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| Dafam Istana Luwuk |
Built at a cost of 25 billion rupiah (US$2.75 million), the
three-star Dafam Istana Luwuk is expected to start operations by
end-2012, offering 65 rooms in two categories. Facilities will include a
function hall with capacity for up to 1,200 people, two 50-pax meeting rooms,
and a karaoke club with 20 rooms.
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Dafam Hotels & Resort Indonesia managing director, Andhy
Irawan, said: “Luwuk is a growing business destination with an abundance of
liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nickel deposits, and is a transit point to
Wakatobi—the famous dive resort destination.”
Sultan Group owner Bernard Mahamudu was optimistic that
the property would soon be running at peak occupancy, as demand for hotel rooms
in Luwuk was high.
“The accommodation (options) available in Luwuk are basic
inns, yet they sell at 400,000 rupiah per night, and some (rooms) are sold to
the LNG companies for their long-staying guests," he said. "There is
a big opportunity for a star-rated hotel here.”
Dafam Istana Luwuk will be the seventh hotel developed and
managed by Dafam Hotel Management since the group launched last March.
Four hotels are already operational, while three hotels in Bandung, Pekalongan and Solo will soft open
next month.
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| Lion Air |
Meanwhile, new projects in the pipeline include hotels in Jakarta, Bandung and
Makassar, as well as eventual expansion outside Indonesia--to
Beijing.
Luwuk is served by Batavia Air, Express Air and Merpati
Airlines from Makassar and Manado,
while Lion Air launched daily Jakarta-Makassar-Luwuk services starting today.
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