Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - September 2016

NEWS BULLETIN Asia World Indonesia

#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue # 09 | September 2016

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Announces Lineup for Ultra Beach Bali 2016

HOTEL

Four Points by Sheraton St. Regis Cloud Nine Terrace Dinner Opening of Melia Makassar Exclusive Yoga Retreat at Villa Borobudur The Bandha Opening of Zest Hotel by Swiss-Belhotel Westin Makes jakarta Debut in City’s Highest Hotel The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Bali Press Release - Montigo Spa

AYAM MASAK MERAH Traditional Indonesian Recipe

10 th Balinale Film Festival 20 - 30 September 2016

CONTENTS HOTEL Four Points Hotel by Sheraton

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St. Regis Cloud Nine Terrace

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Dinner Opening of Melia Makassar

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Exclusive Yoga Retreat at Villa

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Borobudur The Bandha

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Opening of Zest Hotel by Swiss- 30 Belhotel The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah

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Bali Westin Makes jakarta Debut in

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City’s Highest Hotel Press Release - Montigo Spa

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AWI INFO HR News Traditional Indonesian Recipe

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CONTENTS TOUR OF THE MONTH Lombok Island Hopping

SPECIAL NEWS 10th annual Balinale Film Festival

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Tribal People Indonesia

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Ultra Music Festival 2016

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Indonesian Heritage Society

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annual event Jakarta

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MESSAGE FROM

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Dear valued partners, This August i attended the Virtuoso Travel

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Week in Las Vegas and i was truly delighted

you to the Minahasa people, an ethnic local

to have met some of you in person. It was

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a fantastic show and a huge success. I am

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already looking forward to the next Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas in 2017.

This month we are having an electronic

And I am also continuing to introduce our Teams to you. This month I would like to introduce our Team Leader for Virtuoso,

music festival in Bali called Ultra Beach Bali

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2016 which will be held at the Potato Head

Jayapranatha to you.

Beach Club Bali on September 15th-16th 2016.

More info in this News Bulletin.

Further we are having the 10th Annual Balinale a film festival with cinema, workshops and industry forums here in Bali. More in this News Bulletin.

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Mr.

Welly

And last but not least this months “Marcel’s favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at home”…a very rich and tasty Ayam Masak Merah. Bon appetit.

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News Bulletin.

In Jakarta will be the annual welcome event of the Indonesian Heritage Society

Kind regards

held on September 14th 2016. More info in this News 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.

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 Market Manager South America Fernanda Correa|fernanda@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

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts

“has opened its first Four Points hotel in Jakarta”

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he new Four Points Jakarta Thamrin is located on Jalan MH Thamrin in Jakarta’s central business district, not far from the Selamat Datang roundabout.

It features 164 rooms, all of which come equipped with free Wi-Fi and 43-inch LED TVs, plus a restaurant, a bar serving craft beers, a 24-hour fitness centre and three meeting rooms.

“Built for the smart, independent business traveller, Four Points continues to offer

our guests exactly what they need while on the road,” said Vincent Ong, Four Points’ senior director of Asia Pacific brand management. “We are excited to open Four Points in… Jakarta, one of the fastest growing cities in Southeast Asia, and continuing the immense growth momentum of the brand in the region.”

The new hotel becomes the sixth Four Points in Indonesia, joining two existing properties in Bali and others in Surabaya, Makassar and Bandung.

And the brand’s nationwide expansion will continue in the coming years, with plans for new Four Points hotels to open in Manado, Bintan and Ubud, Bali’s cultural centre, by the end of 2018.

In total, Starwood now operate nine hotels in Jakarta under its Aloft, Four Points, Le Meridien, Luxury Collection, Sheraton and Tribute Portfolio brands. New Westin and W hotels are also scheduled to open in the city in the coming months and years.

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10 th Balinale Film Festival 20 - 30 September 2016

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hought-provoking and award-winning independent films from around the world from all genres of fiction, documentary, feature, and others will highlight the 10th Annual Bali International Film Festival or BALINALE 2016.

This highly anticipated film festival will be held from 24th to 30th September 2016 centered at the Cinemaxx, a state-of-the-art five studio multiplex theater capable of exhibiting in 2D & 3D and located at the popular and conveniently located Lippo Mall Kuta Jl. Kartika Plaza, South Kuta Beach, Bali.

