra tion closes August 15th.

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About ARTOTEL Group

ARTOTEL Group is an Indonesian com pany comprised of 3 integrated business units of Hospitality, Event Management and Merchandise with a vision to intro duce local creative community to the world. With its expertise in hospitality industry, the company offers selections of hotel brands ranging from budget, bouti que to luxury collections to accommoda te all layers of target market in primary and secondary cities across Indonesia, namely ARTOTEL, BOBOTEL, and CU RATED COLLECTION; while in Food & Beverage it provides management ser vice for Beach Club, named ARTOTEL BEACH CLUB (ABC). Through Event Management (ARTOTEL PROJECT SE RIES / APS), the company would like to deliver its service in organizing various art and creative social events as well as sear ching young emerging Indonesian artists for potential collaboration. In its conti nuous effort to promote the works of local artists, ARTOTEL Group brings AOL as curated merchandise, a series of uniquely artistic merchandise for daily use or wear in a very affordable price.

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HARD ROCK HOTEL DESARU COAST APPOINTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Kuala Lumpur, July 6, 2018: Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast today announced the appointment of its executive commi ttee, leading up to the flagship hotel’s opening this year. The appointed committee comprises executives who will be mana ging operations for the renowned Hard Rock brand’s stunning property in Desaru Coast, Malaysia. The appointed committee members are as follows:

GRACE CHIAM

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

& COMMUNICATIONS

Grace has more than 10 years of marketing & communications experience in hospitality. She possesses a strong track record of result-driven marketing initiatives and has extensive knowle dge of social media activations, public relations strategies and traditional advertising. Prior to her appointment at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, she served as the National Content Ma nager and Marketing Communications Manager for Hilton Worldwide and won multiple awards including Marketing Ex cellence Award (2017), Creative Award (2015) & Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards for Public Relations Excellence (2013).

In her appointment with Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Grace will manage all internal & external communications, develop marketing campaigns, manage design & production of colla teral and manage the social media platforms of the property.

AIDA RASHID

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Aida has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality in dustry. She possesses a solid track record in Sales & Marketing, having worked with the renowned Shangri-La Hotel & Resorts and serving as the National Director of Sales & Marketing. Aida was involved in 6 renovation projects with the Golden Sands Resort and Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa (including the pre-opening of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives). Her most no table achievement was the restructuring and development of strategies to drive hotel sales and the action implementation to achieve budget and goals. Prior to her appointment with Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Aida was the Group Director of Sa les & Marketing for Impiana Hotel Resort Management.

Her appointment with the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast will see her leading various departments such as e-commerce, reve nue management, digital marketing and sales.

KALAI MUNIANDY

DIRECTOR

OF FOOD & BEVERAGE

Kalai has more than 18 years of F&B experience in the hospi tality industry. He has extensive experience in the F&B depart ment ranging from banquet services, restaurant management, to fine dining & casual dining management. Prior to his appointment with Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Kalai was the Cluster Director of Food & Beverage for Shan gri-La Rasa Sayang Resorts & Spa and Golden Sands Beach Re sort, Batu Ferringhi Penang. He has also worked with multiple international brands in various countries such as The Sun Si yam Iru Fushi in the Maldives, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives. In his new appointment, Kalai will oversee In-room dining, banquet services and four casual & fine dining restaurants at the stunning Hard Rock property.

LAYZREE BONGSU

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Layzree brings more than 11 years of financial expertise to the property. Given his past experience as an operational and se nior level member, he will be managing and leading the finance team of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. Prior to his appoint ment, Layzree held senior positions in various international hotel chains such as Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency & Hyatt Hou se. Layzree is also a member of the Australia CPA association which is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies.

DINESH BALRAM

DIRECTOR OF ROOMS

Dinesh has more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitali ty industry. He has worked with many of the world’s leading Asia-based luxury hotel groups concentrating in rooms & hotel operations. He has experience in the field of rooms’ manage ment, customer service and people management. Prior to his appointment with Hard Rock, Dinesh was the Resident Mana ger of the Suite @ D’Latour in Kuala Lumpur.

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GRACE CHIAM DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

SHANMUGANATHAN MARIMUTHU EXECUTIVE CHEF

He has also worked with Shangri-La Hotel & Resorts in Dubai as a Corporate Executive Trainee and as the Director of Rooms of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort, Penang. In his appointment with Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, he will be leading the hou sekeeping department of the 365-key room hotel which inclu des suites and rooms. He will also be overseeing the Roxity Kids Club®, Rock Royalty Lounge®, Rock Spa®, Body Rock® fitness centre, Rock Shop® and 240sqm of meeting space.

