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Today, Labuan Bajo, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara is one of the best marine tourism spots in Indonesia for domestic and foreign tourists. Its uniqueness makes Flores Diving Center one of the best marine tourism and dive operators. Tourists are welcomed with a sense of community, fun and personal but also professional. The philosophy behind the Flores Diving Center's slogan, 'It's More Fun with Us' with meaning 'It's more fun (diving) with us', really makes divers come back to dive with Flores Diving Centre. Divers are warmly welcomed and treated as family by the staff, dive masters and dive instructors.

Flores Diving Center was founded in 2013 with an emphasis on environmental sustainability principles. The vision is to provide the best and personalized service according to the customer's wishes for an unforgettable diving experience in Komodo National Park. The mission of Flores Diving Center is to consistently contribute to the management of nature conservation, waste reduction and apply best practices in the management of biodiversity on land as well as at sea.

Various diving activities are held by Flores Diving Center, these include day trips for marine tourism or so called ‘daily trips' and trips to stay a few days on a 'liveaboard' boat. On each dive trip, Flores Diving Center serves different snacks and lunches, without fish on the menu. This is inspired by concerns for the preservation of fish habitats around Komodo National Park. Flores Diving Center has partnered with a local restaurant to provide a different snack and lunch each week as well as a vegetarian menu to cater to the diverse dietary needs of customers.

In addition to day trips or several days at sea, Flores Diving Center has initiated a program to preserve underwater and above sea biodiversity entitled 'Eco Diving'. The Eco Diving Program launched in 2018, is a non-profit program carried out by Flores Diving Center and a collection of divers and snorkeling communities to clean land and the sea. This Eco Diving Program has become a leading inspiration for the dive community and the snorkeling community, as stated by Cinzia Mariolini, the owner of Flores Diving Center, “The Eco Diving Program is very well received because Eco Diving activities make the hearts of divers happy by doing something fun. And have a real positive impact on the earth and the preservation of the sea.” Apart from the Eco Diving program, Flores Diving Center is involved and actively participates with environmental activist communities such as Trash Hero which focuses on beach cleaning activities.

Joining Signing Blue

In accordance with the vision and mission of Flores Diving Center that is committed to environmental harmony in its role as a marine tourism operator, in 2017 the Flores Diving Center became a member of Signing Blue, a program initiated by the WWF-Indonesia. It has three pillars, namely aspects of the natural environment through marine biodiversity and reduction of the ecological footprint, socio-cultural aspects, and aspects of management effectiveness. In 2018, Flores Diving Center continued to strive to develop environmental sustainability in its business which had positive results, namely getting three Starfish Signing Blue awards.

Positive things that are felt and have been developed after becoming a member of Signing Blue is creating a Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) and guidelines on conservation and the environment so that Flores Diving Center can continue to strive to be more sustainable, both in terms of professionalism, business, and maritime tourism marketing. In a sustainable manner, Flores Diving Center follows the SOP and criteria from Signing Blue for ship waste disposal, and as much as possible the Flores Diving Center uses environmentally friendly boats. Flores Diving Center implements waste management activities by separating waste and placing them in big boxes instead of conventional plastic waste bags, so that they can be reused. Flores Diving Center has a policy in implementing waste management activities in the Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3) waste management system during dive operations. The waste generated is divided into organic, inorganic and hazardous waste. In collaboration with a local waste management company, Flores Diving Center separates office waste and recycles plastic bottles and glass bottles.

Flores Diving Center participates in the “No Single Use Plastic” program, which is a policy to not use single-use food containers, single-use plastic cutlery and disposable drinking water containers. This has been implemented and regularly reminded to guests by the staff and employees of Flores Diving Center. Water dispensers are available in the office and on board, along with hygienically guaranteed glasses. On the social, economic and cultural aspects, Flores Diving Center promotes local products and businesses by directly referring to local restaurants and hotels. Apart from that, all office equipment and diving equipment are manufactured in Indonesia. The human resources recruited by Flores Diving Center also prioritize the local community, namely people from the West Manggarai community.

Change During the Pandemic

Entering the pandemic period in 2020, the Flores Diving Center updated their Cleanliness Health Safety Environmental Sustainability (CHSE) protocol to be in line with 'New Normal' practices. The health and safety protocols implemented include checking body temperature before entering the office and boarding boats, having a log for checking everyone's body temperature, providing hand washing facilities, hand sanitizers, cleaning solutions containing antiseptics for offices, mini bars, and kitchens.

