Agus Suananda appointed Hotel Manager for Centra Taum Seminyak Bali

Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Agus Suananda as Hotel Manager of Centra Taum Seminyak Bali. Agus is Indonesian and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality.

Centrally located in Kerobokan, Centra Taum Seminyak Bali offers modern and well-designed studios with free Wi-Fi. An outdoor pool, rooftop garden and pampering spa treatments are available. Free parking is available.

The air-conditioned studios all come with a separate lounge area and a private balcony with a day bed. Kitchenettes have a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms are equipped with shower facilities.

Centra Taum Seminyak Bali is a 5-minute walk from Petitenget Beach. It is a 10-minute drive from shopping and eating options at Seminyak and Legian areas. Tanah Lot and Ngurah Rai International Airport is within a 20-minute drive away.

Guests can exercise at the fitness centre, or arrange day trips at the tour desk. The hotel also provides laundry and dry cleaning services.

The pool-side Taum Restaurant serves international, Thai and Indonesian dishes. Cocktails, wine and fresh fruit juice can be enjoyed at The Bar.

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New GM for Montigo Resort Nongsa, Indonesia

Aloysius Michael has been appointed as General Manager of Montigo Resorts Nongsa.

Montigo Resort Nongsa boasts luxurious, 3-level villas with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private beach area. It offers pick-up services from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Nongsa Point by private yachts. Private outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi access are provided.

All modern minimalist units are fitted with elegant dark wood furnishings, flat-screen TV and an iPod dock. Each villa comes with a roof terrace where guests can enjoy sunset views of the South China Sea. A fully-equipped kitchen and en suite bathroom with complete facilities are included.

Located in Nongsa on the northeastern coast of Batam, Montigo Resort Nongsa is a 5-minute drive from Nongsa Point Ferry Terminal, a 30-minute drive from Hang Nadim International Airport and a 45-minute drive from Nagoya City Centre. Free pick-up services from Nongsa Point to the resort are offered.

A number of world class golf courses are located within 3 km from the resort. Guests can indulge in relaxing massages at the spa, play tennis or make use of the BBQ facilities. Currency exchange service and vehicle rentals are available at the tour desk. Airport transfers can be arranged at a charge.

Surrounded by lush greenery and offering ocean views, TADD’s serves Asian and Western specialties. Guests can also have a drink at the on-site bar, or enjoy meals in the comfort of their rooms.

Ayana announces appointment of Ed Linsley as general manager

AYANA Resort and Spa Bali has announced the appointment of Ed Linsley as General Manager.


8 km from Central Jimbaran, the Condé Nast Traveller award-winning AYANA Resort and Spa Bali offers luxurious rooms overlooking the private beaches of Jimbaran Bay. Set on limestone cliffs, it provides 5 swimming pools, 12 dining options and free shuttle services to Kuta Bay.

Decorated with elegant wooden furnishings, rooms at AYANA Resort come with 42-inch flat-screen TVs and stylish marble bathrooms with bathtubs. Tea/coffee making facilities and a chargeable minibar are also available.

Guests may enjoy Thalasso massage therapies at the spa, which uses fresh seawater that is rich in minerals. They can also play a game of golf at the 18-hole putting course. The resort also provides an on-site tennis court, fitness centre and a tour desk.

Surrounded by lotus ponds, the open-air Padi Restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast and international favourites. The resort provides a further 5 restaurants, 3 bars and 3 cafes.

AYANA Bali Resort is a 15-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.


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AirAsia to Increase Flights from Medan to Bangkok

AirAsia will operate 3 additional frequencies between Medan and Bangkok, increasing the frequency to 7 times weekly from its previous 4 flights per week.

Medan is the capital of the North Sumatra province in Indonesia.

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Accor opened the largest ibis hotel in Asia

International hotel operator Accor officially opened the largest Ibis Hotel in the Asia Pacific region, the Ibis Bandung Trans Studio in Bandung, West Java on Thursday, March 9th.


Located in Trans Studio Bandung Complex, Ibis Bandung Trans Studio provides free parking and a 24-hour front desk. It offers a restaurant and 24-hour room service. Meeting rooms are available. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

A 10-minute drive from the city centre of Bandung, Ibis Bandung Trans Studio is 200 metres from Trans Studio Mall and Theme Park. Husein Sastranegara Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Modern rooms are fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a personal safe. A laptop safe box is also included. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

Wen corner is provided in the lobby. Fax, photocopying and laundry services are offered upon request. For added security, guests can leave their valuables at safety deposit boxes available at the front desk.

A selection of Indonesian and international food are served in the restaurant.