On 19 September 2026, UHA brought together HR professionals from hotels and hospitality establishments across its member network for a special HR Gathering at Bali Zoo.

Sponsored by Bali Zoo, this month’s gathering offered UHA HR members an opportunity to step away from their usual workplace routines, connect with fellow hospitality professionals, and enjoy a different kind of networking experience in one of Bali’s well-known wildlife destinations.

For HR professionals, building connections is an important part of being part of the hospitality industry. While every hotel has its own culture, team structure, and working environment, HR professionals often encounter similar challenges, from recruitment and employee engagement to training, talent development, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Having a community where these experiences can be shared makes professional connections even more meaningful.

A Different Setting for HR Networking

Unlike a typical meeting or professional discussion, this month’s UHA HR Gathering took place in a more relaxed setting.

Bali Zoo provided a refreshing environment for members to meet and interact outside their usual hotel surroundings. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, participants had the opportunity to enjoy the day while getting to know fellow HR professionals on a more personal level.

A change of environment can often create space for conversations that feel more natural. Without the usual schedules and responsibilities of the workplace, members could connect through casual conversations, shared experiences, and the simple enjoyment of spending time together.

For a community built around people and hospitality, these informal connections are an important part of strengthening relationships within the industry.

Bringing Bali’s HR Community Together

The UHA HR community connects professionals from different hotels and hospitality establishments across Bali. Each member brings their own experiences, perspectives, and approaches to HR, creating an opportunity for members to learn from one another.

Gatherings such as this allow those connections to grow beyond day-to-day professional interactions.

Whether it is exchanging ideas about managing teams, discussing experiences in the hospitality industry, or simply meeting someone new within the HR community, these moments can contribute to a stronger professional network.

More importantly, the gathering reflects the value of creating a community where HR professionals can connect not only through their roles, but also through shared experiences.

Experiencing Bali Zoo

As the host and sponsor of this month’s gathering, Bali Zoo provided members with the opportunity to experience its wildlife-focused destination together.

Bali Zoo offers visitors the chance to see a variety of animals while enjoying a setting surrounded by greenery and nature. For UHA members, the visit provided a welcome change from the familiar hotel environment and added a different dimension to the gathering.

The setting also made it possible for participants to enjoy the day at a comfortable pace while continuing conversations and building connections with other members.

For hospitality professionals who spend much of their time creating experiences for others, having the opportunity to simply enjoy an experience together was a refreshing change.

Connecting Beyond the Workplace

Professional relationships are not always built through formal meetings or structured networking sessions. Sometimes, they develop through simple conversations, shared laughter, and spending time together outside the workplace.

That was part of what made this month’s gathering special.

The UHA HR Gathering at Bali Zoo created a space where members could connect as professionals while also getting to know one another beyond their everyday roles. These relationships can become valuable parts of a professional network, whether through future collaboration, exchanging industry knowledge, or simply having fellow HR professionals to connect with when facing similar experiences.

For UHA, creating these opportunities is part of building a connected hospitality community in Bali.

Looking Ahead

The hospitality industry continues to evolve, and the role of HR continues to play an important part in supporting people and organizations through that change.

Creating opportunities for HR professionals to meet, exchange experiences, and strengthen relationships remains an important part of fostering a supportive industry community.

This month’s gathering was a reminder that professional networking does not always have to happen around a conference table. Sometimes, stepping into a different environment and sharing an experience together can create just as much space for meaningful connection.

UHA would like to thank Bali Zoo for sponsoring and supporting the September HR Gathering, and extend its appreciation to all UHA HR members who joined the gathering on 19 September 2026.

Through regular gatherings and shared experiences, UHA continues to create opportunities for hospitality professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow together.