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Travel Advisory ignored by Australian Tourists
The travel advisory caution from Australia government through Department of Foreign and Trade (DFAT) regarding the taxi’ chaos in Bali did not reduce the number of Australian tourists heading to Bali. The head of Bali Tourism, Ida Bagus Subhiksu described the significant increase of visiting Australian tourists during the period of January until July 2010. It reached more than 300,000 tourists compared to the same time last year. The ease of access made Australia tourists choose Bali as their second home.
Based on archives from the Tourism Office in Bali, the number of Australia tourists visiting Bali during the period of January until July 2010 increased 50,8 percent compared to the same period last year. “Although there are travel warnings, they are still visiting Bali because they see Bali as their second home,” he said.
I.B. Subhiksu also added tourists from another country like Taiwan, British, Singapore and Holland also increased. Even tourists from Singapore increased by 56 percent during that period.
The owner of Puri Saron Hotel, Dr. I Ketutu Putra Suarthana, M.M. said this increase is beyond the last prediction. Despite the travel advisory and warnings, until now has not influenced their visit into Bali.
These last few months, Australian tourists have dominated the occupancy in hotels. He said the crucial problem faced by the hotel industry group right now is the increase of TDL, and the raise of Ground Water tax (ABT). These factors will influence the rise of operational expenses, added with the other expenses, which are rising slowly. “We hope our government will counter the expenses that influenced to economy climate,” he said.
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Idul Fitri Holiday – 2010
Selamat Idul Fitri
Idul Fitri would be on September 10th and 11th, 2010.
This is a Moslem Holiday New year Holiday, 1 Syawal, 1431 Hijriyah but it is a national Holiday for all religion in Indonesia. Before Idul Fitri is coming, Moslem must do a Fasting (Puasa) for a month. Fasting will started at 05:00 am to 07:30pm (13.5 Hours). When fasting Muslim can not eat and drink and do the bad things like lying, bad rumours, etc. At the opposite it is suggested to do the good things, and praying to get closer to the God, creator of the world. Before Idul fitri, Moslem also need compulsory gift called “Zakat” to the poor people. This gift is compulsory for all Muslim, since baby till old people that still have something to eat for tomorrow. It is to build a sympathy deep in the heart.
Bali as the Holiday destinations will busy on this Idul Fitri Days, It is consider as a High Season Period and most hotel will put additional Surcharge to stay during Idul Fitri Holiday. Some Hotel is create the Idul Fitri days package, to make guest feel the Idul Fitri day in Bali.
Idul Fitri is a primary holiday for Moslems in Indonesia, The public service like Bank, School, government office will close on this date. It is a moment to reunion with their families, especially families who apart for some reason, such as work or marriage, must be separated. Starting two weeks before Idul Fitri, Muslims in Indonesia start to busy thinking about the celebration of this feast, which is most important is Kampung “Mudik” or Go home, so the government also facilitated by improving the roads are impassable.
During the celebration, a variety of dishes served. The most popular dish in the celebration of Idul Fitri in Indonesia is the “Ketupat”(Rice boiled under the coconut leaf diamond wrap), which is very familiar in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. For children, the parents usually give money to their feast. During the celebration, people usually visit the houses of neighbours or relatives to stay in touch, known as “Halal bi Halal”, beg forgiveness and forgiveness to them. Some state officials also held open houses for people who want to stay in touch.
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Bali to receive Tourism Award
One more Award for Bali, “The Best Leisure Destination in Asia Pacific” given by Business Travelers Asia Pacific magazine based in Hong Kong.
Bali provincial government will receive this award at the Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong on September 10. Bali’s representative receiving this award is still being coordination between Bali Provincial Tourism and the Bali Tourism Board (BTB). The Governor Bali, I Made Mangku Pastika is expected to have a chance to go to Hong Kong as he has good understanding of Mandarin Language. His presence will hopefully help promote the Bali tourism before hundreds of invited guests
It will be the second award received by the province this year after receiving the award for World Best Island in Asia 2010” from Travel and Leisure magazine based in New York.
