NEWS BULLETIN Asia World Indonesia
#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue # 10 | October 2016
TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA THE MINANGKABAU Oct 15, 2016
PERANG TIPAT BANTAL Balinese Rice Cake Wars
Oct 19 - 21, 2016
ITB ASIA SINGAPORE The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market
Though Mudder Bali 2016
Oct 1 & 2, 2016 (16 Kilometers)|16 - 20 Obstacles
Cover Picture by Dan Roznov - neverhomesick.com
CONTENTS HOTEL Royal Tulip Saranam
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Resort & Spa Sunset Run at Anantara
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Seminyak Bali Sheraton Senggigi Lombok
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Solo Paragon Hotel &
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Residance The Mulia resort & Villas
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Launched ‘The Unity garden’ Fave Hotel Kuta Kartika Plaza
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AWI INFO HR News
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Traditional Indonesian Recipes
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CONTENTS TOUR OF THE MONTH Bathe & Breakfast with The Elephants
SPECIAL NEWS Bali Vegan Festival Ubud 2016
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Tirta Empul Temple Piodalan
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Anniversary Tribal people of Indonesia -
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The Minangkabau Perang Tipat Bantal / Rice Cake
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War in Kapal Village Lovina Beach Festival
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Though Mudder Bali 2016
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Nusa Dua Fiesta 2016
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ITB Asia Singapore
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Ubud Writers & Readers
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Festival 2016
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MESSAGE FROM
GE N E R AL M ANAGE R
Dear valued partners This October i will attend the ITB Asia in Singapore
And last but not least for the month of October
from October 19-21. I hope I will get to meet some of
we have the 13th edition of the Ubdud Writers &
you in person there.
Readers Festival on October 26-30. More in this News
Further this month we have the 1st Tough Mudder in Bali. An extreme obstacle event not to be missed. More in this News Bulletin. And we are welcoming the 2nd edition of the Bali Vegan Festival in Ubud from October 7-9. More in this News Bulletin. We continue with the Nusa Dua Fiesta held on October 9-13. More in this News Bulletin.
Bulletin. We are also showcasing new hotels in this News Bulletin edition and please check out our Hotels section to find out who is new or opening soon. And this month I would like to introduce you to the Minangkabau people, an ethnic local tribe from West Sumatra. More details in this News Bulletin. And I am also continuing to introduce our Teams
On October 15th we celebrate a unique day at
to you. This month I would like to introduce our new
Tirta Empul, one of Bali’s most important temples. The
Representative for UK & Ireland Mr. Gary Bartelings
Tirta Empul Temple Piodalan Anniversary is not to be
to you.
missed should you be here on the island. More in this News Bulletin. And on the same day, October 15th in a small village named Kapal in Mengwi you can witness the Perang Tipat Bantal or the so called Rice Cake Wars.
And last but not least this months “Marcel’s favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at home”…this time a dessert……the very popular Pisang Goreng or Banana Fritters. Bon appetit. I hope you enjoy reading our latest News Bulletin.
More in this News Bulletin. In October we also have the Lovina Beach
Kind regards
Festival which will be held on October 25-29. More info in this News Bulletin. On October 29th we also have the Anantara Sunset Run. More in this News Bulletin.