In Celebration of a Decade of BALINALE, the theme chosen for this year’s festival is “No Boundaries” – a bold statement that illustrates that there are no limits to creativity and the means of expression.

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As always, a program of daily film screening of independent movies from around the world as well as some of Indonesia’s best cinema will be the main highlight of the festival. As this is a community based event, an important part of the festival’s commitment and attraction is the annual event’s showcasing performances by local entertainment and free Children’s Film Program & Open Air Cinema (locally known as ‘Layar Tancap’) at Lippo Mall Kuta presented for a wonderful mix of audience comprised of film journalists, festival guests, festival enthusiasts, tourists, as well as the local community. The festival is also supported by a number of filmmakers, celebrities, cultural centers, and community leaders.

Since the 1930’s, the geographically and culturally diverse island of Bali has inspired the creative, artistic and spiritual with its unique traditional cultural and colorful ceremonial life.

Bali International Film Festival, also known and registered as BALINALE, invites international filmmakers to present their work to a discerning audience that’s a wonderful mix of locals and expatriates from across the globe.

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Stars in the Sky, Stars in the Kitchen

St. Regis Cloud Nine Terrace Dinner

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Saturday, October 15, 2016 to Aid UNICEF

ince the historic partnership between Starwood Hotels & Resorts and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was first formed in 1995, $35 million has been raised and donated to help UNICEF improve the lives of more than 4.5 million children across the globe. In order to make an even bigger impact on the lives of the world’s children, this year Starwood Bali Complex consisting of The St. Regis Bali Resort and The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, will join forces to create a single event in support of UNICEF. 12

An Extraordinary Moonlight Cloud Nine Terrace at 7:00 pm for a six-course dinner Dinner This gala charity dinner presented with carefully will be held on Saturday, paired premium wines.

October 15, 2016, at The menu will be a creation The St. Regis Bali Resort’s collaborative five internationally beachfront Cloud Nine by Terrace. This unequalled renowned chefs: Celebrity romantic oceanfront TV Chef Farah Quinn, Chef outdoor venue will provide Mandif M. Warokka from a select circle of guests Teatro Gastroteque, Chef with a glamorous setting, Kevin Cherkas from Cuca enhanced with shimmering Bali, Chef Agung Ardiawan torches and illuminated by from The St. Regis Bali Resort and Chef Made Putra from an emerging full moon.

The evening starts Start with The Laguna. aperitifs and canapés on In between courses a the seaside lawn from 6:00 tempting array of luxury to 7:00 pm, moving to the luxury resort stays and

exclusive goods will be auctioned by a guest auctioneer. During dinner, resident pianist Grace Nathalie will contribute jazz and soul numbers to complement the evening.

Chefs’s Biographie

Farah Quinn is a chef and TV personality and the star of “Ala Chef.” Farah’s unique personality and passion for gourmet dining is earning her a growing group of followers both in Indonesia and abroad.

An award-winning talented Executive Chef, Hello Bali Magazine voted Chef Mandif M. Warokka as “The Best Chef in Bali 2011”.

His Teatro Gastroteque in Seminyak is actively seeking to earn a spot on the future list of Indonesian Michelin Star Restaurant.

Canadian-born Chef Kevin has worked at some of the world’s most outstanding restaurants before opening Cuca Bali. During an extended period in Spain, he honed his skills at Michelin three-star Arzak Restaurant in San Sebastian, Michelin three-star El Bulli in Roses, and Michelin two-star La Broche in Madrid. His culinary sojourn also saw him leave his mark in New York City during an assignment with Daniel Boulud at his highly regarded Michelin three-star Daniel.

As Director of Culinary of The St. Regis Bali Resort, Chef Agung Ardiawan manages the

resort’s four award-winning dining venues and its two bars. He also serves as the President of the elite chef association - Bali Culinary Professionals (BCP) in 2016.

Chef Made Putra has been with The Laguna Bali for almost 25 years. Many have recognized his broad experience and he has received prestigious accolades including King of Kitchen, South East Asia, and Chef of the Year by Hospitality Asia Platinum Award (HAPA) 2008-2010 Regional Series in Malaysia.

He is also the former President of Bali Culinary Professionals (BCP) from 2008 - 2016.

Book Early to Avoid Disappointment

An “Extraordinary Moonlight Dinner” is priced at Rp. 2,600,000 net per person. The price is inclusive of aperitifs and canapés, 6-course degustation menu (including amuse bouche) with wine pairing and a donation for UNICEF. As a celebration of the 20th partnership anniversary between UNICEF and Starwood, the dinner’s theme will be: “Shining bright for 20 years”.