Flores Diving Center has also posted a written appeal to remind guests and staff to follow the CHSE protocol according to government regulations for a new normal lifestyle. For diving equipment, guests are encouraged to wash their diving equipment before and after diving with the water containers provided on the boat. After the diving activity is finished, the staff will wash the diving equipment again in designated areas of the office. Guests have also been advised to bring their own refillable drinking water bottles. This advice is informed to guests when they come to the office for registration and coordination sessions before diving activities.

In relation to waste management during the pandemic, Flores Diving Center took the initiative to provide a special disposal site for used face masks. This is one of the ways to deal with hazardous waste during the pandemic, so as not to endanger the environment. The environment has become quite vulnerable from waste products created by the pandemic, mainly due to various hazardous materials from disposable masks and personal protective equipment that have been used during the pandemic. During the pandemic, the focus of Flores Diving Center's activities is to keep assets, especially boats and diving equipment, in a well-maintained condition so that they can be used properly. In addition, asset maintenance activities carried out by staff will continue to keep staff working and staying productive during the pandemic.

Flores Diving Center is extremely optimistic that by being a member of Signing Blue and having followed WWF-Indonesia's assessment criteria for environmental sustainability, conservation-oriented, environmentally friendly in terms of internal management, guests feel more confident and comfortable doing marine tourism activities together with Flores Diving Centre. The positive sustainability changes that have been made have inspired the community and guests who care about the marine tourism environment.

Eco Diving activities, divers are given sacks as trash containers

Sumber: Flores Diving Centre

Flores Diving Center not only promotes its own business through social media, but also promotes how to maintain the beauty of Labuan Bajo through their Eco Diving program. The hope is to maintain the beauty of the underwater scenery, by keeping it free of garbage, tourists will still be interested in diving with Flores Diving Center at the great sites around Labuan Bajo, Komodo Islands and Flores Islands. Flores Diving Center is optimistic and wants to prove that once the community is used to the 'new normal' and the borders have been opened, divers will come back to Labuan Bajo. Efforts to keep Flores Diving Center active with environmental conservation activities are done by documenting Eco Diving program activities and sharing them on Instagram @floresdivingcentre social media platform, Flores Diving Center Facebook, and their website www.floresdivingcentre.com.

Staying at a hotel with an exotic beach view right in front of your eyes is the culmination of traveling. Puri Sari Hotel, located in Labuan Bajo, has stunning natural surroundings for anyone looking to stay in Labuan Bajo, Flores. This beautiful archipelago in eastern Indonesia can attract all kinds of tourists, both local and foreign, as accounted by the number of visits in the years before the pandemic. This is a golden opportunity for businesses after the pandemic period has passed.

Puri Sari Hotel in Labuan Bajo has its own special features, with its natural surroundings, as well as a variety of unique food on the menu. The warm hospitality of the Puri Sari Hotel staff can be seen clearly from the positive guest comments column on the Tripadvisor page. The hotel can also handle guest complaints quickly and well, where Tripadvisor has awarded them the "Certificate of Excellence" award.

Puri Sari Hotel was established in 2008 and was initially operational with 11 rooms. The addition of rooms and villas occurred in 2016 to meet the surge of domestic and foreign tourists who came to Labuan Bajo. Currently, Puri Sari Hotel has 24 deluxe rooms and 4 villas decorated with local handicraft ornaments to promote Manggarai culture and customs.

Committed to Protecting the Environment

Commitment to environmental care and responsible operational practices is proven by the existence of operational guidelines in all hotel departments. The management, supervisors, and employees perform their respective tasks in each department to support water, electricity and energy savings. They also successfully invite guests to participate in the saving movement.

Puri Sari Hotel together with business partners and communities who care about the environment actively participate in activities such as Beach Clean Up on a regular basis. It does not stop there, Puri Sari Hotel carries out beach cleaning activities every day on the beach around the hotel area. Not using single-use packaging is one of Puri Sari Hotel's initiatives to control excessive waste. With the availability of drinking water bottles made of glass, which can be refilled at any time at the drinking water dispenser, guests can also contact the reception for a refill. To control the use of single-use plastic packaging, Puri Sari Hotel no longer uses single-use soap and shampoo. Each room has a soap and shampoo dispenser that automatically encourages each guest to use as much as they need in the area around the hotel. 