Marcel Barmettler General Manager
CEO Renato Domini|renato@asiaworldindonesia.com General Manager Marcel Barmettler|marcel@asiaworldindonesia.com Business Development Manager Slava Dyugaev|slava@asiaworldindonesia.com Customer Service Manager Benjamin Pigneguy |benjamin@asiaworldindonesia.com Finance and Accounting Manager Linda Tjandra|linda@asiaworldindonesia.com MICE Manager Wahyu Listyo Adi|wahyu@asiaworldindonesia.com IT Manager Paulus Wirya Adhi S|wirya@asiaworldindonesia.com Logistics Manager I Gusti A.A. Sunu|sunu@asiaworldindonesia.com Market Manager India Nisha Shrivastva|nisha@asiaworldindonesia.com Market Manager France Geoffrey Berdal|geoffrey@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations Africa and Europe Didiet Prastiyandito|didiet@asiaworldindonesia.com Representative for Australia,New Zealand and Virtuoso Scott Cammell|scot@asiaworldindonesia.com Team Leader Americas, Australia & Virtuoso Welly Jayapranatha|welly@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations Asia / Middle East Ribut Dwi Santoso|ribut@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations France Rudi Sulistyawan| rudi@asiaworldindonesia.com The Americas Representative: Douglas Vogl|doug@asiaworldindonesia.com UK & Ireland Representative Gary Bartelings|gary@asiaworldindonesia.com
Questions & Feedback Phone: +62 361 722 188 Fax: +62 361 722 187 E-mail: info@asiaworldindonesia.com Address: Panorama Building 4th Floor, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 620, Denpasar, Bali, 80228 - Indonesia
Archipelago International - Bali Office Jalan Dewi Sri No.18W, Kuta 80361 Bali - Indonesia T: +62-361 846 8684 F: +6221 2949-2248 www.ArchipelagoInternational.com
BALI VEGAN FESTIVAL UBUD 2016 7 - 9 October 2016
T
he Bali Vegan Festival 2016
of life and all across the globe.
screenings and a magic show.
will be held in Ubud, this
The Festival will be held over
Each day culminates with music
event is the 2nd annual.
3 days in Ubud. Paradiso Ubud
from some of Bali’s best musicians
The festival start from 7 October
will be a hub of activities over the
and DJ’s including Aray Daulay
2016 until 9 October 2016 at Jalan
weekend. Some of the highlights
and Cozi Till !
Gautama Selatan Ubud ( Paradiso
from the weekend include free
Ubud). Vegans and non-vegans
daily yoga classes, talks from
dedicated to the proposition that
are welcome to join the Bali Vegan
renowned
including
World peace start with each of
Festival family once again, as
James Aspey and Head of the
us cultivating an inner sense of
we celebrate all things Organic,
Indonesian
Society
compassion
Macrobiotic, Raw, and Vegan..
Dr.
Healing
others and that this compassion
in a beautiful tropical location.
Meditation,
classes,
extends to animals and green
The festival will unite world-class
comedy, salsa, a vegan fashion
environments. If mankind cared
vegan
teachers,
show and much more! A perfect
more deeply for its creatures –
comedians,
family day out, our kids activities
humans and animals alike - we
include
would all be one step closer to
healers,
chefs,
yoga
musicians,
environmentalists
and
vegan
lifestyle enthusiasts from all walks
vegans Vegetarian
Susianto,
a
Qigong cooking
children’s
circus,
specialised yoga classes, movie
The
Bali
Vegan
for
Festival
ourselves
is
and
World Peace.
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Tirta Empul Temple Piodalan Anniversary Located in Manukaya village, Tirta Empul is one of the most cherished temple complexes in Bali, a national cultural heritage site, and the legendary setting for a traditional tale of good versus evil. Every fourth full moon, the
temple
temple
celebrates
anniversary
its
with
piodalan traditional
festivities, prayers and shrines. This year’s anniversary falls on 15th October 2016.
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About Tirta Empul
Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill
Tirta Empul is an important temple complex
is the presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring,
and holy mountain spring, located in the village
built during the years of the nation’s first president,
of Manukaya in central Bali. The site serves as a
Soekarno.
legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil. It is also a national cultural heritage site.
Tirta Empul, meaning ‘holy water spring’ is actually the name of a water source located within
The complex, built circa 960 AD, is also a
the temple. The spring feeds various purification
silent witness to the old Balinese kingdom years,
baths, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer
particularly at the time of the Warmadewa Dynasty.
perimeter, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan
River. Various sites throughout the region and many
total of 13 elaborately sculpted spouts that line the
other archaeological relics relate to local myths and
edge from west to east. After solemn prayers at an
legends.
altar-like shrine, they proceed to enter the crystal-
As is common with Balinese temples, the Tirta
clear, cold mountain water. With hands pressed
Empul Temple complex has three key divisions,
together, they bow under the gushing water of the
namely a front, secondary and inner courtyard.
first spout, carrying on to the eleventh. The water from
Visitors to Tirta Empul first come upon the lush
the last two of the 13 spouts is meant for purification
gardens and pathways adorned with statues and
purposes in funerary rites.
tropical plants that lead to its entrance.