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TRIBAL PEOPLE INDONESIA

The Minahasa

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he Minahasans (alternative spelling: Minahassa or Mina hasa) are an ethnic group located in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia, formerly known as North Celebes. The Minahasa people would refer to themselves as Kawanua people, Touwenang people or more commonly as Manado people.

They are actually a nation with the oldest democracy and federal nation in the middle of the other Indonesian Tribes, even in Asia, because of their old tribal united government (declared in Watu Pinawetengan). They are the most populous ethnic group in the Minahassa Peninsula.

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he Minahasans speak Minahasan languages as sub-tribal language for every sub-tribe of Minahasa and the Manado Malay (also known as Minahasa Malay), a language closely related to the Malay language as a national language in the local area.

Minahasa Raya is the area covering Bitung City, Manado City, Tomohon City, Minahasa Regency, North Minahasa Regency, South Minahasa Regency and Southeast Minahasa Regency, which are altogether seven of the fifteen regional administrations in the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Originally inhabited by Philippine languages-speaking people, the region was colonized in the 16th century by the Portuguese and Spanish,

then in the 17th century by the Dutch.

In the Dutch East Indies the Minahasa people identified themselves strongly with the Dutch language, the culture and the Protestant faith — so strongly, in fact, that when Indonesia became independent in 1945 certain factions of political elites of the region even pleaded with the Dutch to let it become a province of the Netherlands.

The centuries-old strong bond between the Minahasa and the Netherlands has recently been studied and explained using the Stranger King concept.

There is a considerable number of people from the Minahasa living in the Netherlands, as part of the Indo (Eurasian) community.

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Opening of the Meliá Makassar a new hotel for Meliá Hotels International in Indonesia

Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of the Meliá Makassar, a new hotel in Indonesia which becomes the sixth hotel operated by the company in the country (with another 10 hotels in the process of opening in the pipeline), confirming its strong commitment to this popular vacation destination and its expansion strategy in the Asia Pacific region.

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akassar is the capital of South Sulawesi province and the largest city on the island of Sulawesi, with a population of one and a half million people and the dominant commercial centre and transportation hub in eastern Indonesia.

The hotel is ideally located just 25 minutes from Sultan Hassanuddin international airport and just a 5-minute walk from the main shopping and business areas.

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ernardo Cabot, Vice President Asia Pacific for Meliá Hotels International, highlighted the hotel’s potential to become the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers to the capital of

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his four-star hotel provides 135 newly-built rooms equipped with a full range of facilities and the latest technology. Some of the rooms also include “The Level” service, which raises the quality of a hotel stay to the highest levels of demand. The Meliá Makassar has been designed to meet the most exquisite international standards, and its magnificent facilities also house several meeting rooms, a pool, spa and restaurants. Also of note is The Society rooftop bar which is quickly expected to become a landmark venue in the city.

South Sulawesi, “thanks to its excellent location and Meliá’s experience in the management of “bleisure” hotels (business + leisure), the Melia Makassar is destined to become a benchmark for modern hospitality in the city.

The hotel is operated under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand, one of the company’s most historic brands and guardian of the values that best represent the company.

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n the words of Cabot, “the Meliá Makassar hotel brings our brand standards to the city and the market is sure to acknowledge the efforts made by both the hotel owners and Meliá Hotels International in our ongoing commitment to Indonesia”.

Indonesia is the country in which the company started its international expansion in

1985. The opening of the Meliá Bali hotel that year was the starting point for a globalisation strategy which now sees the company installed in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a special focus on Asia Pacific, where it currently manages 33 hotels either already in operation or scheduled to open in the future.

About Melia Hotel International

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elia Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and is one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spain’s leading hotel 20

chain. It currently provides more than 350 hotels and 90,000 rooms in 39 countries on 4 continents under its brands: Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts, Melia Hotels & Resorts, ME

by Melia, Paradisus Resorts,

Innside by Melia, Sol Hotels and TRYP by Wyndham. Its product and service portfolio is complemented by Club Melia, the only vacation club operated by a Spanish company.

Welly Jayapranatha Team Leader Travel Design & Reservations The Americas, Australia and Virtuoso

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e proudly introduce you to our Team Leader Travel Design & Reservations The Americas, Australia and Virtuoso, Mr. Welly Jayapranatha.

