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Australians keep visiting Bali
Bali, Indonesia
“My second home is Bali” is what more and more Australians are saying, this is based on the newest tourism figures for January to July released by the Bali tourism office.
Ida Bagus Subhiksu, Chief of Bali Tourism Office, said approximately 50 percent more Aussies have visited during the January-July period this year than the same time last year.
Ida Bagus Subhiksu said the increase was greater than predicted and it was wonderful news due to the fact the Australian government had recently issued a revised travel advisory regarding the June taxi driver demonstration in Denpasar and Kuta.
“It’s great that Australians consider Bali as their second home despite the warnings,” Subhiksu said.
The Australians are not alone when it comes to a love affair with Bali. More travelers from countries like Taiwan, Britain, Singapore and the Netherlands have visited during the January-July period
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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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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.
Tags: Bali News, Bali Tourism, Bali Tourism Board, Tourism AwardSanur Village 2010 Festival
Following four consecutive successful celebrations, Sanur proudly announces the return of Sanur Village Festival to take place from August 4 – 8, 2010 at the Segara Ayu beach and Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur. “Saha Nuhur” is this year’s theme of the festival meaning “the passion to visit a holy place”. With its popularity, it’s believe that Sanur Village Festival will attract more visitors to the island of Bali this year and more importantly to map this event in the world of tourism calendars.
“We always excited to have this festival and make its one of the brand marks Sanur has from a tourists point of view. And I personally am very happy with the enthusiasm of all the committee members in making this activity bigger and better every year.” Said Ida Bagus Sidharta putra MBA, chairman of the Sanur Village Festival.
This year, Sanur Village Festival has its very own classic highlights of Bazaar & Food Festival, Jazz Festival, and 6th Sanur Golf Tournament, as well as the mostly anticipated Street Parade. The International Kite Festival and Jukung Festival would definitely entertain spectators with the artistic creations and breathtaking races.
So, don’t miss it out on the Sanur Village Festival 2010…it will truly be amazing!
Tags: Bali Tourism, Bali Travel, Bali Travel News, Sanur Bali, Sanur FestivalGili Gili’s Boat Service available from Tanjung Benoa – Nusa Dua
You can now sail to Lombok Island and Gili Islands from the Nusa Dua Area.
Gili Gili offers a new comfortable fast boat service. A Suzuki engine that offers a cruising speed of up to 35 knots powers the brand new boat.
Departure is from the exclusive beach of Nusa Dua tourism resort, so you can avoid all the headaches of traffic jams through the city crowds.
Gili Gili’s Daily Schedule is as follows…”Nusa Dua – Lombok – Gili Island” departure time is 08:30 am, and the return “Gili Island – Lombok – Nusa Dua” departure time is 12:00pm. Passenger check in time is 30 minutes before departure.
Features:
- 30 extra relaxing and reclining seats
- Spacious and Cozy Interior
- LCD TV and full music on board
- Free meal and fresh towel along the way
- Daily departure
- Free air conditioned hotel transfer coach from Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua
- Fully accredited Captain and engineers
- Friendly English speaking crew.
For reservation please contact: Global Travel Asia, Telephone: +62361766681
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Kecak Dance in Uluwatu
Looking for great Balinese entertainment, why not check out the Kecak Dance at the Uluwatu Temple. This is one of Bali’s amazing as well as unique experiences and it’s sure to make for those memorable moments while on vacation. There are other Kecak dance venues located in Bali but the most popular venue is the Uluwatu Temple venue.
The venue in Uluwatu offers not only an amazing show it also offers some of the most stunning natural scenery in Bali. Despite the battering of the Indian Ocean, the Uluwatu temple stands strong. The views are picture perfect and the atmosphere is wonderful.
The Kecak Dance show can be enjoyed at sunset, when the Bali skies and the Ocean are themselves putting on a display making this a phenomenal experience in itself. Entrance will cost approximately Rp. 70,000 (Rupiah) however the experience is priceless. If you’re looking for entertainment while on holiday in Bali, go along and experience the Bali Kecak Dance.
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Sanur Paradise Plaza Food & Beverage Promotion
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel
JULY SPECIAL AT THE SANUR PARADISE PLAZA
This month see Sanur Paradise Plaza offering some great Food & Beverage specials. A quick look at what’s on offer at the Sanur Paradise Plaza may even tempt you to spoil yourself while holidaying in Bali this July.
