The Grand Dafam Signature International Airport Yogyakarta hotel is rebranding to Morazen Yogyakarta as announced by Surabaya Mercusuar Indonesia at the celebration gala dinner which also served as the hotel’s grand opening.
Partially in operation since June 2022 under the Dafam Hotel Management, the hotel development was completed last year – however, the owner had decided to run it independently, hence the delay of the launch.
Morazen Yogyakarta has been officially launched after rebranding from Grand Dafam Signature International Airport Yogyakarta
Hengky Tambayong, general manager of Morazen Yogyakarta told the media in a press conference prior to the gala dinner: “The rebranding is a strategic step to strengthen the hotel’s identity and service standards. The new name Morazen – derived from the combination of ‘mora’ from Latin meaning ‘to linger’ or ‘to delay’, and ‘zen’ from Japanese signifying tranquillity – reflects the hotel’s vision of offering a luxurious and relaxing stay experience.”
Located right across from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Kulon Progo Regency at the western part of Yogyakarta, the hotel features 197 rooms, an all-day dining and poolside restaurant, coffee corner, rooftop bar and lounge, spa, fitness centre and swimming pool as well as a kid’s corner. It also has a ballroom with a total capacity of 1,200 guests, the biggest in the area, six break-out rooms and a social/working corner at the lobby.
“Although we are located near the airport, we are not an airport hotel. While we do get six-to-eight rooms per night of travellers who stay the night to catch an early morning flight from here, our facilities are here to cater to wider market segments including those looking to relax with family, or on business trips.”
Currently FITs, government meetings, weddings and social events top the market.
“We get guests from OTAs, family staycations from Yogyakarta and our neighbouring city, Purworejo,” he said.
To attract the market, Hengky said his team created special kids’ programmes for weekends, experiential and excursion packages for FITs and groups, and are participating at wedding exhibitions.
He is optimistic that with YIA becoming the only international airport in Yogyakarta and Central Java, the location of the hotel will prove strategic.
“Starting next year, half of the Haj pilgrimage groups from Yogyakarta and Central Java which currently all embark from Solo, will depart from YIA. We are talking about around 180,000 passengers,” he said, adding that as an international gateway not only to Yogyakarta but Central Java province, more international airlines are expected to start flying in this year and the next.
In addition, the development of the toll road connecting Yogyakarta city centre and the airport is expected to start soon, which will cut travel time from 90 to 120 minutes to just 30 minutes.
Hengky also shared that there are plans for Kulon Progo to become an aeropolis city – YIA covers 600 hectares, but there is still land open for developments, such as a cargo city.
The Grand Dafam Signature International Airport Yogyakarta hotel is rebranding to Morazen Yogyakarta as announced by Surabaya Mercusuar Indonesia at the celebration gala dinner which also served as the hotel’s grand opening.
Partially in operation since June 2022 under the Dafam Hotel Management, the hotel development was completed last year – however, the owner had decided to run it independently, hence the delay of the launch.
Hengky Tambayong, general manager of Morazen Yogyakarta told the media in a press conference prior to the gala dinner: “The rebranding is a strategic step to strengthen the hotel’s identity and service standards. The new name Morazen – derived from the combination of ‘mora’ from Latin meaning ‘to linger’ or ‘to delay’, and ‘zen’ from Japanese signifying tranquillity – reflects the hotel’s vision of offering a luxurious and relaxing stay experience.”
Located right across from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Kulon Progo Regency at the western part of Yogyakarta, the hotel features 197 rooms, an all-day dining and poolside restaurant, coffee corner, rooftop bar and lounge, spa, fitness centre and swimming pool as well as a kid’s corner. It also has a ballroom with a total capacity of 1,200 guests, the biggest in the area, six break-out rooms and a social/working corner at the lobby.
“Although we are located near the airport, we are not an airport hotel. While we do get six-to-eight rooms per night of travellers who stay the night to catch an early morning flight from here, our facilities are here to cater to wider market segments including those looking to relax with family, or on business trips.”
Currently FITs, government meetings, weddings and social events top the market.
“We get guests from OTAs, family staycations from Yogyakarta and our neighbouring city, Purworejo,” he said.
To attract the market, Hengky said his team created special kids’ programmes for weekends, experiential and excursion packages for FITs and groups, and are participating at wedding exhibitions.
He is optimistic that with YIA becoming the only international airport in Yogyakarta and Central Java, the location of the hotel will prove strategic.
“Starting next year, half of the Haj pilgrimage groups from Yogyakarta and Central Java which currently all embark from Solo, will depart from YIA. We are talking about around 180,000 passengers,” he said, adding that as an international gateway not only to Yogyakarta but Central Java province, more international airlines are expected to start flying in this year and the next.
In addition, the development of the toll road connecting Yogyakarta city centre and the airport is expected to start soon, which will cut travel time from 90 to 120 minutes to just 30 minutes.
Hengky also shared that there are plans for Kulon Progo to become an aeropolis city – YIA covers 600 hectares, but there is still land open for developments, such as a cargo city.