SHANMUGANATHAN MARIMUTHU EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef Shan will be taking the stage as the Executive Chef of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. He and his team will be overseeing operations of fourrestaurants in the property. With over 24 years of culinary experience in various properties around Asia & the Middle East, Chef Shan will be in-charge of the entire kitchen operation, curating menus and managing vendors. Prior to his appointment, he was the Executive Chef of Katara Hospitalities in Qatar and the Culinary Director of F&B in IHG. Chef Shan has also won many awards such as the Star of Science Gourmet Style Cooking award, Sous Chef of The Year Award in the UAE and Park Hyatt Hotel Winner of The Platinum Award.

WAN ROHAIDA DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Wan joins Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast with more than 23 years of combined experience in Human Resources. With years of human resources experience, she has mastered the division including development of hiring strategies, regulatory com pliance, retention & development. With her appointment, Wan will oversee all aspects of the human resources department at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. Prior to joining the brand, Wan held various senior leadership roles in multiple companies in cluding Ri-Yaz Hotels & Resort, Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residen ces and her last position was with Best Western Premier Ion De lemen, Genting Highlands as the Director of Human Resources & Training.

SURYA ATMAJA CHIEF ENGINEER

Surya has garnered more than 14 years of experience as an en gineer, with majority of his postings taking place in established hotels & resorts in Asia. Surya will be responsible for maintai ning the facilities and amenities in the hotel and to develop an exceptional operational standard for this team. Surya will also be in-charge of the hotel’s pre-opening construction works and liaise with construction vendors to ensure smooth development of the 365-key hotel.

HARD ROCK HOTEL DESARU COAST

Prior to joining Hard Rock, Surya has worked with various lu xury properties such as Four Seasons Bali, Four Seasons Maldi ves and Sofitel Bali.

Managed directly under the Hard Rock International team, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is the latest addition to the Hard Rock portfolio. Located strategically along a beach front as part of the Desaru Coast integrated development, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast promises a premium, authentic experience for pa trons across all ages.

For more information on Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, please visit https://www.hardrockhoteldesaru.com/.

Hard Rock International

With venues in 75 countries, including 182 cafes, 24 hotels and 11 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of mu sic memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise,

Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Syd ney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/ casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the com pany’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, FL., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, and San Diego.

Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include St. Peter sburg, Fortaleza, Casablanca and Chengdu. New Hard Rock hotel, casino or hotel-casino projects include Atlanta, Atlantic City, Berlin, Budapest, London, Los Cabos, Maldives, New York City, Ottawa, Dalian and Haikou in China. For more informa tion on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.

HARD ROCK HOTEL DESARU COAST

Malaysia's Desaru Coast is an uncommonly won drous location, promising travelers a rich cultural experience, and one of the most unique resort vaca tions in the world. Found in the heart of this beauti ful locale, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is a lavish, vibrant haven for families to find a sense of adventu re. All-ages fun is never far: With direct access to one of the world’s largest waterparks, a shopping village, programs for children, conference center, restaurants and leisure venues, this luxury resort is inspiring but never overwhelming. Indulge in the rock star style of your dreams, and set off for the Hard Rock life in Johor, Malaysia.

FEATURES

Four signature dining outlets Daily Memorabilia Tour Rock Spa® Rock Shop®

Hard Rock Roxity Kids ClubTM Sound of Your Stay® amenities Meeting & event venues

Accommodations

Hard Rock accommodations are no less exciting than the rest of your journey—yet you'll find just as much attention to comfort as you will to escape. Imagined with touches of finery and boldness, the spacious Desaru resort rooms and suites at Hard Rock capture a magical combination of escape and familiarity that can't be found elsewhere.

Featured in all guestrooms, including the suites:

Spacious room size (45 sqm onwards)

Complimentary Minibar (Replenished daily)

Double or single room configuration (option for 2 queen beds available)

Sound of Your Stay® amenities

Custom designed furniture BOSE Soundbar Rock Spa® bathroom amenities Private balcony In-room safe

Amenities

Combining all the time-honored traditions of Hard Rock with the coastal magnificence of South Ma laysia, you can expect our Johor resort amenities to excite your senses, soothe your sensibilities, and inspire you to occasions you'll not soon forget. Every part of the Hard Rock resort experience caters to pleasure seekers and adventurers with a taste for the finer things. Discover what's waiting for you, and set your sights on star treatment.

Hotel Features

The property features include:

Fitness Center Self-Parking Valet Parking Outdoor Pool Spa Meeting & Event Space Gift Shop Concierge Staff

Dining Options Include:

All-day dining at Sessions Restaurant

The Elephant & The Butterfly Mexican Poolside Bar & Grill

Constant Grind - Coffee Bar GMT +8 Lobby Bar with live band

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

HARD ROCK HOTEL DESARU COAST

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FOLIE KITCHEN & PÂTISSERIE FOR THE LOVE OF GOOD FOOD BY CHEF STEPHANE SIMOND

FOLIE KITCHEN & PÂTISSERIE

At FOLIE, they are madly in love with good food and the pleasure of eating, after all in French, the word ‘folie’ means love to the brink of madness. The Canggu eatery’s philoso phy is that there should be no guilt involved when enjoying one of life’s greatest pleasures.

