Kota Kasablanka Achieves Recognition in Retail Industry

Kota Kasablanka (Kokas), managed by PT Elite Prima Hutama, has achieved national recognition by securing two prestigious awards at the Indonesia Top Achievements of the Year (ITAY) 2026 event held at Grand Studio Metro TV in West Jakarta.

Kota Kasablanka shopping mall was awarded Best Mall of The Year 2026 and Excellence in Event & Visitor Experience 2026. Both awards were received directly by Agung Gunawan, General Manager of PT Elite Prima Hutama (Kota Kasablanka). The ITAY judging panel assessed that Kota Kasablanka has demonstrated superior and consistent performance amid the dynamics of the modern retail industry.

This assessment was based on several key indicators, including stable and competitive tenant occupancy levels, curation of leading international and domestic brands, high visitor traffic (foot traffic) throughout the year, consistent delivery of national and international-scale events, and other factors.

The ITAY 2026 event was opened by Suryopratomo, Commissioner of Metro TV, and attended by national figures, corporate leaders, and creative industry practitioners. Regarding the award assessment, one of the judges, Prof. Dr. Martani Huseini, DEA, stated that the retail industry requires continuous innovation.

“Kota Kasablanka has proven that visitor experience and event quality are the keys to maintaining competitive advantage,” he explained.

ITAY founder Arief Hidayat Thamrin added that the award is given to institutions capable of delivering real transformation. “Kota Kasablanka is not merely a shopping destination, but a centre for activity, entertainment, and urban community,” he assessed.

Kota Kasablanka is one of Jakarta’s premium shopping centres, known for its one-stop lifestyle destination concept. The ITAY 2026 awards further reinforce Kota Kasablanka’s position as an innovative, competitive retail and lifestyle destination focused on visitor experience.