The resort will offer 181 guestrooms that reflect a blend of classic Balinese architecture and modern oriental interiors, with Chinois-inspired motifs.

Four-year partnership is designed to help support the education and empowerment of more than 60,000 women in war-torn countries around the world.

Mackenzie previously was the general manager of the New Castle-operated Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

OpenKey’s open platform brings global industry standards to its mobile technology, allowing hotel owners to launch their own keyless room entry system without changing their current infrastructure.

Returning to the state where his hospitality career began, Giamundo first served as director of services for The Lodge at Vail in Colorado.

The Silver Pearl Hotel calls for a 1000 plus room luxury property to be located 1 1/2 kilometer off shore. The name refers to a structure that will literally rise out of the sea to recall the country’s seafaring and pearl diving history.

Ashford will oversee Holland America Line’s sales and marketing, revenue management, deployment and itinerary planning, public relations, hotel operations and strategy.

The hotel’s 173 luxurious rooms and suites are set to be some of the largest in Jakarta, with floor to ceiling windows that frame views of the bustling capital city.

The move marks a new era for the independent hotelier as it grows outside its Hong Kong home market and takes on Australia and the world’s burgeoning hotel scene.