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Publisher : Wisnu Wardana Address : Jl. Melati 43 Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia Phone/fax (0361) 227610 Email : info@www-balitravelnews.com Licence/SIUPK : 0094 / 22-09 / PK / I / 2011 ISSN : 2252-3537
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Bali Kite
Festival 2012 The Bali Kite Festival is an annual kite festival held in Padang Galak area, Sanur Beach, Bali. This year’s festival will start from Friday (13 July) until Sunday (15 July). Traditional giant kites (4 meters in width and almost 10 meters in length) are made and flown competitively by teams from the villages (banjar) of Denpasar, Badung regency, Gianyar and Tabanan. The event is a seasonal religious festival intended to send a message to the Hindu Gods to create abundant crops and harvests. Be-bean (fish-shaped), Janggan (bird-shaped) and Pecukan (leaf-shaped) are three traditional kites flown during this kite festival. The kites are flown by teams of 10 or more adult kitefliers. The Bebean is the largest kite, and looks like a broadmouthed, split-tailed fish. The Janggan form has a broad flowing cloth tail that can reach more than 100 meters in length. The Pecukan requires the most skill to fly, as its unstable form often tumbles towards the ground. Red, white and black are traditional colours used in the kite’s designs. Each type of traditional kite has its own competition, with heats of 10 teams vying for the best launch and lon-
gest flight. Sometimes the kites come down over the adjacent rice paddies, and the team members have to dash through the paddy to rescue the kite before it lands in the water. A competition is also held for ‘New Creation’ kites which may include detailed three dimensional figures representing the Hindu Gods or sponsorship kites. Traditional and new creation kites are constructed from bamboo and cotton cloth. In the dry season of June through August, the winds blow continually from east to west in most of Indonesia. Balinese children and adults fly kites in the vacant rice paddies during this period. v BTNewspaper/Wikipedia/*
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Bali Hyatt Presents an Anti-Drugs Campaign
In line with Hyatt Thrive, the company’s global corporate responsibility platform, Bali Hyatt together with the National Narcotics Agency visited Wisata Junior High School in Sanur to deliver an anti drugs presentation to students. The programme took place on Friday 8 June 2012. The personnel officer of the National Narcotics Agency explained the important topics surrounding narcotics including the types and
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their impact on users. The presentation was followed by a fun and informative quiz with prizes, which the students responded to with great enthusiasm. Hyatt Thrive builds on Hyatt’s rich history of community engagement and environmental stewardship by empowering over 85,000 Hyatt associates at more than 450 properties around the world to do one thing: thrive. v BTNewspaper/PR
Charity Party at Bali Palms Resort A great charity event has been successfully held at Bali Palms Resort on 17 July 2012. The Carolia Charity Inc based in Western Australia in co-operation with Bali Palms Resort conducted the annual event which involved 471 persons which comprised of 50 sponsors from Australia, 316 sponsored children from entire Karangasem, 75 parents and 30 volunteers. This event is intended to support misfortune children who really need a help to receive their education in the school. According to Carolyn Evans the Chairwoman of The Carolia Charity Inc and Bambang – Bali Coordinator, this event is the 14th held in Karanagasem and committed to continue periodically. They are very concerned with the children who are really keen to go to school but their parents don’t have enough funds to school them. To see their smile in peace is a countless happiness for us they added. Carolyn also added that they have another project which is renovating house. This project to help underprivileged fami-
lies so they may also to have better life conditions. And now the project has been begun to renovate 20 houses in Seraya – Karangasem. The party commenced from 9.00 AM from which various games kicked off. Almost 18 games are dedicated to children for day long: 1). Thumbs ‘n’ Things Art Activity; 2). Connect the Dots; 3). Shoveling Snow; 4). Golf Ball Croquet; 5). Water by Straw; 6). Play Doh Pictionary; 7). Cheeto Head; 8). Horse Drink Competition; 9). Bite Coin from Wet Ball; 10). Blind racing bottle; 11). Pterodactyl; 12). Having Fun with Bambang!; 13). Tug of War; 14). Tree Climb; 15). Book Club; 16). Congklak; 17). Show Bags; 18).Toiletry Bags The children are also provided lunch, snacks, including Ice creams.The party getting more splendid when some of the children are invited to sing the songs and dancing to gather. The party is closed at 4 PM by giving many kinds of gifts away. v BTNewspaper/OM/Komang Astawa
PROFILES Two New Chefs at InterContinental Bali Resort Inte r C o nt i nenta l Bali Resort takes pleasure to announce the recent appointments of two highly talented chefs to strengthen its Food & Beverage team. Italian Chef, Egidio Latorraca, has assumed responsibility for the kitchen of Bella Cucina and Chef Setyo Widjonanto brings over 20 years of Japanese culinary experience to KO.