His department specializes at tailor made itineraries and reservations for The Americas and Australia market. With more than 13 years of experience in the travel industry,

Welly is renowned for his ability to exceed the expectations of the most discerning luxury clients of Virtuoso.

The father of two spent most of his time studying new activities and tours which like no other. Joined Asia World Indonesia since 2010, he is a professional driven by passion to bring a memorable trips for all of his clients.

Feel Free to contact Welly at welly@asiaworldindonesia. com

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EXCLUSIVE YOGA RETREAT AT VILLA BOROBUDUR

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his fall Villa Borobudur offers an exclusive yoga retreat weekend lead by internationally renowned Yoga teacher David Kim. Combining the beauty and magical atmosphere of the Borobudur area with a unique yoga and restorative weekend.

We have joined forces with internationally renowned, Los Angeles based Yoga teacher, David Kim, to offer our guests a unique yoga & restorative weekend. This is an amazing opportunity to practice yoga in the magical and breathtaking setting of Villa Borobudur.

The yoga weekend includes: 3 nights accommodation, with the famous Javanese personal service and amazing views, 5 yoga classes in different settings, 3 meditation classes, a daytime visit to the Borobudur time, a daily jamu and a 1 hour Javanese massage.

Within the concept of Villa Borobudur for our guests to experience authentic Java the service is according to Javanese culture and high standards of personalized service and hospitality. All meals, snacks and non alcoholic beverages are also included. Each 24

meal is specially prepared for you by our chefs. Vegetarian and vegan options are of course available. Airport transfers to and from Yogyakarta or Solo airport are also included as well as Wi-Fi and laundry services. Rates start at USD 1450 ++ for 2 guests in a double room.

On the company’s choice to organize this yoga retreat Villa Borobudur’s owner Noëlle Haitsma states: “You do not only enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the scenery and the rich flavors of the Indonesian cuisine, you actually experience the serene, spiritual energy of this Borobudur area. Creating this yoga retreat offers our guests a full package of scenery, luxury, exquisite food and amazing yoga & meditation classes by renowned teacher David Kim. Add to that the Javanese massage, the visit to the Borobudur temple and the healthy Jamu Juices provided during this weekend, I am convinced it is a recipe for long lasting wellness and happiness for our guests and as always our staff is dedicated to making their experience unforgettable.”

About Villa Borobudur Villa Borobudur is a 5 star boutique villahotel with an entirely different concept: introducing guests to experience authentic Java. In a luxurious setting we invite you to discover Java’s rich culture, the true

hospitality and kindness of its people, the variety in local cuisine, the beauty of the surrounding flora and fauna, the heritage and the unsurpassed views of the Borobudur and its surrounding valley and volcanoes from all rooms and villas.

About David Kim David Kim (E-RYT 500), is a Senior YogaWorks Teacher Trainer, who leads both Yogaworks and YogaWise Yin Yoga trainings all over the world. David’s thoughtful, challenging classes reflect his ongoing Anatomy and Movement studies and employ creative sequencing, precise instruction and Mindfulness tools rooted in his own meditation practice.

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Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan

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he owner and operator of Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort and The Magani Hotel & Spa have launched the latest tropical chic hotel on the 13 July 2016, THE BANDHA HOTEL & SUITES. Derives from Sanskrit, the “bandha” means source of prosperity and harmony. Located on best beachfront location in Legian and set on a 5500-sqm land in a 5-storey L-shape building, THE BANDHA is only 25-minute drive from Bali’s International airport. The resort is just within a walking distance to famous Kuta

and Legian beaches for witnessing dazzling sunset and to the lifestyle shops and the international bars and restaurants in Legian.

The centerpiece of the hotel lobby is a stateof-the-art feature resembling the modern and magnificent Balinese architectures.

THE BANDHA boasts two swimming pools, one is close to the beach just behind the Mozzarella By the Sea — the restaurant at THE BANDHA and the other one is a large inner lagoon pool accessible from ground floor rooms at the lobby area.

THE BANDHA houses a rejuvenating Visala Spa and wellness, sauna and whirlpools, gym and fitness center as well as one indulging Mozzarella restaurant and bar, and conference rooms for up to 500 people for cocktail reception.

Other resort’s facilities and services feature swim-up pool bars, children’s pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, laundry and dry cleaning services, money exchanging service, excursion services, THE BANDHA Club and al-fresco lounge.

