The seasoned hotelier brings over two decades of international experience and a strong culinary background to the Dago Pakar property.
From its vantage point over the Dago hills, the InterContinental offers a perspective that is both broad and ambitious. Managing such a landmark requires creativity and presence, qualities that define the appointment of its new General Manager, Christoph Pouls. His arrival marks a shift for the property, introducing a leadership style that values the craft of hospitality as much as the commerce.
Pouls brings a philosophy shaped by the precision and intensity of the culinary arts. Unlike a purely administrative ascent, his career began in Food & Beverage, fostering a ground-level understanding of what drives guest satisfaction. This background grants him a unique lens: he views the hotel not merely as a business, but as a series of sensory experiences. It is a practical approach that acknowledges that the true measure of luxury often lies in the details of a meal or the intuitive nature of service.
This distinct perspective has been honed over 25 years across Europe and Asia. Since joining IHG Hotels & Resorts in 2014, he has navigated a diverse landscape of properties, proving his adaptability in markets as varied as Changsha, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur. Most recently, his tenure in Bali allowed him to refine his ability to blend commercial acumen with the relaxed, high-touch service essential to resort environments.
Now in Bandung, his mandate extends beyond simply maintaining standards. Pouls is focused on cultivating high-performing teams, recognising that the hotel’s reputation rests on the people behind the scenes. By driving sustainable performance and sharpening the guest journey, he aims to ensure the InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar remains not just a place to stay, but a central character in the region’s lifestyle narrative.
InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar
Jalan Resor Dago Pakar Raya
Bandung 40198, Indonesia
T: (+62) 2287806688
E: icbandung.reservation@ihg.com
W: bandung.intercontinental.com
IG: @intercontinental_bandung