FOLIE is owned by French Chef, Stephane Simond, whose fascination with fiery Asian flavors has created a love child between two grand food cultures, neither East or West, but an elegant fusion that comfortably sits in between.

“I'm deeply French as a chef but I love Asian food,” says Chef Stephane. “The excitement and stimulation for me co mes from the fact that I'm using all my skills, experience and kitchen partners to create our food style. This is the most exciting and challenging part and is why I'm so pas sionate about my job.”

Chef Stephane’s culinary career began at the age of 15 with an apprenticeship in l’Auberge Lamartine, a one-Miche lin-starred restaurant in his hometown in the heart of the French Alps. After working in establishments across France and Switzerland, his love for travel took him to the Carib bean where he worked in the kitchens of the beautiful Hotel Le Toiny on the island of St Barthelemy, and La Samanna Hotel in St Maarten. In 2008 he became Executive Chef at the renowned Cassis fine dining restaurant in Jakarta, In donesia, staying for 5 years before relocating to Alila Villas Uluwatu, where he fell in love with Bali and his Balinese wife and made the island his permanent home.

FOLIE KITCHEN & PÂTISSERIE

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, FOLIE offers a wide range of dishes with a French flair married with the fres hest local ingredients. Breakfast might be Croque Madame with fried egg, smoked ham, Bechamel sauce and Emmental cheese or French Toast with caramelized banana, passion fruit, chocolate crumble and homemade brioche whilst lunch could be Orange Marinated Indian Ocean Red Sna pper with tiger prawn gravy reduction and red and green tomato tartare or Angel Hair Pasta Aglio e Olio with dried tomatoes, fresh basil, grilled prawns, crispy pancetta and garlic. The dinner menu offers the choice between a sharing degustation experience and an a la carte menu with a range of delicious seasonal dishes.

FOLIE has a wonderful selection of house made pastries and sweet temptations to enjoy all day as well as tasty options for the kids to enjoy. A range of delicious iced teas and ener gy giving concoctions such as a Red Sour with watermelon, fresh strawberries, lemon juice and honey sit alongside an enviable selection of signature cocktails and mocktails, and a carefully curated wine list.

Bright and airy with indoor and outdoor seating options, FOLIE is filled with colour and tropical plants, drawing ins piration from a jungle house in the heart of Kaba Kaba villa ge, Bali. A spacious car park and parking attendant adds to the convenience.

Opening hours 08.00 – 22.00

Smoking/ Non-smoking areas are available Well- behaved pets are allowed in outdoor area Bintang shirts are frowned upon but allowed as long as the wearer behaves nicely!

http://foliebali.com/

ANNIE DEAN ,

PROPERTIES

18 BEDROOM BOUTIQUESHOTEL IN UMALAS FOR SALE

18 BEDROOM BOUTIQUES HOTEL IN UMALAS

REF# : HUMS101

Title : Hotel Location : Umalas Land Area : 1500 sqm Building/Floor Area : 1000 sqm Price List : Rp 34.950.000.000

Bedrooms : 18 Bathrooms : 18 Garages : 4 OtherFeatures :

Built-In Wardrobes,Close To Schools,Close To Shops,Close To Transport,Fireplace(S)

The land approximately 1500 sqm, was built this beautiful hotel in 1998 with the very passion that it is operated with today.

The reason owner selling, it’s time think about retirement.

This 18-bedroom hotel for sale located on Banjar Umalas - Kerobokan, on the outskirt of the busy Kuta beach.

This hotel accommodation with a “Private Resi dential” its build on the concept of harmoniously blends of the oriental Javanese - Chinese culture with uniquely mystical beauty of Bali.

This hotel consists of various buildings, each with 2 floors. A total of 18 bedrooms are offered.

The bedrooms are spacious and in the upper floors, they are having a high ceiling. Each be droom is having its own en-suite bathroom, equi pped with hot water.

Elegant rooms come with warm lighting and a private balcony. All well-appointed rooms are fi tted with a flat-screen TV, minibar and sofa. En suite bathrooms have a bathtub.

Facilities • 18 Bedrooms • Swimming pool • Res taurant • Receptions • Staff area • Permit 2 IMB and Pondok Wisata • Title : Freehold / Hak milik • Land : 1500 m2 • Building approx : 1000m2

Further information available upon request, plea se contact us below for more details.

Lia Hariani Call : +62 813-9700-8888 Email : lia@anniedeanproperties.com

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS Resort Barelang Batam

Jalan Trans Barelang Batam, Indonesia 29439 Ph: +62 778 409 1111

It is located 30 minutes from Batam Center International Ferry Terminal and Hang Nadim International Airport. The best destination for leisure and new look business accommodation.

