10th Edition, 2013

HOTELIER

HICAP UPDATE 2013

Indonesia Hotels Investment World 2013

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PAY FOR PERFORMANCE? Or PAY FOR POSITION?

Edition 10th , 2013

HOTELIER INDONESIA

INDONESIA

PERSPECTIVES ON GHM IN INDIA

THE INTERVIEW

Hotel and Branded Residential Market Update 2012 Edition and 2013 Outlook.

HOT Profile

16 • HOTELIER INDONESIA

[HI] When and where did you start working in hotels?

[JC] My hotelier career started in 2004 at the Bromo View Hotel & Restaurant in Probolinggo, Jawa Timur.

[HI] Could you tell us a bit about your start?

[JC] My first position was in reception at Bromo View Hotel for around two years. Since it was the hotel’s first year in operation,

I was also working as part of the pre-opening team to assist in preparing and supporting the grand opening. Having an active role in multiple aspects of the hotel’s pre-opening provided both a significant challenge as well as a great opportunity.

[HI] Where are you working now, and what is your position?

[JC] Duty Manager in Hotel Santika Siligita Nusa Dua, Bali.

[HI] What achievements are you proud of?

[JC] I am proud of my ability to properly handle responsibili-ties assigned to me by my managers. I appreciate their faith in my abilities to be a trusted and responsible member of the team.

[HI] What positions would you like to advance into in the coming years?

[JC] I relocated to Bali in mid-2012, which was a valuable step in advancing my hotelier career. I consider this a great chance & good challenge to be here in Bali to continue my career in operations, especially Front Office. I look to get more oppor-tunity to grow professionally both in Front Office and in other departments too. I am always happy to share my knowledge with my staff, associates and others who are interested.

[HI] As a woman in the Indonesian Hotel industry, is there any advice you would give to others looking to start a career as a hotelier?

[JC] Commonly, many woman fall in love with hotel industry and decide to be hotelier. Its a is very interesting industry where you can make your own positive choices. As one who is still stages of a hotelier career, i can advise - just do your best and never tire of developing your industry knowledge and experience. Let it flow and you will find the way.***

Hotelier Indonesia would like to thank Ms. Jefri Carolina for her feed-back and insight into a young hotelier’s experience in the industry.

In our travels, we come across many highly experienced hoteliers with varied and exciting experiences around the world. The allure of a global career in hotels and resorts draws in people from quite diverse backgrounds. We are pleased to catch up with Ms. Jefri Carolina, a young hotelier who has followed a path into the hotelier industry.

Jefri Carolina