Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine March 2015 | Page 167

Advertorial 165 SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL Swiss-Belhotel International provides highly professional management services in all aspects of hotels, resorts and serviced residences. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong (SAR), SwissBelhotel International is today recognised as one of the world’s fastest-growing hotel and resort management groups. Since the founding of Swiss-Belhotel International, the group has gone from strength to strength. Commencing operations in Hong Kong and mainland China in 1987, Swiss-Belhotel International expanded into Indonesia and Malaysia in 1990. By 2005, the group had added to its portfolio properties in Vietnam, the Philippines and Australia. In 2006, SwissBelhotel International reached further afield and commenced operations in the Middle East, and in 2013 expanded to New Zealand. Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 125 hotels, resorts and projects located in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Swiss-Belhotel has been named Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain for five consecutive years and Favourite 4-Star Hotel, further cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. A deep commitment to professionalism and excellence is the essence of the SwissBelhotel International brand. With ten brands built around the core brand, the group continues to increase its worldwide portfolio of 4-star and 5-star hotels and resorts under the flagship brand SwissBelhotel. Grand Swiss-Belhotel focuses on upscale 5-star-rated hotels, while SwissBelresort focuses on mid-scale 4-star resorts. Swiss-Belresidence is a special brand that manages serviced apartments. Swiss-Belinn manages economy 3-star properties, while Swiss-Belexpress manages 2-star economy modern class properties. The Zest Hotels brand is focused on the rapid development of budget hotels for the modern, mobile market. Added to the growing brand portfolio are Swiss-Belvillas, upscale luxury villas, Swiss-BelBoutique, mid-scale economy under the 3- to 4-star classification, and Swiss-Belcourt, economy budget residences also under the 2- to 3-star classification. Differing from many other international hotel management companies, SwissBelhotel International believes in consulting and working with the property owners to build a close partnership so that the owners’ objectives and goals are achieved and the success and growth of the operation and Swiss-Belhotel International are ensured. In addition to the group’s corporate head office in Hong Kong, Swiss-Belhotel International’s worldwide operations are supported by regional sales and development offices located in Shanghai, China; Hanoi, Vietnam; Jakarta, Indonesia; Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; Sydney, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand. Each of these hubs is led by highly experienced and recognised industry executives with an array of professional support systems; a highly successful approach that allows fast, efficient and interactive management support. www.swiss-belhotel.com