Puri Sari Hotel has an initiative to save electricity and reduce general energy consumption, one of the efforts that has been made is to replace all conventional bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs that have low electricity consumption. Puri Sari Hotel encourages and urges all staff and visitors to save electrical energy by placing signs to only use lights when necessary. Another effort to save electricity consumption is with an automatic water pump.

Information in room to reducing Plastic Footprint

Source: Signing Blue | WWF-Indonesia

In addition to energy saving efforts, Puri Sari Hotel also has water saving efforts, by placing written information in the rooms, including an appeal to only use sufficient water and giving guests the option to change linen when necessary to minimize water use. Many guests have realized the importance of saving water and energy, therefore many guests are willing to follow the savings initiatives suggested by the hotel. Puri Sari Hotel have had guests who wanted to change their bed linen every three days. This effort shows that by doing small things, anyone can contribute to a positive cause by using only what is needed. As stated by Sigit Endra Setyawan as General Manager of Puri Sari Hotel, "We put a lot of calls in our rooms to save energy and water, so many guests understand our appeals and sometimes for linen or towels, guests ask to be replaced every three days."

Puri Sari Hotel’s beachfront restaurant mainstay menus such as Tenggiri Sambal Matah and Mackerel Fish Steak are favorites for local and foreign tourists. Puri Sari Hotel innovates to attract outside visitors and hotel guests by holding the Sunset Bar which serves a light menu at sunset and Barbecue Night every weekend. Food ingredients such as vegetables are obtained from local markets and fish are obtained from local fishermen who follow appropriate fishing guidelines. This is done in order to maintain the sustainability of the ecosystem both at sea and on land. In terms of waste management, Puri Sari Hotel sorts restaurant waste and other area waste into appropriate waste categories, namely organic waste, non-organic waste, glass, and most recently medical waste, namely disposable masks. These wastes are then distributed to reliable waste management companies. Organic waste such as food waste from restaurants and leaves are placed in a special place in the hotel area to be used as compost. Apart from that, Puri Sari Hotel has made a waste water filtration treatment system to allow waste water to be reused for watering plants.

To maintain the sustainability of the local ecosystem, organic waste is decomposed and In turn used as fertilizer. This routine activity carried out by Puri Sari Hotel is an inspiration for staying guests as well as tourists and business partners. Moreover, solar panels as a source of environmentally friendly electric energy are planned and will soon be implemented. With an aligned vision and concepts towards environmental preservation and sustainability, Puri Sari Hotel became a member of Signing Blue in 2016. Puri Sari Hotel has proven that they have not endangered species in the selection of products used in its restaurant and rooms. They support fishing that is not excessive and have guidelines in accord with the Signing Blue standard. The positive impact has been seen since Puri Sari Hotel joined Signing Blue, an internationally recognized program from WWF-Indonesia, a great milestone for the image of Puri Sari Hotel.

Adapting During a Pandemic

During this pandemic, Puri Sari Hotel strives to continue innovating and providing the best experience and service for their guests. The number of occupancies of the Puri Sari Hotel has decreased significantly since March 2020, with an average hotel occupancy of 70% to 80% of which 90% are foreign guests. Puri Sari Hotel’s revenue was severely hit due to a decrease in guest visits, temporarily closing the hotel was not an option for Puri Sari Hotel, but instead they took this opportunity to make positive changes with a concept adapted for the local market and implementing the Cleanliness Health Safety and Environment Sustainability (CHSE) 'New Normal' protocol. This is an attempt to survive by targeting local guests, as the Indonesian government's strict regulations on closing international borders. The management implemented the CHSE protocol and created a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding health, cleanliness, and increased service standards according to the 'new normal' in order to continue to serve guests with excellence. One of the innovations made by Puri Sari Hotel is to make changes by creating a half-open (half-outdoor) meeting room in the restaurant area of the main building of the hotel.

The low occupancy rate did not stop Puri Sari Hotel from making positive changes, instead they used this period to train all staff and employees on standardizing guest services in the 'New Normal' era. Puri Sari Hotel's top priority is cleanliness, this is not only for the welfare of potential guests, but also for the staff. In accordance with new rules and regulations, checking body temperature, wearing masks, regularly washing hands, keeping a safe distance, and disinfecting the room after use have become standard practices in the new SOPs.

