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Find hotels in Batam island Indonesia. Batam Island is belong to the province of Riau, a region located on Sumatra mainland covering many island on the strait of Kalimantan. Some bigger island such as Pulau Bintan, Pulau Batam, Pulau Lingga, Pulau Singkep, Pulau Kundur and Pulau Rempang. Batam island is developed into Industrial base of North West Indonesia with the basis of various industries welcoming the investors from any countries. The city of Batam and Pangkal Pinang then develop very fast during 1990s attracting various type of employees from other parts of Indonesia including expatriates. Long term plan by the authority of Batam is that Batam will also developed into tourism resort. With this plan various hotels from medium category hotels and deluxe hotels in Batam now available for travelers.

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CHOICE OF BATAM HOTELS

Harris Resort Batam
Island Garden Batam
Planet Holiday Hotel
Puri Garden Batam
Harmoni Hotel Batam offers 250 tastefully decorated and well-appointed guest rooms and suites with 13 channel television programs by world satellite, in-house movie, IDD, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea maker and hair dryer in all suite rooms.
Goodway Batam Hotel is surrounded by foreign and local banks and offices, Shops and restaurants can be found within a 10 minute walking distance while the popular Ramayana.
Novotel Batam Hotel is located within 45 minutes from Singapore by ferry, caters for business and leisure, in a commercial area facing the sea, sets on lush tropical garden in the heart.
Holiday Inn Batam Hotel totally has 235 tastefully decorated and appointed suites each with an enchanting view of the swimming pool surrounded with lush tropical landscape.
Panorama Regency Hotel is providing 185 guest rooms including 3 non smoking floors, 3 executive floors and 13 suites. The 17 storey Panorama Regency Hotel stands proudly.

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BATAM THE INDUSTRIAL CENTER OF NORTH WEST INDONESIA

Batam is one of developed island for Industrial Estate in Indonesia, just within 45 minutes by fast ferry boat from Singapore, one of the world trade center and really close also to Johor, Malaysia. In the past, Batam island is almost 100% forest, no cars and road available at this small island. Since 1970 Batam has been developed as industrial estate and the first industrial project was taking place at Batu Ampar yard in 1968. Nowdays Batam as a major logistics base for many of the world major contractors. Batam is the largest electronics economic sector, followed by oil service or construction and ship repair. Most of the people living in Batam are young people, age between 20-30 years old and still single. Economic condition in Batam is more closely related to Singapore and in fact, Batam is one of peaceful island in Indonesia. Many expatriate living in Batam and for visiting Batam, the visitor must hold the Visa and passport at least 6 month valid upon arrival in Batam. Batam island is the biggest island offer Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lingga and Pulau Singkep. There are a dozens of islands belong to the province of Riau which center of administration is on the island of Sumatra. With forming od Batam administrative authority giving facility to the development of Batam industrial and business zones. The facilities developed are included : Roads and Bridges, more than 500 kms, 6 new bridges connecting the island of Batam, Tonton, Nipah, Setoko, Rempang, Galang, and the Galang Baru. Fresh Water, 6 water reservoirs for drinking water are in use. The authority maintains water treatment plants and distribution pipes to supply more then one million people, which is now oversupplied in a great number. The quality of fresh water has been set into world Health Organization (WHO). To realize this project of fresh water supply the work of Batam Administrative Authority has been in co-operation with local and international companies. Electricity, the supply of electricity is provided by National Electricity Company the PLN, and partly by private companies, and some establishments provide themselves with their own electricity generator to ensure the continuity of power supply. Telecommunication, the establishment of communication facilities on Batam is known as one of the best in Indonesia. The project is worked by PT. Telkom, Indosat, Telkomsel, Exelcomindo, Satelindo, Byru and Lintas Artha. Currently the ability of network transmission is said between 64 kps up to 4 mps. Seaport, there are four seaport in Batam already in operation such as Sekupang, Teluk Senimba, Nongsa, and Batu Ampar. For domestic ferry terminal are used Sekupang and Telaga Punggur, and one move terminal will be at Batam Center. The Batam center terminal also planned to be able to serve cruise ships. Airport, Batam has international airport named Hang Nadim Airport with run way 4 kms long and 45 m wide, with the further plan that the apron will have 170.000 square meters. Currently 4 boarding bridges from 12 boarding bridges planned for the future. Trade and Industry, currently the most developed industry in Batam are electronic, such as printed circuit board, computer's part, audio and video equipment, automotive part, and light industry such as leather, shoes, garments, toys, consumer products, health care product, and others. Medium industry such as steel fabrication, pipe threading, oil exploration equipment, offshore jacket, and heavy equipments.