After
The myth behind the curative and purifying
stepping through this typical ‘candi bentar’ (temple
spring tells of a Balinese ruler, known by the title
gate), a vast walled courtyard welcomes visitors to
Mayadenawa, who is depicted to have defied
the bathing pools where a large ‘wantilan’ meeting
the influence of Hinduism and denied his subjects
hall stands at the right.
religious prayers and practices. The legend goes
Inside the central courtyard, referred to as
that this eventually angered the gods, and in a
‘madya mandala’ or ‘jaba tengah’, pilgrims first
campaign,
approach a rectangular purification bath where a
subdual.
god
Indra
sought
Mayadenawa’s
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Louvre Hotels Group Opens Luxury Spa Resort in the Highlands of Bali “Royal Tulip Saranam Resort & Spa”
L
ouvre Hotels Group, the 8th largest hotel group
the highlands near the Lakes at Bedugul. Royal Tulip
worldwide, proudly announces the opening of
Saranam Resort & Spa will offer very unique activities
“Royal Tulip Saranam Resort & Spa” as its third
from Ayurveda based spa treatments, Yoga and
Royal Tulip Luxury property in Indonesia. Located in central Bali’s Lake District, Royal Tulip Saranam Resort & Spa is a unique luxury retreat
Cristal Healing to chef’s cooking classes with our own home grown vegetables and herbs. Please visit us and you will discover the real Bali.”
situated around 1000 meters above sea level with
Mark van Ogtrop, MD of Golden Tulip Indonesia
cool and fresh air. The resort is located in the hills of
remarked: We are very excited to open this very
central Bali and has stunning views of the valley with
special resort, because of its unique location in the
rice paddies fields.
hills away from the busy tourist centers of Bali and
The resort is a Spa retreat, offering luxury guest
offering a special retreat which is new to Bali, in
rooms and Tree top Villas, it has two restaurants
addition there is a multitude of very nice attractions
among which serving special health food. The resort
in the nearby area. We are very confident that this
presents a luxury retreat experience where guests
resort will attract a lot of guests visiting the Bedugul
can relax, rejuvenate and revitalize.
Lake region.
Royal Dedari Spa is a central feature of the resort, offering unique treatments based on ancient wellness
About Louvre Hotels Group
therapies among which Ayurveda Treatments. Family
Louvre Hotels Group is a major player in the
activities at the resort include art classes, cooking
global hotel industry, with over 1,175 hotels for a total
classes, traditional Balinese offerings at the on-site
capacity of more than
water temple, and rice harvesting. For the fitness
100,000 guest rooms in 51 countries. It operates
conscious, the resort offers a large swimming pool,
a complete portfolio of 6 brands ranging from 1 to 5
Jacuzzi, fully equipped modern gym and outdoor
stars: Première
running track in the valley below.
Classe, Campanile, Kyriad, Tulip Inn, Golden Tulip
Nearby activities in the Lake District include the
and Royal Tulip. Louvre Hotels Group is owned by Jin
Botanical Gardens, the Bali Handara Golf Course, the
Jiang International Holdings Co. Ltd., one of China’s
famous Lake Bedugul with Bali’s main Hindu Temple,
leading travel and tourism conglomerates. Jin Jiang
nature trails, biking, water activities on the lake.
is the 5th hotels group worldwide.
General Manager Peter Fritz remarked, “I am very proud to be part of this exiting project up in
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M
inangkabau people, also known as
of their men throughout Southeast Asia, the result
Minang, is an ethnic group indigenous
being that Minangs have been disproportionately
to the Minangkabau Highlands of West
successful in gaining positions of economic and
Sumatra, Indonesia. Minangkabau people is the
political power throughout the region. The co-founder
largest matrilineal society in the world, with property,
of the Republic of Indonesia, Mohammad Hatta, was
family name and land passing down from mother to
a Minang, as were the first President of Singapore,
daughter, while religious and political affairs are the
Yusof bin Ishak, and the first Supreme Head of State
responsibility of men, although some women also play
or Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul
important roles in these areas. This custom is called
Rahman.