Every hotel visitor is required to check body temperature, must wear a mask, wash hands with the hand sanitizer provided by the hotel, and pay attention to keeping a distance for the comfort and safety of all. These efforts have been verified and certified by the local government authorities in charge of the hospitality sector in relation to the new ‘New Normal’ protocols and procedures.

In addition to standard health protocols in accordance with procedures that have been verified by the government, Puri Sari Hotel already has an emergency response team consisting of selected staff who have been trained for medical emergencies. First aid kits are available in every area of the hotel, in addition, isolation rooms are also available at the hotel if a guest develops symptoms of COVID-19. Currently Puri Sari Hotel has also collaborated with local hospitals in responding to and handling all possible emergencies.

The future hopes for Puri Sari Hotel are to get full support from the local government and the central government to develop the Labuan Bajo Area. With major infrastructure and tourist site developments, Puri Sari Hotel is ready to welcome local and foreign visitors after the implementation of the 'New Normal' protocol effectively and the reopening of Indonesian tourism doors. Thus, Labuan Bajo remains a world tourist destination that has a variety of exotic natural beauties and is perfectly preserved as a sustainable Indonesian tourism asset. Of course, this is a shared hope of all tourism businesses in Indonesia.

Strategically located in the commercial area of South Jakarta, Favehotel Gatot Subroto is an ideal hotel for businessmen, tourists and families. The Ondel-ondel statue and the mural of the National Monument, which is an icon of Jakarta can both be seen from the hotel. Favehotel Gatot Subroto was officially launched in 2013 with the tagline 'Fun, Fresh, and Friendly' which is very fitting to describe the atmosphere of Favehotel Gatot Subroto, equipped with supporting facilities, namely 150 comfortable rooms of the Faveroom type, Lime Cafe & Bar restaurant serving typical nusantara food, Spa, meeting rooms, to karaoke rooms for the satisfaction of the travelers. Favehotel Gatot Subroto is also actively involved in the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI).

Favehotel Gatot Subroto is committed to running sustainable tourism and realizes the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability as well as contributing to the socio-economic support of the local community. Earth Hour is an activity that is carried out every year by involving guests to turn off the lights for one hour. Monthly local area cleaning activities are carried out by the hotel staff. The month of Ramadan is always memorable, Favehotel Gatot Subroto holds an iftar event with local residents. It was this realization that made Favehotel Gatot Subroto join Signing Blue, a marine tourism improvement program from WWF - Indonesia. Favehotel Gatot Subroto joined Signing Blue in February 2021.

Favehotel Gatot Subroto has always carried out activities to support sustainability, such as always being active in local environmental cleaning activities which are in collaboration with local officials. Favehotel Gatot Subroto is aware of the current plastic waste problem and supports the 'no single use plastic' program in its hotels such as replacing the use of single-use plastic bottles by providing drinking water in the rooms, and guests can refill from mineral water dispensers located on every floor of the hotel.

In addition to providing mineral water dispensers for guests, Favehotel Gatot Subroto has a movement to bring reusable mineral water bottles for all hotel staff. This is an effort to overcome the problem of plastic waste as well as making a saving in the budgets. Nyoman Iswara, the General Manager of Favehotel Gatot Subroto Jakarta said, "Real savings are around 10-15% from the current use of mineral water dispensers compared to the use of mineral water in plastic bottles. We renegotiated with the garbage company, which previously came to pick up garbage every day, now after the replacement of the garbage carrier it comes every three days.”

Favehotel Gatot Subroto provides bamboo toothbrushes that can be taken home and used repeatedly and is more environmentally friendly. Disposable packaging is no longer found in Favehotel rooms, where soap and shampoo are available in dispensers, this is in line with Archipelago International's directives.

Lime Cafe & Bar is a restaurant owned by Favehotel Gatot Subroto, they serve Indonesian specialties and special local food with a certain theme that changes from time to time, such as Martabak, Mie Ayam, Soto Bogor, and others. Takeaway food box packaging made of paper is used to replace plastic box packaging. Of course, Lime Cafe & Bar does not provide single-use plastic straws.

The use of natural lighting is maximized by Favehotel Gatot Subroto by using an automatic setting system. In addition, Favehotel Gatot Subroto has replaced conventional bulbs with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), a large investment but savings of 25-30% can be felt every month.

