Celebrities’ Party at the Penthouse of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta

Jakarta, October 2011 - Fifie Buntaran, one of the well-known Indonesian models recently celebrated her birthday with a cheerful party at the Penthouse of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta. The party featured various entertaining programs such as live band, fashion shows, photo shooting, interviews with infotainment publications, talk show, make-up & beauty counseling, tarot, and raffle draw.

Master Ceremony (MC) brought by Ovie Wu & Ferdy, live band performed by Devan Band, Fashion Show by Ina Thomas and Benten, while talk show delivered by Miracle.

Family and close friends of Fifie Buntaran attended the party to celebrate as well as to congratulate her for the plan on the soon-to-open of Body’s Secret Beauty Centre by Fifie Buntaran. Numbers of celebrities, models and fashion designers also attended the party. Among the celebrities, few to name are; Tia Ivanka, Jeremy Thomas, Angel Lelga, Kiki Amalia, Virnie Ismail, Hilda Ruscono, Iis Dahlia, Cha Cha Federika, Sonia Wibisono, Five-V, Jenny Cortez, Tiara Lestari, Nana Gading, Shanker RS, Sunan Kalijaga and more.

Angela Lelga (left), with Jakarta models during the party.

Vincentia Maria, Director of  Sales & Marketing of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers (second form left) and Fifie Buntaran (third from left) pose for photograph with Indonesian models at the Penthouse of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta.

Fifie Buntaran

Angela Lelga is being interviewed by one of the national TV stations.

Fifie Buntaran (back row, second from right) together with her friends during the party.

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About Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is a five star international chain hotel strategically located in the northern area of Central Jakarta, close to the Mangga Dua world-class shopping complex and Ancol dreamland, near to the largest exhibition hall; Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO) and direct access to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation, high-end facilities and ultimate services, the hotel offers 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, wide-range of restaurants, cafes, lounges & bars, a one-stop health club: the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, and meeting rooms for events and wedding receptions. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/jakarta.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1058 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Fitness Day with Sheraton

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta Marks the Launching of Signature Fitness Program in Jakarta by Hosting Outdoor Aerobic Exercise.

In celebration of the rollout of the new Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance®, the brand’s revolutionary new health and fitness program in Asia Pacific, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta marches down its guests, associates and partners to get fit through weekly outdoor aerobic exercise called “Fitness Day with Sheraton”, held recently at the premises. Approximately 100 fitness participants attended the event to commemorate the importance of maintaining wellbeing in daily life.

Executive Assistant Manager Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta, Algamar Idris said, that fitness and travel go hand in hand and nowadays fitness becomes priority when people are on the road. “We truly understand that our valued guests need improvement in their quality of life while traveling. Therefore, through customized training and nutrition programs we would like to provide our guests a convenient place to stay, play, relax and hence to get energized while on the go,” explained Algamar.

Algamar added that at the first stage, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta has constantly been hosting regular weekly outdoor aerobic class. He pledges, the hotel will gradually implement activities as recommended by the Core Performance®.

The Needs of Fitness while Traveling
From a survey towards Sheraton hotels’ guests, statistics have shown that fitness is a priority for travelers on the road:
• 2 out of 3 travelers exercise at least 4 times a month.
• Almost 9 out of 10 travelers rate staying fit and healthy as a priority in their life style.
• More than half of travelers expect to relax, refresh and remove fatigue with travel workouts.
• 9 out of 10 travelers expect a hotel fitness center with first class equipment, relaxing environment and professional coaches.
• 9 out of 10 travelers agree that if Sheraton has a fitness program which oversees health from the gym to F&B and in room workout, it will increase their preference of staying at Sheraton.

To meet the fitness needs of travelers Sheraton found it timely to launch Sheraton Fitness, a program that is developed from the same training methodology used by professional athletes. The program helps travelers train and eat healthy on the road, as well as refresh, recharge and refocus their minds and bodies. “So, whether travelers work out every day or just want to take advantage of the nutrition programs and health tips, Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance will help guests feel and perform better,” added Algamar.

“We’re excited to partner with Sheraton to unveil this unique, co-branded program to Sheraton hotels in Asia Pacific,” said Mark Verstegen, Founder and Chairman of Core Performance and Athletes’ Performance. “Sheraton Fitness is a program that touches multiple elements of a guest’s lifestyle, both in an out of the hotel, and we are dedicated to providing innovative solutions to enhance the overall health of guests.”

What is Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance® ?
New Fitness Program Goes Beyond the Gym
Guests will experience the holistic Sheraton Fitness program through multiple touch-points during their stay that incorporates four fundamentals of optimal performance: mindset, nutrition, movement and recovery:
 Mindset: Prepare for it.
- Being prepared, setting goals and having the right mindset is key to success.
- Sheraton provides tips to do this on sheratonfitness.com
 Nutrition: Fuel for it.
- Peak performance requires proper fuel and hydration.
- Nutritionists from Core provided their expertise to create healthy food options for guests.
- Healthy eating is about combining well-balanced, nutrition foods; not about cutting calories.
 Movement: Train for it.
- Optimal performance can be achieved by focusing on movement, stability and balance.
- Core provide guests with workouts that can be done in a guestroom or in Sheraton Fitness Centres as well as rich online content.
 Recovery: Rest for it
- Recharging the mind and body will help you perform at your best throughout the day.
- Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed.
- Stretches and hydration tips.