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Chef Egidio is a graduate from the Istituto Amerigo Vespucci and a Certified Master Chef of Italian Cuisine. His chosen career path has enabled him to work in reputable restaurants across Italy as well as showcase his skills in parts of Europe, Australia and Asia. A passionate traveller, Chef Egidio is most content when he is exploring new destinations and sampling authentic cuisine. He believes that good food has the power to unite – be it the street delicacies of a traditional marketplace to the award-winning dishes of a star-rated restaurant.
At Bella Cucina, Chef Egidio shares the dining traditions of his native Italy with a collection of dishes infused with his own modern twist. He has upgraded the menu to include cuisine that celebrates seasonal flavours and evokes emotion. Chef Setyo is an Indonesian who has had the good fortune to train under the guidance of some of Japan’s finest chefs. Since 2005 he has worked exclusively at various outlets of the internationally renowned Nobu restaurant chain that specialize in modern Japanese cuisine. Well-versed in the art of preparing sushi, sashimi and omakase, Chef Setyo is meticulous about the quality of food that is served from his kitchen. He understands that Japanese cuisine is truly a feast for the senses. Every dish must take the diner on a journey that pleases the palate and is visually appealing. “The arrival of Chef Egidio and Chef Setyo marks a new era in culinary services at the Resort as we now have the most diverse Food & Beverage team ever. It makes me extremely proud that our guests can choose between several restaurants serving cuisine that traverses different cultural boundaries. Both chefs have unlimited access to our highly productive fruit and vegetable garden to source fresh ingredients grown with integrity. The garden complements our vision to promote local produce and I am sure that we will soon be seeing some very innovative dishes. ”comments Mr. Tom Meyer, General Manager of InterContinental Bali Resort. v BTNewspaper/PR
Dewi Karmawan PR Manager at Bali Hyatt M r. Step h en Radcliffe, General Manager of Bali Hyatt, Bali, recently announced Dewi Karmawan as the new Public Relations Manager. A graduate from International Hotel and Management Institute, Lucerne, Switzerland, Dewi commenced her career in the hospitality industry in 1997 at Le Meridien Nirwana as a Guest Relations Officer. In late 1998, Dewi joined Hard Rock Hotel Bali as a Senior Guest Relations. After 3 years in Front Office Department, she was promoted from Assistant Guest Relations Manager to Marketing Communications Coordinator and finally to Assistant Marketing Communications Manager. During her tenure with Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Dewi has the opportunity to handle and manage various events such as Rock ‘n Run, celebrities’ performance, Yahoo kicking party and many more. After eight years working with Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Dewi, a mother of two children, decided to join Grand Hyatt Bali in Nusa Dua as an Assistant Public Relations Manager. Based
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on her contribution in Public Relations Department, she’s then finally promoted to Public Relations Manager in 2008. In February 2009, Dewi then expanded her working experience in Park Hyatt Melbourne, Australia. She also had a chance to promote Indonesian culture by teaching Balinese dance in Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies (CERES), Melbourne. “It was a memorable and fun experience I had while I was in Melbourne. And I am proud being a Balinese as the students have shown a big interest in learning our culture”, said Dewi. After a year and two months, Dewi returned to her home country, and joined Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, in October 2010 as Marketing Communications Manager, overseeing both Marketing Communications and Public Relations aspect. Together with the Sales and Marketing team in Bali Hyatt, Dewi will contribute her expertise to the company. v BTNewspaper/PR
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Furama Villas & Spa and FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud:
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“We are one family”. Furama Villas & Spa and FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali celebrated her 5th anniversary on Wednesday (6/6) with a family gathering of all staff held in the Lagoon Lawn, enlivened by the creative performance of each department. Various pre-anniversary activities were held in accordance with the management’s concern for humanity and the environment. Not just charity to local elderly people, fogging in local village area, but also a cleaning blitz program at the Puncak Mangu holy temple. Fun sports activities such as badminton, table tennis and volley ball were also organized where staff engaged the local community in active participation. Mr. Ramia Adnyana, General Manager of Furama Villas & Spa Ubud remarked: “Along with this increasing age, let us not forget that it
