INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
26 September 2011

Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Mr. Iwan Kurniawan as General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu. One of a rapidly growing number of hotels, resorts and serviced apartments managed and operated by Swiss-Belhotel International, Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu is a very modern 4-star hotel situated on the seafront of Palu Bay, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

With more than seventeen years experience in the hospitality industry in Indonesia and a strong background in the development and management of F&B outlets, Mr. Kurniawan has held senior management positions in international hotels and restaurant chains.

“Swiss-Belhotel International welcomes Mr. Kurniawan and congratulates him on his appointment as General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu. His many years of experience in F&B operations will be a valuable asset to the hotel and to Swiss-Belhotel International,” commented Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President.

About Swiss-Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu
A refreshingly modern business hotel with the ambience of a resort, Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu blends comfortable and elegant accommodation with the natural beauty of Palu Bay. Conveniently situated in the central business district of Palu, the hotel is just 20 minutes from Mutiara Airport and 5 minutes from the city centre.

The hotel offers 54 comfortable guestrooms in contemporary style and 27 luxurious and spacious villas, each with its own private garage. To ensure that the needs of guests are well taken care of each guestroom features satellite TV, personal safety deposit box, IDD telephone, mini refrigerator, user-controlled air conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, wireless Internet access, and 24 hour in-room dining.

Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu offers an amazing choice of dining experiences in its variety of restaurants, cafes, lounge bar and karaoke club. Serving à la carte menu, Indonesian and Chinese cuisines, and fresh seafood, the restaurants offer trendy settings for simple relaxation and even private banquet events, while the karaoke club is equipped with a sophisticated computer controlled sound system.

For business travellers the hotel offers a modern business centre and fully equipped meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 100 persons. Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu also has a large ballroom that with its capacity for up to 1,500 persons is perfect for weddings, banquets and large group meetings. When it is time to unwind after a busy day, the hotel’s leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa and massage, and a well-equipped fitness centre.

About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International is a rapidly expanding international management company with over 60 hotels, resorts and projects globally. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong (SAR), Swiss-Belhotel International manages properties in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East including CHINA • VIETNAM •  PHILIPPINES • MALAYSIA • INDONESIA • AUSTRALIA • IRAQ • KUWAIT • OMAN • QATAR • KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. Ranked in the top 100 international hotel management companies and awarded as Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain and most favourite 4-star hotel, Swiss-Belhotel International’s rapid expansion will see substantial growth in the Middle East as well as a focus on growth in China. For more information, please refer to the Group Website, www.swiss-belhotel.com.

Or contact directly:

Ms. Nor Komala
Group Communication Manager
Swiss-Belhotel International
Group Sales and Marketing Office
7th Floor, Suite 701, Hotel Ciputra Jakarta,
Jl. Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470, Indonesia
Telephone (62-21) 560 6040, 566 9710
Facsimile (62-21) 568 1548, 566 0139
E-mail: communications@swiss-belhotel.com
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