Component of Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance®
• First Class Gyms Designed for the Top Performers in Life: Core Performance has developed a state-of-the-art gym experience tailored specifically to the needs of frequent travelers. Since travelers have different needs when they are on the road, the new fitness centers feature time-efficient training programs - 20 to 30 minute “themed” workouts - designed by Core Performance to work with busy travel schedules.

• Guest Room Workouts: Guests can also request a complimentary “workout in a bag” -- including workout cards, workout mat, foam rolls, resistance band and massage stick -- to be delivered to their room.

• FIT Meetings: Sheraton is also unveiling a unique meetings offering that allows corporate businesses to enhance performance at meeting. This FIT Meetings concept includes breathing techniques to keep the mind and body sharp and customizable group workout options. FIT Meetings are now available at Sheraton Shunde Hotel, Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel and Sheraton Sanya Resort.
• Online Training, After Check-Out: Guests can access Sheraton Fitness online at Sheratonfitness.com, which features online training programs created by Core Performance and health/nutrition tips. This allows guests to download workouts and follow the Core Performance programs both at home and on the road – eliminating any disruption to their fitness regimen. Core Performance is also offering guests a free three-week trial to the online training at CorePerformance.com, which provides customized training regimes based on guests’ goals.
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About Mark Verstegen and Core Performance
Mark Verstegen is the Founder of Core Performance and Athletes’ Performance, the global leader in performance training, nutrition, and physical therapy for elite athletes and teams. In addition to his roles at Athletes’ Performance and Core Performance, Mark is the Director of Performance for the NFL Players’ Association and the author of five Core Performance books, including Core Performance Essentials and Core Performance Golf. Mark is featured regularly in Men’s Health and Outside Magazine, and speaks regularly internationally about helping executives, athletes, and consumers alike achieve their performance goals.


About Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is a five star international chain hotel strategically located in the northern area of Central Jakarta, close to the Mangga Dua world-class shopping complex and Ancol dreamland, near to the largest exhibition hall; Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO) and direct access to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation, high-end facilities and ultimate services, the hotel offers 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, wide-range of restaurants, cafes, lounges & bars, a one-stop health club: the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, and meeting rooms for events and wedding receptions. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/jakarta

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1058 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/.

Fitness Day bersama Sheraton

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta Menandai Peluncuran Signature Fitness Program di Jakarta dengan Senam Kebugaran Bersama 

Guna menyambut peluncuran “Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance®, sebuah program kesehatan dan fitness untuk brand Sheraton di wilayah Asia Pasifik, Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta menggerakkan tamu, karyawan dan partnernya untuk bergaya hidup sehat dan bugar dengan cara mengikuti Senam Kebugaran Bersama bertajuk “Fitness Day with Sheraton”. Sedikitnya 100 orang menghadiri senam tersebut untuk menandai pentingnya menerapkan gaya hidup sehat.

Executive Assistant Manager Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta, Algamar Idris mengatakan, fitness dan traveling merupakan hal yang sejalan dan masyarakat kini memiliki kesadaran yang tinggi akan pentingnya kebugaran saat bepergian. “Kami paham betul bahwa tamu kami membutuhkan peningkatan kualitas hidup saat bepergian. Oleh karenanya, melalui program traning dan nutrisi, kami menjamin setiap tamu kami merasa nyaman, rileks, sekaligus menyegarkan pikiran dan mengembalikan kebugaran selama bepergian.

Algamar menambahkan, pada tahap awal Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta telah rutin menyelenggarakan acara mingguan Senam Kebugaran. Dirinya berjanji secara bertahap akan menerapkan keseluruhan program sebagaimana direkomendasikan oleh Core Performance®

Kebutuhan akan Bugar selama Bepergian
Dari sebuah survey terhadap tamu hotel Sheraton, menunjukkan bahwa kebugaran merupakan prioritas bagi mereka yang sedang bepergian:

• 2 dari 3 travelers melakukan latihan setidaknya 4 kali sebulan.
• Hampir 9 dari 10 travelers menilai bahwai menjaga kebugaran dan kesehatan merupakan prioritas dalam gaya hidup mereka.
• Lebih dari setengah narasumber mengharapkan relaksasi, penyegaran dan menghilangkan kepenatan melalui olahraga sambil bepergian (travel workouts).
• 9 dari 10 travelers menginginkan fitness center di hotel dilengkapi peralatan dengan kualitas first class, suasana yang rileks, dan pelatih yang profesional.
• 9 dari 10 travelers setuju bila Sheraton memiliki program kebugaran yang mencakup kesehatan dari segi gymnasium, pelayanan makanan dan minuman dan senam di dalam kamar. Hal ini akan meningkatkan kepuasan tamu menginap di Sheraton.

