ARTOTEL Group, the country’s leading boutique hospitality and lifestyle powerhouse, has recently acquired Dafam Hotel Management. This means that all the 24 Dafam Hotels now are part of ARTOTEL Group’s portfolio. With the acquisitions, the group continues its quest to create a strong Indonesian hospitality ecosystem that can deliver unparalleled experiences for both domestic and international customers. Since the beginning of 2021, ARTOTEL Group has endeavored at best to build Indonesia’s … [Read more...]
Michael Wang on Shaping Design with Innovation
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Courtesy of Marriott International, Inc. Originally published in Indonesia Design Throughout more than two decades with Marriott International, Michael Wang has expanded the portfolio of this globally renowned hotel chain from 16 hotels when he first joined the company in 1997 to over 794 hotels in the continent today, including his strategic involvement in pipeline projects across 23 counties and territories. In addition to managing the Global Design … [Read more...]
Marco Groten: Setting a Precedent for Hotel Business
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Hyatt Hotels Corporation Originally published in Indonesia Design The Dutch native Marco Groten has nearly 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry under his belt, including working overseas in Maldives, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia. His education background includes holding a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland and other certificate programs from IMD Business School and Cornell University. … [Read more...]