Monday, July 5, 2010

Russian tourists to Bali Down

The number of Russian tourists who enjoy the panorama of nature and the uniqueness of Balinese arts and culture as much as 24 970 people during the period from January to April 2010 or down thin compared with the same period the previous year.

"These conditions decreased 0.77 percent from the same period the previous year which recorded 25 165 people," said Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Ida Komang Wisnu Bali in Denpasar, on Wednesday (06/09/2010).

He said all the Russian tourists go to Bali through Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport, the plane that flew directly from his country, and no one is carrying through seaports.

According to him, although this time the Russian people who come to Bali is reduced, the figure rose from the ranks ninth in the period prior to the eighth position from ten countries supplying the most foreign tourists to Bali.

Countries had contributed 3.34 percent of total foreign tourists coming to Bali as much as 24 970 people during the first four months of 2010.

"These conditions increased 10.23 percent compared with same period the previous year 679 226 people," he said.

Ida Komang Vishnu explained that most suppliers from 10 countries for foreign tourists to the Island of the Gods, among the five countries experienced a significant increase and five other countries has decreased.

Five countries have increased quite encouraging, it is Australia amounted to 59.68 percent, 44.19 percent of the Netherlands, Taiwan, 19.08 percent, China 0.98 percent, 0.86 percent and the UK.

While five states that reduced the number of people who come to Bali, in addition to Russia, is the French 0.16 percent, Japan 24.52 percent, 10.20 percent of Malaysia, and South Korea's 7.80 percent.

The number of tourists to Bali Nearly One Million

The number of foreign tourists visiting the island of Gods, Bali, During January-May 2010 was close to a million or carrying as many as 926 454 people. This amount increased 12.02 percent compared with same period in 2009.

"The condition of tourism in Bali was quite encouraging and conducive situation should be maintained, if necessary improved so that the international community increasingly crowded vacation in this region," said an observer of tourism in Bali, Dewa Rai Budiasa, in Denpasar, on Monday (07/05/2010).

Government of Indonesia-Australia relations are getting better is one of the causes of the increasing number of society

"The country Kangaroo" came to enjoy the natural beauty of the Balinese culture and art, in addition to travelers country of origin countries of Europe that was traveling in Bali.

Budiasa Rai said the growing number of Australian tourists to Bali during the first five months of 2010 quite extraordinary because of the increase reached 56.6 per cent to 214 712 people compared to the same period the previous year was recorded only 137 092 people.

"The role of the presence of Australian tourists to Bali Bali Provincial Tourism Office noted in 2010 had reached 23 percent. This is the highest and largest numbers to Bali," said Rai Budiasa.

In addition to increasing transport current, an increasing number of Australian tourists visiting Bali as the most likely impact of the Bali bombing incident in 2002 because the Government of Indonesia, especially Bali, vigorous fight against terrorism so that the tourists are safe here.

Tumultuous events in the world when that happens, Australia is offering tourists the most, so the information of the condition of a tourism area in Bali is often echoed in the country's neighbors. Thus, younger children were more interested in the country to get to know Bali more closely.

"It is proved, Australian tourists to the region increased in number, dubbed the island paradise by the international community," said Dewa Rai said, mentioning that Australia was the one who saves the number of foreign tourists to visit this area because the number of travelers visiting other countries of origin sagging.

Children younger Japanese who travel on holiday to Bali tourism sagging aka drastically in early 2010 because there were only 100 757 people or less to 23.6 percent when compared to the period from January to May 2009, which reached 131 970 people.

Many factors cause the drop in the number of Japanese tourists to Bali, one of them because of the difficult air transport to Bali from the country lately. Difficulties are also often with information on the arrest of a terrorist problem in Indonesia.

In addition to Japanese tourists, the number of tourists from other Asian countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea, a trip to Bali is also reduced. However, all of it covered with the presence of limiting the number of travelers coming from Australia, the international community remained increased to Bali

W Hotels launches vacation villas in Bali

Contemporary hotel chain W has just launched its W Residences at the seaside resort of Bali.

This is its fourth property project in Asia - and it is aimed at people who are looking for a vacation home.
There are 79 villas for sale, starting at US$1.4 million for a 2,400 square foot unit.

When asked about the outlook for the luxury property sector in Asia, Matthew Jung, director of W Hotels Asia Pacific, said: "So far, we've seen a positive response from the cities where we're opening the W Residences.