will also increase our duties and responsibilities. Not only to maintain our current resort achievements that we have accomplished today, but also to constantly make a new breakthroughs. Overall it should not be viewed as a burden but the spirit to make a step forward in cooperation as one big family at the Furama Bali” v BTNewspaper/PR
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Activities at Bali Mandira
“Live like a King” “Stayed at Bali Mandira for 9 nights in a Deluxe Cottage. Very comfortable, King size bed. Wonderful friendly staff. Right on the beach with excellent shopping very close by. I would highly recommend the Mandira and would definitely stay there again. The Buffet Breakfasts were also great, lots of variety. This resort is in walking distance to both Mozzarella Restaurants which have excellent food at a net price. Also close to Tommy’s Cafe where you can have the best Ice coffees in Bali. At the Mandira the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. ‘Candra’ who worked in the Parasol Restaurant always made us feel special every time we walked in.
We also received a free dinner for two, as they were doing renovations at the time. This wasn’t a problem because we were either out shopping or lazing by the adults only top pool overlooking beautiful Legian Beach. What more could you ask for, as this was our first time in Bali we didn’t know what to expect, but were very happy we chose such a Wonderful Resort as the Bali Mandira. See you all again this time next year.” v Kym & Col, Sunshine Coast, Queensland from tripadvisor.com/reviewed June 23, 2012
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Celebrating Temple Anniversary in Maya Ubud Resort & Spa One day before the pujawali or temple anniversary in the Maya Ubud Resort & Spa falling on Thursday (May 30), the hotel employees made some preparations such as cleaning up the temple area, installing cloth paraphernalia of the shrines and other activities. Nuance of togetherness was truly felt in welcoming such a happy day. Management and the employees commenced the anniversary ritual with the implementation of ‘Preparing Lawar Dish Together’ early in the morning. It was resumed with a Hindu Sermon (Dharma Vacana) provided by Ida Pandita Mpu Acharya Nanda from Griya Mumbul Sari Lebih featuring the theme ‘Work is Yajña’ and was then continued with prayers en masse on the pinnacle of the temple anniversary. As one of the efforts of the hotel to realize the Tri Hita Karana concept in maintaining the harmonious relationship among the fellows, the community of Ambengan Hamlet got fully involved in the process of installing the cloth paraphernalia of the shrines, preparation of ritual, presentation of gamelan accompaniment and implementation of the temple anniversary until the end of the event. With the establishment of harmonious relationship of human to God, human to fellow humans on such a holy day, it was expected the peace would come from all directions. v BTNewspaper/PR
“Celebrating Our People 2012”
Bali Hyatt recently showed appreciation to its most valuable resource: its people. “Celebrating Our People” is an annual Global Hyatt event dedicated to all the employees of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts around the world. At the Bali Hyatt, the “Celebrating Our People” week commenced on 17 and ended on 22 June 2012 and featured a number of activities such as cultural preservation like “Banten” and a suckling pig making competition. There was also sporting competition in the form of table tennis, volleyball, billiards, chess and futsal. Bali Hyatt staff also actively participated in other activities such as a painting competition, a blood donation and product knowledge quiz. As part of Hyatt’s commitment to the community, Bali Hyatt also carried out a social
Opening of Sense Hotel Seminyak Friday (June 15), the Sense Hotel Seminyak was officially opened marked with the sound of sirens and followed by the lighting of Fire Letter together with magnificent and sparkling fireworks in the sky of the boutique hotel. Opening procession wrapped in the theme Sensation of Perfection was carried out in person by the owner of Sense Hotel Seminyak, Mr. Rudy Alianto and Mrs. Jenny along with family, Mr. Gufron as General Manager of Sense Hotel Seminyak and Mr. I Ketut Kanten as Managing Director of Bali Villa Properties as the company managing the Sense Hotel Seminyak. Such event was attended by related parties such as the Offline and Online Travel Agencies, a variety of print and electronic media, owners of hotel, villa and restaurant in the Seminyak area and its surroundings, association of hotels and villas, banks and local government. Meanwhile, a metropolitan artist, Pinkan Mambo, was exclusively invited as guest star to jazz up the event. A number of hits were presented and she seemed very enthusiastic about entertaining the invited guests. The opening ceremony was also enlivened with the conferment of vouchers to stay in all the properties managed by Bali Villa Properties such as The Wolas Villas and Spa Seminyak, The Seiryu Villas, Mahagiri Villas Sanur, Tony’s Villas Bali, The Uma