Guna memenuhi kebutuhan para travelers tersebut, Sheraton meluncurkan Sheraton Fitness, yaitu program yang dibangun berdasarkan metodologi yang sama diterapkan atlet profesional. Pogram ini membantu traveler dalam berolahraga dan mengkonsumsi makanan sehat selama bepergian, sekaligus meyegarkan pikiran dan mengembalikan kebugaran jiwa dan raga. “Jadi, baik itu olahraga tiap hari atau sekadar mengikuti tips kesehatan dan nutrisi, Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance akan membuat tamu hotel memilki performa yang lebih baik,” tambah Algamar.


“Kami sangat senang bermitra dengan Sheraton dalam memperkenalkan program unik co-branding ini di Asia Pasifik,” ujar Mark Verstegen, Fonder dan Chairman Core Performance and Athletes’ Performance. “Sheraton Fitness meupakan sebuah program yang menyentuh berbagai elemen dari gaya hidup seorang tamu hotel, baik itu ketika berada di dalam maupun di luar hotel, dan kami berdedikasi memberikan solusi inovatif guna meningkatkan kesehatan para tamu.”

Apa itu Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance® ?
New Fitness Program Goes Beyond the Gym
Tamu hotel dapat merasakan pengalaman menyeluruh Sheraton Fitness melalui berbagai touch-points selama mereka menginap yang terkait dengan empat elemen dasar dari konsep performa yang optimal, yakni; mindset, nutrition, movement and recovery:

Mindset: Prepare for it.
- Siap sedia, menetapkan tujuan dan memiliki pola pikir yang tepat merupakan kunci sukses.
- Tips menyehatkan pikiran dapat dilihat di http://www.sheratonfitness.com/

Nutrition: Fuel for it.
- Untuk memperoleh performa yang optimal dibutuhkan energi yang memadai.
- Ahli imu gizi dari Core menyumbangkan keahliannya dalam menciptakan pilihan makanan bergizi bagi tamu hotel.
- Makan sehat berarti menjaga keseimbangan, makanan bergizi, dan bukan berarti memangkas kebutuhan kalori.

Movement: Train for it.
- Performa atau kinerja yang optimal dapat dicapai dengan mengfokuskan pada gerakan, stabilitas gerakan dan keseimbangan.
- Core memberikan tamu hotel cara berolahraga/berlatih yang dapat diterapkan baik di dalam kamar tamu, di pusat kebugaran maupun secara online.

Recovery: Rest for it.
- Istirahat yang cukup bagi badan dan pikiran dapat membantu Anda dalam meningkatkan kinerja.
- Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed.
- Tips tentang stretches and hydration.

Komponen Sheraton Fitness oleh Core Performance®
• First Class Gyms Designed for the Top Performers in Life: Core performance telah merancang konsep gymnasium yang dipadu dengan kebutuhan khusus para frequent travelers. Karena para travelers memiliki kebutuhan yang berbeda ketika bepergian, fitness centre dengan konsep baru menyediakan program yang hemat waktu dan efisien, antara 20 hingga 30 menit, yang didesain oleh Core Performance untuk menyiasati jadwal perjalanan yang padat.

• Guest Room Workouts: Tamu hotel juga dapat memesan “workout in a bag” secara gratis, yang berisi workout cards, workout mat, foam rolls, resistance band dan massage stick, yang dapat diantar ke kamar.

• FIT Meetings: Sheraton juga tengah memperkenalkan suatu konsep paket meeting dimana pebisnis dan corporates dapat meningkatkan kinerja saat melakukan pertemuan. Konsep FIT meeting ini meliputi teknik pernafasan untuk menjaga stamina, konsentrasi dan ketajaman pikiran serta meliputi berbagai pilihan olahraga dan latihan fisik untuk grup yang sifatnya dapat disesuaikan.

• Online Training, After Check-Out: Tamu dapat mengakses Sheraton Fitness secara online di Sheratonfitness.com, yang mana menyediakan program training online dan tips kesehatan/nutrisi kreasi Core Performance. Tamu dapat mengunduh program latihan dan mengikuti berbagai program Core Performance di rumah maupun di perjalanan – sembari menghilangkan gangguan terhadap aturan fitness. Core Performance juga menawarkan free trial latihan online gratis selama tiga minggu di www.CorePerformance.com, dimana aturan pelatihannya didasarkan pada kebutuhan tamu.


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Tentang Mark Verstegen dan Core Performance

Mark Verstegen adalah pendiri Core Performance & Athletes’ Performance, seorang pelatih dan pegiat kelas dunia di bidang kesehatan, kebugaran, gizi, terapi fisik bagi atlet papan atas. Mark Director of Performance bagi NFL Players’ Association sekaligus pengarang lima buku Core Performance, termasuk Performance Essentials dan Core Performance Golf. Mark juga rutin menulis di Men’s Health, Outside Magazine dan menjadi pembicara di tingkat internasional dalam hal bimbingan para eksekutif, atlet serta konsumen dalam meningkatkan kinerja mereka.

