Transportation is a means of travel that is essential for the community, be it for tourist trips, family visits, as well as for business. Blue Bird is a pioneer of land transportation services in Indonesia, it was founded in 1965 as a taxi company. Then in 1972, the Blue Bird Group introduced a taxi fleet with fares based on a metered system. Now, Blue Bird has become a multinational company, trusted by the general public. With various technological advances, Blue Bird can be creative with its solutions and innovation strategies that are both superior and reliable.
Through several generations, Blue Bird has grown rapidly and is currently a public transportation company that can be found throughout the archipelago. The island of Bali as a center of world tourism, has become one of Blue Bird's operational areas, this includes the neighboring island of Lombok. Blue Bird has been in Bali since 1989 with the legal company PT. Golden Bird Bali, a pioneer of land transportation services for local and domestic tourists. Blue Bird's vision as a transportation company that prioritizes quality to ensure sustainable prosperity, has led it on a mission to achieve customer satisfaction and provide high quality services with efficient use of resources.
Blue Bird Bali carries out various creative activities to continue to lead the market in land transportation services. The most important thing is caring for the environment, including controlling plastic waste and reducing carbon footprints. Blue Bird participates in the “no single use plastic” movement which is practiced in all operational aspects. As stated by Panca Wiadnyana as Head of Blue Bird Bali Lombok PT. Golden Bird Bali, “The concept in PT. Golden Bird Bali for plastic waste control activities are elimination, substitution, and management”.
Of the three principles, the aim is to tackle the use of plastic efficiently. All Blue Bird Bali employees and drivers are required to bring reusable drinking water bottles to reduce the waste of single use drinking water bottles. This is shown by the decline in the amount of its plastic waste. Plastic waste which usually reaches 90,000 single-use plastic bottles as waste, has now reduced to 30%. Waste disposal frequency has also been reduced from the usual eight hauls, to only three trucks of garbage per month. As stated by I Nyoman Sudarsana, as General Affair PT. Golden Bird Bali, “We see savings when the use of disposable mineral water bottles is no longer used. At this time we have not spent any money to collect the bottles. Plastic bottle waste has been reduced from eight times to three times. The cost reduction is up to 60%.”
In principle the company, PT. Golden Bird Bali prioritizes all environmental and social aspects in line with the principles of Signing Blue - a marine tourism improvement program initiated by the WWF-Indonesia. PT. Golden Bird Bali joined Signing Blue in December 2020.
Currently, all forms of activities of PT. Golden Bird Bali are based on commitments related to Signing Blue, which includes environmental care programs, cultural customs, education, as well as women empowerment movements carried out annually.
Together with the WWF-Indonesia team, PT. Golden Bird Bali made a movement to tackle the problem of plastic waste at Kuta Market, clean up swamp forests with media partners on the island of Bali, protect springs of Mount Agung, and build separators in rivers to separate river water flows from carrying garbage to sources of water. A collaboration movement with the public was also carried out, namely exchanging waste from the community for goods from partners of PT. Golden Bird Bali. This encourages people to keep the environment clean by collecting their waste and exchanging it for goods. Many collaborators were involved, namely the nearest traditional village to the branch offices of PT. Golden Bird Bali, print and online media, and the girl community of the local village.
PT. Golden Bird Bali managed to get around 5000 volunteers for the swamp forest cleaning activities carried out in 2020. These volunteers consist of drivers, employees, locals, and the Indonesian National Police.
Since 2016, PT. Golden Bird Bali have made Efforts to minimize their carbon footprint, these include using fuel with a higher-octane number and no longer using government subsidized fuel. In December 2020, PT. Golden Bird Bali signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PT Pertamina to implement the 'Blue for New Life' program, which is a program to use fuel with a higher-octane rating. Efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of PT. Golden Bird Bali does not stop there, in the future it will operate a fleet of electric cars, in accordance with the direction of the Indonesian government.
In addition to efforts to minimize the carbon footprint, PT. Golden Bird Bali is also trying to conserve energy by making an appeal to employees in offices, pools and workshops to use electricity as needed, this is an effort by the management of PT. Golden Bird Bali for energy saving and has been doing it for a long time.