Tourism agency head Ida Bagus Subhiksu said he was proud of the award, saying it would promote Bali and will hopefully increase tourist arrivals in Bali.
Subhiksu said the award should motivate the island to make some improvements. “Although we have been awarded the best destination, many problems persist, mainly with regards to cleanliness and traffic jams. We should improve this.”
As of June this year, 1.2 million foreign tourists, mostly from Australia, Japan and China, have visited and stayed in Bali, a 13 percent increase from the same period last year.
Bali Kite Festival 2010
The 32nd International Kite Festival will be held from the 22nd to the 25th July 2010. This event is to take place in the coastal area of Padanggalak Denpasar.
The theme of the competition kites is “Playing Kites In Green Island”.
Participants of this festival are mainly from villages in Denpasar. The religious festival is intended to send a message to the Hindu Gods to bless the crops and harvests.
Traditional kites are approximately 4 meters wide by 10 meters in length and are flown by teams of 10 or more experienced kite fliers. An orchestra will play music throughout the festival, which attracts a lot of international kite fliers, as well as tourists who come to view this amazing event.
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Ayana Resort Bali welcomes Jerome Colson
The Ayana Resort and Spa Bali now has a new Food & Beverage Executive Assistant Manager who will be responsible for all 13 dining outlets across the award winning property. Jerome Colson the Ayana after 9 years with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company where he held management roles in Food & Beverage and most recently the Portman Ritz- Carlton in Shanghai China.
His arrival coincides with two celebrations at AYANA: AYANA’s 1st anniversary of re-branding on 1 April, and the 1st anniversary event of the Rock Bar scheduled for August the 5th. This event will unveil the new addition to the bar, which will offer patrons new seating areas as well as a second bar, increasing capacity by some two-thirds. A new product store will be launched, along with a new website and a signature Rock Bar CD put together by resident DJ Martin East.
AYANA’s General Manager Charles de Foucault said the appointment of Jerome Colson further strengthened the AYANA’s Food & Beverage management, following the arrival of Executive Chef Giordano Faggioli at the beginning of the year from the St Regis Beijing, and Food & Beverage Manager Harry Nugroho in April from the Grand Hyatt Bali.
He expects that under Ayana’s new Food & Beverage management team, AYANA’s world-class restaurants and bars will reach a higher level of personalized service to provide even better service to the guests and patrons. Jerome will also be overseeing catering for weddings as well as corporate and private functions
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Wali Dances
Wall Dances Sacred Dances in Bali
Wali dances or Sacred dances are planned to be registered by Bali Provincial Government to the world institution of educational and cultural department known as UNESCO. Wali dances or Sacred dances mentioned here are dances that are used by Balinese at religious ceremonies.
Institute Seni Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar and professional staff from Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affair are involved in the classification and identification process.
Head of Bali Cultural Agency, Ida Bagus Sedhawa conveyed that Wali dances would be directly registered with the Unesco after the identification and classification process is completed. The aim of this registry for Balinese dances with the UNESCO would see no country ever claiming those dances anymore.
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Bali Tourism Arrivals Up
January 2009 saw the best January for International inbounds Bali has seen in a long time. The figures were up 17 percent on January 2008, which is great news for the Bali Tourism Industry.
Australia has taken the number one spot for international inbounds to Bali for the first time over Japan. January also saw South Korea who was the 4th biggest inbound arrivals slip to 7th on the list of international inbounds, down 23 percent for the same month last year.
China moved to 3rd spot for international inbounds and is rapidly becoming a tourist spot for Chinese travelers. Malaysia for the first time has entered into the top five countries for visitors to Bali, which is also a significant increase for the same period last year.
In conclusion, Bali has seen great gains with international inbounds and hopes to maintain this level which will see the country thrive during these economic hard times.