Tentang Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers adalah hotel bintang 5 internasional terletak di bagian utara wilayah Jakarta Pusat, dekat dengan Mangga Dua Shopping Complex, Taman Rekreasi Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO), dan memiliki akses langsung ke Bandara Internasional Soekarno Hatta. Didesian untuk pebisnis dan pelancong yang menginginkan akomodasi mewah, fasilitas bertaraf internasional dan pelayanan bintang 5, hotel ini menawarkan 350 kamar dan suites, beberapa restoran, kafe, lounge dan bar dan sebuah health club; the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, serta fasilitas banquet untuk keperluan meeting, event dan wedding. Unutuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi http://www.starwoodhotels.com/.

Tentang Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. adalah salah satu perusahaan pengelola hotel dan bisnis hiburan terkemuka di dunia dengan kepemilikan 1058 properti di sekitar 100 negara dan 145.000 karyawan di seluruh properti yang dikelola. Starwood Hotels merupakan sebuah jaringan kepemilikan, pengelola dan franchise hotel, resort dan perumahan yang terintegrasi dengan brand-brand ternama internasional berikut: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, dan baru-baru ini meluncurkan Aloft(SM), dan Element(SM). Perusahaan ini memiliki loyalty program bernama Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) yang menawarkan anggotanya mengumpulkan dan mengklaim poin untuk memperoleh kamar, room upgrades dan tiket penerbangan, tanpa blackout dates. Jaringan hotel ini juga memiliki Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., salah satu pengelola dan pengembang terkemuka dari vacation interval ownership resorts berkualitas tinggi. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan mengunjungi www.starwoodhotels.com

Dine under the Stars in a Beachside Ambience

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta Introduces a New Culinary Promotion; JIMBARAN BBQ FESTIVAL

Sheraton Media Hotel &Towers Jakarta has recently introduced a new culinary promotion called Jimbaran BBQ Festival at its all-day-dining restaurant Breeze Café located on the 6th floor of the hotel. Available from Monday to Saturday from 6pm onwards, the barbecue promotion runs through end of November 2011.

The Jimbaran BBQ Festival is a stylish dinner buffet promotion which offers a wide array of delightful succulent char-grilled dishes, including some of the finest master-pieces created by well-experienced chefs. Offered menus include a vast selection of healthy salad which consists of 20 different types of salads from four continents, 10 selections of main courses plus additional 5 traditional menus discretely displayed in the Nusantara corner, a special counter of home made breads and bakery products, and a wide range of desserts that includes both local and delicious International cakes, cookies, sweets, Ice cream and fresh fruits.

A soup buffet counter is separately prepared in the outdoor area, where guests can enjoy two choices of appetizingly delicious soup, in which the combination is selected on daily basis. Ultimately, the barbecue counter is distinctively displayed by the pool. Guests are free to choose the displayed raw items and ask the Breeze Café’s chefs to prepare and cook individually for them.

Executive Chef Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Firdaus Fadly said, that the hotel pledges to provide a cozy barbecue dining experience with the enjoyment of outdoor ambience, breezing air, pool side venue, and panoramic views of Jakarta skyline.

“We would like to bring the mood of bbq beach party in our restaurant. Guests can expect the experience of an outdoor casual bbq dining just like people when dining at Jimbaran beach,” added Chef Firdaus.

Set amidst a poolside garden, the Jimbaran BBQ Festival offers a homey, comfortable atmosphere. It is a cozy vibe that is perfect for whom seeking a casually relaxing venue to dine and escape the traffic and pollution.

Barbecue items are varied from meat, seafood and vegetable. Samples include Carp Fish, Stingray, Tuna, Cod Fish Gindara, Prawn, Calamary, Ribs, Sirloin, Tenderloin, Chicken, Satay Lilit, Chicken Satay, Lamb Chop, Beef Bockwurst, Chicken Bockwurst, Veal Bockwurst and more.

For whom whishing to enjoy non-bbq menu, they may choose selections such as Beef Black Pepper, Sauted Minced Beef with Basil, Chicken and Prawn Paillard, Crab Singapore Style, Seafood Brochette with Citrus Beurre Blanc, Rendang, Potato Wedges, Sauted Broccoli and more.

“We came here couple days back and we enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere. We return again because we like it and particularly we can dine and gather with our family while watching the stars and the glittering city skyline from the restaurant,” said Thomas Dylan, an expatriate living in Jakarta.