"... There's very, very robust growth from our hotels side over the next few years, going from 3 hotels to more than 12 by the end of 2012.

"As this brand recognition grows ... I'm pretty sure that the attractiveness of the residence will grow as well."

He added: "The owner of the residence who chooses to buy into this, and wants to live in this scene, they're also having this insider access.

"They're right on the premises, having the insider access and privileges, enabling them to enjoy the food and beverage element, to enjoy the happenings, to enjoy the engagement with the city that we create through the hotels. This is an attractive thing for a lot of people."

As to the impact of Europe's sovereign debt crisis on the hotel chain's business, Mr Jung said: "We started seeing the leisure business coming back as early as August 2009 at the W Hong Kong.

"In the fourth quarter, we started to see the corporates really getting back on the airplanes and traveling, and an influx of business into this particular hotel, into Hong Kong. And that business has been pretty sustained throughout the first quarter as well. So overall, we've enjoyed a nice Q1."

Friday, July 2, 2010

Left of Empire at the End of East Bali

Before the year 1908 is a region of Karangasem regency empire under the rule of kings. The last recorded king until the year 1908 is Ida Anak Agung Gde Djelantik who supervises 21 retainer, ie, Karangasem, Seraya, Bugbug, Ababi, Abang, kidnap, Kubu, Tianyar, Pesedahan, Mangosteen, Antiga, Ulakan, Bebandem, Sibetan, Pesangkan, Strait , Muncan, Rendang, Besakih, Sidemen and Talibeng.

According to the Babad Dalem Pebancangah, that since the enthroned King, I Dewa Coral Amla, Regional Municipality Batuaya Amlapura is called the Village. Then switch to the king's throne Ida Anak Agung Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah, the palace at Castle Amlaraja, at that time already used the title of Karangasem, which in this case was confirmed by the Charter of the Temple Mount.

With King Anak Agung Gde Agung Gde Putu and Oka, Awig-Awig Village Batuaya converted into Awig-Awig Amlapura. Later in the reign of Anak Agung Gde Jelantik, Amlapura City Area designation was re-called Karangasem as a center of government.

By Decision of Minister of the Interior (Home Affairs), dated November 28, 1970 No. 284 in 1970, starting on August 17, 1970, the capital city of Karangasem changed to Amlapura, returned as a kingdom of Karangasem who reigned in the City of Coral Amla (Amla mean Asem).

At that time there since the handover of Karangasem kingdom of King Batuaya power holders to the Karangasem Castle, represents the transition from system to system of royal government of the Republic, where the city now named Amlanegantun Amlapura.

At first, the capital city of Karangasem Karangasem is still centered with the same name. Given some districts in Bali have had with the Mother City as Buleleng Singaraja City - Lion Ambararaja, Jembrana with the City State, the capital city of Denpasar, Badung, then sought for an effort to find the best name the capital city of Karangasem.

Anak Agung Gde Karang who became regent when it consulted with the Chairman of Parliament Ida Wayan Sonneratia, until finding a Amlepure (Amlapura) which meant that Amla fruit, as appropriate, Karangasem district that has the potential fruits of a very diverse, any fruit in Bali in Karangasem exists. Amlanegantun region of origin of the name and as a center of various fruits, it gives birth Amlapura name, derived from the word meaning a place and Amla Pura means fruit.

Name Amlapura finally inaugurated as the capital city of Karangasem regency to the decrease in Kep. Minister of Home Affairs dated 28 November 1970 No. 284 in 1970, and starting on August 17, 1970, the City as the capital city of Karangasem Regency is converted into Amlapura, along with the Shroud Opening Ceremony Local Monuments Seal, by the Regional Commander of Police (Pangdak) XV Bali, as a banner of pride in the Karangasem Regency Square Land Aron.

And that exhilarating moment of Karangasem regency Tropy awarded certificates and Sculptures and gifts of money USD. 200.00 as the cleanest district in Bali. Now the town of Karangasem on Amlapura Anniversary 39th cleanest city also became a province not only Bali but throughout Indonesia to reach Trophy clean city.

Local symbol taken from the symbol of Mount Agung who smoke by forming the island of Bali with Tugu Pahlawan in the middle, surrounded by rice and cotton signifies prosperity symbol with Mount Agung Pura Besakih as a center of Hindu rituals as well as a region has a history of struggle, cheap food and clothing, Gemah Ripah thanks loh jinawi lava of Mount Agung. While the red line is a symbol of Karangasem ngemong Kreteg in Pura Besakih Kiduling.

