INTERVIEW WITH DEWI KARMAWAN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE BALI NUSA DUA RESORT

From your personal experience, what do you think it takes to succeed in this industry?
Passion.  Once you love your job and enjoy what you are doing, I believe you will achieve your goal.  And of course, putting effort is a must☺. 

What excites you most about being the DOM of Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort?
Being working in the first lifestyle hotel in Nusa Dua, brings a different experience to my previous journey in luxury hotels.  Fun, vibrant, stylish, fashion-centric, and one-of-a-kind concept that I love from this brand.  Collaborating with 3 well-known local designers; Paul Ropp, Pithecanthropus, and By The Sea, the variety of uniforms represent a fashion show moment as we dress in different style and color outfits from their collections.

With experience working in several luxury resorts in Bali, what do you think is special about Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort?
The concept.  As I mentioned earlier, those unique aspects distinguish us from others.

When you’re at work, what puts a smile on your face?
When the hotel’s performance makes everyone in the hotel smile☺

Share with us the latest update from Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort.
Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort has just added a new engaging dining venue, Tanah Liat, to its culinary spot list.  An arts-and-crafts inspired restaurant focusing on experiential food highlighting Bali-sourced fresh seasonal seafood and plant-based cuisines.

What are the most challenging issues you are facing on your current job?
With very fast technological innovation in digital marketing, I need to keep up myself to learn and understand fast every time a new digital marketing product/system is introduced.

What do you think is the most important part of ensuring a memorable and exceptional experience of true luxury for guests?
Engagement, sincere hospitality, and offering an extra mile service to our guests.  

Can you share tips for women who would like to follow the same career path?
In marketing, it is very important to have a pleasant personality and professional attitude to build good networking.  Enjoy what you are doing, face the challenge, work hard, and always have positive thinking.  Don’t forget to have a life balance in between as this is important to your health, both mental and physical. 

What do you do for fun during your day off?
Morning stroll along Sanur Beach, playing with Zola (my beagle), dine out, and spend time with family.