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Ovolo Hotels has eyes set on India market, as the nation emerges as one of the important markets in the world, says Joel Bartlett, General Manager, Mamaka by Ovolo.
TT Bureau
Ovolo Hotels, operating its office from Hong Kong, has properties in Bali and Australia also. Mamaka by Ovolo is one such property owned by them in Bali. It is strategically located in the neighbourhood of Kuta and Legian regions of the island nation. Mamaka by Ovolo is one of the unique beach hotels, having a tropical oasis with luxury accommodation, and spacious suites. It boasts of several attractions in its vicinity such as Waterbom Park, Bali Sea Turtle, Kuta Theatre, Beachwalk Shopping Centre, Discovery Shopping Mall, and Hard Rock Café. Also, it has only 15-minute from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, making it perfect for long-term or short-term stays.
Emphasizing on the importance of India market, Joel Bartlett, General Manager, Mamaka by Ovolo, says, “The Indian market is super important (for Ovolo Hotels) and we have Indians staying at all our properties. In order to attract loyal guests from India, we have some good tailor-made packages, including a variety of Indian cuisines prepared by Indian chefs.”
He adds, “All our Ovolo properties provide 100 per cent vegetarian food, which is the biggest KPI for Ovolo Group. We have just finalized our Indian buffets for groups of 20 or more. There are dedicated Indian style buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
Agenda for 2024
Bartlett reveals the hotel’s plans for 2024. “We are going to continue on the current trajectory and grow on India market. We are closely looking at the needs and wants of this market in order to accommodate and update according to their needs,” he says. “The good thing is that we also work closely with the sales office in India, which keeps us updated on trends,” he adds.
Focus on sustainability
Bartlett is enthusiastic about sustainable steps at Ovolo hotels. “I am passionate about the sustainability area of this business. And it is important to maintain the island for short-term and long-term future of people,” he says.
