Surabaya, November 12, 2024 – In commemoration of Heroes’ Day, 16 hotels under the Archipelago banner organized a special event with national veterans and an exclusive coffee morning with loyal corporate partners. The event, titled “Heroes for the Nation: Honoring the Past, Building the Future,” aimed to strengthen ties between the veterans and dedicated business partners while expressing gratitude to those who have 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 commenced with a Coffee Morning hosted in collaboration with the East Java Regional Police (POLDA Jatim) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of East Java. In a relaxed and warm atmosphere, this session provided an opportunity for business partners to connect, engage in discussions, and explore further collaboration opportunities. It served as a platform to foster stronger relationships and pave the way for long-term partnerships.
Simultaneously, Archipelago invited a group of veterans to share their stories and experiences. With great enthusiasm, the veterans recounted their struggles in defending independence and ensuring national security, creating moments of reflection and inspiration. The veterans were warmly hosted for a luncheon at The Alana Surabaya, joined by General Managers representing Archipelago’s hotel units.
“We are honored to commemorate Heroes’ Day with these incredible veterans and to celebrate valuable relationships with our loyal business partners. This event is not only about remembering the sacrifices of our heroes but also about strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships,” said Yeni Chrisnawati, Regional Director of Commercial Sales Excellence at Archipelago International.
The event continued with a nostalgic journey to honor the spirit of the heroes through a group photo session in the Old Town of Surabaya. It became a memorable moment to collectively reflect on the sacrifices of the nation’s heroes. However, honoring their legacy goes beyond reminiscing about the past—it involves carrying their spirit of perseverance into the present. With strong commitment and hope, similar events will continue to promote national pride and foster close relationships with stakeholders for various collaborations and partnerships.