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Indonesia – 6th Bali Triathlon
Bali Island to hold back the world’s prestigious sporting competition Biznet Bali International Triathlon is the 6th, which will take place on June 24, 2012 with theme “Triathlon for the Soul”.
Location of the race will take place at coastal area is beautiful and much visited by tourists, they are The Ayana Resort and Spa, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran and InterContinental Bali Resort.
The competition will start from Jimbaran Bay followed by cycling along the Nusa Dua Peninsula. The race will end with the race run through Jimbaran Village.
The plan Biznet Bali International Triathlon 2012 will hold swim race with distance of 1.5 km at Jimbaran Bay, 40 km bike ride through the streets paved and hilly, and then run as far as 10 miles to finish right on the beach at the Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay. Sprint distance race that will show the tension includes swimming 500 meters, biking 20 kilometers and running five kilometers.
Over the last six years the interest and participation Biznet Bali International Triathlon continue to rise. This international competition also received widespread support including from communities around the Jimbaran and Nusa Dua. The main sponsor of this event is Biznet Networks, Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay, InterContinental Bali Resort and AYANA Resort and Spa Bali. Supported also by the Bali Hotel Association as an organization representing all five-star hotel on the island of Bali, as well as from the BIMC Hospital as a supplier of professional medical teams
Bali Underpass Has Begun – Bali Indonesia
Being held up in the Simpang Siur, Kuta, has caused many complaints by the people and tourists. And the solution to this has seen the construction of subways or underpasses commence.
The underpass will be built just below the statue of Lord Ruci, Simpang Siur, Kuta, Bali. Underpass construction was marked by the declaration of construction (ground breaking), Wednesday (21/12/2011). Minister of Public Works Djoko Kirmanto attended the launching of the construction in the north Dewa Ruci statue.
The underpass will facilitate the flow of traffic to Nusa Dua and Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport or from region to Nusa Dua to Seminyak. Tourists will feel comfortable if it later came to the area that is now the center congestion.
Construction is expected to be completed during the 18 months to May 2013. Underpass is expected to support the implementation of the APEC Summit in Nusa Dua and AFTA in 2015
34th Bali Art Festival 2012 – Bali Indonesia
Be prepared to come to Bali to enliven the arts and cultural performances, titled Bali Art Festival or also known as the People of Bali Arts Festival. The event will be held almost 1 month, which will start on June 9 to July 7, 2012 in Denpasar – Bali.
The 34th festival will take a theme of “Paras-Paros’, which means “The Dynamism in Togetherness”. The event would features variety of interesting activities, such as: Ballet, Modern Balinese Theatre, Maestro Kebyar Gong, Photography Workshop, face painting and displays by art masters & 30 local arts, culinary feast and a variety of musical performances.
Various parades will also be held, Janur Parade Flower Arrangement, Fashion Parade, Parade Nglawang, Arja Dramatari Parade, Parade Gong Kebyar, Semarapagulingan Parade, Parade Joged and many more.
Bali Arts Festival as a media for the excavation, preservation, and development of Balinese art is a process of sustainable development and establish the potential of the local culture, acculturated to the culture of the archipelago and abroad to realize the greatness of the civilization of the world.
Tourist Police Bali Indonesia
During a ceremony at the Police Headquarters in Denpasar this week, the Bali Tourist Police were proud to put on display their new look.
With the display of new uniforms and vans as well as the improvement of English communication skills, the Bali Tourist Police are serious about making Bali a safe travel destination.
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Malaysian Tourist Enjoy Bali Indonesia
In view of Indonesia’s proximity and tight cultural bonds, Malaysians are known to be frequent travelers to Indonesia. Most of Malaysian tourists enjoy shopping here, looking for culinary delights, and playing a game golf in Indonesia said Nia Niscaya, Director International Promotions of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
Malaysians have almost the same shopping habits as Indonesians. For instance, Malaysians planning a wedding and reception usually purchase their requirements in Indonesia, since their traditions and habits are similar. They usually specially order traditional Kebaya wedding gown from Indonesian designers, purchase presents and special invitation cards. One of the reasons for there eagerness to shop here is that selling prices are comparatively inexpensive. ?
Apart from shopping, Malaysian’s also enjoy the food and especially like to play golf in Indonesia. Almost all Malaysians like to eat Indonesian food, like the Rendang. Even though Rendang is discovered in there own area, but they still try to look for Padangs most well known dish here since the taste is dissimilar. They really love Rendang with the spicy taste. Golfing is also a favorite activity for holidaymakers from Malaysia.
