THE Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has finished its year-long, multimillion-dollar revitalisation project, which saw improvements being made to its leisure and business facilities and expansion of its room inventory.
The project includes the launch of Tangent, a personalised work space that is said to appeal to today’s generation of mobile travellers. Facilitated by media:scape by Steelcase – a combination of furniture and technology that enables easy communication – as well as seamless connectivity for video conferencing, Tangent allows guests to conduct impromptu meetings in a private setting located just off the lobby.
The hotel also debuted the 99 room-and-suite Premier Wing, the Heavenly Spa by Westin and Prego Italian restaurant.
Improvements were made to the WestinWORKOUT fitness centre, which now features an updated décor and state-of-the-art cardio equipment with interactive touch-screen consoles.
The adjoining Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) was also given a new look and updated meeting facilities, with works completed in time for major events in the later part of 2013, such as Miss World 2013 and the APEC CEO Summit. The venue now offers 26 revitalised function rooms and two VIP holding rooms, as well as new public facilities such The Café and The Lounge.
Bipan Kapur, managing director of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, said the US$20 million project would place the property and the convention centre in a stronger position to bid for events.
He added that the hardware investment was part of the company’s strategy to tackle a “year of consolidation” for hotels in Bali, particularly those in Nusa Dua, and to stay ahead of the competition in the years to come.
He explained: “(2014) is a year of consolidation, which will see new hotels establishing themselves and business slowing down a bit due to the government elections and economic slowdown.
While Kapur has projected a decline in domestic MICE business during the election period, he expects to see a rise in political party meetings. However, such meetings are rarely held in upscale and luxury hotels.
He also expects association events and corporate meetings to continue to be the key sources of business in 2014.