Barelang 1 Bridge 500 m

The Barelang Bridge is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang. The bridge is an icon of the local area and is a popular tourism site. Some locals call the bridge Jemba tan Habibie after Jusuf Habibie, who oversaw the project in construction, aiming to transform the Rempang and Galang islands into industrial sites.

Batamindo Industrial Park 17 km

Batamindo Industrial Park was conceptualised under an economic coo peration agreement between the governments of Indonesia and Singapore in 1989. It is built on a solid foundation with key supporting infrastruc ture such as power generation, water and waste treatment, telecommu nications, sanitary systems, firefighting and medical facilities as well as excellent estate management and thoughtful work-life amenities.

Mega Mall Batam Center 20 km

Mega Mall Batam Center is one of the major malls in Batam. It is strategic location which is in downtown Batam. There are Department Store and Cinema in this mall. This four-storey mall has a bridge that connected directly with the Batam Center ferry terminal.

Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall 24 km

The mall is located in the center of Nagoya town and very near to Nagoya Plaza Hotel. The mall is low rise one, with rows of shop houses opposite the main mall itself.

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

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HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

HARRIS BARELANG BATAM

Sekupang Ferry 25 km

Sekupang International Ferry Terminal is located on the nor th-western tip of Batam. It is approximately forty-five minutes voyage between Singapore HarbourFront Centre and Seku pang International Ferry Terminal. Ferries travel daily on fre quent intervals and more trips during peak period.

Hang Nadim Hang Nadim International Airport 29 km

Hang Nadim International Airport is located in Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia. It is named after Laksamana Hang Nadim, a Malay warrior. The airport has been the primary method of transport to and from Batam, alongside ferries to neighboring islands.

Hotel Management Thailand Summit 2018 GALLERY

Hotel Management Thailand Summit 2018 GALLERY

Hotel Management Thailand Summit 2018 GALLERY

Hotel Management Thailand Summit 2018 GALLERY

ASIA PACIFIC HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2018

UNLOCKING POTENTIALS AND REFINING STRATEGIES AT ASIA PACIFIC HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2018

Bangkok, Thailand – Questex Hospitality Group, international conference producer, has concluded its two day Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) on 5-6 June 2018 at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.

Positioned as the ideal platform to gain access to new hospita lity projects in the region, APHIC welcomed over 120 hotel ow ners/investors, operators, developers, policy makers, design/ architect, and master planners in Asia Pacific.

Day one of the program, delegates heard from experienced hotel investors and experts on the following topics: APAC Hos pitality Performance Update & Opportunities; Thirty Minutes around the World for Premium Yields; Successfully Traversing the Performance and CAPEX Impacts Arising from Industry Consolidations; Hot Debate: Do Brands Provide Premium Value that Justify the Additional Investments, Risks, and Nuisances?; Technology and Guest Experience – Dilution or Enhancement; Optimizing Asset amidst Compressed Operating Margins and Fierce Competition; Efficiently Utilizing the Tools of Financing to Generate Premium ROI; Accelerating the ROI through Inte grating Branded Residences and Mixed-Use Projects Into Your Asset Mix; Unlocking the Potentials from Existing Assets throu gh Ideal Conversion, Redevelopment, and Rebranding Strate gies; and, Making Money in Key Gateway Cities and Popular Destinations.

Delegates were encouraged to send in questions via an on line platform, and the questions raised include: “How is the youth (hostel) market going in Europe/world? Any transaction opportunities; Is lease contract increasingly acceptable in Eu rope as compared to management contract?; Why do we often see select service hotels on offer in the market with much hi gher per key price tag than many other types of hotel?”

Day two featured two tours to a total of six hotels and serviced residences. Delegates leveraged the opportunity to visit some of the most notable recently opened properties in Bangkok, which is always slightly ahead of the curve in South East Asia in terms of concept designs and amenities.

The hotels that inspired, include Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse; X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit; Somerset Ekamai Bangkok; akyra TAS Sukhumvit, Kokotel Bangkok Surawong; and ZAZZ Urban Bangkok.

ASIA PACIFIC HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2018

UNLOCKING POTENTIALS AND REFINING STRATEGIES AT ASIA PACIFIC HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2018

APHIC provided well-structured sessions with great insights and lively speakers. “Was a pleasure discussion how to unlock the po tentials from existing assets through conversion, redevelopment and rebranding strategies with industry colleagues at APHIC. Old is the new NEW, or at least that’s the way we look at it,” said Tim Alpe, Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong, Ovolo Hotels. APHIC is part of the acclaimed International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) Series of summits, the leading meeting places for the Hotel Com munity. IHIF has become known as the place where deals get done and the forum where senior level executives in the indus try rely on as a tool for expanding and developing their busines ses. See photos from the conference at the online photo gallery. Watch our 2018 Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference here. For more information about APHIC 2018, visit: http://www.ihif. questexevents.net.

