Indonesia News Page 9
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Wyndham Dreamland Resort Bali opens to guests in Indonesia
A second Wyndham Hotels & Resorts flag has risen in Bali with the opening of Wyndham Dreamland Resort Bali. The upscale 177-room resort is located near Dreamland Beach, one of Bali’s most idyllic hidden coves.
Wyndham unveils plans for Lombok Sundancer Resort, Indonesia
Wyndham Hotel Group’s growth continues with the strategic expansion of its upscale Wyndham Hotels & Resorts brand into Indonesia’s spectacular Lombok Island, scheduled for opening in mid-2018.
Mount Agung ash cloud forces closure of Bali airport
The Indonesian government has closed Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali as Mount Agung continues to pump potentially dangerous ash into the atmosphere.
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Hendrick appointed general manager of Bintan Lagoon Resort, Indonesia
Gerald Hendrick has been appointed as senior vice president of Resort Venture and general manager of Bintan Lagoon Resort, the largest integrated resort on the Indonesian island of Bintan.
InterContinental Hotels Group signs on for dual-brand property in Bintan, Indonesia
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a dual-brand management agreement with PT. Graha Agung Indahsentosa to debut two hotels in Bintan, Indonesia. Set to open in 2019, the new-build Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach will be situated in the prime Lagoi Bay area.
Qatar Airways adds third daily flight to Bali Denpasar
Qatar Airways will operate a third daily non-stop route from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Bali Denpasar. Bali has long been a popular destination for Qatar Airways’ passengers, with the airline offering its first direct service in 2014, later enhancing this to a twice daily frequency.
Emirates goes double daily on Bali flights
Emirates has announced that it will introduce a second daily service to the island of Bali in Indonesia, on July 2nd. The new service will be added to meet the growing demand for travel to and from Bali, offering travellers more convenience and connectivity options.
Indonesia welcomes increasing number of British tourists
Figures released by the ministry of tourism for the Republic of Indonesia have reported an impressive 17 per cent increase in visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom, year on year. Welcoming a total of 328,882 British tourists to the country in 2016, the UK has further consolidated its position as the leading European source market to Indonesia.
Fraser Suites Kuningan set for Jakarta debut later this year
In line with plans to anchor its presence in the largest economy in south-east Asia, Frasers Hospitality Group, a division of Frasers Centrepoint, will be launching Fraser Suites Kuningan in 2017. This will be the group’s fourth property launched, with another five in the pipeline, bringing its Jakarta portfolio to a total of nine by 2019.
Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to Jakarta, Indonesia
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will start services to Jakarta, Indonesia, in June 2017 using the ultra-modern Boeing 787-800. Jakarta is Indonesia’s economic, cultural and political centre. Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, and with this new service Ethiopian will have service to all five of the most populous countries on earth.
Olovson to lead Sanchaya in Indonesia
With over two decades of luxury hospitality experience and an enthusiasm for employee development, Magnus Olovson has been appointed to the helm of the award-winning Sanchaya. Olovson comes to the 9.6-hectare beachfront property on Bintan Island after seven years in Cambodia’s Siem Reap. As a partner of both the Heritage Suites Hotel and Café IndoChine Restaurant, his responsibilities ranged from overseeing extensive training to full refurbishments and market repositioning.
Two dead following Bali boat explosion
Two people have been confirmed dead following an explosion on board a pleasure boat on the Indonesian island of Bali. At least 14 others are believed to have been injured during the incident. Terrorism has been ruled out as the cause of the incident, with a short circuit near the fuel tank the likely cause according to officials.