Mr. Rudy Alianto (second from left); Mrs. Jenny (fourth from left); Mr. I Ketut Kanten (second from right); Mr. Gufron (far right)
Villas and Villa Jerami. In the meantime, the grand prize was a 3-day and 2-night stay in Executive Suite of the Sense Hotel Seminyak and other gifts. Sense Hotel Seminyak is strategically located in close proximity of Seminyak Beach right at Jalan Kayu Jati 5. It offers totally 68 rooms consisting of 27 Superior Rooms, 36 Deluxe Rooms and 5 Executive Suites. All rooms designed in modern architecture with tropical nuances are very appropriate for young people and professionals as well as honeymooners to spend an unforgettable holiday in Bali. With such strategic location, guests can easily go everywhere indulging in several delights. For instance, Petitenget Beach is only 10 minutes’ walk or other premises like famous restaurant, nightclubs and shopping oasis within the Seminyak area are close to the hotel. Even, the rooftop room of the hotel offers a broad ocean view becoming an advantage of Sense Hotel Seminyak. Facilities owned consist of swimming pool, restaurant and bar, valet service, 24 hour room service, laundry, airport transfer service, shuttle services within Seminyak area, high speed Internet access and cable TV. Sense Hotel Seminyak is managed by Bali Villa Properties as a management company arming with the knowledge, skills and a wealth of experience for many years in the tourism industry, property and investment. The management is determined to bring the Sense Hotel Seminyak to have competitiveness and be well known by local and international customers. So far, more than 7 villa and hotel properties have been managed by Bali Villa Properties. Until the end of 2012, it plans to manage more than 15 properties. Amidst the rapid growing villas and hotel property at this time, Bali Villa Properties with its solid team will work hard to bring the Sense Hotel Seminyak into a competitive and luxurious residential destination, and prioritized the satisfaction of guests. Room reservation can be made through travel agencies or directly visit the website of Sense Hotel Seminyak at www.sensehotelbali.com, send email to reservation@sensehotelbali.com or by telephone at 0361-798895. v BTNewspaper/PR
visit to State Elementary School no.2 in Selat, Klungkung regency, taking along some stationery supplies, uniforms and wooden tables and chairs for the school to use. The same day, the group of Hyatt staff continued their journey to East Seraya in Karangasem regency to present a donation of water tanks. The opening day of the week of festivities was announced by a balloon release and fun family walk. The day was a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun as they joined in several exciting games competition after the fun walk. During the event, some door prizes were also raffled off. The final night of the special week on 22 June 2012 was enlivened with a variety of food stalls, door prizes, live music and a special Balinese comedy show at the Rinjani Hall, Bali Hyatt. v BTNewspaper/PR
All the Fun Under the Sun South Kuta Beach Business Association (SKBBA) in conjunction with sponsors, American Express/ Bank Danamon recently conducted the official launch of it’s new “All the Fun Under the Sun Programme” whereby American Express/ Bank Danamon sponsored 61 bikes and 29 bike stands as part of the revamped programme which runs with the new slogan of “Be Clean, Green and Lean”. This new initiative, replaces the previous shuttle bus service and aims to promote a more eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle to the visitors of South Kuta Beach Area offering them free cycle usage when staying in any of the 20 member hotels. “All The Fun Under The Sun” program was launched by SKBBA in 2008 and has been run every subsequent year. This promotion has been a success in attracting guests to stay in the South Kuta Beach area by offering guests who stay for six nights or more at any member hotel the ‘South Kuta Beach Passport’ which is a voucher booklet with a value in excess of $500 offering discounts and incentives on a variety of lifestyle, dining and entertainment options in the area as well as a free branded shopping bag. This programme has been a highlight in many of the Australian Wholesale brochures and has contributed to the ever increasing popularity of the South Kuta Beach area which now has a white sandy beach and wide promenade, an eclectic array of restaurants a wide variety of cuisines as well as shops, markets and the biggest attractions being Discovery Shopping Mall and the Waterbom Park.