About Questex Hospitality + Travel

The Questex Hospitality + Travel Group of Questex LLC serves the worldwide hospitality, travel and related industries that together contribute over $6 trillion to the global gross domestic product. Through an innovative platform of targeted solutions, the group serves the sector’s entire ecosystem, from tourism and hotel de velopment and investment to hotel design, purchasing, manage ment and operations.

The Questex Hospitality + Travel Group supports every B2B seg ment of the industry, from investment and development to mana gement operations, sales and marketing of hospitality and travel products to destination development and marketing, via proven demand generation, learning, loyalty and rewards solutions as well as a network of live events. This division of Questex is alig ned around three broad market segments – hospitality, travel, and meetings – and supported by its digital media staff.

About Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) APHIC – together with key partners – will present an opportu nity for investors to gain access to new projects and new con tacts from hotel owners/ investors, operators, developers, policy makers, design/architect, and master planners in Asia Pacific.

For further information, please contact: Jefferson Mendoza Marketing Executive Questex Hospitality + Travel Tel: +852 2589 1331 E-mail: jmendoza@questexasia.com Website: ihif.questexevents.net

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ONYX Hospitality Group Appoints Mariefe Barce GM for Two New Shama in Shanghai

Hong Kong. — ONYX Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Mariefe Barce as General Manager of Sha ma Changfeng Shanghai and Shama Hongqiao Shanghai, the two soon to open Shama serviced apartments in Shanghai.

In her new role as the General Manager of Shama Changfeng and Shama Hongqiao, Mariefe will be responsible for the successful opening and continued management and operations of the two new Shama properties in Shanghai. The 362-unit Shama Chang feng and the 132-unit Shama Hongqiao, both scheduled to open in the second half of 2018, are the first two Shama properties developed as part of the strategic partnership between ONYX Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group, one of the top real estate enterprises in China. Under the partnership, Sincere receives exclusivity rights to develop and open Shama serviced apartments in 12 key cities across China, including Shanghai, location of the headquarters of Sincere, the Greater China regio nal base of ONYX, as well as the first two co-developed projects.

A travel and hospitality industry veteran with over 18 years of working experience, Mariefe began her journey with Shama in 2006 as a Trainee Assistant Operations Manager in Hong Kong. During her first eight years with Shama in Hong Kong, she su pported the pre-opening of Shama Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong in 2008, and oversaw the operations of six Shama properties in Hong Kong between 2012 and 2014 as the Associate Director,

Operations, following a series of role expansions in the interve ning years. In 2014, she relocated to Bangkok and was promo ted to the position of General Manager of Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok and Ekamai Gardens Bangkok, bringing her extensive pool of knowledge and experience to the first Shama serviced apartment property in Thailand.

“This is a challenging role and a very exciting opportunity for me to lead our two latest Shama projects in Shanghai. With Shanghai slated to become the core city of the Yangtze River Delta city cluster while playing a greater role in the Belt and Road Initiative, it is expected that more national and expatriate professionals will be relocating to this land of opportunity, and will bring an increasing demand for accommodation choice like Shama,” said Mariefe. “I look forward to applying my knowled ge and expertise together with the combined talent of my team to bring guests a truly home-away-from-home experience at Shama Changfeng and Shama Hongqiao.”

Shama is a leading and award-winning provider of premium serviced apartments across Asia, with 21 serviced apart ment properties across Asia Pacific, including 10 in the de velopment pipeline in markets such as Australia, China and Malaysia. Shama was awarded “Best Serviced Apartment Operator of Asia” for the fifth time at the AHF Asia Ho tel Awards 2017, and the “2017 Hong Kong Business High Flyers Award” under the “Serviced Apartment” category.

About ONYX

ONYX Hospitality Group operates several diverse, yet com plementary brands– Amari, Shama and OZO–each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers. ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer inno vative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia Pacific regions. Visit www.onyx-hospitality.com.

SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL Partners With Citilink To Promote Tourism Destinations Across Indonesia

This cooperation also applies at all Zest Hotels, the Group’s budget brand. Citilink passengers can fly and stay at Zest Hotels in Jakarta, Bogor, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Batam for only IDR 550,000/room for 2 nights by using a Citilink pro mo code and showing the valid boarding pass upon check in. Swiss-Belhotel International’s Chairman and President Mr. Gavin M. Faull commented, “In donesian tourism is developing fast and Swiss-Bel hotel International not only has a presence in the main cities, we are also expanding into cities where tourism and travel business is only just beginning to flourish. By partnering with one of the country’s mot trusted airlines, we open the opportunity to bring more people to these destinations, whether for business or leisure.”

About Swiss-Belhotel International

July 2018, Jakarta, Indonesia – Swiss-Belhotel International recently signed a partnership agreement with Citilink, a lowcost airline subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia. This beneficial cooperation is designed to widely promote Indonesian tourism destinations through both companies’ networks in Indonesia. Swiss-Belhotel International operates 64 hotels and Citilink flies to more than 30 cities across the archipelago and the part nership will provide a range of benefits for their passengers and guests.