THE BANDHA offers 90 spacious rooms including 34 Deluxe Rooms, 14 Deluxe Lagoon Access Rooms, 26 Junior Suites (7 Junior Suites located on the ground floor), 4 Deluxe Suites, 3 Family Suites, 6 Grand Suites and 3 Royal Suites with private swimming pool.

With indulging plush ambience each of the guest room and suite at THE BANDHA is designed exquisitely with aesthetic sensibility by resembling magnificent Balinese and modern architecture.

All rooms are equipped with elegant chic décor, king size or twin bed, plasma

TV, walk-in shower bathroom, hair dryer, coffee/tea making facilities and safe deposit box. Dedicated Wi-Fi access is available in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and public areas.

THE BANDHA is meticulously designed to indulge the mind, body and soul of couples and honeymooners. This boutique resort concept accords the highest level of service of its kind by offering a chic lifestyle luxury.

THE BANDHA affords a luxury product of its style on a smart location and personalized genuine friendly service by its amicable staff.

This is proven to be the paramount company asset in sustaining client’s patronage.

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Swiss-Belhotel opens first Zest Hotel in Bali “Modern budget hotel brand continues expansion across Indonesia”

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wiss-Belhotel International recently celebrated the opening of its first Zest Hotel in Bali.

The new Zest Hotel Legian becomes the budget hotel brand’s seventh property in Indonesia, following existing locations in Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Bogor, Batam and Tangerang, close to Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The brand is billed as offering “modern budget hotels with international standards”.

The new Zest in Bali is located in the island’s Legian area and features 51 rooms, some with balconies overlooking the town. There are also internet stations, a fitness room, a

vending machine dispensing cold drinks, a restaurant, the Jaen Bar & Kitchen, and a rooftop pool deck which recently hosted the hotel’s sunset launch party.

Attending the rooftop launch party were a number of senior representatives from Swiss-Belhotel International, including the group’s chairman & president, Gavin M. Faull. Also in attendance were Zest Hotel International’s CEO, Emmanuel Guillard, and the owners of Zest Hotel Legian, Ichsan Hidajat, Budi Hidajat and Suyoga Ayub from PT Tri-Asih-Sejahtera.

“As the first Zest-branded hotel managed

by Swiss-Belhotel International in Bali, the successful launch of the Zest Hotel Legian is a significant step in the continued development of the group, and also the growth of the Zest brand,” said Faull.

Five more Zest Hotels are scheduled to open in 2016, including two city centre properties in Jakarta, a second Balinese hotel in Kuta, and debut properties in the island locations of Belitung and Ambon.

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ocated in the heart of Bali, the crowning island of the Indonesian archipelago, Ubud is famous for being the artistic centre of the Balinese community and for its breathtaking panoramas of nature. Resting in an exclusive private estate in Tanah Gajah, Ubud, hidden among the lush undulating

Unique selling points

• 90 minutes’ drive from Ngurah Rai International airport during regular traffic hours • 500 meters to the Goa Gajah Elephant Cave, a Buddhist and Hindu site dating back to the 11th century • 2.5 kilometers to Ubud center, approximately 15 minutes’ drive • The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud encompasses the Heart and Soul of Bali.

• Formerly a private residence, the estate comprises over five hectares of open space and 20 self-contained bungalowstyle villas spread over the property

hills of Bali’s culture-rich highlands, The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, introduces a tranquil world of 20 self-contained villas and suites spread across a rural landscape of 5-hectare breathtaking gardens and restful rice fields.

• The estate is surrounded on three sides by rice paddies that stretch to the horizon without a neighbor in site.

• The lush gardens offer a tropical, serene paradise, with mature frangipani and African tulip trees, lotus and water lily ponds in full bloom, and a lake that is home to white swans from the Netherlands and black swans from Australia. In addition, the Executive Chefs tends to a organic garden with vegetables and herbs.

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Ultra Music Festival

Announces Lineup for Ultra Beach Bali 2016

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fter announcing earlier in the year that party festival powerhouse Ultra Music Festival would be returning for a 2nd event in Bali, organizers have detailed their plans, announcing the full lineup for the Indonesian-brand event Ultra Beach Bali round II.

Hemisphere. At the pointy end you’ve got Afrojack, Deadmau5, Dubfire and Martin Garrix along with artists such as Nicole Moudaber, Technasia and Thomas Jack.