While Tirtagangga Park, one of the attractions located in the village Ababi, Abang District. The distance is approximately 5 km to the north of the City Amlapura (district capital), which was built in 1948 by King Anak Agung Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah.

Before construction, the park is a large fountain area and the public to call with embukan, meaning spring. This spring is enabled by the inhabitants of surrounding villages as a place for drinking water purification and a place pesiraman or Betara Ida (the gods), therefore the springs were sacred by local people.

From this spring and then the King of Karangasem got the idea to build a theme park because of its natural first supported by the cool air, which later named Park Tirtagangga. Just as with Tama Soekasada Edge, the Tama Tirtagangga have a strong attachment to the Puri Agung Karangasem.

In the area Tirtagangga Park there are several large ponds and fish ponds functioned as a place of baptism. Water flowing through the shower-large and small fountain that comes out of the mouth of the sculptures in this pool comes from a spring so that was cool and refreshing. In this place there are fountains and statues tower storey lotus that divides the two large ponds.

In the present work Tirtagangga Park religiously, socially, as well as entertainment. Religiously, the spring in place is being used as holy water for the surrounding community in addition as a place for ceremonies and Metirtayatra Yadnya god.

Socially, Tirtagangga springs used by local governments as a source of clean water to the society of Karangasem. And as entertainment, Tirtagangga Park is managed and developed as one of the objects and attractions are in great demand and is visited as a place of recreation.

Amed Jemeluk-developed as one nautical attractions and is a prima donna for foreign tourists and domestic. Located in the Village Purwakerti, Abang District, located about 19 km from City Amlapura (district capital), 12 km from Tulamben, 33 km from the attractions of Candidasa, and ± 78 km from the city of Denpasar. This tourist attraction is included in the development of a tourism area Tulamben.

The main attraction is the panoramic sights of nature's underwater beauty that holds the potential of coral reefs with a wide variety of ornamental fish species. The existence of coral reefs remain pristine strives to conserve the lives of fishermen and traditional salt-making activities by local communities is also the main attraction.

From Amed tourism attractions we can achieve Soekasada Park Edge with the distance of about 1.5 hours through the east path past the edge of the cliff with the eastern tip of Bali Island which has the exotic scenery along the journey. Waterscape lined loose with dozens of boats or fishermen djoekoeng be an attraction that will not be forgotten with a blend of hilly panorama. In this place a lot of built villa and hotel accommodations and other lodgings that offer a variety of facilities.

Translated from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2010/07/01/20155734/Sisa.Kerajaan.di.Ujung.Timur.Bali

Bali, Environment Friendly Tourism Model

Already three times Nengah Suastini (46) went to Japan, namely in 1997, 2002, and June 2010. Everything in the framework of tourism exhibitions. He brings expertise, products, as well as his ancestral heritage: gringsing cloth.

She practiced gringsing fabric weaving process that for participating in tourism exhibitions and trade "Bali & Asian Modern Style in Japan 2010" in Sagamihara and Urawa, Japan, June 7 to 15, 2010. From morning to evening, dressed in traditional Balinese clothes, Suastini weaving. He answered all questions in a friendly exhibition visitors.

Inclusion gringsing fabric, manufacturing process, and its maker in the exhibition should be appreciated. Not only to return back to the level of tourist visits Japan's flagging at the beginning of this year. More than that, it seems that the stakeholders in this country

or in Bali still agree that tourism is environmentally friendly and sustainable model that should continue to be supported and lived.

Gringsing fabric is a name unique to call a typical product ikat Pagringsingan Tenganan, one aga village in Karangasem regency, Bali. Through the fabric of everyday's life Suastini.

He feed, for example, the use of double ikat technique that takes a long time, until a few months, and the use of natural materials from a variety of foliage and roots to dye the fabric gringsing. A process as opposed to the practice of most products is driven by market needs, namely the production process faster and most use artificial ingredients or chemicals.

Balinese can be proud, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) chose the island as a model in the development of environmentally friendly tourism or green tourism in the world. One is essentially able to develop tourism in Bali is considered armed with local knowledge and philosophy to maintain the balance of nature, that is Tri Hita Karana.