Travellers who book accommodation at Swiss-Belhotel Inter national properties in Indonesia using with their Citilink boar ding pass will receive a promotional code that entitles them to a special discount of 30% from Best Flexi Rates at swiss-belhotel. com. The promotion rate is valid through March 2019.

Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than *145 hotels, resorts and pro jects located in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Ma laysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Georgia and Tanzania. Awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain for seven years, Swiss-Belhotel Inter national is one of the world's fastest-growing inter national hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly pro fessional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Uni ted Arab Emirates.

*Numbers may fluctuate

Swiss-Belhotel International signed a partnership agreement with Citilink,

HOTEL MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE SUMMIT 2018

Singapore (July 2018) – The Hotel Management Sin gapore Summit (HMS) is the region’s leading hotel industry conference produced by international con ference producer Questex Hospitality Group. HMS is scheduled to return to Singapore on 20 Sep 2018. Over 150 international senior hoteliers will gather to discuss on how to reinvent the hospitality business model in anticipation of consumer behavioral chan ges and resources constraints.

Themed, “Innovation Enabled Evolutions for Next Generation Guest Experiences and Service Flow,” HMS 2018 will once again provide the platform for the industry’s leading senior hoteliers to further dis cuss insights, trends, and best practices to ensure continuous successes.

From 2018 onwards, slower hotel development pace in Singapore will provide the much needed buffer to the industry. It will allow hoteliers to redirect their efforts into reinventing their business models. This will herald the industry into a new era of hotel ope rations with automations and innovations. This year marks the beginning of the period to position and prepare for the next round of growth.

To succeed, hotels must strive to remain guest-cen tric, while managing owner expectations, service le vels and financial performances. It is imperative for hoteliers to start this process with the right mindset, cultivate the relevant talents, and leverage cost-effi cient solutions. Under this prerogative, HMS will help the industry proactively transform to remain re levant to the guests of the future.

HMS Summit 2018 will continue to bring forth cross-industry consumer trends and hospitality-fo cused technological solutions as lauded by its past attendees:

HMS is a neutral one-stop strategy platform where Corporate CEOs/ Presidents, COOs and CFOs, VP operations Property GMs, Financial Controllers, Di rector of operations property owners, and managing directors will directly address all key management, operational, commercial, and financial challenges that impact corporate and property P&L.

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HMS Summit 2018 is part of the Hotel Management Asia summit Series, Asia’s only truly regional hotel management conference series. The series rotate through Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia this year by leveraging re gional experiences, insights, and innovations to address market-specific challenges.

About Questex Hospitality + Travel

The Questex Hospitality + Travel Group of Questex LLC ser ves the worldwide hospitality, travel and related industries that together contribute over $6 trillion to the global gross domestic product. Through an innovative platform of tar geted solutions, the group serves the sector’s entire ecosys tem, from tourism and hotel development and investment to hotel design, purchasing, management and operations. The Questex Hospitality + Travel Group supports every B2B seg ment of the industry, from investment and development to management operations, sales and marketing of hospitality and travel products to destination development and marke ting, via proven demand generation, learning, loyalty and rewards solutions as well as a network of live events.

This division of Questex is aligned around three broad mar ket segments – hospitality, travel, and meetings – and su pported by its digital media staff.

About Hotel Management Singapore Summit (HMS Sum mit)

The leading conference in Thailand that directly addresses all operational/management challenges, the Hotel Management Singapore Summit provides a platform for hotel executives from both corporate level and property level to discuss key operational, branding and financial issues directly impacting corporate and property P&L.

CEO, COO, CFO, VPs, GMs, Financial Controllers, and executive committee members will gather to strategize and debate on essential topics including brand equity, cash-flow management, cost control, innovation and staff retention and development. Industry leaders will share their best prac tices and recommendations with their peers.

Website: www.questexevents.net/hmssummit

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“Good platform for networking and set to know the technology that other hotels have adopted,” said Sylvia Chua, Procurement Director – Resorts World Sentosa.

TWO TREES EATERY BALI

Two Trees Eatery brings to Bali a ba lance between the healthy cafe culture of Australia and the delicious decaden ce of France.

Newly launched at Berawa Beach, Canggu, Two Trees Eatery represents a collaboration between French duo Laura Derepas and Chloe Malaplate and Motel Mexicola’s Adam Hall to create a café with something for ever yone, every day and every meal.

“With a name like Two Trees Ea tery, inspired by the trees located at the front of the restaurant, we have a responsibility not only to be environ mentally friendly but also to be cons cious of what is good for your body,” said co-owner Laura Derepas. “We don’t however want to stray too far away from our natural tendency to be a bit naughty from time to time, so we wanted to provide customers with everything from the very healthy to the very naughty depending on your mood. One tree for the healthy you, one tree for the naughty you!”

