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First female chair elected to lead BHA in 2022.

Bali Hotels Association 11 December 2021

Bali Hotels Association (BHA) members have today elected its first female chair Fransiska Handoko, CHA., CHIA., CHRM. General Manager of Ristata Bali Resort & Spa. Fransiska will succeed Jean Hélière, General Manager of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. Jean will leave Bali to take a new position in Doha. Vice Chair is Kevin Girard, General Manager of Conrad Bali.

BALI HOTELS ASSOCIATION BOARD 2022
CHAIRMAN | Fransiska Handoko, CHA., CHIA., CHRM. GM, Risata Bali Resort & Spa
VICE CHAIRMAN | Kevin Girard GM, Conrad Bali
FINANCE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | Marie Browne GM, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort
MARKETING & MEDIA RELATIONS | Simona Chimenti GM, The Pavilions Bali
SUSTAINABILITY | Kevin Girard GM, Conrad Bali
GOVERNMENT & ORGANIZATION RELATIONS | Fransiska Handoko, CHA., CHIA., CHRM. GM, Risata Bali Resort & Spa
SECURITY & SAFETY | Franklyn Kocek GM, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta
SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING | Laurens Kritzinger GM, Courtyard Marriott Seminyak
COMMUNITY RELATIONS & CHARITY | Koen Vangrysperre GM, Sudamala Suites & Villas Bali
SPORTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS | BHA Secretariat

“Fransiska has great support in the industry and I am confident that Bali Hotels Association is in the best of hands” says Jean.
New to the board for 2022 are Marie Browne, Koen Vangrysperre and Franklyn Kocek.
Marketing and Media Relations Director Simona Chimenti says "This is a critical time for the travel industry in Bali. There are still many challenges and evolving changes for 2022. This new board will focus on the BHA programs and bringing the sector together and continue to work as one solid team. Travel & Tourism needs to show not only its economic importance but also how it is committed to creating sustainable livelihoods, protecting nature and cultures."

Bali Hotels Association's Board is fortunate to be supported by many fabulous women and men.  As well as our members and extended teams who each support us in different ways in our mission to build a sustainable organisation. 

New Board for 2022


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