 Best
Western International Vice President for International Operations –
Asia Glenn de Souza (right) presents the “Award of Excellence”
plaque to Jusuf Sawirin, managing director of PT. Bangun Wahana
Indah Indonesia which is the designated Best Western area
development office in Indonesia. Sawirin was specially recognized
for his outstanding performance in area development for 2008.
(source: Best Western International (BWI) )
JAKARTA, December 12, 2008 – Best Western Area Development Office Managing Director
Jusuf Sawirin receives the most prestigious award from Best Western International for his outstanding performance in area development for the year 2008.
Experiencing more than 22 years old in Hospitality Industry, Jusuf Sawirin established
PT. Bangun Wahana Indah Indonesia as area development office for Best Western International in Indonesia in April 2007. Along with a number of hotel chains in Indonesia, Sawirin believes that there is a positive growth for the hospitality business in Indonesia for the next five years.
Sawirin said, “Best Western in Indonesia is optimistic about expanding its members to approximately 20 hotels by 2010 and we are confident that we will reach our goal in the next few years in targeted locations all over Indonesia, such as Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Kalimantan, and Sumatra.”
Glenn de Souza, Best Western International Vice President for International Operations Asia noted, “We are highly confident to appoint Jusuf as Managing Director for our Indonesia area development office.” He further said, “Indonesia tourism continues to perform well with international visitors increasing approximately 10%. This is a great opportunity to expand membership in the area.”
The entry of Best Western to the country is a benefit for business and leisure travelers who seek great accommodations and international service. Sawirin said, “With its strong name, Best Western will help advance the tourism in Indonesia to international level. By staying at a Best Western hotel, travelers can experience the local attraction coupled with world class amenities.”
Best Western, the brand which caters to distinguished travelers, has over 4200 hotels in its portfolio spread across the world. More Best Western hotels are expected to open in 2009 and 2010 with the following properties: BW New Kuta Condotel, Bali in January 2009; BW Mangga Dua Jakarta in April 2009; BW Premier Kuta in April 2009; BW Premier Solo in May 2009; BW Premier Padang, April 2009; and BW Grand Seminyak in 2010.
In Asia, there are over 130 Best Western hotels in various stages of development and operations. Best Western International has plans to expand its presence in the region to 200 hotels by 2010.
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