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menus have an emphasis on heal thy deliciousness, with the majority of dishes free from refined sugars and artificial ingredients, being prepared wherever possible from locally and ethically sourced ingredients, though tfully combined to promote optimal digestion. Two Trees Eatery offers a myriad of light and healthy options that feel positively restorative with em phasis on wheat/dairy/sugar free and vegan options. There are also plenty of decadent choices for when customers are done with being healthy for the week and want to let loose!

The interior design of the Eatery feels fresh, clean and bright, with an atmos phere that encourages relaxing and lin gering. The space has a natural, warm feeling with hardwood timber tables offset by plenty of lush potted plants and bright splashes of yellow. Being small and intimate, Two Trees Eatery has a comfortable, homely feeling per fect for meeting friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks.

https://www.twotreeseatery.com/

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HALAL TRADE EXPO KOREA 2018

Why Halal draw public attention?

The Muslim population account for 23.3 percent of the total in the world, and is expected to expand to 26.4 percent. As approximately 60 percent of the Muslim population is less than 30 years old, Islamic countries will really be emerging markets.

Per capita GDP of Muslim population has been grown by 6.8 percent on an annual average ba sis over the past 10 years, surpassing that of world average. In particular, corporations of advanced countries such as United States, Europe and Austra lia, etc. have competitively advanced into the Halal markets, which have been dramatically globalized Most countries in the world have made every effort to go into the Halal markets, by developing new brands based on healthy and nature friendly pro ducts, characterized by Halal ideal.

Major Islam countries represented by UAE, Malay sia and Indonesia have been implementing the Halal standardization projects, with a view to taking the initiatives in the Halal markets amounting to U$2.3 trillion.

Why Korea?

After placing emphasis on developing Halal mar kets initiated by President Park on the 2015 State of Union Message, the Korean government has establi shed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UAE on the cooperation of agriculture and Halal Food.

Also, in light of hot blast of Hallyue (“Korean Wave”), FTA between Korea and ASEAN, The se cond boom in Middle East and Eco-friendly indus trial infrastructure of Korea, Korean exports is anti cipated to grow substantially in the Islamic countries with appropriate market strategy. Halal markets will give potentially important opportunities to compa nies with agro-fishery food, raw material medicines, cosmetics, Muslim tourism, investment & finance, medical service, and to young job seekers as well.

FIRST HYATT REGENCY IN BANGKOK STIRS SICILIAN CHEF INTO MIX SOON-TO-OPEN HYATT REGENCY BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT

BANGKOK (July 2018) — A 47-year-old Sicilian who has worked in Southeast Asia for 16 years is now the Executive Chef and Di rector of Food & Beverage at the first Hyatt Regency in Ban gkok.

Frederik Farina assumed both roles last month at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, which is scheduled to open this fall not far from where he started with Hyatt Hotels in 2005 — Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.

“It’s great to be back,” said Farina, who spent most of the last se ven years in similar roles at Hyatt Regency Danang in Vietnam. “I was in Bangkok for almost 10 years the first time around. It’s like coming home.”

While Farina will oversee all culinary attractions at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, the competitive sea kayaker expects to put a lot of energy into the top three floors, where guests will find Ban gkok’s first sky-high multi-purpose event venue and tapas bar as well as a two-level rooftop bar.

“I think those floors are going to be very compelling for tourists and locals alike,” said Farina, who speaks Thai fluently. “I’m wor king with a lot of the connections I made in the food industry when I was here before, and we’ve selected some highly skilled Thai chefs. So we’ve got exactly what we need to create something really special up there.”

Despite being raised by parents who worked outside the realm of gastronomy, Farina began carving out a career for himself in the food industry after discovering he was fascinated by ingredients. He broke into the business in 1999 as a cook helper at Jonico Res taurant in his hometown of Siracusa, Italy, before taking culinary positions at renowned restaurants in Milan and Miami.

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“We’re fortunate to have him,” said Sammy Ca rolus, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit’s Ge neral Manager. “In Frederik, we have someone who is not only ultra-passionate about food, but a hard worker and dialed in to both the brand’s standards and what it is we’re trying to build at this property.”

Conceived by award-winning, Bangkok-based architectural firm OBA, the 273-room Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit will feature 21 elegant suites designed in a contemporary Thai style, three dining venues, more than 1,300 square meters of meeting space and a slew of recreational facilities including an indoor-out door swimming pool.

Located in the heart of the Thai capital on vi brant Sukhumvit Road and offering direct sky-bridge access to the Nana BTS Skytrain station, it will be the fourth Hyatt hotel in Ban gkok, joining sister establishments Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Park Hyatt Bangkok and Hya tt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit.

About Hyatt Regency The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 175 con veniently located Hyatt Regency urban and re sort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient business mee tings to memorable family vacations.