For more information, please call +62 021 6263001, or email at Jakarta.res297@sheraton.com

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About Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is a five star international chain hotel strategically located in the northern area of Central Jakarta, close to the Mangga Dua world-class shopping complex and Ancol dreamland, near to the largest exhibition hall; Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO) and direct access to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation, high-end facilities and ultimate services, the hotel offers 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, wide-range of restaurants, cafes, lounges & bars, a one-stop health club: the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, and meeting rooms for events and wedding receptions. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/jakarta

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1058 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/

Makan Malam dengan Suasana Pantai & Kerlip Bintang

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta Perkenalkan Promo Kuliner Baru: JIMBARAN BBQ FESTIVAL

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta baru-baru ini mengenalkan promo kuliner bertajuk Jimbaran BBQ Festival di restoran all-day-dining nya Breeze Café yang terletak di lantai 6 hotel tersebut. Promo ini berlangsung hingga akhir November 2011 yang tersedia tiap malam hari Senin hingga Sabtu mulai jam 6 malam.

Jimbaran BBQ Festival merupakan promo makan malam prasmanan yang menawarkan pilihan menu bakar dan panggang paling lengkap, meliputi berbagai kreasi terbaik dipersiapkan oleh para juru masak berpengalaman di hotel bintang lima. Menu yang ditawarkan mulai dari pilihan 20 macam salad yang segar nan sehat dari berbagai negara di empat benua, pilihan 10 macam menu utama dengan tambahan 5 menu masakan tradisional yang tersedia di “Pojok Nusantara”, sebuah konter khusus roti dan produk bakery, dilengkapi dengan pilihan menu penutup yang lengkap, meliputi kue, biscuit, manisan, es krim dan buah segar.

Sebuah konter sup berada terpisah di ruang terbuka, dimana para tamu bisa menikmati dua pilihan sup berbeda yang selalu berganti setiap harinya. Adapun barbecue counter secara khusus dipersiapkan di dekat kolam renang di area terbuka. Tamu bebas memilih berbagai bahan panggangan dari display tersebut dan bisa meminta juru masak Breeze Café untuk memasak dan menyiapkannya sesuai selera.

Executive Chef Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Firdaus Fadly mengatakan bahwa pihaknya berjanji menawarkan suatu pengalaman makan malam istimewa, hangat dan menyenangkan, dengan kesempatan menikmati suasana ruang terbuka, semilir angin, suasana kolam renang, dan pemandangan gemerlap malam kota Jakarta.

“Kami ingin menghadirkan suasana pesta barbecue pinggir pantai di restoran kami. Tamu dapat menikmati suasana santai makan malam layaknya di pantai Jimbaran,” tambah Chef Firdaus.

Dirancang diantara taman kolam renang, promo Jimbaran BBQ festival ini menawarkan suasana kediaman yang nyaman. Sangat sesuai bagi mereka yang menginginkan ruang terbuka untuk bersantai, makan malam sembari menghindar dari kemacetan dan polusi kota Jakarta.

Menu panggangan cukup bervariasi, mulai dari unsur daging, seafood hingga sayuran. Contohnya, Ikan Gurami, Ikan Pari, Tuna, Cod Fish Gindara, Cumi-cumi, Iga Sapi, Sirloin, Tenderloin, Sate Lilit, Sate Ayam, Lamb Chop, Beef Bockwurst, Chicken Bockwurst, Veal Bockwurst dan masih banyak lagi.

Bagi mereka yang ingin menikmati selain menu panggangan, bisa memilih banyak menu lainnya seperti Beef Black Pepper, Sauted Minced Beef with Basil, Chicken & Prawn Paillard, Crab Singapore Style, Seafood Brochette with Citrus Beurre Blanc, Rendang, Potato Wedges, Sauted Broccoli dan masih banyak lagi.

“Kami kesini beberapa hari lalu dan kami menikmati makanan, pelayanan serta suasananya. Kami kembali lagi karena kami suka penawaran ini, terutama karena kami bisa bersantap malam dan bercengkrama bersama keluarga sambil menikmati kerlip bintang dan pemandangan kota Jakarta dari atas restoran ini,” ujar Thomas Dylan, seorang Expatriate yang tinggal di Jakarta.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan hubungi +62 021 6263001, atau email di Jakarta.res297@sheraton.com

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Tentang Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers adalah hotel bintang 5 internasional terletak di bagian utara wilayah Jakarta Pusat, dekat dengan Mangga Dua Shopping Complex, Taman Rekreasi Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO), dan memiliki akses langsung ke Bandara Internasional Soekarno Hatta. Didesian untuk pebisnis dan pelancong yang menginginkan akomodasi mewah, fasilitas bertaraf internasional dan pelayanan bintang 5, hotel ini menawarkan 350 kamar dan suites, beberapa restoran, kafe, lounge dan bar dan sebuah health club; the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, serta fasilitas banquet untuk keperluan meeting, event dan wedding. Unutuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi www.starwoodhotels.com.

