Jakarta, 11 September 2024 - In celebration of Housekeeping Week, Archipelago International is thrilled to announce the Archipelago Bed Making Battle, a dynamic event designed to honor the exceptional skills and dedication of our housekeeping staff.
Taking place on September 9th, 2024, at Aston Kartika Grogol Hotel & Conference Center in Jakarta, this competition emphasizes the precision, speed, and attention to detail required to create the perfect hotel bed. It also serves to reinforce Archipelago International’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service and ensuring a comfortable environment for all our guests.
In this Bed Making competition, participants raced against the clock to demonstrate their skills in making a bed within three minutes. Judging criteria include neatness, technique, accuracy in arranging sheets and pillows, and the overall presentation of the bed according to Archipelago International standards.
The event were evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges from Archipelago International, including M. Nasir Mattusin, General Manager Aston Solo Hotel; Fazrin Rizki Septiadi, Corporate Executive Housekeeper; Sari Kusumaningrum, Senior Director of Corporate Communications and PR.
Left to right: all of 34 participants of the bed making competition, the bed making process,Motivational Talk with General Managers of Archipelago International properties
In addition to the competition, this event also featured a talk show titled "Success Story from Housekeeper to General Manager," who shared inspiring success stories from Mr. M. Nasir Mattusin, General Manager of Aston Solo Hotel, Mr. Tohir Ali, General Manager of favehotel PGC Cililitan, who began their career as a housekeeping staff member.
They shared their experiences and career journeys that led to their success in the hospitality industry. Additionally, there was a Sharing Session: "Level Up Skill & Technology to Improve Productivity," presented by PT Duta Abadi Primantara, Iclean Group, and PT Exinergy Indonesia, which provided insights into products and technologies related to the housekeeping field.
The Archipelago Bed Making Battle is a unique opportunity to bring together housekeeping attendants from Archipelago International hotels across Jabodetabek, along with students and staff from hotel schools (SMK), media representatives, and invited guests. Beyond the competitive aspect, the event aims to foster a sense of community among participants and encourage the sharing of best practices within the hospitality industry.
Left to right: judges of Archipelago Bed Making Battle 2024, final round bed making battle
“This event showcases the hard work and dedication of our housekeeping team to detail and their commitment to providing exceptional and memorable service to our guests. It is a testament to Archipelago International's commitment to recognizing and empowering our housekeeping team," said Winston Hanes, Vice President of Operations at Archipelago International.
“The Bed Making Battle is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of the skills that often go unnoticed but are essential to our brand’s success. We are proud to acknowledge and reward our staff’s efforts in maintaining the high standards that Archipelago International is known for,” added Hamidah Bachri, Corporate Executive Housekeeper.
Winners of this competition also received prizes including a trophy, cash prize, and goodie bags from our sponsors. The sponsors who supported this event were: King Koil, PT Exinergy Indonesia, Lady Americana USA, PT Yulia Mega Hasta, Spring Air, ecoCare Hygiene, iClean, Nina MG Home, Zees, and PT Surya Barutama Mandiri.
“Before this competition, housekeepers from Aston Sentul Lake Resort & Conference Center had to compete internally at our hotel first. The winner, myself, then had the opportunity to participate in the Bed Making Battle 2024. Thank you, Archipelago International, for organizing an event like this for the first time.” said Imannudin from Aston Sentul Lake Resort & Conference Center, the winner of Archipelago Bed Making Battle 2024.
Archipelago International is Southeast Asia’s largest privately owned and independent hotel management group, operating more than 200 hotels across the region. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and service excellence, Archipelago International continues to set the benchmark in the hospitality industry.
For more information, visit www.archipelagointernational.com and follow @archipelagointernational on Instagram.
About Archipelago International
Southeast Asia's largest privately owned hospitality group, with more than 45,000 rooms and residences in over 200 locations across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Oceania. A trusted hotel company with a long track record and a portfolio of 12 award-winning brands including Aston, Aston Collections Hotels, Alana, Huxley, Kamuela, Avanika, Harper, Quest, Hotel Neo, fave, Nordic and Powered by Archipelago. archipelagointernational.com.
Media Enquiries:
Sari Kusumaningrum
Senior Director of Corporate Communications & PR
Archipelago International
Comments