AMAZING TAKE AWAY PASTRIES
The breakfast selection on offer this month will be never ending. If you heading out for the day, why not take a snack of your favorite breads or pastries in one of the lunch boxes available for you to simple take-a-way.
BEER BUCKET FOR THE THIRSTY
With the hot and humid weather in Bali, what better way to relax in the afternoons than with a nice cold…beer. Check out the Beer Bucket on offer this month…buy 4 and only pay for 3 bottles. Special will only be available from 12pm – 4pm daily.
FRESH JUICY COCONUT
Beer may not be everyone choice of drink. For those wanting a special treat why not grab a tropical whole coconut and enjoy a taste experience. Revitalize your body and the kids will also enjoy.
COOK YOUR OWN BBQ
Have a special occasion to celebrate or just looking for a memorable night in Bali, spend a night under the stars and enjoy meaty juicy ribs, steak, chops or sausages either cooked by the hotel chefs or for the more adventurous…give it a go yourself. This will be a night to remember and a memory of a lifetime!
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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.
Tags: Bali News, Bali Tourism, Bali TravelBali’s Spiritual Tourism set to soar
Bali is seen as one of the world’s top spiritual tourism destinations, however its potential is yet to be fully explored, a seminar heard Saturday.
Wayan Wijayasa, an industry observer of the Denpasar Tourism Academy mentioned, the reality is spiritual tourism was already growing in Bali.
“An example is the fact there is an increase of hotels providing yoga classes. An increasing amount of tourists are traveling to Bali to expand their spirituality, even though we do not have the complete figures yet,” he said.
With a tourism masters degree focusing on Yoga, Wijayasa spoke at a seminar held at Ashram Gandhi Puri Sevagram in Klungkung. This seminar is a section of the continual International Bali-india Yoga Festival.
Wijayasa said the potential to grow such tourism comes predominately from western countries that are interested in learning eastern philosophies in this case yoga. Quoting from a recent study in the US showed approximately 16.5 million people were practicing yoga.
Wijayasa also went onto to say the if just 1 percent of this figure traveled to Bali to participate in spiritual tourism, that would see 160,000 tourists visiting Bali each year.
The recent study also showed the Americans spent around US$2.9 billion on purchasing yoga equipment and classes.
Wijayasa said “Bali could become the main supplier for equipment if it was more creative”
In addition Wijayasa conducted his own studies and found 14 hotels in Ubud that had made yoga classes available.
Having all the natural resources as well as natural scenery, Wijayasa is quite confident that Bali can benefit greatly for this industry.
Other speakers attending the seminar were Ketut Narya, head of research and development at the Bali Tourism Agency, and Indra Udayana, head of the Ashram Gandhi Puri Sevagram.
In spite of the enormous potential, Narya said the provincial administration has yet to come up with a comprehensible concept on how to grow spiritual tourism on the island.
“The growth of spiritual tourism has been completed by practitioners, whereas the provincial administration has yet to work out a development concept,” he said.
Narya went on to say that spiritual tourism was in line with the cultural tourism concept, regulated under Bylaw No. 3/1991 on Cultural Tourism.
“We are also anticipating that spiritual tourism will assist in extending visitors’ length of stay, which will bring higher spending in Bali,” he said.
The agency recorded that in the past year 2008, the average stay in Bali was approximately 10.6 days.
Indra said there is such great potential for spiritual tourism in Bali, and said his own facility; the Ashram Gandhi Puri Sevagram has 5 bedrooms, with guests staying on average, two weeks.
Tags: Bali News, Bali Tourism, yogaChinese tourists to Bali almost double
The number of Chinese tourists coming to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali has risen to 23,100 in January, an increase of 82.6 percent compared to the December period.
Chinese tourists made up 14.01 percent of foreign tourists visiting and holidaying on the resort island in January said the local statistic agency.
“That is a 82.6 percent increase from the 12,654 Chinese tourists that visited the island in the preceding month,” head of the Bali Provincial Office of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) Ida Komang Wisnu said.
In 2008, 131,319 Chinese tourists and holiday makers visited Bali, which is 55.82 percent up from the year before when the number was 84,278.
China is now ranked the third after Australia and Japan in terms of the amount of tourists visiting and holidaying in Bali.
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