Lareh Bodi Caniago and is known as Adat perpatih in Malaysia. Today 4.5 million Minangs live in the homeland of West Sumatra, while about 4.5 million more are scattered throughout many Indonesian and Malay Peninsular cities and towns. The Minangkabau are famous for their dedication to education, as well as the widespread diaspora 14
Tribal People Of Indonesia
THE MINANGKABAU The Minangkabau are strongly Islamic, but
by anthropologists. The adat (Minangkabau:
also follow their ethnic traditions, or adat. The
Adaik) traditions have allowed Minangkabau women
Minangkabau adat was derived from animist and
to hold a relatively advantageous position in their
Hindu-Buddhist beliefs before the arrival of Islam,
society compared to most patriarchal societies, as
and remnants of animist beliefs still exist even among
most property and other economic assets pass though
some practicing Muslims. The present relationship
female lines. With the arrival of the Dutch and other
between Islam and adat is described in the saying
Muslim groups, the traditions have been gradually
“tradition [adat] founded upon Islamic law, Islamic
influenced by both western and conservative Islamic
law founded upon the Qur’an”.
thought.
As one of the world’s most well
populous as
(as
believed to have been the cradle of the Malay race.
and
Their West Sumatran homelands was the seat of the
influential)
Pagaruyung Kingdom[7] and the location of the
politically
economically matrilineal
ethnicity,
Minangkabau dynamics
Based on the Raffles’ vision, Minangkabau is
Padri War (1821 to 1837).
gender
have
been
extensively studied 15
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Perang Tipat Bantal Rice Cake Wars in Kapal Village
B
alinese Rice Cake Wars or Perang Tipat Bantal is an interesting and rare event
that comes every full moon of the fourth month in the Balinese calendar. The villagers of Kapal gather in front of the temple and then proceed towards the foyer and streets where they divide into two groups armed with baskets of rice cakes called tipat bantal. Then, participants start
flinging
their
ammo
at
each other, and after that the remainders are spread over rice fields. The ceremony celebrates the blessings and prosperity of the whole agrarian village. This year, the festival held on 15 October 2016 in Kapal Village, Mengwi. 18
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HR NEWS
Gary Bartelings UK & Ireland Representative
G
ary started his travel career in 1987 with
and private jet sourcing.
Qantas Airways in Amsterdam. This was
We see Gary as a great addition to our Asia World
followed by experiences with Qantas
sales team and I am sure he will be in contact with
Holidays; APT in the UK and Germany and later on
you soon to introduce himself.
with Captain’s Choice in the UK and Australia. ‘Bartelings
Associates’
was
founded
by
Gary
Gary’s contact details are:
Bartelings in 2015, offering a wide range of services
gary@asiaworldindonesia.com
including DMC representation; project management
+44 (0)7768 614235 21
Sheraton Senggigi Lombok
S
“A perfect gateway beach resort in Lombok�
heraton Senggigi Beach Resort, five stars hotel by Starwood Group in Lombok, is an idyllic tropical retreat in Lombok. Enjoy a comfortable
getaway amidst plentiful sun, sand, and surf. Ideally located on Senggigi Beach, the lush western coast of Lombok, they are within walking distance of the town`s shops, restaurants, and bars. Lombok International Airport is a mere 20-minute drive. Retreat to one of the 154 air-conditioned guest rooms, suites, or private villas, where you`ll find your own private balcony or terrace. All are arranged in low-rise wings so you can take full advantage of the spectacular views of exotic gardens, sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or the uniquely designed pool. Two beachfront villas on Senggigi Beach overlook the Lombok Strait and offer private pools and gardens, as well as the ultimate in comfort. 22
Bring
the
group
together
a massage in the fitness facility,
spacious gardens provide an
for dinner and drinks in the
have a cannonball contest, or
ideal setting.
restaurants and bars, all featuring
walk to the beach and lounge
outstanding views of the Lombok
on the warm sand.
Polished inviting
timbers,
textiles,
furnishings
will
and
warm, cozy
straits. Try your hand at something
Whether you`re looking to
immediately
new such as tennis in the lighted
host a small business conference
make you feel welcome at the
outdoor tennis courts – They also
or your dream tropical wedding,
Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort.
offer tennis lessons. Relax with
the two meeting rooms and
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Lovina Beach Festival The Lovina Beach Festival, which was held on 10 – 14 September 2016, takes place around the village of Kalibukbuk Beach in north Bali. The festival highlights include a handicraft exhibition and an afternoon opening ceremony filled with a traditional Balinese marching band called Baleganjur and a towering fruit and flower offering or gebogan parade. Performing arts include the Gong Kebyar and Ki Barak Panji Sakti dance that hails from the North Bali region.
