Spa Executive | October 2020

Marriott recently opened the stunning
Sheraton Belitung Resort in Indonesia.
The 169-room hotel is located
45 minutes away from H.A.S.
Hanandjoeddin International Airport and
a short drive away from the coast of
Tanjung Kelayangsits. It is surrounded by
more than 100 small islands in a place
that is home to more than 1,000 different
types of flora and fauna. This includes
the Karamunting flower which only grows
in Belitung, and the Tarsius, one of the
world’s smallest primates, found only on
some islands in Southeast Asia.
Rooms at the Sheraton Belitung offer
ocean, lagoon or garden views, and
feature 55-inch LCD televisions, highspeed
wireless internet, and motion
sensors that automatically activate and
deactivate the AC when guests enter or
leave the room.
“We are delighted to be opening the
Sheraton Belitung Resort, which is the
8th Sheraton branded hotel to open
in Indonesia,” said Rajeev Menon,
President, Asia Pacific (excluding
China), Marriott International. “Sheraton
is Marriott International’s most global
brand, and this opening marks another
exciting moment in the continued brand
expansion across Asia Pacific. Belitung
is one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets,
and the arrival of Sheraton Belitung
Resort will only enhance its appeal as a
destination for couples and families alike
to enjoy this paradise together.”
The resort features three food and
beverage outlets, 7,480 square feet of
event space, a 24-hour fitness centre, a
kid’s club with educational programming,
an outdoor infinity pool, and a Shine Spa.
Local ingredients for
inspired treatments
The spa features six treatment rooms
and draws from local inspiration and
wisdom, using products with local
ingredients for treatments and services
inspired by the surrounding land. These
ingredients include: Daun Simpor
(Dilleniasuffruticosa), Peppercorn
seed (piper nigrum), and Calamansi
(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa). A Calamansi
Bath, which is a bathtub filled with the
aroma and fresh slices of the Calamansi
citrus fruit, soothes and revives guests.
According to Spa Manager, Sih Rini
Angernani, a wonderful treatment that
holds local wisdom is the relaxing
massage using the black peppercorn
compress ball, as Belitung is a main
producer of black pepper.
Shine Spa is using Book4Time software
and Sih Rini Angernani says that the
system has been very helpful, “especially
for the pre-opening team,” and that the
support team has been quick to respond
to questions while the spa team learns
the ropes and gets accustomed.
Indonesia’s hidden gem
“We are thrilled to open the first five-star
hotel in Belitung, and to welcome local
and international travellers to discover
Indonesia’s hidden gem with Sheraton
Belitung Resort,” said Yvonne Wan,
General Manager of the resort. “We
look forward to creating memorable stay
experiences for our guests that bring
to life Sheraton’s signature hospitality
initiatives, with a green conscience.”
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