Favehotel Gatot Subroto has good waste management by separating organic and non-organic waste, they are in collaboration with local waste companies for waste removal. Regarding Toxic and Hazardous Material (B3) waste, Favehotel Gatot Subroto has designated a certified B3 special area.

To support sustainable tourism, socio-economic and cultural aspects are important for Favehotel Gatot Subroto. This hotel is a disabled & elderly friendly hotel. The shape of the ground floor is flat, wheelchairs are available, and has connecting rooms to support the comfort and satisfaction of guests with special needs.

Favehotel Gatot Subroto gives priority to Indonesian employees and always opens opportunities for College of Tourism students to conduct Field Work Training and has collaborated with Sahid University, Idea Indonesia in Lampung, Trisakti and several other universities. The management of Favehotel Gatot Subroto believes that the training that has been carried out at the hotel by these students provides knowledge which prepares them for work in the tourism sector, especially hospitality. This can be seen from several Favehotel Gatot Subroto staff who participated in such Field Work Training before joining the hotel staff. Trainings for permanent staff are carried out regularly, each staff member is required to attend a minimum of eight hours of training every month with training topics tailored to individual jobs. The trainings carried out are directly proportional to the results of guest satisfaction and can be seen from ReviewPro, a system that can view all comments from various platforms such as TripAdvisor, Facebook, and other Online Travel Agents.

Information About Reducing Plastic

Source: Tim Signing Blue | WWF-Indonesia

Facing the Pandemic Period

With very good conditions before the Pandemic, Favehotel Gatot Subroto is the place of choice for business people and tourists traveling to Jakarta. Currently, Favehotel Gatot Subroto is trying to focus on local and domestic guests by offering attractive promo packages.

Favehotel Gatot Subroto made preparations for the comfort and safety of guests by successfully going through the process of getting the 'I Do Care' or Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability (CHSE) certificate issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia in November 2020.

Standard Operating Procedures have been updated and must be followed by all staff and guests. The addition of hand washing basins, hand sanitizers, and signs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been implemented. Guests are required to have their temperature checked and wash their hands before entering the hotel area, then register using an online system. Moreover, guests are reminded to maintain a safe distance and minimize direct contact.

Signs for mandatory wearing of masks, diligent hand washing, and social distancing have been placed at many points in the hotel area. The process of room sterilization and disinfection is carried out when guests leave the room. The meeting room has been arranged so that meeting participants can maintain a safe distance. All staff are required to test using Rapid Antigen every month. 

Favehotel Gatot Subroto hopes that the tourism sector can bounce back. Favehotel Gatot Subroto used this opportunity to repair and rejuvenate the entire hotel building, especially the rooms, in preparation for receiving guests when things begin to return to normal. Not only that, Favehotel Gatot Subroto empowers its small gardens to grow food ingredients that can later be used in the kitchen, such as chili, papaya, and various other vegetables.

As a tourism actor who cares about environmental sustainability, Favehotel Gatot Subroto plans to install Solar Panels. Furthermore, additional mineral water dispensers will be installed in the near future for the convenience of guests and is in the process of adding a special area for independent waste management.

Jakarta is the capital city and the business center of Indonesia. Economic development first started in Jakarta and spread through trade to various other provinces throughout Indonesia. The Betawi culture of Jakarta is a separate tourist attraction for many businesspeople and tourists. Currently, the economy is gradually recovering, thanks to the government's national economic recovery program as well as Indonesia’s openness for economic discussions with other countries. As the world advances its research and technology to cope with the pandemic, we must see this as a great opportunity for innovations to help develop a better future.

Located in Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta, Red Planet Jakarta, is part of the Red Planet Hotel International network headquartered in Bangkok Thailand. Surrounded by entertainment and office centers, it is an ideal location for business and leisure travelers. Established in 2012, with the concept of Value Budget Hotel, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru has 168 energetic rooms. Only 6 kilometers from Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, the largest entertainment venue in Jakarta, also close to the Presidential Palace and the National Monument, which is an icon of Jakarta. With a target market of business people and tourists, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru is strategically located to accommodate their needs. Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru is an active member of the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI).

With energetic rooms, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru is equipped with all the needs of a tech-savvy guest, namely fast Wi-Fi and multiple outlet ports. All communications with hotel staff can be done using the Red Planet Hotel’s application.

Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru is a hotel that cares about environmental sustainability and is very aware of the problem of plastic waste, which has become a global problem. Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru supports the 'No Single Use Plastic' program by providing mineral water dispensers on each floor and glass drinking water containers in each room to replace the use of single-use plastic bottles. In collaboration with a social company, ReThink Kit, necessities such as toothbrushes made of bamboo, toothpaste, sandals, cutlery such as spoons and forks made of bamboo, and other accessories in bags made of cassava can be obtained at the reception if needed. Bath soap and shampoo are available in dispensers in the bathrooms, there are no more necessities in single-use packaging. This is an effort in tackling waste to address the concern for the environment, and is directly proportional to the perceived savings. As stated by Eron Arasman, Hotel Manager of Red Planet Jakarta, Pasar Baru, “We no longer use mineral water bottles in single-use plastic bottles and replace them with glass water bottles where guests can refill mineral water from the dispenser provided at every restaurant. floor in early 2019, we saw a 70% savings as we no longer bought mineral water bottles and a decrease in the frequency of picking up trash.”

Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru collaborates with the SeaMonkey Project and 4Oceans, an organization that produces necklaces and bracelets made of plastic that usually ends up in the ocean, makes various souvenirs and these souvenirs are sustainably and ethically produced. The proceeds are used for ocean cleaning programs.

Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru has replaced the entire lighting system with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) since 2016 for the sake of energy conservation and has installed a motion sensor in the lobby area, the lights will turn off automatically when not in use. The investment made for this effort was quite large, but is proportional to the achieved benefits as a savings rate of 20% is regularly being achieved, a significant amount in the long run.

Efforts to prevent environmental pollution have been carried out by Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru, namely by monitoring the storage of diesel fuel for electricity generators, so that there are no leaks that can cause pollution.

Every year, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru, takes part in Earth Hour by turning off electricity at certain hours and urging guests to participate. In 2019, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru participated in the government program, World Clean Up Day, the hotel location became a meeting point and hotel staff became the coordinators of the event.

Having good waste management, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru separates waste according to categories, namely wet and dry waste, and Toxic and Hazardous (B3) waste. Segregation of waste is carried out in the garbage disposal area of the hotel. Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru has provided a special area for B3 waste, certified by the local government.

Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru supports sustainable tourism programs, not only is the hotel a hotel that cares about environmental sustainability, but this hotel also supports social, cultural and economic support. Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru is a hotel that is friendly to guests with special needs. Wheelchair access is available in front of the lobby for easy access to the hotel area. A special room for guests with special needs which is wider and with a sliding door for the bathroom divider, as well as a shower soap and shampoo dispenser lower than the other rooms, all for the convenience of guests with special needs.

Red Planet Jakarta, Pasar Baru conducted an educational program in collaboration with ReThink to educate students of the Tourism Vocational High School (SMK) on Jalan Kartini Jakarta, regarding environmental training and workshops on making environmentally friendly bags. Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru, donated a study table and reading lamp to an elementary school in Gunung Sahari, Jakarta, as a form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

All staff of Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru are permanent employees with 100% of the staff being Indonesian citizens, an effort to support the socio-economic community. Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru ensures that all staff receive regular training both online and offline in order to provide the best service to guests and visitors alike. The results of the trainings can be seen from the guest satisfaction reviews on ReviewMe internally, and prospective guests can see reviews on TripAdvisor and other Online Travel Agents.

In line with the sustainability concept of Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru, Signing Blue is a perfect complement, moreover, it is from an internationally trusted legal entity. Signing Blue is a marine tourism improvement program, the brainchild of the WWF-Indonesia Foundation. This togetherness of concepts has allowed Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru to collaborate with Signing Blue since September of 2020. Various benefits come with the guidance in making changes that have a positive impact on the local environment and socio-economics.

Red Planet Jakarta, during good business conditions, will have an 80% occupancy rate. Currently, Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru focuses on guest safety programs, especially in the health sector and provides attractive stay promo packages in collaboration with Online Travel Agents. These discounted packages are also available from the Hotel website and application.

Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru has successfully prepared for the process of obtaining the 'I Do Care' or Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmentally Sustainable (CHSE) certificate in August 2020 issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenkraf) Republic of Indonesia. Adequate Standard Operating Procedures have been established and must be followed by all staff and guests. The addition of hand washing basins, hand sanitizers, and signs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been implemented. Guests are required to check their temperature and wash their hands before entering the hotel area. If the guest is a foreigner, the guest is required to show a negative result from the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Signs for wearing masks, diligent hand washing, and maintaining social distance have been placed at many points in the hotel area. The sterilization and disinfection process in the room is often carried out when guests check out. The entire staff of Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru, periodically conducts Antigen Rapid Tests for the convenience and safety of their guests.

Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru has carried out several strategies for the future, both in terms of business and in terms of environmental sustainability. One example of a strategy in terms of business is to set the CHSE protocol into a permanent protocol. To sustain the environment, Red Planet Jakarta, Pasar Baru plans to collaborate with related parties to maintain the cleanliness of the Ciliwung River, this activity will be carried out when activity restrictions are gradually relaxed. The various concerns about the environment in Jakarta are clear evidence of the struggle of the Indonesian people, including various companies and hotels that are always active to preserve a clean and healthy culture. The return of normal life free from the pandemic as well as the improvement of the global economy are the hopes of all entrepreneurs in Jakarta.

This significant economic movement in 2021 is an opportunity in various fields, Jakarta in particular and Indonesia as a whole. Business people have started to return to their activities with more creativity, the hotel has become a complement to the various opportunities available.

Hotel Red Planet Jakarta Pasar Baru, which actively responds positively to their customers’ needs, is clear evidence of hope and support for the government's economic recovery program. All this to make sure this pandemic period can pass as expected.

Strategically located near Jakarta, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi, part of the Red Planet Hotel International network which has its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. It is close to entertainment centers and offices, ideal for business and leisure travelers. Established in 2014, with the concept of Value Budget Hotel, it has 157 energetic rooms and meeting rooms with a capacity of 40 people. Red Planet Bekasi is ideal for businessmen and recreational seekers, close to entertainment areas, within walking distance of Mall Blue Plaza Bekasi, and close to industrial areas. Red Planet Bekasi is actively involved in the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI).

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi is a hotel that is aware of its environmental sustainability. With energetic rooms, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi is equipped with everything a tech-savvy traveler needs, such as fast Wi-Fi and multiple outlets. Red Planet Bekasi carries out several activities in an effort to reduce waste. In collaboration with ReThink Kit, necessities such as bamboo toothbrushes, toothpaste, sandals, cutlery such as bamboo spoons and forks, and other accessories can be obtained at the reception if needed. Bath soap and shampoo are available in dispensers in the bathrooms, there are no more necessities in single-use packaging. Similarly, the provision of mineral water dispensers on each floor and glass drinking water containers in each room to replace the use of mineral water in single-use plastic bottles. This is an effort to tackle waste and a form of concern for the environment and is directly proportional to the perceived savings, as stated by Kevin Marcel, Hotel Manager of Red Planet Hotel Bekasi, "We saved approximately 10 million Rupiah when replacing the use of mineral water in single-use plastic bottles to glass water containers that guests can fill in the water dispensers provided on each floor. This is very much supported by our staying guests because the guests already understand the importance of supporting the program to prevent the use of plastic that is harmful to the environment.”

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi collaborates with the SeaMonkey Project, an organization that produces necklaces made of plastic that usually ends up in the ocean, their souvenirs are produced sustainably and ethically, and the proceeds are used for ocean cleaning programs.

Every year, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi commemorates Earth Hour and Earth Day. During Earth Hour, they turn off the electricity at certain hours and guests are urged to participate. During Earth Day, they help clean up the local area. In 2019 Red Planet Hotel Bekasi participated in the government program, namely Clean Up Day and facilitated an organization with the theme 'Goodbye Single Use Plastic'. Red Planet Hotel Bekasi succeeded in inviting a partner, namely a Laundry partner, to deliver the laundry using a cloth bag.

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has replaced their entire lighting system with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for energy conservation and have installed a motion sensor in the lobby area, the lights will turn off automatically when not in use. In this effort, savings of 10-20 million Rupiah are achieved every month.

Having good waste management, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi separates waste according to categories, namely wet and dry waste, and Toxic and Hazardous Material (B3) waste. Segregation of waste is carried out in the garbage disposal area located in the hotel area. Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has provided a special area for B3 waste which has been certified by the local government. The garbage collection in the hotel area does not use single-use plastic, but uses tarpaulin material that can be washed and reused.