Bali Hotels Association Offer “Bali Bonus Nights” continued
World-wide Offer
“Bali Bonus Nights” are accessible from only participating hotels with the available room night allowances to receive a bonus night. It is also determined by the nationality or country of residence the guest’s.
Bali Bonus Nights levels are separated into 3 groups:
Group A: Stay for 3 nights and receive the 4th Night Free -?Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, People Republic of China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.
Group B: Stay for 5 Nights and receive the 6th Night Free -?Australia and New Zealand
Group C: Stay for 7 Nights and receive the 8th Night Free -?All European Union Member, Countries, Russia, Middle East markets, ?The Americas, South Africa, and all other nations.
Conditions do apply as well as the eligibility is limited to new bookings only, the offer will not be available for Groups as well as Conference bookings. Confirmation will be subject to space availability at the time of booking request. “Bonus Night Bookings” must strictly be completed between the dates of March 9 and April 30, 2009.
Participating Hotels;
Bali Hotel Association members offering the “Bali Bonus Night” have been listed below:
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts Bali
Gending Kedis Luxury Villas & Spa Estate
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Kayumanis Nusa Dua Private Villa
Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort
Melia Benoa – All Inclusive Resort
Sentosa Private Villas & Spa Bali
The Villas & Bali Golf & Country Club
Warwick Ibah Luxury Villa & Spa
The Bali Hotels Association is an association of Bali’s star-rated hotels and resorts. Its membership consists of general managers of the main hotels and resorts, which represents over 16,000 hotel rooms and 25,000 employees across the island.
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Bali Hotels Association Offer “Bali Bonus Nights”
Bali Hotels and Resorts are world famous for offering exceptional value for the most astute travelers.
In reply to the indecisive global financial circumstances and encouraging travelers not to postpone their Bali holiday plans, about 40 leading Bali hotels have joined together to present “Bali Bonus Nights” on any new bookings for hotel accommodation through to June 30, 2009.
A plan prepared under the Bali Hotels Association (BHA), with Chairman of the group of Bali star-rated hotels, Robert Lagerwey, announced “Bali Bonus Nights” is a “world-wide tactical promotion intended to drive further awareness and drive additional business to the island.”
Lagerwey clarified the on hand promotional platform of “Bali is my Life” will be used as a setting for the “Bali Bonus Night” promotion, highlighting the role taken by the Balinese and their rich culture in Bali’s ongoing achievement.
The “Bonus Night” proposal will pertain to participating establishments through elected wholesale, travel agent and direct booking channels. “Bali Bonus Night” bookings have got to be made between March 9 and April 30, 2009 and would be valid for holiday stays in Bali through to June 30, 2009.
We will have more information on this topic again tomorrow.
New Kuta Condotel opening April 2009
The largest hotel chain the Best Western announced they will be opening a brand new hotel the Best Western New Kuta Condotel in April 2009 in Bali. The 278-room hotel will be located on the dreamland beach in Kuta and will offer great rooms and world-class facilities for its guests. This establishment will the first Best Western to open in Bali
The hotel will no doubt be a great place to relax and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of Kuta. With shaded loungers next to the beautiful swimming pool and complete fitness facility, this hotel will be highly sort after by visitors to Bali. And one more thing, if your looking for some where to de-stress, why not try the Bhuvana Spa, which is an exclusive Best Western Spa.
The hotel will offer dining and entertainment in its stylish restaurant that will serve wonderful international cuisines. It also has a lobby lounge, clubhouse, a shopping arcade and an entertainment centre to round thing off. Golfing facilities as well as a variety of activities are available nearby for entertainment. The Best Western New Kuta Condotel did not forget about the business person, they have full business centre facilities including meeting rooms available in the hotel.
Wayan R. Astawa the General Manager of the new Best Western in Bali said he was very excited to be opening the first Best Western property in Bali. He believes that the new property will be of great service to travelers needs while they are on holiday and he looks forward to greeting guests.
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