In respect to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Malaysia ranks second among potential market sources of international holidaymakers. The total number of visitants from Malaysia in January-February 2012 was 159,734. A great many them visit Jakarta, Bandung, Padang, Batam, Bintan and Bali.
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Road Quality Improves in Kuta
The quality of the roads in Kuta have improved. is an important thing to accomplish since Kuta has turned into a town famous worldwide, said chief of Badung Road and Water Circulation Arrangement Bureau Ida Bagoes Soerya in Denpasar.
Besides, Badung government also progressively acquainted with the next few years ahead, Infrastructure in Kuta should executing international standard.
Moreover, Kuta nowadays is the gate for tourism in Bali besides remains firm as the image for Badung tourism destination, Soerya said.
Some of the road intended to go through great growth in Kuta this year is Padma Street, North Padma Street, Werkudara Street and Arjuna Street. Those eight kilometers street is intended to be extending six more kilometer and finished with with 1.4 kilometer of footpath in each side of the highway.
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Japanese Tourist numbers decrease in Bali
According to the tourism data from Bali Tourism Services, it has been recorded that Japanese comes to Bali has diminished more then 50 % since 2008.
In fact last year, it was estimated that the Japanese tourists coming to Bali to reach 400,000 tourists however it eventuated to being only 180,000
Head of Bali Tourism Services Ida Bagus Subhiksu when met professed that there are so many different factors causing the drastic lessening of Japanese to Bali. One of the main factors has been the effect of global crisis and natural disasters occurring in Japan..
Foremost, it indeed due to the global crisis then followed by the catastrophic tsunami disaster. Also Bali Tourism Services are very aware that many Japanese tourists are going to China or Bangkok.
Subhiksu observed that the trend since 2008 has now dropped the Japanese from being the leading tourists entering to Bali, to third position. Subhiksu added that up until today, only Australian tourists have not wavered from their statistical position.
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Jumeirah to operate luxury Bali resort
Bali is a well known place for wonderful get-a-way holidays
The Jumeirah Group has entered into an agreement with PT Asia Pasifik Properti to operate a luxurious resort on the island of Bali, Indonesia.
The Dubai-based hotel chain said, the Jumeirah Bali will be situated in the south of the Jimbaran district, providing spectacular views of the amazing Dreamland surfing beach, as well as direct access to the exclusive New Kuta golf course.
The luxurious resort is set to open in 2015, the resort will consist of 80 suites and 25 private villas surrounded by tropical gardens and architectural aspects reflecting the island’s cultural heritage.
Guests will enjoy a range of international and local foods and three restaurants as well as Jumeirah’s signature Talise Spa and fitness centre.
Gerald Lawless, executive chairman of the hotel chain, said the company is “delighted” to bring its “stay different” brand experience to Bali.”Our guests will enjoy the exclusive and pristine beachfront location as well as the traditional Balinese ambiance of the resort,” he added.
“This reaffirms our commitment to celebrating the cultural uniqueness of every destination, while offering our award-winning service in the most luxurious settings.”
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Increase of British tourists in Bali
British tourists have increased by approximately 26% in Bali as compared to the same period last year. This translates to being for the first semester of this year being 48,489 persons which is an increase from only 38,526 persons for the same period last year. Most British travelers come via international flights with only a few coming via sea on ocean cruises.
This increase of British tourists pushes Britain up to ranking of 8th out of the top ten countries visiting Bali after Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore. Interesting enough from the ten biggest countries which provides tourists to Bali, eight of the 10 increasing significantly with only two decreasing. Including in the eight countries that increased are British, Australia 29.33%, China 8.29%, Malaysia 20.56% and South Korea 0.99% . The countries that decreased in visits to Bali were Japan and Taiwan.
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Virgin Australia Flies Business Class to Bali
Virgin Australia has stated that they’ll be providing Business Class cabins on all flights to Bali starting in Australias major urban areas. Business Class passengers will have the ability to have pleasure in a compass of amenities and services that will incorporate priority check in at the flight terminal, a menu of gourmet meal and a choice of wine, and also improved space and extra comfortableness onboard flights.
Virgin Australia in addition to this announced Business Class on their most frequent domestic paths, to deliver passengers with the exact same service they would certainly get on international flights. The fresh cabins should include leather seating for extra lavishness, which recline to promote comfort. Flying as a Business Class passenger also permits customers accession to the airlines premium lounges, priority check in and gives them with an additional baggage allowance.
Some additional features of the Business Class cabin will include amenity kits giving passengers with pillows and blankets, a dining menu consisted of gourmet meals, crewman offering a consecrated and personalized service and a scope of reading.
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