Grand Hyatt named best resort

JAKARTA (JP): Business Traveler magazine has selected Grand Hyatt Bali as the best resort hotel worldwide in 1997.

Based on a poll of its readers around the world, the magazine reviewed several key aspects of hotels, including room quality, rates, facilities and services.

"We are proud of this recognition and this will make us strive even harder to meet our guests' expectations," said regional director of Hyatt International Hotels Indonesia Peter Stettler.

The Sheraton Grande Laguna in Phuket and the Four Season Bali jointly ranked in second place in the poll.

Grand Hyatt Bali, located in the Nusa Dua tourist resort, has won 16 awards since its opening in 1991.

Over 170 hotels are managed by Hyatt worldwide. There are seven Hyatts in Indonesia, including the Hyatt Regency in Surabaya, East Java; Grand Hyatt and Aryaduta in Jakarta; Grand Hyatt and Bali Hyatt in Bali; Hyatt Regency in Yogyakarta; and Hyatt Regency in Bandung. (icn)