Sustainability considerations rank high in the development plans for five hotels that Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts will open this year, as the company seeks to deepen its commitment to responsible development.
Sudarsana, general manager, business development of Santika Indonesia Hotels and Resorts, said the new properties will feature open lobbies that allow natural wind to sweep through, thus avoiding the need for air-conditioning; rely on solar panels for electricity; and prioritise waste management and the use of environmentally-friendly materials.
Sudarsana: sustainability is the only way forward
The new openings. according to Sudarsana, will adopt Kampi, Santika and Amaris brands and be located in different parts of Indonesia.
When asked if existing properties in the portfolio were also being renovated to include more sustainable features, Sudarsana said such moves were challenging and expensive.
However, to fulfil its sustainability obligations, Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts has replaced guest amenities with low-waste options, established water and waste recycling systems, created guest communications to convey the property’s sustainability efforts, and provided staff with sustainability education.
As retrofitting projects require support from owners, Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts is also working hard to impress upon its partners the importance of making the green shift.
“Many owners are very supportive, but the high costs of changes are a concern for some,” he noted.
“However, sustainability is the only way forward. Guests, especially those from Europe, are increasingly expecting hotels and resorts to be sustainable,” he noted.
Sustainability considerations rank high in the development plans for five hotels that Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts will open this year, as the company seeks to deepen its commitment to responsible development.
Sudarsana, general manager, business development of Santika Indonesia Hotels and Resorts, said the new properties will feature open lobbies that allow natural wind to sweep through, thus avoiding the need for air-conditioning; rely on solar panels for electricity; and prioritise waste management and the use of environmentally-friendly materials.
The new openings. according to Sudarsana, will adopt Kampi, Santika and Amaris brands and be located in different parts of Indonesia.
When asked if existing properties in the portfolio were also being renovated to include more sustainable features, Sudarsana said such moves were challenging and expensive.
However, to fulfil its sustainability obligations, Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts has replaced guest amenities with low-waste options, established water and waste recycling systems, created guest communications to convey the property’s sustainability efforts, and provided staff with sustainability education.
As retrofitting projects require support from owners, Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts is also working hard to impress upon its partners the importance of making the green shift.
“Many owners are very supportive, but the high costs of changes are a concern for some,” he noted.
“However, sustainability is the only way forward. Guests, especially those from Europe, are increasingly expecting hotels and resorts to be sustainable,” he noted.