As a commitment of PT. Golden Bird Bali in the socio-economic aspect, food supplies in its canteen are from empowered local entrepreneurs. One of the Women Empowerment programs of PT. Golden Bird Bali is doing the "Kartini Blue" program where the wives of drivers and employees are given sewing machines and taught how to sew for free, they then collaborate with PT. Golden Bird Bali, sewing the Blue Bird uniform.
All employees and drivers of PT. Golden Bird Bali has a legal work contract and has been proven to follow the labor regulations in Indonesia. The driver's working age limit is 23 years and the driver's retirement limit is 58 years. Most of the employees and drivers are Balinese. PT. Golden Bird Bali also supports the Women Empowerment program by accommodating female drivers. Currently there are 12 female drivers on the island of Bali.
Entering the Covid-19 pandemic, PT. Golden Bird Bali made internal improvements in terms of development and preparation for future conditions, namely based on the three pillars of Hygiene (cleanliness), Low Touch (keeping distance), and Tracking. The pre-employment process is carried out by drivers and employees of PT. Golden Bird Bali, they participate in retraining on SOPs and procedures for dealing with the pandemic, namely washing hands, wearing masks, maintaining a distance, and avoiding crowds. PT. Golden Bird Bali regularly checks the check-in and check-out lists for its drivers.
SOPs that have become Fixed Procedures (Protap) related to Hygiene or cleanliness have been created for employees and drivers to comply with current conditions. PT. Golden Bird Bali also invited representatives from the Health Office to provide information related to COVID-19 to all drivers and employees.
Keeping a distance or Low Touch is the second pillar that PT. Golden Bird Bali is enforcing during the pandemic. PT. Golden Bird Bali has implemented non-cash transactions, all transactions in the office, pool, and workshop already use a barcode application so that distances are maintained. PT. Golden Bird Bali strives for customers to make non-cash payments through the MyBlueBird Taxi application.
Blue Bird’s recent innovation, namely Tracking on the MyBlueBird Taxi application, a development in the Global Positioning System (GPS) feature to track taxi fleets. By using this technology, the application will find the closest driver to the customer order through the MyBlueBird Taxi application, this reduces customer waiting time in public areas where there is higher risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus.
The entire fleet of PT. Golden Bird Bali has proven the cleanliness of its cars. Each taxi unit is required to return to their respective pools every day for the sterilization and disinfection process, which are performed by dedicated officers. Each operating car unit has been equipped with hand sanitizers for customer use, and all office and pool areas are sprayed with disinfectant twice a week. This is a protocol that has been implemented since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020.
The hope of PT. Golden Bird Bali for the future is the hasty return to normalcy and an increasingly conducive economy, especially in the business and tourism sectors. This is increasingly visible with the rapid development of technology and business between countries. As the best tourism destination in the world today, the island of Bali still ranks first for business development.
The Indonesian archipelago is one of the most in demand marine tourism locations, attracting both domestic and foreign tourists. One of these destinations is Wakatobi National Park, a dive site known for its diverse marine habitats. Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts always look forward to visiting Wakatobi and its unique natural beauty. The dive sites are within the National Park, this protected pristine beauty has made it an icon for marine tourism, a destination that cannot be underestimated by the world.
Wakatobi Dive Trip was founded in 2009, with the legal company name of PT Putri Selam Wakatobi domiciled in Wangi Wangi. With the concept of community-based ecotourism, Wakatobi Dive Trip involves partners such as hotels, homestays and other local entrepreneurs.
Wakatobi Dive Trip is a dive operator company that has a mission to not only provide the best service but also become a company that focuses on environmental conservation and become a sustainable tourism player. As stated by Seto Ariyadi, Director and Founder of Wakatobi Dive Trip, “Our activities involve living natural resources, one of which is diving to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs. We want to be an environmentally friendly dive operator company because natural beauty is an asset that must be preserved.”
Various activities provided by Wakatobi Dive Center include diving packages, snorkeling, dolphin watching tours, cultural trips, family gathering events, and many more. Transport from the airport to the hotel and food during the activity is also provided by Wakatobi Dive Center.
Food ingredients are obtained from locals in the freshest of conditions. The fish consumed is obtained from local fishermen who fish according to fishing standards, only catching fish that are fit for consumption and avoiding endangered fish species such as the Napoleon fish and parrotfish. Wakatobi Dive Center does not purchase fish obtained by illegal fishing practices.
