Five Archipelago Hotels in Batam Unite to Celebrate Indonesia's 79th Independence Day

Elminaliya Sandra - EAM Aston Batam Hotel & Residence (Inspektur Upacara)

In a celebration full of unity and collaboration, five hotels under the Archipelago Hotel Group in Batam—Aston Batam Hotel & Residence, Aston Nagoya City Hotel, Aston Inn Gideon Batam, Fave Hotel Nagoya Batam, and Harper Nagoya Hotel—came together to celebrate Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day. The event took place at the Nagoya Thamrin City field, with a flag-raising ceremony led by Mrs. Elminaliya Sandra, the Executive Assistant Manager at Aston Batam Hotel & Residence.

The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Yanuwar Dedy, the General Manager overseeing all five hotels. He shared his wishes: “Happy 79th anniversary to our beloved Indonesia! May Indonesia become a stronger, more advanced, and prosperous nation.”

Following the ceremony, the festivities continued with traditional music performances that added a cultural touch to the event. The harmonious sounds of traditional music created a perfect backdrop as participants from all five hotels enjoyed the moment together, showcasing the strong bond among these properties.

To further strengthen the camaraderie, various traditional games—iconic during Independence Day celebrations—were organized, creating an atmosphere of fun and competition. Employees from Aston Batam Hotel & Residence, Aston Nagoya City Hotel, Aston Inn Gideon Batam, Fave Hotel Nagoya Batam, and Harper Nagoya Hotel participated enthusiastically, highlighting the close connection and teamwork across the hotels.

This event stands as a testament to the Archipelago Hotel Group's commitment to fostering unity and a shared vision among its properties in Batam. The successful celebration not only honored Indonesia’s independence but also reinforced the strong ties that bind these five hotels, making them a powerful force within the hospitality industry.

About ASTON

ASTON is the most trusted hotel brand in Indonesia and beyond, with over 50 operating hotels and many more under development across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Managed by Archipelago International and ranked as the No. 1 hotel brand by YouGov for brand value, quality, consumer trust, and corporate reputation, ASTON is known for its eclectic mid to luxury-class hotels with comfortable and innovative facilities, equipped with advanced technology and quality service, perfectly catering to the changing needs of today's and tomorrow's travelers. Visit astonhotelsinternational.com for more information.

About Archipelago

The largest privately-owned hotel group in Southeast Asia, with over 45,000 rooms and residences in more than 200 locations across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Oceania. A trusted hotel company with a long track record and a portfolio of 11 award-winning brands including ASTON, Collection by ASTON, Alana, Huxley, Kamuela, Harper, Quest, Hotel NEO, fave, Nordic, and Powered by ARCHIPELAGO.

For further information:

Name: Dwi Wiwi Kurnia

Title: Marcom Manager

Hotel Name: Aston Batam Hotel & Residence

Email Address: Batampr@astonhotelsinternational.com

Phone Number: +62 823 9247 1995