Tentang Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. adalah salah satu perusahaan pengelola hotel dan bisnis hiburan terkemuka di dunia dengan kepemilikan 1058 properti di sekitar 100 negara dan 145.000 karyawan di seluruh properti yang dikelola. Starwood Hotels merupakan sebuah jaringan kepemilikan, pengelola dan franchise hotel, resort dan perumahan yang terintegrasi dengan brand-brand ternama internasional berikut: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, dan baru-baru ini meluncurkan Aloft(SM), dan Element(SM). Perusahaan ini memiliki loyalty program bernama Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) yang menawarkan anggotanya mengumpulkan dan mengklaim poin untuk memperoleh kamar, room upgrades dan tiket penerbangan, tanpa blackout dates. Jaringan hotel ini juga memiliki Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., salah satu pengelola dan pengembang terkemuka dari vacation interval ownership resorts berkualitas tinggi. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan mengunjungi www.starwoodhotels.com

Mosquito Control for Everyone

Sheraton Media Partners Etos to Conduct Mosquito Fogging

To prevent the spreading of dengue fever that usually comes during rainy season, Sheraton Media Hotel & Tower Jakarta hosted insect and mosquito fogging in residential areas.

Associates of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta photographed with residents and a team from Ethology System (Etos) during Mosquito Fogging held recently at Jl. Industri 2 Jakarta.

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta has recently assigned its team to help community host mosquitoes fogging in their homes. With the help of Ethology System (Etos), 20 associates were driven to eradicate mosquito breeding sites in the residential area from Jl. Industry 2 and 3, trough Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya, Jakarta.

The initiative was a regular event that has been carried out since couple years ago. The event aimed at helping community create a clean, healthy environment and free of disease outbreaks, especially those transmitted through mosquito bites.

Executive Assistant Manager Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Algamar Idris said, as a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the hotel has social obligation to preserve ecology as well as to improve quality of health and life for those living surrounding the hotel.

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About Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is a five star international chain hotel strategically located in the northern area of Central Jakarta, close to the Mangga Dua world-class shopping complex and Ancol dreamland, near to the largest exhibition hall; Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO) and direct access to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation, high-end facilities and ultimate services, the hotel offers 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, wide-range of restaurants, cafes, lounges & bars, a one-stop health club: the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, and meeting rooms for events and wedding receptions. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/jakarta.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1058 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Anti Nyamuk untuk Semua

Gandeng Etos, Sheraton Media Basmi Sarang Nyamuk

Guna mengantisipasi timbulnya penyakit demam berdarah yang datang di musim hujan, Sheraton Media Hotel & Tower Jakarta turun ke jalan melakukan menyemprotan nyamuk dan serangga di pemukiman penduduk.

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta baru baru ini menerjunkan timnya untuk membantu warga melakukan penyemprotan nyamuk dan serangga di pemukiman setempat. Dengan bantuan ahli serangga dari Etology System (Etos), sedikitya 20 karyawan hotel digerakkan untuk membasmi sarang nyamuk di pemukiman penduduk sekitar Jl. Industri 2 dan 3, serta Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya, Jakarta.

Acara ini merupakan kegiatan rutin yang telah berjalan sejak beberapa tahun lalu dengan tujuan membantu warga setempat menciptakan lingkungan yang bersih, sehat dan bebas dari wabah penyakit, terutama yang ditularkan melalui gigitan nyamuk.

Executive Assistant Manager Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Algamar Idris mengatakan bahwa sebagai bagian dari jaringan Starwood Hotels & Resorts, pihaknya memiliki kepedulian dalam meningkatkan kualitas lingkungan sekaligus gaya hidup yang lebih sehat.

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Tentang Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers adalah hotel bintang 5 internasional terletak di bagian utara wilayah Jakarta Pusat, dekat dengan Mangga Dua Shopping Complex, Taman Rekreasi Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO), dan memiliki akses langsung ke Bandara Internasional Soekarno Hatta. Didesian untuk pebisnis dan pelancong yang menginginkan akomodasi mewah, fasilitas bertaraf internasional dan pelayanan bintang 5, hotel ini menawarkan 350 kamar dan suites, beberapa restoran, kafe, lounge dan bar dan sebuah health club; the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, serta fasilitas banquet untuk keperluan meeting, event dan wedding. Unutuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi www.starwoodhotels.com.

Tentang Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. adalah salah satu perusahaan pengelola hotel dan bisnis hiburan terkemuka di dunia dengan kepemilikan 1058 properti di sekitar 100 negara dan 145.000 karyawan di seluruh properti yang dikelola. Starwood Hotels merupakan sebuah jaringan kepemilikan, pengelola dan franchise hotel, resort dan perumahan yang terintegrasi dengan brand-brand ternama internasional berikut: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, dan baru-baru ini meluncurkan Aloft(SM), dan Element(SM). Perusahaan ini memiliki loyalty program bernama Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) yang menawarkan anggotanya mengumpulkan dan mengklaim poin untuk memperoleh kamar, room upgrades dan tiket penerbangan, tanpa blackout dates. Jaringan hotel ini juga memiliki Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., salah satu pengelola dan pengembang terkemuka dari vacation interval ownership resorts berkualitas tinggi. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan mengunjungi www.starwoodhotels.com

Supir Angkot = SALESMAN

Pelajaran Salesmanship dari Supir Angkot di Jakarta

Oleh Mohammad Iqbal

Belakangan ini Jakarta digegerkan dengan pemberitaan tentang kriminalitas yang terjadi di Angkot (Angkutan Kota). Sudah menjadi rahasia umum, angkutan umum adalah media yang nyaman buat para kriminal melancarkan aksinya. Mulai dari pencopetan, penjambretan, penodongan, pengamen yang mengancam, pengemis yang memaksa, perampokan, hingga pemerkosaan dan pembunuhan.

