Swiss-Belhotel International Adds Zest Ambon to Its Expanding Indonesia Portfolio

Swiss-Belhotel International Adds Zest Ambon
to Its Expanding Indonesia Portfolio

From left to right: Mr Ilkin Ilyaszade  - Swiss-Belhotel International Senior VP of Operations and Development for Indonesia, the Governor of Maluku, Mr Hendrik Lewerissa, S.H., LL.M., who was represented by the Head of the Ambon City Tourism Office, Dr Achmad Jais Ely, ST., M.Si., Mr. Ronny Rambitan and Ms Lidya Laurence - Owner of Swiss-Belhotel and Zest Ambon

Jakarta — Swiss-Belhotel International announced the Grand Opening of Zest Ambon on 11 December 2025. The grand opening ceremony, marked by the striking of the tifa by the Governor of Maluku, Mr Hendrik Lewerissa, S.H., LL.M., who was represented by the Head of the Ambon City Tourism Office, Dr Achmad Jais Ely, ST., M.Si., accompanied by the hotel Owners, Swiss-Belhotel International Regional Executives, and distinguished local government representatives, marked the company’s second property in the Ambon Municipality, reinforcing its continued growth across Indonesia.

The opening of Zest Ambon highlighted the Group’s strategic commitment to expanding its footprint in both established and emerging Indonesian markets. As Indonesia remains one of its strongest growth regions, Swiss-Belhotel International continues to create accessible, modern, and value-driven accommodation options for both business and leisure travellers throughout the country.

Mr Gavin M. Faull, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, said, “Swiss-Belhotel International takes great pride in further strengthening our presence in East Indonesia with the opening of Zest Ambon, Maluku. This property embodies our commitment to offering quality hospitality experiences that are affordable and thoughtfully designed. The potential of the Eastern Indonesia region inspires our continued expansion in this region, and we are excited to open more hotels in this region in the near future.”         

Conveniently located and designed to provide essential comfort with modern style, Zest Ambon caters to guests seeking reliable service and practical facilities at an excellent value. The hotel features well-appointed Zest Rooms, complemented by a range of facilities, including an all-day dining restaurant, 24-hour in-room dining service, meeting rooms, rooftop bar and lounge, making it an ideal place for short stays, business trips and meetings, or weekend getaways.

Mr Ilkin Ilyaszade, Senior Vice President of Operations and Development for Indonesia, added: “We are excited to introduce Zest Ambon as a hotel that blends comfort, affordability, and efficiency—perfectly aligned with the needs of today’s travellers. We look forward to contributing to the region’s tourism and economic growth while serving the needs of today’s savvy travellers.”

About Swiss-Belhotel International

Swiss-Belhotel International operates in 20 countries, managing 150+* hotels, resorts, and projects across New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with regional offices in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Indonesia, UAE, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Committed to delivering world-class hospitality, the group also offers the Swiss-Belexecutive Card (SBEC), a loyalty program providing many benefits, discounts from 10% to 35% on rooms, dining, and other services, plus priority check-in, complimentary upgrades, and late check-out. No collecting points, no waiting for redemption, with the free-to-join Green Global tier, members can enjoy instant discounts from their first stay!  Experience more with the SBEC Loyalty Programme—Sign up for FREE. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and exclusive benefits. Visit swiss-belhotel.com for more information.

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