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 develop local hospitality professionals and create career opportunities for graduates on Bintan Island. It will also help strengthen the talent pipeline for the island’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Through training at the two IHG Hotels & Resorts properties, participants will gain practical experience in hotel operations, commercial management and leadership. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for future management positions while allowing them to build careers within their local community.
Four Hotel Departments Included in Training
Participants will rotate through four key disciplines during the programme:
- Front Office
- Food & Beverage
- Human Resources or Finance
- Sales & Marketing
Working alongside hotel professionals, trainees will gain exposure to different operational functions. The rotations will also help them understand how departments work together to manage guest services and hotel business performance.
IHG Academy and eCornell Qualifications
In addition to practical training, participants will have access to IHG Academy learning resources and the eCornell Hospitality Management Certificate.
According to the resorts, the certificate will be provided at no cost and offers an internationally recognised qualification.
The curriculum will cover several areas of hotel management, including revenue management, marketing, financial analysis, leadership and guest experience management.
These subjects are intended to complement the trainees’ operational experience with commercial and management knowledge.
Programme Aims to Develop Local Hospitality Talent
Michael Beechey, Cluster General Manager of Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach, said the initiative aims to give local graduates opportunities to pursue hospitality careers on the island.
“Bintan has talented young people with enormous potential, and we want them to see a future for themselves here on the island,” said Beechey.
“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.”
The two resorts said the programme forms part of their efforts to create career opportunities for local residents and develop hospitality professionals who can meet the industry’s operational and management needs.
Details of the programme launch and its first cohort will be announced soon.
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