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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe AGM reviewed hotel performance during 2022 and elected a new chair for 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ajung said: \u201cIt\u2019s not easy to summarise the accomplishments of 2022 as actions were reactive and, at times, chaotic\u2026 We are still recovering, but we look to the future with renewed optimism. Our focus continues to be on creating a sustainable, thriving industry and a consistent recovery with our partners and stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fransiska Handoko Reelected chair for 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At the close of the AGM, Bali Hotels Association announced the reelection of Fransiska Handoko, general manager of Risata Bali Resort & Spa, as the Association\u2019s chairwoman for a second term. Fransiska Handoko took over the chair 1 January 1, 2023, for a one-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI feel very privileged to receive the trust of our member hotels to continue serving Bali Hotels Association as the chairwoman for a second term. This is an exciting time for our industry. The successful G20 meetings are the pinnacle of Bali\u2019s tourism in 2022 and further reassure the world that Bali is ready to welcome travellers back to the island,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She heads an association with 157 members from star-rated hotels and resorts in Bali, representing 25,825 rooms and 30,474 employees,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability tops the agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BHA envisions 2023 as the new era of Bali tourism, which focuses on quality tourism, and thus continues to advocate service excellency and sustainability practices to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Sustainability remains on top of our agenda during 2023. We will support member hotels to manage their waste, energy, and water better and continue encouraging members and partners to adopt sustainable business practices,” said BHA vice chairman and sustainability director of Kevin Girard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BHA updates website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To drive BHA\u2019s vision for 2023, the association has completed several upgrades on its website \u2013 balihotelsassociation.com. The upgrade will leverage the current website to BHA members and partners and continue to provide a trusted voice for future guests coming to Bali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new, more comprehensive BHA Career section will allow member hotels to advertise their job openings and talented candidates to apply directly on the platform, thus reducing the hiring process time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe tourism outlook for 2023 in Bali remains positive. Said the incoming chairwoman Fransiska Handoko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2023 BHA Board of Directors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fransiska Handoko<\/strong>, General Manager, Risata Bali Resort & Spa<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chairwoman, Government & Organization Relations Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kevin Girard, <\/strong>General Manager, Conrad Bali<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice Chairman & Sustainability Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joel Bartlett<\/strong>, General Manager, Mamaka by Ovolo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance & Business Development Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simona Chimenti<\/strong>, General Manager, The Pavilions Bali<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing & Media Relations Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Franklyn Kocek, <\/strong>General Manager, The Stones Hotel \u2013 Legian Bali, Autograph Collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security & Safety Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n I Wayan Warta, <\/strong>General Manager, Amadea Resort & Villas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scholarship, Education & Training Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Koen Vangrysperre, <\/strong>General Manager, Sudamala Suites & Villas Bali<\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Relations & Charity Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laurens Kritzinger, <\/strong>General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports & Cultural Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diah Ajung<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Executive Director, Bali Hotels Association<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BALI, 9 January 2023: As global tourism recovers, Bali Hotels Association says 2023 will bring substantial business growth for member hotels. \u201cDespite the challenges we have experienced over the past few years, we are pressing on towards greater achievements in the future,\u201d commented Bali Hotels Association executive director Diah Ajung during the recent Annual General […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":216047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[640,235,3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-216023","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hotels","8":"category-indonesia","9":"category-news"},"yoast_head":"\n