Impact Of IKN Development, Swiss-Belhotel Residential Level Balikpapan Rises Sharply

Hotel illustration (Photo: dock. Antara)

JAKARTA - The occupancy rate of Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, belongs to PT PP Properti Tbk, a subsidiary of PT PP (Persero) Tbk, has increased sharply due to the development of IKN.

"The hotel has recorded an average of room occupancy since early August 2024 until now (month to date) has reached almost 90 percent. Not only the increase in hotel room occupancy, but the need for meeting rooms and ballrooms has also experienced a sharp increase which has reached almost 100 percent," said PT PP Properti (PPRO) President Director Andek Prabowo quoting Antara.

Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan is one of the industries that has a positive impact on increasing room occupancy due to the development of the capital city of Nusantara (IKN).

Preparation for the 79th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia with the theme "Nusantara Baru, Indonesia Maju" which will be held at IKN on August 17, 2024, will have a sharp improvement effect on the performance of the PPRO-owned hotel.

This activity also had an impact on increasing hotel room occupancy in Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan where last June hotel room reservations for the period July to August 2024 had been sold out, especially for peak events in the period 15-18 August 2024.

This hotel owned by PPRO is the main choice for government agencies or institutions that make work visits to the IKN area or who participate in activities in the city center of Balikpapan. Switzerland-Belhotel Balikpapan is a 4-star hotel owned by PPRO which is located in the Heart of Balikpapan City, precisely on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Klandasan Ilir, Balikpapan City, East Kalimantan.

Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan offers very strategic access and an unmatched stay experience with spectacular views of the Makassar Strait.

Connected directly with the Balikpapan Ocean Square Mall which is also owned by PPRO, this hotel is the ideal choice for business travelers and tourists who seek exclusive comfort. The hotel location is about 2.7 km from Kemala Beach and 12 minutes away from Bekapai Park.

The city of Balikpapan has a very varied appeal, making it the perfect choice for holidays and business trips. IKN development in Kalimantan provides fresh air and new opportunities for industry players, entrepreneurs, and local workers in the area. IKN development not only has an impact on the hotel industry, but also has a positive impact on other industries, such as car rentals to local MSMEs.

"The development of IKN in East Kalimantan Province is a breath of fresh air for the hotel industry, which has a significant impact on improving the performance of our hotel, namely Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan. We are optimistic that the hotel we have will become a major destination for guests who are looking for an exclusive and strategic stay experience at the heart of the city of Balikpapan," said Andek.