Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari - the first international – chain hotel in West Papua, Indonesia

Swiss-Belhotel International, the manager of hotels, resorts and serviced Residences in Asia, is pleased to announce that the management agreement of Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari was signed in Jakarta on 9th June 2007 by Mr. Susanto Pirono, Director of PT. Fanindi View Hotel and Mr. Gavin M. Faull, President of Swiss-Belhotel International.

Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari which will be scheduled to open in August 2007.

Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari offers convenient access to both the business district centered around Jalan Yos Sudarso No. 8, Manokwari and the upscale residential district of Manokwari.

The Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari is a 3-star hotel, featuring 93 guest rooms.  The hotel is located in the heart of the Central Business District of Jalan Yos Sudarso No. 8, Manokwari, and it has city view and sea view. It is the first International Hotel in Manokwari. The hotel features include Swiss Cafe, an all day dining outlet serving local and international cuisine, Breeze Bar serving light refreshments, 5 Meeting Rooms, 1 VIP Lounge and Ballroom for up to 300 persons for standing party, an ideal environment for seminars, meetings, conferences, weddings and anniversaries, Swimming Pool, Spa, Whirlpool and  Fitness Centre.

Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari comprise 42 Superior Rooms (30m²), 31 Deluxe Rooms (34m²), 10 Junior Suites (46m²), 9 Executive Suites (66m²), 1 Presidential Suite (112m²), and four apartments – 2 bedroom (80m²).

"The strategic location of the project in the heart of Manokwari, combined with the uncompromising, bespoke service of the Swiss-Belhotel brand, will make this property an extremely attractive choice for business travelers and leisure," said Mr. Emmanuel Guillard, Vice President of Swiss-Belhotel International in Indonesia. "Offering premium hotel accommodations, Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari will be a welcome addition to the city's booming financial district, helping meet the surge in demand from multinational corporations as well as Manokwari’s growing numbers of business travelers arrivals." said Mr. Emmanuel Guillard, Vice President of Swiss-Belhotel International – Indonesia. He added “Swiss-Belhotel International Service Philosophy is aimed at providing our guests affordable first class lodging, clean, safe and with personalised and efficient service.  In order to capture our share of the market, we must offer our customers excellent value for money.  Swiss-Belhotel International is

confident that Swiss-Belhotel International will create a standard, and make The Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari to the top of the line based on our Philosophy of building mutually beneficial partnerships with property owners and investors so that their objectives and goals are achieved.  We are confident that the strength of the union between Swiss-Belhotel International Indonesia and Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari will be translated into great value and benefits for the future clients of Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari.” he said

"The strategic location of the project in the heart of Manokwari, combined with the uncompromising, bespoke service of the Swiss-Belhotel brand, will make this property an extremely attractive choice for business travelers and leisure," said Mr. Emmanuel Guillard, Vice President of Swiss-Belhotel International in Indonesia. "Offering premium hotel accommodations, Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari will be a welcome addition to the city's booming financial district, helping meet the surge in demand from multinational corporations as well as Manokwari’s growing numbers of business travelers arrivals." said Mr. Emmanuel Guillard, Vice President of Swiss-Belhotel International – Indonesia. He added “Swiss-Belhotel International Service Philosophy is aimed at providing our guests affordable first class lodging, clean, safe and with personalised and efficient service.  In order to capture our share of the market, we must offer our customers excellent value for money.  Swiss-Belhotel International is confident that Swiss-Belhotel International will create a standard, and make The Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari to the top of the line based on our Philosophy of building mutually beneficial partnerships with property owners and investors so that their objectives and goals are achieved.  We are confident that the strength of the union between Swiss-Belhotel International Indonesia and Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari will be translated into great value and benefits for the future clients of Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari.” he said

 “We are currently negotiating for several other properties in the country specifically those in key destinations like Baguio, Boracay, Bohol, Palawan, Cebu and Tagaytay.  The Philippines is one of the fastest growing areas in the Asia Pacific region for the hotel and hospitality industry.  We are thrilled that Swiss-Belhotel International can be an integral part of this dynamic growth of the country’s tourism industry,” Swiss-Belhotel International’s Vice President, James Tam, declares.

Headquartered in Hong Kong (SAR), Swiss-Belhotel International manages hotels in the Asian region and in the Middle East including hotels in CHINA Changchun, Hefei, Wuhan (2 Hotels) INDONESIA Jakarta,  Bandung, Semarang, Borneo Banjarmasin, Kalimantan, Bali (3 Hotels), Jayapura, Kalimantan (opening 2008), Medan (opening 2008), Makassar (opening 2009), Mangga Besar-Jakarta (opening 2009), Manokwari, Manado (opening 2008)  VIETNAM Hanoi, Halong Bay, Danang (opening 2006), Hoi An MALAYSIA (opening 2009) PHILIPINES Manila KUWAIT Kuwait, QATAR Doha (opening 2009).