UBM and Grand Hyatt Jakarta Establish Strategic Collaboration in Hospitality Education Development
Jakarta, October 30, 2025 – Bunda Mulia University (UBM) has officially established a strategic partnership with Grand Hyatt Jakarta, one of Indonesia’s leading five-star hotels, in an effort to strengthen a high-quality hospitality higher education ecosystem oriented towards industry excellence. This significant event was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at The UBM Hall, Ancol Campus, in conjunction with the seminar titled “Leading Hotel Innovations: Trends and Strategies for the Future of Hospitality.”
The event began with opening remarks delivered by Dr. Kandi Sofia Senastri Dahlan, S.E., Ak., M.B.A., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of Bunda Mulia University (UBM). The seminar was expertly moderated by Mr. Vishnuvardhana S. Soeprapto, B.A., M.A., a lecturer within the Hospitality and Tourism Study Program at UBM. The event progressed with presentations delivered by Mr. Parveen Kumar, General Manager of Grand Hyatt Jakarta, and Mr. Christian Wurm, General Manager of Park Hyatt Jakarta.Both speakers shared in-depth insights on emerging trends and innovative strategies in the modern hospitality industry. The event concluded with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dr. Kandi Sofia Senastri Dahlan and Mr. Parveen Kumar, symbolizing the commencement of a strategic partnership between the two institutions.
This collaboration marks an important milestone for UBM in strengthening the synergy between academia and industry, particularly in the fields of hospitality and tourism. The partnership aims to develop human resources who are professional, competent, and adaptable to the ever-evolving dynamics of the global hospitality industry, connecting UBM students to a larger global community. Through this collaboration, UBM students will have the opportunity
The scope of collaboration outlined in the MoU includes several joint initiatives such as internship and industrial training programs, industry-based curriculum development, thematic training and workshops, and exclusive recruitment programs for UBM graduates. These initiatives are expected to enhance students’ competencies and strengthen the competitiveness of UBM graduates both nationally and internationally.
By signing this MoU, Bunda Mulia University reaffirms its commitment to providing higher education that is relevant, practical, and aligned with industry needs. The collaboration with Grand Hyatt Jakarta is envisioned to serve as a strong foundation for developing learning experiences that are integrated with real-world industry practices, while making a meaningful contribution to the advancement of education and the hospitality sector in Indonesia.
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Jakarta, 30 Oktober 2025 – Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM) secara resmi menjalin kemitraan strategis dengan Grand Hyatt Jakarta, salah satu hotel bintang lima terkemuka di Indonesia, dalam upaya memperkuat ekosistem pendidikan tinggi di bidang perhotelan yang berkualitas dan berorientasi pada keunggulan industri. Momen penting ini ditandai dengan penandatanganan Nota Kesepahaman (Memorandum of Understanding/MoU) yang berlangsung di The UBM Hall, Kampus Ancol, bertepatan dengan penyelenggaraan seminar bertajuk “Leading Hotel Innovations: Trends and Strategies for the Future of Hospitality.”
Kegiatan diawali dengan sambutan oleh Ibu Dr. Kandi Sofia Senastri Dahlan, S.E., Ak., M.B.A., Ph.D., selaku Wakil Rektor Bidang Akademik Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM). Seminar ini dipandu dengan baik oleh Bapak Vishnuvardhana S. Soeprapto, B.A., M.A., dosen Program Studi Hospitality and Tourism UBM. Selanjutnya, acara dilanjutkan dengan sesi pemaparan materi oleh Bapak Parveen Kumar, General Manager Grand Hyatt Jakarta, dan Bapak Christian Wurm, General Manager Park Hyatt Jakarta. Kedua narasumber tersebut menyampaikan wawasan mendalam mengenai tren yang tengah berkembang dan strategi inovatif dalam industri perhotelan modern. Kegiatan ini kemudian ditutup dengan penandatanganan Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) antara Dr. Kandi Sofia Senastri Dahlan dan Bapak Parveen Kumar, yang menandai dimulainya kemitraan strategis antara kedua institusi.
Kerja sama ini menjadi tonggak penting bagi UBM dalam memperkuat sinergi antara dunia akademik dan industri, khususnya di bidang hospitality dan pariwisata. Kolaborasi ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sumber daya manusia yang profesional, kompeten, dan adaptif terhadap dinamika industri perhotelan global yang terus berkembang, sekaligus menghubungkan mahasiswa UBM dengan komunitas global yang lebih luas. Melalui kemitraan ini, mahasiswa UBM berkesempatan memperoleh pengalaman langsung mengenai praktik terbaik di industri, serta memperluas pemahaman mereka terhadap standar profesional dan budaya kerja di sektor hospitality.
Ruang lingkup kerja sama yang tertuang dalam MoU ini mencakup berbagai inisiatif kolaboratif, antara lain program magang dan praktik kerja industri, pengembangan kurikulum berbasis kebutuhan industri, pelatihan dan workshop tematik, serta program rekrutmen eksklusif bagi lulusan UBM. Inisiatif-inisiatif tersebut diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa serta memperkuat daya saing lulusan UBM baik di tingkat nasional maupun internasional.
Melalui penandatanganan MoU ini, Universitas Bunda Mulia menegaskan kembali komitmennya untuk menyelenggarakan pendidikan tinggi yang relevan, aplikatif, dan selaras dengan kebutuhan industri. Kerja sama dengan Grand Hyatt Jakarta ini diharapkan menjadi landasan yang kokoh dalam pengembangan pengalaman belajar yang terintegrasi dengan praktik industri nyata, serta memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi kemajuan pendidikan dan sektor hospitality di Indonesia.
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