The SKBBA association focuses on marketing the South Kuta Beach as a destination with an emphasis on protecting the environment through regular beach clean exercises as well as ensuring the safety and security of guests to the area through the support of the local “men in black” who patrol the strip to maximise safety. South Kuta Beach Business Association is an association of hotels and restaurants in South Kuta Beach area which has similar vision to make the South Kuta Beach an even more pleasant and attractive environment for tourists to wander in. Members are Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence, Bali Dynasty Resort, Bali Garden Beach Resort, Bali Rani Hotel, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Bali, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel & Villas, Discovery Shopping Mall, Febris Hotel & Spa, Grand Whiz Hotel Kuta, Green Garden Beach Resort & Spa, Green Garden Hotel, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Hotel Karthi, Hotel Santika Premiere Beach Resort Bali, Queen’s of India, Rama Beach Resort and Villas, Ramada Bintang Bali Hotel, Ramayana Resort & Spa, Risata Bali Resort & Spa, Sun Island Hotel Kuta, The Patra Bali Resort & Villas, The Rani Hotel & Spa and The Vira Bali. v BTNewspaper/PR
Disseminate Message on Drug Hazards through Shadow Puppet
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Bali organized an extraordinary event in an effort to disseminate information about the hazards of drugs through the staging of puppet show. Not half-heartedly, the BNN teamed up with Wayang Cenk Blonk led by the puppeteer Nardayana. The event was held in the courtyard of RRI Denpasar on Jalan Hayam Wuruk started at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday (Jun 24). It was a collaboration of BNN Bali with RRI Denpasar to commemorate the International Day against Drugs falling on June 26 each year. Attendance in the happening were Chairman of the RRI Denpasar Herman Zuhdi, Deputy Chief of Bali Police I Ketut Untung Yoga along with his wife, Denpasar Metro Police Chief, Wayan Sunartha, Head of BNN Bali, I Gusti Ketut Budiarta and other invitees. The free traditional show of Cenk Blonk Shadow Puppet took the theme ‘Loving Life by Not Using Drugs Leading to Drug-free Indonesia in 2015, Together We Realize.’ In essence, it was an effort
inviting the community to prevent, eradicate as well as struggle against the drug abuse and trafficking through traditional art performance. Such an event was also graced by Balinese pop artists like Langlang Buana and Ayu Citra Dewi who presented several songs to entertain thousands of spectators thronging the courtyard of the RRI Denpasar. According to the Head of BNN Bali, I Gusti Ketut Budiarta, his party chose to use the medium of Cenk Blonk Shadow Puppet to inform the importance of drug hazards to the community because people had known well about the Cenk Blonk puppets and the language used by the puppeteer Nardayana was easily understood and accepted by the community. As a result, the people had no difficulty to grasp the message on the drug hazards delivered and the community could also be entertained by the staging of Cenk Blonk Shadow Puppet. v BTNewspaper/ Ariek PW
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Tourism Good for Economic, Social and Environmental Progress Tourism can contribute to tee on Tourism for Development the three pillars of sustainability (SCTD), an initiative led by UNWTO says UNWTO Rio event. Tourism, and bringing together eight further providing jobs and supporting the UN agencies and programmes (ILO, livelihoods of millions, particularly ITC, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, of women and young people, is cenUNIDO, WTO) to ensure an integrattral to advancing the three pillars of ed and more effective international sustainability, agreed participants cooperation - “Delivering as One meeting at a Rio+20 tourism event. “- for tourism, and to accelerate Participants at the side event progress towards the Millennium ‘Tourism for a Sustainable Future’, Development Goals (MDGs). held at Rio+20, agreed that tourism Participants emphasized the can make a significant contribution role of sustainable tourism in creatto the three pillars of sustainable ing decent jobs, stimulating trade development - economic, social and and linkages and eliminating poverenvironmental. “Tourism is interty. There was a clear call to improve linked with the seven key themes bethe link between local communities ing discussed here at Rio+20 - jobs, and