While Global tourism is recovering, Bali Hotels Association has been making ready for its return in a stronger kind throughout 2022.
“In spite of the challenges that we have experienced over the past few years, we have persevered, and are pressing on towards greater achievements in the future,” acknowledged Executive Director of Bali Hotels Association (BHA) Diah Ajung in the course of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, on December 9, 2022. The AGM was well-attended by members who acquired a recap of the Association’s previous twelve months of key actions, while additionally voting for the brand new Chair.
Ajung continues on to state, “It’s not easy to summarize the accomplishments of 2022 as actions were reactive and, at times, chaotic. But we weren’t alone in this and pushed forward. There’s still a lot of recovery ahead, but as we look to the future with renewed optimism, our focus continues to be on a sustainable, thriving industry and a consistent recovery with our partners and stakeholders. Our commitment and efforts remain unwavering, and we are very proud of what we have accomplished together.”
Fransiska Handoko Reelected Chairwoman for 2023
Bali Hotels Association introduced the reelection of Fransiska Handoko, CHA., CHIA., CHRM., General Manager of Risata Bali Resort & Spa, because the Association’s Chairwoman for a second time period. Fransiska Handoko will chair the Association from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
“I feel very privileged to receive the trust of our member hotels to continue serving Bali Hotels Association as the Chairwoman for a second term. This is an exciting time for our industry. The successful G20 meetings are the pinnacle of Bali’s tourism in 2022 and further reassure the world that Bali is ready to welcome travelers back to the island,” mentioned Fransiska Handoko.
With 157 members from star-rated inns and resorts in Bali, representing 25,825 rooms and 30,474 workers, BHA cements itself because the trusted voice of the island’s hospitality business. Recently, BHA was invited by UNWTO and The Ministry of Tourism Indonesia to talk on the World Tourism Day Forum 2022 – a part of G20 occasions – about rethinking tourism and governance for restoration. BHA was the one tourism affiliation in Indonesia to obtain this chance.
“I will continue to voice the association’s thoughts and feedback and work closely with each and every tourism stakeholder for the betterment of the tourism industry in Bali,” mentioned Fransiska Handoko.
BHA Continues Driving Sustainability as Top Agenda
BHA envisions 2023 as the brand new period of Bali tourism, which focuses on high quality tourism, and thus continues to advocate service excellency and sustainability practices to the business. Over the years, BHA has been actively taking part in shaping the tourism panorama in Bali by means of long run schooling alternatives, efficient hotel-government relations, and varied initiatives such because the Sustainable Food Festival, zero waste campaigns, and dealing with native producers to reduce environmental influence.
“Working towards 2023, sustainability remains on top of our agenda. We aim for each member hotel to better manage its waste, energy, and water. BHA continues to push members and partners to adopt sustainable business practices and encourage creative ways to operate more efficiently and effectively, and drive positive impacts to our environment,” mentioned Kevin Girard, Vice Chairman and Sustainability Director of BHA.
One of BHA’s key focus for 2023 is driving the usage of high quality native produce by connecting Hotel groups with sustainable native suppliers. The preliminary step was taken in the course of the BHA Sustainable Food Festival in July 2022, adopted by an F&B Showcase in the course of the BHA Annual General Manager Meeting on December 9, 2022 at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. A complete of 15 producers have been in attendance, representing varied island-grown produce for BHA members to pattern and develop a partnership with. This sort of partnership will allow inns to remain related in in the present day’s market, the place visitors are looking for genuine flavors and creations from the vacation spot.
“Many of our member hotels have been working with two or three local suppliers. BHA aims to connect our members to 10+ new vendors, which will create opportunities for further collaborations,” mentioned Kevin Girard.
New Upgrades on BHA Website for 2023
To help in driving BHA’s imaginative and prescient for 2023, the Association has accomplished a number of upgrades on its web site – balihotelsassociation.com. The improve will leverage the present web site to BHA members and companions and proceed to supply a trusted voice for future visitors coming to Bali.
“It is our shared aim to position the website as a platform where we can bring key players closer together and support BHA initiatives centered around Sustainability, Education, Social Media communications, Health & Safety and travel through a dedicated, one-stop access point,” mentioned Simona Chimenti, Marketing & Media Relations Director.
Website upgrades embody the BHA Newsroom part, which was lately revamped with a extra user-friendly navigation, permitting member inns and vacationers to simply entry correct, and verified journey data. Our Hotels & Resorts part now permits visitors to browse star-rated inns per vacation spot. Essential knowledge and upgraded visuals of every resort goal to encourage and simplify journey planning, with extra data only one click on away. A brand new, extra complete BHA Career part will permit member inns to promote their job openings and proficient candidates to use immediately on the platform, thus lowering the hiring course of time.
“One of the biggest issues facing the tourism industry right now is labor shortage. We expect the BHA Career section upgrade to become a key reference source for recruiting quality candidates,” mentioned Simona Chimenti.
“The tourism outlook for 2023 in Bali remains positive, and Bali Hotels Association aims to bring even more to the table next year. I am fortunate to receive the support from Vice Chair Kevin Girard and our amazing Board of Directors with their strong commitment and well-thought programs for 2023,” mentioned Fransiska Handoko.
2023 BHA Board of Directors
Fransiska Handoko, General Manager, Risata Bali Resort & Spa
Chairwoman, Government & Organization Relations Director
Kevin Girard, General Manager, Conrad Bali
Vice Chairman & Sustainability Director
Joel Bartlett, General Manager, Mamaka by Ovolo
Finance & Business Development Director
Simona Chimenti, General Manager, The Pavilions Bali
Marketing & Media Relations Director
Franklyn Kocek, General Manager, The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph Collection
Security & Safety Director
I Wayan Warta, General Manager, Amadea Resort & Villas