SWISS-BELHOTEL HARBOUR BAY WINS “BEST HOTEL 2014″ AT BATAM TOURISM AWARDS IN INDONESIA

          Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay Batam, Indonesia has been named Best Hotel 2014 at the recent Batam Tourism Awards, further reaffirming global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International's leading position in the market.           At a glittering ceremony held in the hotel's grand ballroom, the Batam Tourism Awards was presided over by Batam Mayor Mr. Ahmad Dahlan and 300 other guests, including the tourism chief of Riau Islands, Mr. Pak Guntur Sakti, who presented the award to Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay General Manager Mr. Denny Jatnika.          Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay Batam, Indonesia has been named Best Hotel 2014 at the Batam Tourism Awards. For high resolution version, click here.          Swiss-Belhotel International will operate 97 hotels and resorts in Indonesia within the next two years – a destination that has consistently recognised its contribution to the hospitality industry by naming it the Leading Global Hotel Chain for four consecutive years at the Indonesian Travel and Tourism Awards.           "Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have achieved in Indonesia and I would like to congratulate the team on their success at the Batam Tourism Awards," said Mr. Emmanuel Guillard, Swiss-Belhotel International Senior Vice President (Operations and Development) for Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines.           Tourism chief of Riau Islands, Mr. Pak Guntur Sakti (centre) presents the award to Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay General Manager Mr. Denny Jatnika. For high resolution version, click here.          "It is an exciting time for Swiss-Belhotel International in Indonesia and across the region. We have numerous properties under development including our first two hotels in the Philippines, which are located in metro Manila."           Swiss-Belhotel International will unveil 20 hotels globally this year, cementing its reputation as one of the world's most exciting hospitality management groups. It has more than 120 hotels, resorts and projects in its global portfolio with a presence in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman and Saudi Arabia.           For further information and high resolution images please contact: Harshanty Kaloko Regional Director - Public Relations and Promotions Swiss-Belhotel International Tel: (62 21) 2952 7277, 2952 7278 Fax: (62 21) 2952 7275, 2952 7276 Email: pr-ind@swiss-belhotel.com www.swiss-belhotel.comBrayna Tolledo Group Communications and Loyalty Programme Manager Swiss-Belhotel International, Group Sales and Marketing Office Tel: (62 21) 2952 7277, 2952 7278 Fax: (62 21) 2952 7275, 2952 7276 Email: braynatolledo@swiss-belhotel.com Website: www.swiss-belhotel.com