Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach to Launch Management Trainee Programme for the Island's Future Hospitality Leaders

Bintan's Best Talent will offer outstanding local graduates a fully funded, two-year pathway into hospitality leadership, including an internationally recognised professional certification.

BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach are preparing to launch Bintan's Best Talent, a two-year management trainee programme for high-performing 2026 graduates of Politeknik Bintan Cakrawala. The initiative aims to open up meaningful career pathways for local graduates while strengthening the talent pipeline for Bintan's tourism and hospitality industry.

Through structured training at two internationally recognised hotel brands within the IHG Hotels & Resorts network, participants will gain hands-on experience in hotel operations, build commercial acumen and develop the leadership capabilities needed to progress into future management roles. The programme also enables graduates to build their careers on the island, contributing to the local community while gaining exposure to international hospitality standards and practices.

As part of their development, trainees will rotate across four key disciplines: Front Office, Food & Beverage, Human Resources or Finance, and Sales & Marketing. Working alongside experienced hospitality professionals, they will gain a broader understanding of hotel operations and how different functions work together to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive business performance.

Beyond on-the-job training, participants will have access to IHG Academy learning resources and the eCornell Hospitality Management Certificate, providing additional opportunities to deepen their industry knowledge and gain an internationally recognised qualification at no cost. The curriculum will cover key areas such as revenue management, marketing, financial analysis, leadership and guest experience management, equipping trainees with both the operational expertise and commercial understanding to thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment.

"Bintan has talented young people with enormous potential, and we want them to see a future for themselves here on the island," said Michael Beechey, Cluster General Manager of Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach. "Bintan's Best Talent combines hands-on experience, structured development and internationally recognised qualifications to help prepare the next generation of hospitality leaders. By investing in local talent today, we hope to support the long-term growth of our industry and community."

Bintan's Best Talent underscores the resorts' commitment to creating sustainable career opportunities for the local community while developing a strong pipeline of hospitality professionals. By equipping young talent with the skills and experience to meet evolving operational and leadership demands, the initiative aims to support the industry's continued development and contribute to Bintan's long-term success as a leading tourism destination.

Details on the programme launch and first cohort will be announced soon.

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SOURCE HOTEL INDIGO BINTAN LAGOI BEACH BY IHG