In line with the vision and mission of Wakatobi Dive Center which is committed to environmental harmony in its role as a marine tourism operator, in 2017 the Wakatobi Dive Center joined Signing Blue. Signing Blue is a WWF-Indonesia program that has three pillars, namely aspects of the natural environment, socio-cultural aspects, and aspects of management effectiveness. The inclusion of the Signing Blue logo on its promotional media has helped Wakatobi Dive Center in promoting diving packages to foreign tourists and gaining recognition as an environmentally friendly company.
Since joining Signing Blue, Wakatobi Dive Center's programs and activities are guided by Signing Blue's guidelines for managing a sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism. Wakatobi Dive Center conducts coastal cleaning and encourages guests to participate in the program. Not only that, Wakatobi Dive Center invites guests to always be aware of environmental care during all activities, namely picking up trash if there is trash on the beach or when diving under the sea. To tackle plastic waste, Wakatobi Dive Center participated in the successful 'no single use plastic' program by providing refillable drinking water bottles and water dispensers as well as providing food in reusable packaging.
Energy savings efforts were also carried out, namely planning trip routes to several tourist attractions so that they were both energy and time efficient. Wakatobi Dive Center office has an open space concept, reducing its need for lighting and there are signs to remind anyone to turn off the lights when not in use. Wakatobi Dive Center reminds guests to turn off any unnecessary appliances, including air conditioning and water taps when leaving the hotel for activities.
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, guest arrivals along with the income they bring have reduced significantly. The Cleanliness Health Safety Environment Sustainability standard is currently a top priority for Wakatobi Dive Center staff. These include washing hands regularly, wearing masks during activities, and maintaining a social distance. Wakatobi Dive Center has been certified 'I Do Care' or CHSE issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia. New 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 show a document of negative results from the PCR or Rapid Antigen test, check their temperature, wash hands, wear masks and maintain a social distance.
Wakatobi Dive Center advises guests to bring personal diving equipment during the Pandemic. The cleanliness procedure for the diving center’s equipment has also been updated and strictly followed, namely the equipment is cleaned using a disinfectant solution before and after their use. After drying, it is stored in a dry box to avoid dust or contamination from other unwanted substances.
Wakatobi Dive Center applies a strict health protocol during land travel as well, namely always wearing a mask and to maintain a good distance between passengers, one car can only be filled with three people. In diving activities, Wakatobi Dive Center briefs guests on the Code of Conduct, namely implementing environmentally friendly diving such as not touching coral reefs and making sure not to touch or move objects under the sea. Joining Signing Blue and implementing the CHSE set by the central government, gives tourists confidence and comfort in taking trips with Wakatobi Dive Center.
Some of the things that Wakatobi Dive Center does is the 'Pay Now Trip Later' promotion, where prospective tourists can make deposits and run their vacation on another day. Wakatobi Dive Center also relies on technological innovations by making Virtual Tours. The future plan is to remain active in promotions on social media, exhibitions, and to remain an environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism operator.
The year 2021 has high hopes for the recovery of Indonesian tourism. Hope that tourism activities can gradually return to normal, allowing tourists to return to Wakatobi and enjoy marine tourism together with Wakatobi Dive Center.
With strict health protocols, Wakatobi is ready to accommodate foreign and domestic tourists. Enjoying the diverse beautiful underwater habitats, an exotic site to say the least, will surely help inspire people to strive for positive changes to conserve our planet.
Wakatobi is an archipelago in southeast Sulawesi, one of the world's best diving destinations. Located in a National Park area that has a wide variety of marine biodiversity, it is part of the world's coral triangle area. Wakatobi is located in the heart of Indonesia, making it a very attractive diving destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
Dinis Cemara Dive Center is a marine tourism operator and dive operator that was established in 2014. The company’s concept not only prioritizes environmental aspects but also prioritizes social aspects. This is in line with the principle of Signing Blue - a marine tourism improvement program initiated by the WWF-Indonesia Foundation. The activities of Dinis Cemara Dive Center started as snorkeling tours. Since 2015, Dinis Cemara Dive Center has grown rapidly, allowing them to build tourist boats and start diving activities. This growth momentum kick started Dinis Cemara Dive Center’s marine tourism trips, inviting tourists to sail to several beautiful dive sites in the Wakatobi National Park.
