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Michael Wang on Shaping Design with Innovation

August 8, 2021 by Admin

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...]

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Marco Groten: Setting a Precedent for Hotel Business

August 1, 2021 by Admin

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...]

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Reaching Ritzy New Heights

November 26, 2019 by Admin

By Natasha Gan  Originally published in Indonesia Design Claiming the title of the world’s highest hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong surpasses others not just structurally, but in service and design too. At such a great height, the hotel undoubtedly has a killer view of Hong Kong, but the view inside is just as worthy of the attention. At a staggering height of 490 metres, the ritzy hotel towers above neighbouring edifices. It occupies floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce … [Read more...]

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Swarovski: A Legacy to Continue

September 21, 2018 by Admin

Story by Aulia R. Sungkar; Photos by Bagus Tri Laksono Originally published in August-September 2018 edition of Indonesia Design It has been more 123 years since Daniel Swarovski invented a crystal-cutting machine with high precision in Tyrol, Austria. Fast forward, Swarovski has not only successfully maintained its family ownership for five generations, but the giant is known as one of the world’s market leaders in cut crystal for jewellery, decorative pieces, lighting and … [Read more...]

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A Versatile and Functional Home

September 19, 2018 by Admin

Story by Aulia R. Sungkar; Photos by Bagus Tri Laksono Originally published in June-July 2018 edition of Indonesia Design On one sunny day, Indonesia Design paid a visit to the residence of Ambassador Tan Hung Seng, Singapore Permanent Representative to ASEAN. The two-storey modern Art Deco inspired architecture has the comfort of its own, especially in its usable spaces and many corners where the ambassador and his spouse, Kayo Suzuki Tan, display their collections of artworks from various … [Read more...]

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Bawah Reserve: Under Anambas’ Spell

September 17, 2018 by Admin

Story by Dian Arthen Photos by Bawah Reserve Doc. & Lina Gan Originally published in August-September 2018 edition of Indonesia Design. Bawah Reserve in Anambas Islands offers visitors a chance to get in touch with nature in the most luxurious and sustainable ways possible. Located 150 nautical miles northeast of Batam Islands in the North Natuna Sea is Anambas Islands Regency, a small archipelago of Indonesia comprising of more than 200 islands. Due to its remote location, the … [Read more...]

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Hendro S. Gondokusumo: On the Right Track

December 23, 2017 by Admin

Interview by Aulia R. Sungkar Photos by Bagus Tri Laksono Originally published in the 14th anniversary edition of Indonesia Design,  Dec 2017 It has been more than four decades since Hendro S. Gondokusumo founded his property company in the early 1970s. He started his venture with construction of housing compound projects of Cilandak Garden Housing in South Jakarta and Darmo Satellite Town in Surabaya. Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) since 1990, PT Intiland Development Tbk as … [Read more...]

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Taking it to the Next Level

October 20, 2017 by Admin

Interview by: Aulia R. Sungkar. Photos: Ricky Adrian. Originally published in Indonesia Design, Oct-Nov 2017 edition. Pascal Caubo has only been in Indonesia for less than a year, but he is no stranger to the both eastern and western worlds of hospitality. His over two decades of working in the industry includes taking various stints in various countries, including his native land in Holland, China, Egypt, the US, Vietnam, and recently Indonesia where he took the role of the general manager … [Read more...]

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