Accor opens two new hotels in Indonesia
International news
Accor adds another milestone in Indonesia with the opening of 191-key Swissôtel Nusantara – its first hotel in the country’s new capital in East Kalimantan – as well as the entry of its Mövenpick brand in Jakarta with the opening of 256-room Mövenpick Jakarta City Centre.
Garth Simmons, COO of Accor’s premium, midscale, and economy division in Asia, said: “The opening of Swissôtel Nusantara marks a significant milestone for Accor. We are excited to be the first to have a property there. It’s a good location (that) will grow in the next five to 10 years as the new capital grows.”
He noted that the current key markets comprise of government-visiting dignitaries and employees waiting for their homes to be ready, as well as corporate travellers and businesses from the surrounding cities in Kalimantan.