The music will be shared across three stages at the festival, which will be head at the backpacker’s favourite Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak Tickets to the event are already on sale and according to the website, only 1% of tickets remain. So we’re sorry if this just added to your FOMO. Our bad.

Presenting Afrojack, Deadmau5, Dubfire, Martin Garrix, ANNA, Galantis, Juaz, Marshmello, Matador, Nic Fanciulli, Nicole Moudaber, Reboot, Just like the adored North American Technasia, Thomas Jack, …Plus more to be edition, nothing but the finest will be gracing announced. the stages of Ultra in the Southern 35

Westin makes Jakarta debut in city’s highest hotel “New upscale hotel set on upper floors of 310-metre-high Gama Tower “

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tarwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its upscale Westin brand in Jakarta, with the opening of the Indonesian capital’s highest hotel.

The Westin Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69 of the Gama Tower – a 310-metre-high skyscraper in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta. The hotel features a total of 272 rooms and suites, all of which offer impressive views of the city.

There are several F&B options at the new hotel, including a main restaurant with seven live cooking stations, and a JapanesePeruvian fusion restaurant, Henshin, which is perched on the top three floors of the building.

There is also an outdoor rooftop bar, and in line with the Westin brand’s focus on wellness, the hotel offers a ‘SuperFoods’ menu.

Other healthy facilities at the hotel include a spa and fitness studio, and Westin’s ‘Gear Lending’ programme allows guests to borrow New Balance training shoes and equipment.

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And for the MICE market, the Westin Jakarta features 3,000m² of function space, including the 1,500-pax Java Ballroom and a rooftop function space for 200 people with 360-degree views of the city.

Following the opening of the Westin Jakarta and Four Points Jakarta Thamrin, which also launched this month, Starwood now operates seven hotels in Jakarta under six of its brands.

And this citywide portfolio will expand even further in the coming years, with plans for at least four new Jakarta hotels including the city’s first Aloft and St Regis properties.

Starwood now operates 23 hotels across Indonesia with a further 12 in the pipeline.

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Indonesian Heritage Society annual event Jakarta

The Indonesian Heritage Society invites you to attend its annual Selamat Datang welcome event.

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Society, and to enjoy a musical performance by noted Indonesian composer, Levi Gunardi, and his protĂŠgĂŠs from the Life on Piano Music Center, Jakarta. The performance will be followed by a pot luck lunch.

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MONTIGO SPA LAUNCHES IT’S SECOND BRANCH IN MONTIGO RESORTS SEMINYAK

bar to concoct refreshing beverages, a kids club for children and a 30-metre swimming pool.

Ms Helena Ketaren, Resident Manager of Montigo Resorts, Seminyak said: “Building upon the success of Montigo Spa in Montigo Resorts, Nongsa, we are excited to be bringing Montigo Spa to Montigo Resorts to Bali. With its tropical idyllic ambience, married to exceptional service and facilities, fficially launched this week, the Montigo Spa offers a unique proposition for second Montigo Spa in Indonesia couples and families wishing to experience opened its door in Montigo Resorts, five-star service in a location. With two Seminyak, located along the famed famed Montigo Spas in Indonesia, the brand will Jalan Petitinget where popular upscale continue to extend its footprint throughout restaurants, beach clubs and fashionable Asia providing an authentic spa journey”. boutiques. The first flagship Montigo Spa opened in Batam at Montigo Resorts, Nongsa in June, 2012.

Spa urbanites or families with children looking for rest and relaxation after a busy day of shopping or sightseeing can seek treatment at the resort’s spa, unique with its high-touch low tech approach of rituals and therapies which include body massages, facials, hot-stone massages and other delights intended to invigorate the body and soul and to provide a holistic wellness experience.

Page 2 of 3 For ultimate pampering, the benefits of ABOUT MONTIGO SPA spa programmes may be further enhanced with a stay in one of the resort’s spa suites, ell-appointed nine spa treatment slated to be opened by early 2017, a rooms form a sanctuary in the heart specially designed cocoon with rain shower of bustling Seminyak. Montigo Spa and aromatherapy scents. provides massage techniques handed down The new spa boasts nine treatment rooms, through the generations, invigorating homea foot reflexology lounge, a pre- and post- made body scrubs, locally-sourced, natural relaxation lobby area, manicure, pedicure products, and specially created essential oils and salon services – all designed to evoke a are the emblems of the Montigo Spa. The spa space of tranquillity and tropical idyll in the also offers services such as foot reflexology, heart of a bustling district. Elsewhere, the 108 manicure, pedicure and salon services. expansive rooms and suites resort features a restaurant serving gastronomic delicacies, a

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powder and salt. Set aside.