"Bali is able to maintain balance and harmony between humans, humans with nature, and man with God as manifest in the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Wisdom is still alive and adhered to until now, "said Geoffery Lipman UNWTO Assistant Secretary General in the presentation selection of Bali as a model of environmentally friendly tourism in the office of Governor of Bali, Denpasar, late last year.

The concept of eco-friendly economy is closely linked with green (green economy) that includes, among others, decreased carbon dioxide production, investment, environment friendly, alternative energy use, and preservation of biodiversity. However, application of the concept was obtained actual challenge, especially when faced with a number of related issues that concern climate change impact on environmental degradation in Bali. One striking phenomenon is visible is the erosion in coastal areas.

In addition to Tenganan, green friendly practices that remain practiced and sold to the tourists are still prevalent. Call it Penglipuran indigenous village in Bangli regency or Kertalangu Tourism Village in Denpasar recently developed several years ago. There's also the ecological agricultural practices in Amazing, Tabanan. The area was even proposed to be the world's cultural heritage to the United Nations.

Giver of life

For society Penglipuran, bamboo is the giver of life protection as well.

Approximately 75 hectares or more than 50 percent of the total land area is 112 in Penglipuran bamboo forests. The forest was surrounded almost the entire village area, ranging from rural northeast, north, west, and south of the village. Of the total 75 hectares of it, among them five acres of land owned by the village committee managed by the local indigenous village. Of the five acres, the 1.5 hectare area surrounding the temple among the local villages.

The existence of a bamboo forest in the village land use adapted to be passed from generation to generation in accordance with awig-awig (rules) the local village. Of the total land area of 112 hectares in Penglipuran, for example, has a clear usage. Agricultural areas in the village covers an area of 25 acres, 90-10 acres of settlements, and sacred places around two hectares.
Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika said, the image of Bali as a tourist destination in the world of environmentally friendly tourists who are expected to bring in quality. Inside, it was once more the determination to strengthen efforts to protect natural and cultural preservation.

"It also becomes increasingly challenging to preserve its natural Bali. Because, no tourism has also denied making people reluctant to move to the city and became a farmer. If agriculture can be developed, people will not be crowded-crowded into the city. And make Bali more green, "said Pastika some time ago

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Kuta Paradiso Hotel Bali

Kuta Paradiso Hotel Bali located at South Kuta Beach, Kuta Paradiso Hotel is luxury five-star hotel, a resort style in downtown Kuta area. A combination of 243 deluxe, superior rooms and suites are arranged in two wings leading off the hotel’s spacious lobby. All rooms are providing comfortable, tasteful accommodation overlooking the ocean and the hotel's landscaped tropical gardens.

Kuta Paradiso Hotel is just ten minutes drive from the airport, centrally surrounded by restaurants, amusement center, and nightlife entertainment. The famous Kuta Square-shopping center is just at our doorstep. Enjoy your holiday in Kuta, Bali!

KUTA PARADISO HOTEL BALI
Jl. Kartika Plaza, PO Box 1133, Tuban, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.
Tel: (62 361) 761 414. Fax: (62 361) 756 944

Kuta Paradiso Hotel Room

Deluxe Garden / Pool View
King size or twin beds.
Room size: 32 sqm

All rooms are comfortably decorated in traditional and contemporary style with the polished wood / parquets flooring. Overlooking the landscape tropical garden for Deluxe rooms and for Deluxe Pool rooms overlooking free shape pool and ocean view.

Guest Room Amenities
 * Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer  * Individually controlled air-conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and tea-making facilities* Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone

Deluxe Garden / Pool View
King size or twin beds.
Room size: 32 sqm

All rooms are comfortably decorated in traditional and contemporary style with the polished wood / parquets flooring. Overlooking the landscape tropical garden for Deluxe rooms and for Deluxe Pool rooms overlooking free shape pool and ocean view.
Guest Room Amenities:
* Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer * Individually controlled air-conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and tea-making facilities * Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone

Super Deluxe Garden / Pool View
King size
Room size: 40 sqm

All room offer a wider space and guests can be assured of high degree of warm, friendly service in locally designed wooden furniture, complete with all modern amenities. For added comfort come with balcony overlooking our tropical garden and for Super Deluxe Pool rooms overlooking free shape pool and ocean view.