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi special-needs friendly hotel. There is wheelchair access in front of the lobby for easy access to the hotel area. A special room for guests with special needs which is wider where the bathroom divider is a sliding door with a shower soap and shampoo dispenser lower than the other rooms for the convenience of guests with special needs.

All staff of Red Planet Hotel Bekasi are permanent employees with most of them being residents of Bekasi City, this to support local socio-economic conditions. Red Planet Hotel Bekasi ensures that all staff receive regular training both online and offline in order to provide the best service to guests and visitors alike. The training programs carried out are not only about guest satisfaction, but also on safety and comfort, one example is the Crisis Management training which is conducted annually by inviting the Fire Department (DAMKAR) to provide training at the hotel regarding handling of fires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Red Planet Hotel Bekasi opens opportunities for students of the Department of Tourism to conduct Field Work Training programs at the hotel, one of which is in collaboration with the Paramita Tourism Academy in Bekasi City. Red Planet Hotel Bekasi monitors guest reviews which they respond to daily, to try to maintain a standard value of guest satisfaction.

Joining Signing Blue

In accordance with the sustainability concept that Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has had since its inception, Signing Blue is the perfect complement as an internationally trusted legal entity. Signing Blue is a marine tourism improvement program of WWF-Indonesia. This togetherness of concepts has allowed Red Planet Hotel Bekasi to collaborate with Signing Blue since October of 2020. Various benefits have already been seen, thanks to guidance in making changes that have a positive impact on the local environment and socio-economics.

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has benefited since joining Signing Blue, as now guests understand the importance of preserving the environment, and are interested in and support programs related to the sustainability of their lives. The Signing Blue team guides Red Planet Hotel Bekasi to be even more 'green', one of the results is that Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has obtained a permit and certification from the Bekasi City government regarding the Temporary Shelter (TPS) for B3 waste.

Prior to the Pandemic, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi was in good business condition, reaching 80% occupancy rate. Currently, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi focuses on guest safety programs, especially in the health sector and provides attractive stay promo packages in collaboration with Online Travel Agents as well as on their website and application.

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has successfully prepared for the process of getting the 'I Do Care' or Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmentally Sustainable (CHSE) certificate in January 2021 issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenkraf) Republic of Indonesia. Standard Operating Procedures have been established and must be followed by all staff and guests. The addition of hand washing basins, hand sanitizers, and signs to help prevent the spread COVID-19 virus have been implemented. Guests who come are required to check their temperature and wash their hands before entering the hotel area. Signs for wearing masks, diligent hand washing, and maintaining social distance have been placed throughout the hotel area. The sterilization and disinfection process in the room is often carried out when guests leave. One isolation room has been provided to anticipate ill guests, the room has provided a First Aid Kit (P3K), and Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has collaborated with the nearest hospital, Siloam Hospital Bekasi, which have oxygen cylinders prepared specifically for Red Planet Hotel guests.

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi has implemented several strategies for its future, both in terms of business and in terms of environmental sustainability. One example of a strategy in terms of business is to make stay vouchers with a long validity period and provide competitive prices for stays in the coming years. In an effort for sustainability, Red Planet Hotel Bekasi is in the process of making a new water management system, namely the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) program or Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant. At this stage waste treatment is carried out so that the waste does not add to water pollution and the surrounding environment, which in turn allows the water to be reused for the bathroom, all without reducing the comfort of the guests of course.

Red Planet Hotel Bekasi is optimistic that once activity and holiday restrictions have been lifted, the tourism industry will gradually recover. Times like this are the time to renovate rooms and some areas of the hotel to prepare for when borders and activity restrictions are released. The room rejuvenation program at Red Planet Hotel Bekasi is the 'One Day One Room', where room rejuvenation is carried out one room a day, complete with General Cleaning, as well as a thorough cleaning of the area by the housekeeping team. The clean and healthy concept in Bekasi and its neighboring city — Jakarta, is a real action that builds a better future.

To get through the pandemic, we hope people will see life more optimistically and dynamically. High are the hopes that the ongoing economic recovery program, both locally and globally, will provide a golden opportunity for anyone. With a variety of creative habit changes, the government hopes that the community will adapt positively through the Covid-19 Pandemic.