Since its inception, Dinis Cemara Dive Center has done good things in managing the dive business. Ecosystem maintenance is carried out by Dinis Cemara Dive Center staff, namely beach cleanup as well as underwater cleanup every Friday. Dinis Cemara Dive Center participated in the success of the 'no single use plastic' program by providing drinking water dispensers at several high points of activity and advising all staff and guests to bring refillable drinking bottles. Dinis Cemara Dive Center also implements energy saving efforts by reminding guests to turn off lights and air conditioning when not needed. Their beach lights turn off during the day and only turn back on automatically when it gets dark.
Signing Blue is an internationally recognized program, their values are in line with Dinis Cemara Dive Centre’s mission. Dinis Cemara Dive Centre joined Signing Blue in 2017, their shared concepts allow them to collaborate and complement each other. Setiawan Jody – Manager of Dinis Cemara Dive Center said, “We have one mission and one heart with the Signing Blue program, an environmentally friendly program and sustainable tourism. Tourists come to visit to enjoy the beauty of the underwater world, therefore we try to preserve the surrounding nature, from protecting the beaches to the underwater world.”
Joining Signing Blue strengthens various principles, such as maintaining the land and sea environment, socio-cultural principles that promote local business and promotion of local products, as well as effective management principles such as legal and operational standards based on recommendations from the Signing Blue team. The positive impact felt by Dinis Cemara Dive Center is that the inclusion of the Signing Blue logo helps in promoting diving packages to foreign tourists. Another thing is that together with the Signing Blue team, they have created a Code of Conduct for tourists in diving activities such as not stepping on coral reefs and keeping a distance from coral reefs and fish in order to prevent damage.
Since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, guest arrivals and the income they bring have reduced significantly. Standard Cleanliness Health Safety Environment Sustainability as a health protocol standard is currently a top priority for Dinis Cemara Dive Center staff. Dinis Cemara Dive Center has been certified 'I Do Care' or CHSE issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia in December 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 show a document of negative results from the PCR or Rapid Antigen test, check their temperature, wash hands before activities, wear masks and maintain a distance.
By maintaining cleanliness and health according to CHSE standards set by the government, guests feel safe and comfortable when visiting Dinis Cemara Dive Centre. In addition, the Pandemic period has made time for the maintenance of diving equipment. Attractive half price diving packages have been launched to attract diving tourists. Optimism for the central government’s plan to reopen tourism activities have spawned new enthusiasm and hope. The Indonesian archipelago hosts many beautiful natural wonders. Wakatobi is arguably one of the best tourist destinations, its many exotic islands, along with their diverse wildlife make it a complete one-of-a-kind package. Wakatobi tourism has been forced to adjust to the ‘new normal’, but is now ready to welcome a new era of tourism, an era where only responsible businesses can thrive, an era where raised public awareness and care for the environment will weed out any irresponsible and unsustainable businesses.
Strategically located in South Jakarta, Komunal 88 is a restaurant and cafe inspired by various culinary cultures such as Italy and France, the Middle East, to Brooklyn in the United States. Officially launched in December 2014, Komunal 88 has been a sustainable business concept in terms of environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability which are based on three principles. Such principles consist of being responsible for the ecosystem, being responsible for fellow humans, and being responsible for the future generation. This similarity of concepts and principles has allowed Komunal 88 to collaborate with Signing Blue since the beginning of 2017. Signing Blue is a marine tourism improvement program from the WWF-Indonesia Foundation.
'Artisanal' defines Komunal 88 as a restaurant that creates nutritious and delicious food, from spices, raw materials to served, using conventional methods and using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Komunal 88 buys its raw materials from the Kramat Jati Main Market, South Jakarta.
Komunal 88 is committed to using sustainable food ingredients. Specifically for seafood, Komunal 88 seeks to purchase its seafood from sustainable seafood suppliers who have been certified by Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIP) and have joined Seafood Savers. Primarily, it is important for Komunal 88 to know the fishing methods, types and sizes of fish that are suitable for consumption, in line with guidelines for seafood sustainability. Jean Christian, Founder and Owner of Komunal 88, said, "A movement started in California, United States called 'The Ocean Friendly Restaurant', gives customers a unique dining experience with the feeling of joy knowing that customers are not harming the ocean. Buying sustainable seafood is part of our sustainability efforts.”
