Hotel opens on Bangka

JAKARTA (JP): A Rp 5 billion (US$2.1 million) four-star hotel opened last week at Pasir Padi beach on Bangka Island, South Sumatera, Antara reported yesterday.

The Serrata hotel has 40 rooms and a swimming pool, beach- volleyball court, conference room and tennis court.

The hotel's management was quoted by Antara as saying it would build 60 more rooms and a golf course to attract tourists. (04)