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TOUGH MUDDER BALI 2016
W
e’ve held off long enough Asia – we’re finally bringing our
obstacles to you. Since 2010, Tough Mudder has changed the lives of more than 2.5 million participants in the United States, Germany, Australia, Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. This year, we are bringing Tough Mudder to the Island of the Gods – Bali, Indonesia – to host probably the toughest event on the planet. Designed by the British Special Forces, Tough Mudder is a teamoriented
16-20
km
obstacle
course designed to test physical strength and mental grit. Tough Mudder puts camaraderie over finisher rankings and is not a timed race but a team challenge that allows participants to experience exhilarating,
yet
safe,
world-
class obstacles you won’t find anywhere else. Create lifetime
epic,
memories
once-in-awith
your
friends, family, colleagues and even strangers. Sign up and team up for Tough Mudder in the tropics at WWW.TOUGHMUDDER.ID
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T
NUSA DUA FIESTA 2016
he luxurious fully-integrated resort area of
2016 is the live appearance of legendary Spanish
Nusa Dua on the enchanting island of Bali will
singer, Julio Iglesias. Having sold over 300 million
sparkle with a whole range of festivities when
records worldwide in 14 languages, and released
the annual Nusa Dua Fiesta takes place from 16th to
over 80 albums, as well as having more than 400
20th November 2016.
gold and platinum records certified, the audience
Presented by the Indonesia Tourism Development
will definitely be indulged with his mellow voice
Corporation
and everlasting romantic hits. Also featured with
(ITDC),
the
event
will
feature
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main activities, which are: Music Celebrations, Competitions, Cultural Show, Exhibition, and Sports. Entering its 20thedition this year, the Nusa Dua Fiesta aims to further boost Nusa Dua as one of Indonesia’s a top tourist destinations, attracting a host of international visitors. The event, moreover, will feature a gamut of Indonesian cultures through performances,
art
&
handicrafts
exhibitions
from across the archipelago’s many provinces. Additionally, Nusa Dua Fiesta 2015 will also highlight conservation through a Beach Clean Up program over the swathe of beautiful shores of Nusa Dua. The special surprise highlight of the Nusa Dua Fiesta 30
Indonesian renowned artists.
Aside from music, the fiesta will also feature exciting activities such as Body Painting, Hero Waste Fun Walk, Cross Culture Cycling & Run, Farmers Market Exhibition, Food Truck Bazaar, Traditional Dances, Patayana Art, and a whole lot more. In 2014, the event successfully attracted no less than 46,077 domestic tourists and 4,741 international tourists. With improvements and careful preparations made this year, the number is expected to rise significantly. So, don’t miss this outstanding event!
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Introducing Solo Paragon Hotel and Residences
S
olo
Paragon
Hotel
&
safety. They are, while focusing on
all within easy walking distance of
Residences is a distinctively
the essentials, a Hotel that aims
the hotel.
designed,
excellent
to provide true hospitality and
Enjoy the comfort of home
service & superior facilities for an
maintain its status as one of the
away from home experiences
unforgettable stay and located in
best 4 star hotels in Central Java.
when you settle – into any of various
the heart of Solo city. A convenient
The hotel offers 249 modern
4-stars hotel for either business trip
designed rooms with dramatic
Deluxe,
to family trip.
views of Solo city and city skyline.
suite room. The perfect spacious
Experience the best restaurant,
GRAND
entertainment
perfect
Their services based strictly to International
standards
making
and
connecting
type of rooms, start from Superior, Executive
to
BALLROOM WEDDING
the for
city your
RECEPTIONS
no compromise on the delivery
with Solo Paragon Life Style Mall , as
overlooking the swimming pool,
of the services, cleanliness and
well as the city’s finest attractions –
covering up to 1500 guests.