tourism attractions in order energy, cities, food, water, oceans make tourism a more effective tool and disasters - and can be a factor of in the fight against poverty and to development for developing and deadvance awareness-raising among Maurice Strong veloped countries alike,” said Gastão tourists of their obligation to reVieira, Minister of Tourism of Brazil, opening the event. spect and protect the environment considering that it “We are here at Rio, twenty years after the first Earth is tourism”s prime interest and responsibility to protect Summit, to renew our commitments, define shared goals natural resources. and agree on a roadmap for a better future,” said UNWTO Closing the event, Maurice Strong, Secretary-General Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, highlighting that “amid of the 1992 Earth Summit said “your sector has a real growing economic concerns it is now, more than ever, interest in protecting the environment and a huge pothat we need to call for the right policies, the adequate tential for the green economy as its assets are the ones investment and the proper business practices that can we need to preserve and enhance.” advance us towards fairer, more people-centered, incluThe event also had the participation of the Minissive growth.” ter of Tourism of Ecuador, Freddy Ehlers; the Minister “Tourism”s capacity to create jobs is central to this of Tourism of Madagascar, Jean Max Rakotomamonjy; debate,” said Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General the Vice-Minister for Tourism Planning of Mexico, Jorge of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNC- Mezher; Ambassador Dho Young-Shim, Member of the TAD), underlining tourism”s multiplier effects. “We can- UN MDG Advocacy Group and Chair of the ST-EP Founnot forget that for every job created in tourism, many dation (Sustainable Tourism - Eliminating Poverty); the more jobs are created in other sectors.” President of the ST-EP Foundation and former UNWTO The role of the UN system in advancing tourism”s Secretary-General, Francesco Frangialli; and Shahrazad contribution to economic growth and development was Roohi, Environmental Advisor for the Abu Dhabi Tourism debated, namely the work of the UN Steering Commit- and Cultural Authority. v BTNewspaper/Valere Tjolle/*
Last year’s winners
Sustainable Tourism Film Prize and Competition Unveiled International competitions TO DO! and TOURA D”OR announced. The 18th “TO DO! - Competition for Socially Responsible Tourism” has been announced by the Study Group for Tourism and Development (Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung e.V.).The competition is open to companies as well as to public or private institutions whose tourism activities meet the interests and needs of the local population in an exemplary manner. The “TO DO!” winners will be chosen by a panel of judges that also includes a representative of ITB Berlin. The world’s leading travel trade show is supporting this competition. The winners will be honoured after an on-site inspection at ITB Berlin in March 2013. The sustainable tourism film contest “TOURA D´OR -is aimed at producers, directors, editors and the commissioners of films related to tourism - whether professionals
or amateurs. The German Human Rights Film Prize (Deutsche Menschenrechts-Filmpreis) has been secured as an additional cooperation partner of “TOURA D’ OR”. After selection by a panel of judges, prizes are awarded to productions which champion socially responsible, environmentally compatible sustainable tourism. Entries are accepted for films in German or English which have been completed between the beginning of 2010 and the end of 2012. Productions available on the Internet are being accepted for the first time. The “TOURA D”OR” awards ceremony takes place during ITB Berlin 2013. For further information visit: http://www.to-do-contest.org and http://www.tourador-contest.org The application deadline for “TO DO!” 2012 is 31 August 2012. The application deadline for “TOURA D’OR” 2012 is 30 September 2012. v BTNewspaper/Valere Tjolle/*
End Water Injustice in Goa Tourism
Groups are Demanding Urgent Action
Tourism Concern and community groups in Goa are calling for an end to water injustice resulting from poorly regulated tourism in the southern Indian state. Tourism Concern, the Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) and Eco Footprints are demanding urgent action by the Goan government to address the overexploitation of Goa”s water resources by growing numbers of resorts and hotels.
