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Lombok International Airport to be Dedicated by President
Lombok Airport
March 2011 will see President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono dedicate the new Lombok International Airport
The new Lombok International Airport still under construction is a new airport. The PT Angkasa Pura, Mataram branch General Manager said that once all the aviation facilities are in place, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would officially dedicate the Lombok International Airport. The Government of Indonesia is dedicated to promoting Lombok and Sumbawa Island as an optional destination for tourists visiting Indonesia
Development support from the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, the Regional Governor and more importantly from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been in form of a public statement, supporting Lombok as a destination for tourism. By 2012 the combined annual goal for tourists to both Lombok and Sumbawa Island is predicted to be 1 million visitors.
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Bali Xmas and New Years Accommodation
As we start to approach the end of yet another year, we begin to think seriously about what we want to do over the holiday period. Some will choose to stay home and take on projects that have been set aside all year and have not been completed, while others would like to get away and enjoy some much needed R&R before it all starts again in 2011.
Bali is one of the most sort after destination for holidaying during the Festive Season and with that said accommodation starts to become scarce. Already we are seeing hotels turning away guest requests for this holiday period as rooms become fully booked.
Although there are still rooms, available in different areas of Bali, if you are planning on traveling to Bali, you need to get in quick. The usual Bali hot spot for entertainment and nightlife are filling fast but outside these hot spot areas there is accommodation available if you don’t mind a little bit of traveling.
So if you’re planning a trip to Bali for the festive season and are looking for accommodation, contact us today with your requirements and intended dates of travel and we’ll do our best to accommodate you for your vacation. We can also arrange tours, activities and rental cars for your trip, simply contact us today…we look forward to hearing from you.
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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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Sanur 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 FestivalNusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa Renovations
Aerial View of the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel
With the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa continuing the quest to improve its services and facilities sees major renovations and refurbishments taking place in the effort to upgrade rooms, the spa as well as the main pool area.
Renovations on the Superior rooms began in June 2010 and will be completed in phases. The hotel said the highest level of noise and dust will occur in the month of July however it will only last for a short period of time. Refurbishments to the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa will continue throughout the year with little disturbance to its guests. The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa plans to bring together the old and the new with trendy amenities in Balinese Architecture.
The upgrade of the Nusa Dua Spa began in April of this year with the completion of the renovation due to finish in August 2010. The new look Spa will see the launch of new treatment rooms and facilities as well as new treatment and product lines.
From the 1st October until the 1st December 2010 will see the renovations begin in the main pool area of the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel. While renovations are taking place in the main pool area the Lagoon Pool and Spa Pool will continue to operate as normal during these time and don’t forget the wonderful stretch of beach is also available for guests to enjoy the day and relax under the sun.
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Bali growth almost reaches 6%
In 2008 Bali’s economy grew by nearly 6 percent as reported by the Jarkata Post. It was seen as positive growth on the back of 5.92 percent in the 2007 period. Growth was slower than expected with Bali predicated to reach the 6 percent mark.
Taking into account the economic troubles in 2008, economists said the growth was considerably good. Nyoman Erawan and economist from the Udayana University said despite the hike in crude oil and recent economic crisis, this is pretty good.
With great accommodation and activities, put Bali on your list of destinations to visit for your vacation.
Tags: Bali, Bali Flights, Bali Travel, Bali Travel NewsBali 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 enjoys Tourism boost
BALI is enjoying a boost in tourism, thanks to an increase in the number of Australians returning to the Island of the Gods.
Australians are returning to the resort island in droves, despite the Australian governments travel advisory continuing to warn tourists against traveling to Indonesia.
The US government has lifted its travel warning for Indonesia, saying the security in the country no longer requires the use of such a warning.
Balinese tourism operators say that it is time for Australia to follow suit and do the same.
An increase in the number of Australians visiting Bali has continued to grow this year, prompting Garuda Indonesia to put on extra flights from Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney. The airline also expects to increase the number of flights out from Perth in the near future.
Stats show that the number of Australians traveling to Bali has risen by more than 57 per cent in the first quarter of 2008 compared to last year.
This builds on strong growth in 2007, with Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing a 63 per cent increase in the number of Australians visiting or holidaying in Bali last year.
The 2007 calendar year saw, 206,427 Australian residents traveled to Indonesia on holiday, which was up from 126,595 in 2006.
The 2002 and 2005 terror bombings, which took the lives of more than 230 people, including 92 Australians, had a devastating impact on Bali’s tourism industry.
Australia is Bali’s second biggest tourists source, with the 78,500 Australian visitors making up approximately 13 per cent of the island’s foreign tourists, slightly closing the gap on Japan at approximately 20 per cent.
Mason, who has lived in Bali for over 20 years, believes the Australian advisory is no longer needed, saying Indonesia’s success in arresting Jemaah Islamiah operatives and supporters in the years after the Bali bombings.
“I would be extremely surprised if it ever happened again,” he says. “It’s been a complete change in mentality.”
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), however, is maintaining its travel advisory, which warns Australian citizens to consider their need to travel to Indonesia, including Bali, due to the very high threat of terrorist attack.
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