Salah satu yang paling parah terjadi baru-baru ini adalah pemerkosaan dan pembunuhan mahasiswi BINUS (Bina Nusantara) yang naik angkot jurusan Slipi-Kebun Jeruk. Belakangan diketahui pelaku tindak kriminal itu adalah komplotan penjahat yang bekerjasama dengan supir Angkot. Yang bikin ngilu, ucapan Gubernur DKI Jakarta di media massa sama sekali tidak menunjukkan simpati terhadap korban pemerkosaan dan kaum hawa pada umumnya. Dan ini justru makin memicu kemarahan kelompok pejuang gender. Saya juga heran, kenapa tokoh sekaliber Gubernur kota metropolitan memberikan statement yang justru memojokkan posisi dia.

Balik lagi ke urusan Angkot. Memang, salah satu problem dan carut marutnya sistem transportasi umum negeri ini adalah fakta buruknya kondisi dan pelayanan seluruh tipe angkutan umum kita, baik itu Kereta Api, Kapal PELNI, Kapal Ferri, Angkot, Metromini, Kopaja, Kopamilet, Mikrolet, maupun Transjakarta (busway).

Pastinya, ada banyak faktor kenapa kondisi angkutan umum kita sangat memperihatinkan bahkan cenderung tidak manusiawi. Nah, dengan makin maraknya tindak kriminal yang terjadi di angkutan umum di Ibu Kota, masyarakat makin terbelalak, kecewa dan sadar bahwa moda transportasi ini bukanlah pilihan. Yang lebih mengecawakan, sebagian dari aksi kejahatan itu dilakukan atau setidaknya dibantu oleh supir Angkot. Ini membuat masyarakat takut menggunakan Angkot dan pada gilirannya Angkot semakin tidak diminati masyarakat luas.

Tiga angkot melaju dengan jarak yang sangat dekat di sekitar Palmerah, Jakarta.

Tulisan ini tidak mengulas tentang fenomena kriminalitas di angkutan umum kita. Tetapi saya ingin menunjukkan bahwa selain bertindak KRIMINAL, para supir Angkot juga sebenarnya berprofesi sebagai SALESPERSON. Loh, kok bisa? Mari kita buktikan dengan mencocokkan sifat-sifat, tugas dan fungsi profesi SALESMAN.

Pertama, supir angkot adalah Proactive Salesman. Umumnya, para supir Angkot sangatlah antusias dan bersemangat mencari penumpang. Mereka memegang teguh salah satu prinsip dasar salesmanship, yakni having incredible hunger for business. Saking proaktifnya mereka bekerja, para supir itu bisa kapan saja menelikung ke kiri atau ke kanan ruas jalan secara mendadak hanya untuk menjemput seorang calon penumpang.

Kedua, supir angkot dituntut untuk achieve target. Istilahnya harus nutup setoran atau ngejar setoran. Persis seperti seorang professional salesperson, supir angkot dituntut untuk memperolah pendapatan yang sebanyak-banyaknya dan mencapai target yang telah ditentukan oleh perusahaan. Akibatnya, supir bisa melakukan apa saja untuk mencapai tujuan ini, meski seringkali harus nyerobot lampu merah atau melanggar aturan lalu lintas lainnya.

Ketiga, supir angkot itu rajin follow up & follow through dan memiliki tingkat kesabaran dan kegigihan yang tinggi dealing dengan konsumen. Persis seperti seorang salesman, untuk bisa mendapatkan bisnis dan pendapatan yang besar, para supir sangat rajin dalam bekerja. Pantang mundur dan tak mudah patah semangat dalam menindaklanjuti permintaan. Dengan semangat baja, pagi-pagi sudah ngetem, sabar menunggu calon penumpang meski si calon masih jauh di ujung gang. Akibatnya, laju kendaraan angkot cenderung lambat, bahkan seringkali mandeg diantara ruas jalan karena supir menunggu calon penumpang yang tak kunjung datang.

Keempat, supir angkot itu tough competitor. Prinsip dasar salesmanship yang mereka miliki adalah to maintain a stronger field presence than competition. Antar sesama supir angkot, mereka tak segan “berperang” merebut pasar penumpang. Berbagai cara harus ditempuh guna memenangkan persaingan ini. Diantaranya, mereka harus saling serobot berebut calon penumpang, saling berusaha mendahului, melaju pepet-pepetan, dan bila perlu meneriaki supir angkot lainnya jika nyerempet bodi mobil atau melanggar kode etik persupiran.

