Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Masanori Hosoya as General Manager for the ultra-luxury resort. Bringing over two decades of hospitality experience to the role and over 16 years with The Ritz-Carlton brand, Masa will oversee all operations and the resort’s business strategy for Mandapa – the third bespoke resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio and the award-winning property in Ubud, Bali.

Seminyak’s most inviting grill restaurant, FIRE, is returning its primal roots concept, Bali’s mysticism – where the incredible energy and magic of Kecak (Bali’s famed traditional dance) will astonish the guests. Helmed by Chef Norberto Palacios, FIRE is featuring a dramatic open kitchen that awakens guests’ senses to experience the culinary journey.

With great pleasure and excitement, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort introduces Patrizia Battolu as the Head Chef of Cucina restaurant. Chef Patrizia’s passion for travelling and culinary has led her to travel and pursue a career in the culinary industry for more than 4 decades to date. Chef Patrizia is excited to lead the team of artisans in Cucina to continue exploring authentic Italian Mediterranean cuisines while adapting to the local culture and taste buds. 

The Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is perched in the hillside area of the Southern Bali Peninsula, and enthusiastically encourages you to be different, embrace unexpected discoveries, find hidden jewels, and seek an authentic experience of the local area.

Undoubtedly charismatic, John Spence started off his career in the music business in the early 80s as an agent for some of the big names in the industry

After traveling the world and living from one hotel to another, he took a break and got involved in the hotel business in Tenerife with Global Hotel Alliance as a Junior Salesman.