108-room Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru - Riau, Indonesia Opens
March 28, 2012 - Swiss-Belhotel International recently announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru - Riau, Indonesia. A 3-star international hotel, Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru is strategically located in the busy area of Pekanbaru, Riau, with easy access to the business and government district and only 10 minutes from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.
Swiss-Belhotel International Senior Vice President Operations and Development for Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, Mr. Emmanuel Guillard stated that, “Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru is the first hotel in Pekanbaru and the 5th hotel in Sumatera managed by Swiss-Belhotel International. The hotel will provide guests with services and facilities that meet international standards and is ready to provide visitors to the city with a new and fresh venue where they will have a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay.”
Swiss-Belhotel International has built a strong presence in Indonesia and remains firmly committed to expanding its Indonesian portfolio. Currently operating 60 hotels throughout the archipelago including those under projects and development. Swiss-Hotel International Chairman and President, Mr, Gavin M. Faull stated that “The Group's aggressive expansion policy is supported by Passion and Professionalism at every level of Swiss-Belhotel International. Swiss-Belhotel International is very proud that we have been able to share and contribute to the economic growth of more than 20 cities and regions throughout Indonesia through our involvement in the hospitality industry of this wonderful country”.
About Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru
Swiss-Belhotel SKA Pekanbaru is a 3-star hotel offering comfortable and affordable accommodation in the city. Situated in SKA Mall, one of the popular lifestyle mall complexes in Pekanbaru, the hotel provides superb services and facilities together with a wide range of entertainment, shopping and dining options.
The hotel's 108 well-appointed guestrooms in contemporary design include 104 Deluxe and 4 Suites, non-smoking and handicapped rooms, and are ready to welcome both business and leisure travellers.
Each room is equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, IDD telephone, high-speed Internet access, minibar, 15” laptop size in-room safety deposit box, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer, 32” LCD TV with satellite and cable programmes. A fitness centre and spa are also provided for the guest's comfort.
About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International is a rapidly expanding international mana<gement company with over 80 hotels, resorts and projects globally. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong (SAR), Swiss-Belhotel International manages properties in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East including CHINA • VIETNAM • PHILIPPINES • MALAYSIA • INDONESIA • AUSTRALIA • IRAQ • KUWAIT • OMAN • QATAR • SAUDI ARABIA. Ranked in the top 100 international hotel management companies, Swiss-Belhotel International has twice been awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain 2010/2011 and 2011/2012, and most favourite 4-star hotel. Swiss-Belhotel International's rapid expansion will see substantial growth in the Middle East as well as a focus on growth in China. For more information, please refer to the Group website, www.swiss-belhotel.com.