2. Soak the dried red chili in hot water

until softened. Blend the softened dried chili, fresh red chili, garlic, onion and ginger in a blender to a paste.

3. Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on

all sides. Remove the chicken from

the frypan and set aside.

4. Remove excess oil from the frypan

leaving about 1 tablespoon.

Cook and stir the chili paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant.

Return the chicken to the frypan.

5. Stir in the water adding more if

needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the tomato sauce and sugar.

Bring to a boil then reduce heat to

medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear; about

15 minutes. Serve hot.

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Tour Of The Month

LOMBOK ISLAND HOPPING (GILI KEDIS, GILI SUDAK, GILI NANGGU)

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n island hopping trip exploring the islets located in the south-west of Lombok that features great marine lives & pristine beaches. This trip combines panoramic countryside and attractive sea trip on the local outrigger boat.

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tarting from your hotel in Senggigi area, then drive south heading to Tawun Beach passing through the vicinity town of Ampenan (Lombok’s Old Harbor Town), Mataram, Cak-ranegara (the commercial town of Lombok), and Lembar Bay with attractive harbor view. Arriving at Tawun Beach, we will get on the outrigger boat complete with life vests. Our boat trip begin and first we will head to Gili Kedis, the smallest island to be found nearby.

we can find holiday cottages for those taking an overnight visit. This gili offers nice swim and snorkel too, and we will complete our island hopping trip here in the afternoon in time to get our boat back to Tawun Beach. We, then, return to your hotel in Senggigi area.

“Lombok island perfect for honeymooners who look for peaceful place, tranquility and relaxation”

This island is also called the Honeymooners Island as it’s totally secluded by waters with no people around but you and your boat crews. This place has nice snorkeling locations with corals and colorful fish. You will enjoy Fast Fact your day here until the lunch time (snorkeling Suitable for honeymooners and families gear provided). If you need a total privacy Based on private basis you may request to be dropped here and Snorkeling gear included, 2 bottles of be picked up at the lunch time. Next we will continue the boat trip to Gili Sudak, where we drinking water will have fish barbe-que lunch. You may chose Advance booking required minimum 24 your own fish from the restau-rant’s stock of hours the day and join the barbeque with the chef Return transfers in a private air-conditioned (beverages not included). The last island we car will visit is Gili Nanggu. A private island where The daily itinerary will be determined by prevailing weather conditions Don’t forget to bring your sun tan lotion English speaking guide

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Uluwatu, Bali Half Day - Sunset Excursion (4-5 hours) Starting From USD 41 Nett/Person DRAMATIC KECAK ULUWATU - Without Dinner Overview As the sun is about to set, Uluwatu temple is one of the best places to be. With its dramatic views over the shimmering Indian Ocean, end your day with the chanting of Kecak dancers.

In-Details Our guide will pick you up at 16.30 hrs at your hotel in South Bali and drive towards Uluwatu Temple, which is one of Bali's nine key directional temples. Admire the beauty and the dramatic view from this temple perched approximately 100 meters above the sea level overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. The temple is surrounded by a small forest of Alas Kekeran, inhabited by hundreds of monkeys, who are believed to guard the temple from bad influences.

Around 18.00 hrs, it is time to sit at the nearby stage while the sun is setting in the background, to enjoy the Kecak Dance performance. Accompanied by the chanting of around 50 male dancers, this popular Balinese dance tells the mythical love story of Rama and Shinta, though elaborate costumes, hypnotic chants and a fiery finale.

Transfer back to your hotel after the performance.

Fast Facts Suitable for Individual Traveler or Group Seat-In-Coach every Tuesday and Sunday Operates daily, pick up at your hotel in south Bali at around 16.30 hrs and return at around 20.30 hrs Beware of friendly monkeys around the temple area What to bring: casual clothing, semi or fully covered are encouraged in respect of the temple Entrance fees, mineral water, cold towel, and parking fees included Professional license guide

Selling Points A very different combination of nature and culture ending with traditional Kecak dance performance. Ideal for couples, families or groups.

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