The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to colla borate; and expert event planners who can take care of every detail.

For more information, please visit hyattregency.com.

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GHM PREPARES FOR GRAND OPENING OF HERITAGE RESORT  AL BAIT SHARJAH, UAE

SINGAPORE (July , 2018) - General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has announced Sept. 1, 2018 as the opening date of Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key property that celebrates the heri tage of Arabia and that will stand as GHM’s second proper ty on the peninsula after the award-winning Chedi Muscat.

Developed in partnership with Shurooq (the Sharjah Invest ment and Development Authority), Al Bait Sharjah is making its debut with a refined level of luxury, sophistication and per sonalised service never experienced before in the Emirate.

As a critical building block in the region’s biggest restoration pro ject, known as ‘Heart of Sharjah’, the opening of Al Bait is a keys tone in the re-establishment of Sharjah as the cultural hub of the United Arab Emirates. Paying homage to traditional Sharjah ar chitecture, the heritage resort is rooted to the restored foundations of vintage homes that once belonged to noted Emirati families.

Al Bait, meaning ‘The Home’, is carefully remodelled and designed to provide world-class hospitality services and luxurious experien ces to its guests, through elements that are in harmony with cultu re, society, history and civilisation as well as quintessential Emirati hospitality and etiquette.

“GHM has taken the lead in pioneering luxury hospitality in the Emirate, while connecting the modern traveller to Sharjah’s rich storied past,” said Patrick Moukarzel, the resort’s general manager. “We eagerly look forward to welcoming guests to Al Bait for an experience comparable to no other.”

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Al Bait Sharjah is home to world-class gastronomy featuring Arabian and multi-cuisine restaurants as well as The Café whe re diners discover the only remaining circular wind tower in the UAE, while sipping Arabic coffee and indulging in authentic Eu ropean pastries or traditional Emirate desserts. The Turkish-ins pired Ice Cream Shop brings a characteristic charm, and flavours that are hard to find anywhere else in the region. The Spa stays true to the GHM wellness heritage and offers guests a delightful combination of luxurious indulgences to relax and rejuvenate.

Booking portals will open shortly for reservations. For additional information on Al Bait Sharjah, please visit http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/al-bait-sharjah/

ABOUT GHM

Established in 1992, GHM (General Hotel Management Ltd.) is known for conceptualising, developing and operating an exclusive group of hotels and resorts. With an intimate portfolio and more projects in the pipeline, GHM prides itself in providing guests with an unrivalled lifestyle experience.

Each GHM property is an original. A symbiotic relationship between the hotel and the local culture enables GHM to provide guests with a genuine, close-up experience of the best each desti nation has to offer. The signature GHM style melds contemporary interpretations of Asian designs and distinctive local touches to create inspired, memorable spaces.

GHM’s portfolio includes:

The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

The Chedi Luštica Bay, Montenegro

The Chedi Muscat, Oman

The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland

GHM properties currently under development:

Al Bait Sharjah, UAE

The Chedi Mumbai, India

The Chedi Ninghai, Zhejiang, China

The Chedi Huangbai Mountain, Henan, China

The Chedi Khorfakkan, Sharjah, UAE

The Chedi Xinchang, China

The Chedi Zhudong, Hsinchu, Taiwan

The Chedi Club Zhudong, Hsinchu, Taiwan

The Chedi Residences Zhudong, Hsinchu, Taiwan

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In addition to these, GHM has joined with like-minded partners and entered into meaningful collaborations to deliver innovative brands, continuing its legacy of setting new bench marks of excellence in the hospitality industry.

Ahn Luh Ahn Luh is a joint venture partnership forged among Duan Qiang, the co-founder and chairman of Beijing Tourism Group (BTG), Adrian Zecha, the visionary behind Amanresorts, along with Hans R. Jenni, President and Director of GHM and Duan Wei Hong, the founder of Great Ocean Group.

It is a brand that combines the essence of Old World Chinese hospitality in today’s context of contemporary elegance, reflec ting in its service, architectural design and interior décor, how tradition and modernity can intertwine to present an original, urban resort concept.

The Ahn Luh portfolio includes:

• Ahn Luh Zhujiajiao, Shanghai

• Ahn Luh Lanting, Shaoxing

• Ahn Luh Qiandao Lake, Hangzhou (soft opening)

• Ahn Luh Huangbai Mountain, Hubei (2019)

• Ahn Luh Nanjing, Jiangsu (2019)

• Ahn Luh Zhuhai, Guangdong (2020)

Tin Hotels

TIN Hotels is the new artisanal brand by GHM focusing on lifestyle experiences. By pushing the boundaries of what a new generation of hotels can be to a global traveller, our goal is to provide guests with social spaces that deliver unrivalled communal experiences, great style and wholesome nutrition at a more accessible price point without compromising the stan dards that our world-class luxury brands are known for.

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