Kelima, konsentrasi kerja supir angkot selalu tertuju pada konsumen. Dalam dunia Sales & Marketing, ini disebut dengan prinsip Focus to the Customer, yang merupakan salah satu bagian dari Driving Principles of Effective Sales. Bagi para supir itu, fokus utama adalah melayani penumpang (serve with pride). Apapun resikonya, yang penting penumpang hepi. Demi memenuhi prinsip ini, supir bisa seenaknya, kapan saja, dimana saja dengan tiba-tiba memotong jalan ke lajur kiri jalan demi menenurunkan penumpang. Yah, si supir sangat loyal dan taat pada penumpang, sehingga kalau penumpang bilang ”Tolong turun sini pak,” si supir langsung saja banting setir. Begitupun sebaliknya, bila tiba-tiba ada calon penumpang (sales lead) muncul di pinggir jalan, si supir dengan sigap banting setir ke arah penumpang guna menjemput potensi bisnis yang ada.

Pada akhirnya, yang ingin saya kemukakan adalah, kalau saja para supir Angkot itu tidak dituntut untuk melakukan fungsi-fungsi penjualan, maka tentunya mereka menjadi lebih profesional sebagai supir sejati, ketimbang ugal-ugalan menjadi SALESMAN apalagi berperilaku KRIMINAL.

Inspired by the Legendary Bruce Lee, Sheraton Media Fights for Sustainable Business

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta has recently concluded the Starwood Global Sales Blitz with spirit of fighting for a better future. During the global sales week, the team brought fighting spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee into the art of selling and acquiring business. For a week period, the hotel’s sales team went to various key accounts to greet, thank and appreciate their valued business and continuous support.

The Art & Spirit of Sales: Sales team members of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta dressed up in Chinese attires inspired by the Legendary Bruce Lee during the closing day of Starwood Global Sales program titled Starwood Connection Day, held recently in Jakarta.

On the last day, the hotel assigned its sales team to attend a table top called The Starwood Expo held at the Le Meridien Hotel Jakarta where hotel’s promotions, facilities and services were detailed on a face to face meeting with buyers ranging from tour operators, travel agencies and corporations.

“This week is dedicated to our valued customers, where we visited and met people to penetrate existing accounts and hence acquired more potential business,” said Director of Sales of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers, Vincentia Maria.

The Starwood Expo is part of the Starwood Global Sales Blitz activities where all Starwood properties around the globe celebrated a week with various customer-satisfaction-oriented activities to increase sales and develop business.

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About Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is a five star international chain hotel strategically located in the northern area of Central Jakarta, close to the Mangga Dua world-class shopping complex and Ancol dreamland, near to the largest exhibition hall; Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO) and direct access to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation, high-end facilities and ultimate services, the hotel offers 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, wide-range of restaurants, cafes, lounges & bars, a one-stop health club: the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, and meeting rooms for events and wedding receptions. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/jakarta.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1058 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/

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Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Brought Colors and Joys Everywhere

On the first day of Starwood Sales Blitz, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers brought colors and joys to various key accounts, to thank and appreciate them for the continued support and business. Seen in the picture, Mira Abadi (centre), PA to SP Commercial Director of PT. AstraZaneca Indonesia, located in Jl. TB. Simatupang, Jakarta, pictured together with Chintia Elisa (left), Sales Executive, and Retno Widiarti (right), Online Marketing Executive of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers, Jakarta

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Knocks Doors to Pick Up Business

On the second of Starwood Sales Blitz, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is knocking doors of its distinguished clientele to meet and thank them for the valuable business as well as to maintain relationship and proactively ask for business in the future. Seen in the picture, Marintan (left), General Affair Manager PT Korin Global Mandiri located at Plaza Pacific Blok A1 No. 19 Jakarta, pose for a photograph with Agustina Onggo (right), Sales Executive of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers, Jakarta.

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta Penetrates Government Accounts

On the third day of Starwood Global Sales Blitz, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta focuses on building and maintaining relationship with government accounts. The team went to various government and ministry offices, to proactively ask for businesses in the future. Seen in the picture, Mr. Nasyid (centre) from Directorate of Training & Human Development of Ministry of Education, pose for a picture with Shinta Sapri (left) and Juli S. Noor (right), Senior Sales Managers of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers.

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta to Maintain Stronger Field Presence than the Competition

On the fourth day of the Global Starwood Sales Blitz, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta continues marking the business week with stronger field presence in the competitor areas through visiting big corporations such as BAYER, Johnson Families and Wantanas. Seen in the picture (from left), Sales Executive Chintia Elisa, PR & Marcom Manager Mohammad Iqbal with Tri Andini (centre) of BAYER Indonesia and Assistant Director of Sales Amelia Anggraeni and Senior Sales Manager Shinta Sapri.