Room : 249 Guest Rooms & Suites LCD television with TV cable Individually controlled air conditioning and lighting System : Hair Dryer Coffee and tea making facilities Safe deposit box and Mini bar Guest amenities Other Facilities: Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1500 people & 5 Function Rooms Business Center 24-hour Room Service High-speed internet and wireless access Airport pick-up & drop-off service / shuttle service Laundry & Dry Cleaning service The Coral Restaurant – Local and International Cuisine D’breeze Lounge Valet parking Fitness Center & Outdoor jogging track Swimming Pool, Pool Terrace & Kid’s club Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall 33
The Mulia Resort & Villas
has launched The Unity Garden, a beach-front venue for wedding receptions and events under the stars
F
eaturing views of the Indian Ocean and the Balinese Geger Temple perched on the cliff of Nusa Dua bay, The Unity Garden is a 2,000
square meter multi-function event venue that can accommodate more than 1,000 guests. The Unity Garden is divided into a deck and grass area for welcome cocktails and a main lawn that can seat 600 guests in round-table setting or 1,000 cocktail-style layout, with ocean views as the setting. The resort also features two ballrooms and 15 conference rooms that can cater for up to 5,000 guests, plus two wedding chapels and eight dining destinations.
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ITB ASIA SINGAPORE
The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market
F
or over 45 years, Messe Berlin has been
visited each year to see over 11,000 exhibitors from 188
successfully organizing the World’s Leading
countries and regions. Now ITB is bringing its expertise
Travel Trade Show, which takes place annually
and know-how to Asia – one of the most dynamic and
in March, in Germany. Over 110,000 trade visitors
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rapidly growing travel market places in the world.
About ITB Asia
ITB Asia 2016
ITB Asia is an annually held three day B2B trade
ITB Asia 2016 is held at the Sands Expo and
show and convention for the travel industry; it is
Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, from 19 - 21
designed to become the primary event for the Asia
October 2016. it features the full range of travel
Pacific travel industry, much like its parent event – ITB
products, services and goods. At the same time
Berlin. Now in its ninth year in Singapore, ITB Asia will
ITB Asia functions as a knowledge platform for the
taking place at Marina Bay Sands. It is organized by
industry along with the concurrently held Web in
Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by
Travel (WIT) Conference as well as a networking
the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau.
platform during evening functions, workshops and seminars.
Today, ITB Asia is the premier meeting place for the travel trade industry and a forum for establishing high-quality customer contacts and conducting business. In 2015, 10,300 attended from over 108 countries, up 7% from 2014. Last year, ITB Asia had 760 exhibitors from 73 countries represented as well. This event enables international exhibitors of all sectors within the travel-value chain commerce, and Asia Pacific’s leading travel companies and emerging small and medium-sized enterprises the opportunity
“TAKE PART. TAKE ADVANTAGE”
to meet with top international buyers from the MICE, Leisure, and Corporate Travel Markets. Some of ITB Asia Exhibitors 2015 Visit Finland Brand USA New World Hotels & Resorts Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality GTA Spain Tourism Board India Tourism Philippine’s Tourism Promotions Board Tuniu Corporation Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR Botswana Tourism Organisation Iceland & Greenland Travel Visit Maldives Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd Jac Travel 37
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New Budget Hotel Option in Kuta by Archipelago “The 108-rooms favehotel located next to Discovery Mall”
I
ndonesia’s
Archipelago
International
has
continued to expand its favehotel brand with the opening of another new budget hotel in Kuta,
Bali’s main tourist area. Opening this month, favehotel Kuta Kartika Plaza is located next to the Discovery Mall and within walking distance of the area’s main dining and entertainment venues, as well as Kuta Beach. It offers 108 air-conditioned rooms, all featuring 32inch LED TVs, fast and free Wi-Fi and power showers. There are also swimming pools for adults and children, a rooftop cafe and three meeting rooms. “Favehotel Kuta Kartika Plaza is another great example of our most successful budget brand,” said Winston Hanes, Archipelago’s director of operations. “The rooms are bright and comfortable, giving the budget traveler everything they need including 40
a great sleep experience. Add to that the great location next to Discovery Mall, the rooftop pool, meeting rooms and a great street-front restaurant and we have a super property which we are sure will be successful for both the owner and Archipelago International.� It becomes the fifth favehotel in Bali, following existing properties in the Kuta, Denpasar and Seminyak areas of the island. In total, Archipelago now has more than 46 favehotels operating across Indonesia and Malaysia, with another 40 in the pipeline including its first hotels in the Philippines.
