Hi, I’m Rama, the HR Operations and Engagement at Bukit Vista. One of the privileges of working here is witnessing how innovative ideas evolve into real-world solutions that transform our way of working. Today, I’m excited to share the story behind Aether 3D, one of our most promising internal projects designed to elevate how we interpret and communicate guest experience data.
From Limitation to Innovation: Why We Built Aether 3D
At Bukit Vista, guest feedback is more than just a rating—it’s a roadmap for improvement. However, our previous approach to visualizing this feedback in 3D came with serious bottlenecks. Built on Google Colab, the old model was difficult to access, limited in interactivity, and unsuitable for broad sharing or scalable deployment.
These limitations created friction for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Whether it was data analysts, property managers, or university partners, accessing and interacting with the 3D model required technical workarounds that were neither intuitive nor scalable. The solution needed to evolve.
Enter Aether 3D: A Web-Based, Insight-Driven Experience
Aether 3D was born out of a vision to turn static data into a living, exploratory map. Built as a browser-based platform, Aether 3D allows users to interact with a visual heatmap of guest ratings collected from various properties across Bali, Lombok, parts of Thailand, and Malaysia—not limited to Bukit Vista-managed properties. This broader scope enables benchmarking across regions, surfaces patterns in guest sentiment, and opens up opportunities to analyze hospitality trends at a macro level—all without writing a single line of code.
No installation. No technical setup. Just instant insights. The tool is publicly accessible and continues to serve as a demonstration of what modern hospitality data systems can look like. Explore it here.
Pro-tip: Wait for a while as it takes time to load the 3D bars!
How Aether 3D Supports Our Future Vision
Aether 3D isn’t just a tool—it’s a shift in how we think about data transparency, partner collaboration, and internal alignment. Though not yet public, Aether 3D is already helping our internal teams visualize performance and align faster. We see future potential for:
- Property partners to see real-time performance across locations
- University partners to experience firsthand how data science transforms service excellence
We see Aether 3D as a bridge—between raw data and action, between partners and performance, and between learning and doing. It’s a step toward turning feedback into foresight—for everyone in the Bukit Vista community.
The Builder Behind the Vision
While Aether 3D is now recognized as a milestone in our innovation journey, it all started with the initiative of Reza Kurniawan, our Fullstack Developer. His ability to bridge frontend intuition with backend architecture allowed Aether 3D to evolve from a limited prototype into a dynamic, browser-based tool that now enhances decision-making across the company. We’re proud to have innovators like Reza who rise to the challenge and redefine what’s possible at Bukit Vista.
Facing Forward: Improving the Platform
We’re proud of how far Aether 3D has come, but we’re not stopping here. The current version does face some challenges, particularly with data-fetching speed due to the large dataset size. A dedicated backend system is already in development to resolve this, ensuring the tool scales as our data grows.
Innovation at Bukit Vista doesn’t end with deployment—it continues through iteration. Aether 3D represents our commitment to building tools that adapt, scale, and stay relevant to the fast-changing needs of our industry.
Curious to collaborate?
Whether you’re a university seeking meaningful partnerships or a talent looking to grow, let’s connect. Aether 3D is just one example of how we bring ideas to life—together. This is what innovation looks like at Bukit Vista. We don’t just talk about ideas—we build them. You won’t be limited by your title or your role. You’ll be challenged to solve problems that matter. Let’s connect—discover how we work, and explore how we can help shape your growth journey!