Water access and quality for many communities are being undermined, while untreated sewage and dumped waste is contaminating waterways and polluting the fragile marine environment. This is jeopardising the sustainability of the tourism sector itself, upon which Goa”s economy heavily depends. “Goa is popular with UK tourists and many major tour operators and hotel groups operate there. However, most visitors don”t realise the environmental devastation and water inequity being wrought by weak regulations and bad practices by the tourism sector. We”re asking people to back our campaign for change by signing our online petition,” states Mark Watson, Executive Director of Tourism Concern. “The hotels all have lush lawns and borewells. There is contamination of groundwater and huge consumption of water by hotels lowers the water table. Wells in the neighbouring village have already become saline and unfit for human consumption.” Sheela Gracias - legal advocate and social activist. v BTNewspaper/ tourismconcern.org.uk/Valere Tjolle
The 1O1 for Fabulous One Year Opening THE 1O1 LEGIAN is turning one, and it has certainly made its mark on Bali scene since arriving last year, introducing New Urban Legian to Bali as the lifestyle destination. THE 1O1 LEGIAN has bring a new color and creatively brought the concept of Smart Stylish Experience to Kuta as New Urban Legian. The first anniversary was celebrated in down to earth with an eclectic theme “Shine As Star” focusing on employees as one of the company spearheads by holding variety of competition between from Bagus Jegeg up to cooking competition. As part of CSR, THE 1O1 LEGAIN management and team visited the orphanage in Tabanan area to share a sense of gratitude. The top celebration is closed with grand workers gathering in a “homely” style, accompanied by the in house performance of all winners of competition and door prizes away. Since opening last year, THE 1O1 LEGIAN has forever changed the lodging landscape in Bali hospitality and infused the city with a sophisticated, yet relaxed attitude that is part modern lifestyle meets Balinese cultural—but with a definite Urban twist. “I couldn’t be
prouder of what we have accomplished with THE 1O1 LEGIAN in just our first year,” explains Dewi Mas Bloem, General Manager of THE 1O1 LEGIAN. “We have had so much support from the partners and our guests have really enjoyed the concept of the property. This is the perfect time to thank all of our loyal guests and friends for their continued support in making THE 1O1 LEGIAN the premiere smart stylish hotel in Bali” THE 1O1 LEGIAN always love to improve performance each year by following the trend on what’s happening in a real world of hospitality. Located where Paradise meets Harmony, THE 1O1 LEGIAN is directly across the street from the central Legian district. Shine as Star is chosen as the theme of this year’s celebration as a form of appreciation to the fabulous one year and also to thanks all the blessing which we have from all the people and partners around. THE 1O1 LEGIAN will continue to provide and maintaining the unique smart personality to be the real New Urban Legian. THE 1O1 LEGIAN hotel will continue to grow and stand out as one of the best in class, edgy, different and full of creativity. v BTNewspaper/PR
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Traditional Taste of Satay
Combined with a Modern Touch by Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s Pizza has been established more than 52 years and known as one of the leaders in delivery pizza business in the world, or better known as ‘The Pizza Delivery Experts.’ It is present in Indonesia to bring the restaurant with a dining concept supported by a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy Pizza. Moreover, Domino’s Pizza relentlessly pampers the customers with startling promotion and innovation every month. Traditional Satay Pizza Sate originates in Java, Indonesia. It is now available almost anywhere in Indonesia and has become a national dish. Similarly, it is popular in many other countries in Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand. Even, it is also popular in the Netherlands because Indonesia was a former Dutch colony. Satay is served and enjoyed by various circles, from ordinary people to the executives. Today, it has developed and resulted in