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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
T
he Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is Southeast
thinkers, artists, advocates, commentators and
Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas.
activists, to create a space for cross-cultural dialogue
The Festival celebrates extraordinary stories,
and connection.
amplifies brave voices, and tackles global issues through the lens of literature and the arts.
global voices, and bringing Indonesian literature to
The Festival brings together a diverse mix of Indonesian
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and
international
writers,
They proudly continue their success in uniting
speakers,
the world.
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Traditional Indonesian Recipe
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Pisang Goreng Ingredients 5 medium-sized ripe bananas, peeled and cut into 2 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 cup of plain flour 1 egg 50 grams margarine water oil for deep frying
Directions 1. Mix the flour with sugar, egg and margarine. Mix it well with a spoon, add a little water to make it smooth. 2. Put the bananas into the mixture 3. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the bananas, but do not overcrowd the wok. When it’s crispy and golden brown, drain on paper towel and serve while still warm.
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TOUR OF THE MONTH
BATHE & BREAKFAST WITH THE ELEPHANTS
S
hare your morning with gentle giants,
enjoy
an
incredible
experience with the elephants in
their bathing lake as they take you on their morning bath. Exclusive interactive experience is a rare opportunity to ride bareback atop the elephants. Wash, caress, feed and interact with the elephants in a spectacular and personal setting.
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P
ick up at around 06.00
on the elephants as they slowly
Enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the
am from your hotel in
saunter into the cool waters.
park’s restaurant that overlooks
south Bali, then drive to
However any nervous feelings
the lake. Continue to watch
Ubud. Discover an experience
soon
playful
the elephants as they soak
like no other at Elephant Safari
elephants
splashing
up and dry off in the dazzling
Park in Taro. Enjoy an incredible
about,
with
morning sunshine. After, enjoy
time with an enormous elephant
bursts of water from their trunks.
an elephant talent show and a
as it takes you into its bathing
A
unique
safari ride though the lush jungle
lake for a morning bath. First a
experience that goes beyond
of Taro. Afterward you will be
little daunting, sitting bare back
the simple elephant joy ride.
transferred back to your hotels.
leave
very
as
the
begin
showering playful
you
and
Fast Fact
“Chance to get up close & personal with Sumatran Suitable for Individual elephants, Travelers, Group of Families riding bareback atop an elephant as it catches Operates daily in a lake and enjoy breakfast Advance booking required overlooking the elephant playground” minimum 24 hours Return Share Transfer in air conditioned vehicle Family packages available What to bring/wear: hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, walking shoes, light cotton attire.
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Nusa Lembongan Island, Bali Full Day (10 Hours) Starting From USD 118 Nett/Person
CHARMING LEMBONGAN CRUISE Overview Drift away under the sun as you set sail to Nusa Lembongan for a day cruise experience. Enjoy full access to the private beach club with included activities such as snorkeling, glass bottom boat, island tour and banana boat rides. Escape Bali in this haven of tranquility.
In-Details Pick up from hotel in south Bali around 08:00 hrs and drive to Benoa port. You‟ll set sail to Lembongan Island which will take 60-90 minutes depending on currents and wind. Arrive on the oasis of white beaches and clear waters and the day is yours to spend as you wish. For watersports lovers there are activities such as snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat ride, reef viewing and banana boat rides (included). Optional activities with extra charge: scuba diving, massage, Marine walk and the highly recommended „mangrove tour‟ to the island‟s villages for a glimpse into the local lifestyles of the fishermen. There is also the option of simply relaxing in the sun or shade along the shoreline. A barbecue buffet lunch will be served at midday. Around 16:00 pm the boat will depart for the journey back to Benoa harbor and transfer back to your hotel.
Fast Facts Suitable for Individual Traveler or group Operates daily during November – March Operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday between 1st April - 31st October Depart from Benoa port at 09:00 hrs and return at 18:00 hrs during sunset time Advance booking required minimum 24 hours Joined transfer in non-private air-conditioned car Special rates available for children
Selling Points This day cruise is perfect for those who enjoy sailing and a private beach club experience with options of numerous water sport activities.
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