25 June 2003JAKARTA - Ritz Carlton has confirmed it is underway with
plans to establish a new hotel in Indonesia's capital. The
property is being seen by industry-watchers as a likely
rate-leader on completion. Public relations official
Stephanie Platt told
TravelWeekly from Ritz Carlton headquarters
that the company signed a management agreement on the
property in December 2002. The site is positioned across
from the new JW Marriott Jakarta, and shares a common
owner.
"Construction should begin December 2003, but we do not
have an opening date right now. Our regional vice president
for International Hotels will be in Asia in late July, and
will be finalising some of these details," said Platt.