Groundbreaking of Harris Hotel Samarinda

Jakarta, 14 June 2013, Groundbreaking event of Harris Hotel Samarinda was organized today attended by the mayor of Samarinda H. Syaharie Jaang, SH, Msi, as well as representatives from Tauzia Hotel Management and the owning company.

Facing the Mahakam River and located next to the Mahakam Bridge, the gateway to and from Balikpapan, Harris Hotel Samarinda will offer 150 rooms and is expected to open by the third quarter of 2014. The hotel will feature Harris Cafe, Harris Juice Bar, ballroom, meeting rooms, sauna and spa.

“Following the expansion of the city, Harris Hotel Samarinda will draw business and leisure Guests”, said Christophe Glass, Brand Director - Harris Hotels, “We are excited to be able to introduce the Harris product and experience to Samarinda, the capital city of the fast developing East Kalimantan province. Harris Hotel Samarinda is the third Harris property now in development in East Kalimantan.”

Currently Harris Hotels represents 13 hotels in operations in Jakarta, Bali, Batam, Sentul, Bandung and Malang with 27 more hotels to open by end 2015 throughout Indonesia.

Harris Hotels received Best Mid-range Hotel Chain Award at Hospitality Investment World Indonesia Hotel Award 2013.

Tauzia Hotel Management, established in 2001 is a network of 90 hotels in operations and development under the brands Worldhotels – a master franchise in luxury segment; Préférence Hotels – label for a collection of charm hotels; Harris hotels – healthy lifestyle midscale hotels; Yello Hotels – the Netizen’s new economic hotels and POP! Hotels – for smart and eco-friendly travelers in budget segment..

Along with hotel management services Tauzia provides as well Estate Management and consulting services.

Tauzia Hotel Management has vision to build a blend of culture in management style, product management and services while promoting cultural diversity in the hospitality business.

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