IHGMA West Java Holds Investment Analysis Workshop for Hotel General Managers in Bandung
The DPD IHGMA (Indonesian Hotel General Manager Association) West Java held an exclusive strategic session titled “A Step-by-Step Guide to Investment Analysis” combined with an Iftar Gathering at Ibis Bandung Pasteur on Wednesday, 25 February at 3:00 PM Western Indonesia Time. The event was designed specifically for general managers, hotel executives, and decision-makers in the hospitality industry as a strategic learning platform and networking opportunity during Ramadan.
The workshop featured Dr. H. Andre Hernowo, SE., M.Si., AK., CHE as the main speaker, an academic and practitioner in accounting and finance with extensive experience in managerial competency development and investment analysis in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The event was attended and opened by Dr. Iendra Sofyan, ST., M.Si., Head of the Department of Tourism and Culture (Disparbud) of West Java Province. During the workshop session, participants gained comprehensive understanding of investment analysis frameworks applicable to general managers, ranging from project feasibility evaluation, risk analysis, return on investment (ROI) calculation, to strategic decision-making in developing new outlets and business expansion. This material was also relevant for general managers preparing themselves for board-level roles and business development positions.
Nor Syahlevie, SE., MM.Par, Chair of IHGMA DPD West Java, stated that the workshop was part of IHGMA’s commitment to enhancing the strategic leadership capacity of general managers in West Java. “Amid increasingly complex industry dynamics, general managers are not only required to excel in operations, but also to possess analytical competence in identifying investment opportunities and ensuring hotel business sustainability,” he said.
The event was limited and exclusive in nature. IHGMA member general managers could attend the activity free of charge, whilst non-member general managers, corporate accounts, and functional consultants were charged a contribution of IDR 150,000. Following the workshop session, the event continued with a joint breaking of the fast as a moment to strengthen professional networking and enhance synergies amongst hotel leaders in West Java. Through this activity, IHGMA West Java hopes to foster the emergence of more strategic, adaptive hotel leaders prepared to face investment challenges and business development in an increasingly competitive era.
Ika Florentina, S.Ikom, MM, as Public Relations Officer of IHGMA Central, affirmed that this activity was part of IHGMA’s strategic commitment to strengthening the leadership capacity of general managers in Indonesia. “IHGMA currently oversees more than 1,300 general managers and hotel leaders across Indonesia. We are committed to presenting development programmes that are relevant and impactful, so that our members excel not only operationally but also in investment decision-making and business strategy. This workshop is a concrete manifestation of that commitment,” she said. She added that through exclusive forums such as this, IHGMA wishes to ensure that every general manager has the space to continue growing, collaborating, and leading the industry with a more strategic and sustainable perspective.