Indonesia Hospitality Journal

INDONESIA HOSPITALITY JOURNAL by Chandra himawan

Independent perspectives on Indonesia's hospitality industry.

Exploring the business, people and ideas shaping hospitality in Indonesia.

Latest Insights

Ideas and perspectives on hotel performance, development and the business of hospitality.

Hotel Operator - Chandra Himawan

The Biggest Brand Is Not Always the Right Operator for Your Hotel

Imagine an owner from North Sumatra developing a five-star hotel in Jakarta. He wants the property

Hotel ADR - Chandra Himawan

Rooms Are Full, But Are You Selling Too Cheap? Understanding ADR

Some hotels look incredibly busy every weekend. The lobby is crowded, breakfast is full and the

Chandra Himawan - Hotel Gross Operating Profit

When the Numbers Look Good, But Profit Doesn’t Grow

Many hotel owners feel reassured when they receive the monthly performance report. Occupancy is improving. ADR

News

Latest Stories

EXPLORE TOPICS

The business of hospitality, from different perspectives.

Hotel Business & Development

Market &
Trends

Marketing &
Distribution

People &
Leadership

Revenue &
Performance

Technology &
Innovation

EDITOR'S PERSPECTIVE

A hotel can look successful from the outside and still struggle as a business.

CHANDRA HIMAWAN
Founder & Editor, Indonesia Hospitality Journal

In hospitality, what we see is often just a part of the story.

Behind the brand and the numbers, there are real people, real challenges and important decisions that determine whether a hotel can truly grow.

Through this journal, I share my perspective on what really matters in Indonesian hospitality.

CONVERSATIONS

Perspectives from people shaping hospitality.

Owner Hotel

Hotel Owners

Building Hotels for the Next Generation

General Managers

People, Place and a Sense of Belonging

DEVELOPERS & INVESTORS

Opportunities in Indonesia's Hospitality Landscape

HOSPITALITY BRIEF

Hospitality, worth reading.

A curated selection of insights, developments and ideas from Indonesia’s hospitality industry.

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