Since its inception, Komunal 88 has welcomed the 'No Single Use Plastic' program, other various efforts have been made so that there is no single use in any case, such as using linen napkins instead of using tissue napkins, using silicone placemats instead of paper mats, and they do not provide disposable cups. It doesn't stop there, providing take away packaging that can be reused with a deposit, as stated by Jean Christian. “We use reusable take away packaging and customers have to give Rp. 35,000,- as a deposit, then when the customer returns the package, we return the money. We believe everything that is created, for example packaging, must have value for reuse.” This is a responsible effort towards a sustainable ecosystem.
In general, Komunal 88 built the restaurant and the entire building to be as neutral as possible to the environment. To reduce its electrical consumption, Communal 88 buildings minimize the use of electricity by maximizing natural lighting and using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
In terms of water management, Komunal 88 uses a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) system and the AquaCell system, a system that can maximize water infiltration. All wastewater from restaurants and buildings is collected and channeled back underground without disturbing the City Waterworks. In addition, Komunal 88 has a Reverse Osmosis system to produce drinking water and sparkling water which are in turn packaged in glass bottles. The Reverse Osmosis water system is a big investment but can avoid tens of thousands of single-use plastic bottles and avoid the carbon footprint associated with transporting single-use plastic bottles from the factory to the Komunal 88 location. By producing drinking water independently, it is certainly more profitable than buying drinking water in single-use plastic bottles.
As a restaurant that is aware of environmental sustainability, Komunal 88 makes a lot of efforts in waste management. Komunal 88 designs their menus in such a way that the raw materials are used for more than one item on the menu. Next is the use of all parts of an animal, for example Salmon, Komunal 88 buys whole Salmon which is certified sustainable, uses the fillet meat and all the leftovers such as bones and heads are made into broth and then used in other menus.
Komunal 88 started collaborating with Waste4Change in 2017, a local waste management company. Waste4Change helps in understanding how to manage waste properly. The restaurant’s waste is 60-65% organic, this organic waste is sent to the relevant agencies to make animal feed and compost. In March 2021, Komunal 88 also started collaborating with Rekosistem, a small local company engaged in waste management in South Jakarta.
Jean Christian, said, “It is important for us to maintain the ecosystem as well as protect the community. We choose to work with social enterprises that share our concerns. These social enterprises work with recycled materials and have a social component to their activities.”
Komunal 88 collaborates with Smell The Perfume, a small social enterprise from Indonesia that works exclusively with women, providing skills training and job opportunities that have a direct socio-economic impact. Komunal 88 is also collaborating with Topiku, a small Indonesian social company that works to provide the Social Security Administration Agency (BPJS) for scavengers by recycling black plastic buckets into hats. Komunal 88 decided to collaborate with various social companies by providing a place in the restaurant to extend the products so that customers who have the same mind and morals can buy these products and all sales proceeds are handed over to these social companies.
Communal 88 regularly holds local market events on weekends to help local artisans working in the upcycling field of recycling. All selected collaborators display their products at the local market event, these were selected based on social values, skills, and dedication. Communal 88 is very supportive of Small Businesses and craftsmen to help the local socio-economics.
As a sustainable business player, Komunal 88 has several employees who have worked since the beginning of the restaurant's opening and prioritized promoting employees internally. They prioritize hiring Indonesian citizens, and all employees are permanent employees with good contracts. Communal 88 supports gender equality by employing and promoting women in the workplace. The trainings are carried out continuously to maintain high standards, the food made at Komunal 88 is not conventional Indonesian food, so the kitchen staff often attend training to achieve the desired taste and texture.
Entering the Pandemic period, Komunal 88 survived by realizing that all staff and management were going through the same situation and conditions. To further deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic, Komunal 88 collaborated with Government Apparatuses to conduct training and comply with health protocols, such as adding basins for washing hands and providing hand sanitizers in several restaurant areas.
Komunal 88 hopes that the situation will gradually return to normal where people can enjoy their freedom again and enjoy their sustainable culinary meals. Seared Tuna dish, for example, a thematic dish created by Komunal 88 for summer 2021. Sustainable Tuna from the Banda Sea has a fresh taste with extraordinary quality of Tuna, complete with breadcrumbs made in-house. Culinary creativity is what attracts their loyal Jakarta customers. Jakarta, with its various advantages as a major metropolitan city, has the best chance of recovering quickly. The world has seen unbelievable technological progress in response to the pandemic, these have given hope that modern society will not only survive, but will emerge better after the pandemic, with stronger and more sustainable businesses.
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.
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.