many variants of satay recipe across the Indonesian archipelago. Diversity of herbs and spices of typical Indonesian satay has brought in a wealth of archipelagic tastes always longed for. This has inspired Domino’s Pizza in re-sparking the unique idea by offering Satay Pizza. Sensation of the satay peanut sauce with a distinctive taste plus the sprinkles of mozzarella cheese and filled with the topping of onion, green pepper, red pepper and BBQ chicken menu makes it worth trying. Coinciding with this Ramadan, you will be no longer confused about looking for the right menu options for lunch or dinner with friends and family as well as for fast breaking dishes on the feast later. Satay Pizza can be enjoyed throughout the Domino’s Pizza store in a limited time. So, don’t miss it! Enjoy the Satay Pizza with prices ranging from IDR 71,818. New Penne as Variant of Domino’s Pasta One of the other complementary servings presented by Domino’s Pizza is penne denoting an Italian traditional dish. Penne is a type of pasta in the
MONDIAL DU ROSé 2012:
SILVER MEDAL TO BOTTEGA ROSé Last May the sparkling Bottega Rosé won the silver medal at the prestigious French contest Le Mondial du Rosé. The Union des OEnologues de France decided the world’s rosé wines to be given particular and very specific attention. This competition is the only professional tasting meeting the standards required by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, and it is reserved for rosé producers from all over the world. This medal on the bottle guarantees for the consumers that wine has been tasted, judged and appreciated by a professional, and the presence of Mondial du Rosé seal is every bit as important. The awards are limited to 30% of the wines entered, in accordance with the regulations of the O.I.V. Vino dei Poeti Rosé Bottega is an innovative cuvée obtained from Pinot Nero and Raboso grapes, harvested by hand in small baskets and vinified within two or three hours after harvesting, giving the wine its characteristic rosy hue. Characterized by aromas of golden apples and wild berries. It is an excellent aperitif, and combines very well with hors d’oeuvres, light main courses and fish. About Distilleria Bottega Distilleria Bottega is located in Bibano di Godega, between Venice and the breathtaking Dolomites, in the heart of the Prosecco area. For three generations Distilleria Bottega has produced excellent Italian sparkling wines. The company is also renowned for the quality of its grappa and liqueurs. Alexander grappa brand combines a collection of superior distillates with luxurious packaging. Distilleria Bottega distributes its products in about 110 countries all over the world and produces 8 million bottles per year. v BTNewspaper/PR
form of short wide tube. It is traditionally cooked al dente (so as to be still firm when bitten) and served with pasta sauce of various kinds. Penne served at Domino’s Pizza is coated with extra mozzarella cheese on top, baked in the oven and served hot. The flavor yielded with such different ways of processing indeed gives its own uniqueness. Now, there are 2 options of penne presented, namely: 1). Penne Carbonara: a combination of penne with carbonara sauce, beef rasher, mushroom and mozzarella cheese; 2). Pronto Penne: a fusion of penne with Domino’s pizza sauce, tomato pronto sauce, beef topping, smoked beef sausage and mozzarella cheese. v BTNewspaper/PR
Gala Dinner Charity Night of IFBEC Bali Friday night (Jun 29) was a very memorable moment for the Indonesian Food & Beverage Executive Club (IFBEC) of Bali. It was the monthly gathering held in Pullman Hotel located on Jalan Pantai Kuta made a fundraising night in collaboration with the Senang Hati Foundation, namely a foundation accommodating people with disabilities by auctioning the paintings made by foster children under the Senang Hati Foundation. Spontaneously, the F & B Manager from
all hotels in Bali reached into their pocket for the charity. Total funds collected on the night where IDR 5,825,000 plus SGD 2. The donation was handed over in person by Gede Suasta as Chairman of the IFBEC Bali to representative of the foundation. So far the Senang Hati Foundation had not owned a permanent donor, so that the IFBEC Charity Night was a great assistance for the implementation of foundation activities. v BTNewspaper/Krisna K12-I.13-12