Guest Room Amenities:
* Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer * Batik bathrobes and slippers * Individually controlled  aor conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and  tea-making facilities * Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone
Super Deluxe Garden / Pool View
King size
Room size: 40 sqm

All room offer a wider space and guests can be assured of high degree of warm, friendly service in locally designed wooden furniture, complete with all modern amenities. For added comfort come with balcony overlooking our tropical garden and for Super Deluxe Pool rooms overlooking free shape pool and ocean view.
Guest Room Amenities
* Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer * Batik bathrobes and slippers * Individually controlled  aor conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and tea-making facilities * Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone

Super Deluxe Garden / Pool View
King size
Room size: 40 sqm

All room offer a wider space and guests can be assured of high degree of warm, friendly service in locally designed wooden furniture, complete with all modern amenities. For added comfort come with balcony overlooking our tropical garden and for Super Deluxe Pool rooms overlooking free shape pool and ocean view.
Guest Room Amenities:

    * Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer * Batik bathrobes and slippers * Individually controlled air-conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and tea-making facilities * Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone
Family Room
1 King Size Bed + 2 Single Beds
Room size: 37 sqm

All Family Rooms offer wider and spacious area overlook to the landscaped garden and street. Bedding configuration is well set up for family consist of one king size bed and two single beds. Maximum occupied for four adults or two adults and two children.
Guest Room Amenities

    * Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer * Batik bathrobes and slippers * Individually controlled air-conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and tea-making facilities * Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone
Suite Room
King Size Bed.
Room size: 69 sqm

Designed of artistry style with landscape garden front and or overlooking the free shape pool and the famous Kuta beach. The Suite room consists of one master bedroom, exclusive bathroom with separate bath tub and shower glass door, and spacious living room equipped with state-of-art 42-inch Plasma TV, DVD player and hi-fi set.

The Suite is designed to blend into traditional splendor and ultimate comfort of a 5-star hotel and your unforgettable luxury living style.

Guest Room Amenities
    * Duvet Comforter * Private balcony * Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Luxury bathroom essentials * Hair dryer * Batik bathrobes and slippers * Individually controlled air-conditioning * In-room safety box * Remote-controlled color TV * Satellite TV * Coffee and tea-making facilities * Fully stocked minibar * 24-hour room service * IDD telephone



Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Laguna, Nusa Dua, Bali makes Bali island greener by planting 2000 mangroves

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali makes Bali Island greener by planting 2000 mangroves at Serangan Beach on Thursday, 29 April 2010. This Care for Community initiative involved more than 200 employees from various departments led by the General Manager, Mr David Cuddon, Executive Committee members, Department Heads and many staffs. All enthusiast participants departed from the resort at 14.00hours to Serangan Beach - Bali an hour's drive away.


Mangrove Plantation - Serangan Beach, Bali by The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

Mangrove Plantation at Serangan Beach, Bali by The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

The event was initiated by Human Resources Department and the mangrove planting this year is a continued effort to last year's mangrove planting. The 2000 mangrove planting activity also invited 50 students from SDN No 6 Benoa (elementary school), a mentoring school by the resort. The Students, Head Master and Teachers who participated on this planting activity were very excited. It is an exceptional collaboration between the resort and the Students on how we care to our community.

The Laguna Cycling Club lead by the award winning Executive Chef I Made Putra and its members also provided a full support towards this community event. Members of this cycling club rode their bike from the resort to the Serangan Beach, which is about 30 kilometres away from Nusa Dua area. The cycling club is also promoted the initiative bike to works to the participants of mangroves planting.

This environment activity initiated by The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is one of the Starwood Care agendas, Care for Community. Every year, The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali organises several Care for Community activities of various scale and programs inline with the Starwood Care programs. The mangrove planting activity is also reflects to the well-known Hindu's Balinese life of concept, Tri Hita Karana. One of the Tri Hita Karana pillars are; Palemahan which is highlighting a harmonious life between the people with its surrounding community and Pawongan, which is related to the harmonious relations between human to human.

With the successful of community activities conducted by the resort continuously, The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali has recently received a tourism award - Tri Hita Karana, Gold Medal. The Annual Awards nomination was participated by almost 120 resorts, hotels and tourist attractions in Bali and organised by Bali Travel News magazine. The awards presented recognises accommodation operators and tourist attractions in Bali in their business, which embodies high levels of professionalism while at the same time embracing the spiritual and community values of Balinese culture.