Tourism brings peace and economic recovery: This is also what the government of Indonesia thinks and so they plan to double the number of tourists within the next three years – to a total of 20 million. A first consequence was the relaxation of the entry regulations for 170 countries – visitors can now stay on the island for 30 days without a visa. Therefore, it is not surprising that numerous new hotels arise. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the world’s leading supplier of hotel information services, there are currently 112 new upper-class hotels under construction. Only 25 of them are built on the famous holiday-island of Bali.
Selected hotel projects in Bali/Indonesia (source: tophotelprojects.com)
Six Senses Bali – 157 Villas – planned opening: late 2017
InterContinental Bali Canggu Resort – 160 rooms and suites – planned opening: late 2017
Trump Resort and Residences Bali – 500 rooms – planned opening: early 2019
Anantara Ubud Bali Resort – 70 Villas – planned opening: early 2019
Sol House Jimbaran – 178 rooms and suites – planned opening: early 2018
Almost 40 per cent of all international travellers to Indonesia (2015: 10 million, +5%) arrive on the paradise island of Bali. Further exciting destinations for hotels are the capital of Jakarta and the island of Lombok. While the island of Lombok is only partially developed for tourism so far, but has clean and white beaches and low traffic volumes.
One large-scale tourism project is planned on the island of Bintang – close to Singapore. The Malaysian investment group Landmark plans a 38-hectare leisure park with multiple luxury hotels on the island. Although, it is not yet clear when the 20-year construction period of the multi-billion dollar project will finally start.
Valuable information edge with the TOPHOTELPROJECTS World Tour
TOPHOTELPROJECTS started its “World Tour” (#THPWorldTour) in London this summer. The exclusive event series includes expert symposia, change-table-sessions and a “Creative Spark” contest. The events are targeted to hotel planners and operators as well as selected outfitters and suppliers. After London and Miami, they will this year continue to take place in New York City, Dubai, Singapore and Berlin. The next event will happen in Dubai on 20 September – there are only a few tickets left. More information on: www.thpworldtour.com.
