In celebration of Heroes’ Day, 16 hotels under the Archipelago umbrella hosted a special event with national veteran heroes and an exclusive coffee morning with loyal corporate partners. The event, titled “Heroes for the Nation: Honoring the Past, Building the Future,” aimed to foster closer ties between veterans and dedicated business partners while expressing gratitude to those who have significantly contributed to the nation. Participating hotels included favehotel Sidoarjo, ASTON Sidoarjo, favehotel Rungkut Surabaya, The Alana Surabaya, favehotel Graha Agung Surabaya, Quest Hotel Darmo Surabaya, NEO+ Waru Sidoarjo, favehotel Tuban, favehotel Malang, ASTON Inn Jemursari, favehotel MEX Tunjungan, ASTON Gresik Hotel & Conference Center, ASTON Mojokerto, NEO Gubeng Surabaya, The Alana Malang, and favehotel Kediri.
The event began with a Coffee Morning in collaboration with the East Java Regional Police (POLDA Jatim) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of East Java. Set in a relaxed and warm atmosphere, this session provided an opportunity for business partners to connect, engage in discussions, and explore further collaboration prospects. The gathering served as a platform to strengthen relationships and open doors for long-term partnerships.
Additionally, Archipelago invited several veterans to share their stories and experiences. With enthusiasm, the veterans recounted their struggles to defend independence and safeguard the nation’s security, creating moments of reflection and inspiration. They were treated to a heartfelt lunch at The Alana Surabaya, accompanied by General Managers representing Archipelago’s hotel units.
“We are honored to commemorate Heroes’ Day with these remarkable veterans and celebrate our valued partnerships with loyal business associates. This event not only pays tribute to our heroes but also strengthens mutually beneficial collaborations,” said Yeni Chrisnawati, Regional Director of Commercial Sales Excellence at Archipelago International.
The event continued with a nostalgic visit to Kota Lama, Surabaya, for a photo session that captured the spirit of the heroes’ struggles. This unforgettable moment allowed participants to reflect on the contributions of the nation’s heroes. However, honoring the heroes goes beyond remembering the past; it involves carrying forward their spirit of dedication and resilience into the present. With great commitment, Archipelago hopes to continue hosting similar events to strengthen national pride and foster close relationships with stakeholders for further collaboration and partnerships.