News
To The First
Thermes Marins Bali at the Ayana Resort and Spa Bali has received the World's Best Spa Award by the Conde Nast Traveler's International Readers' Survey 2010. This latest accolade adds the list of the resort's achievements following its re-branding in May of last year. The resort will be celebrating its 1st Anniversary this April, with various attractive promotions on offer.
Ayana Resort and Spa Bali
Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
(0361) 702-222; www.ayanaresort.com
Eco Sounds
The all new Bali Eco Village eco-lodge on the hills of Belok-Lauak in North Bali boasts 5 lodges, a restaurant and a spa, which is ideal for a medium sized group and is a perfect spot for nature lovers who want to experience the unspoiled nature and tranquility while enjoying all the amenities of fine lodging and dining. Their commitment is to provide guests with the vacation they desire. Adventure seekers are offered opportunities to enjoy beautiful walks and lovely hiking trails to waterfalls and many others excursions. For people seeking a tranquil setting to decompress, they offer one of the most peaceful places in Bali surrounded by impressive nature and completed by a natural spa.
Big 8 Revitalization
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali announces its guest room revitalization plan that will commence in May 2010 for one year. The 8 million dollar renovation project will include a comprehensive transformation that will result in sleek and sophisticated looking guest rooms with a tropical edge. Ergonomic designed furnishings and personal touches will take every conceivable guest need into careful consideration. Guest rooms will feature the new generation of Heavenly Bed, a spacious 1.37 meter bed in the double-double rooms, I-pod dock with alarm clock, bedside master switch board, audio visual entertainment port, extended bathroom complete with standing shower and a separate bathtub, double vanity, 37" flat screen television, personalized in-room shop with lifestyle products set along with a new ergonomic refreshment center for convenience, as well as dual wardrobe areas with ample of space and drawers to store belongings.
Second Sour
Sour Sally Frozen Yogurt Boutique recently opened its second outlet at the Discovery Shopping Mall Unit MG – 1 after successfully opening 20 of its frozen yogurt outlets in various youth lifestyle venues in Indonesia, and its first in Bali at the Mal Bali Galeria Food Terrace 1A08. Non-fat frozen yogurt flavors include Original Plain, Green Tea, Pinklicious (Strawberry), Twist (Original Plain and Green Tea or Original Plain and Strawberry). 20 toppings are available.
Viva New Diva
Vivalavi Family Retreat Villa welcomes its new General Manager, Yulia Sukanta, to lead the operations and supervision of its villa complex and facilities.
She has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 18 years, with expertise in catering and event arrangements, and was the key person at one of the famous hotels in the Nusa Dua area, where she successfully handled many national and international events.
With strong will and a belief that nothing is impossible, she always puts in effort to pick up something worthless and create it into something worthwhile. Her motherhood leads her motivation to develop and brings a spirit of perseverance. Her vision now for Vivalavi is to try to serve, assist and present the most comfortable family villa in Bali.
The property consists of six units in a two bedroom family configuration, each with private kitchen facilities, garden and plunge pool, complemented by an intimate café-style restaurant adjacent to a common pool and game area. The Vivalavi Villa complex has a well equipped Fitness Centre. It is situated twenty minutes from the international airport and five minutes from the dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities of Seminyak. The Vivalavi Villas combine the privacy and tranquility of a secluded boutique hotel with the convenience of being close to the buzz of a vibrant leisure destination.
Each villa covers 285 square meters of tropical gardens and has two 25 square meter air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bath. A covered terrace situated between the bedrooms, cooled by a ceiling fan, includes a dining room table, seating eight, and a lounge area with tropical furniture. Behind the terrace, a kitchenette is equipped with a gas stove, mid-sized refrigerator, hot and cold mineral water dispenser, and a full set of cooking utensils and tableware.
Each villa has a 32 cm flat-screen television with TelkomVision, an IDD telephone, wireless internet, and safety box. A traditional 'bale' in the garden seats four. Adjacent to this gazebo there is a small plunge pool.
Vivalavi Family Retreat Villa
Jalan Mertasari 31x Kerobokan, (0361) 8476-028
www.vivalavivillas.com
Brewing Bash
Students from the Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bali, Bali's Tourism Training Institute, is brewing an event that sparked from ideas to bring an exclusive lifestyle event to the island.
Slated for the month of April, 2010, the hospitality students of 2006 will bring professional coffee makers, known as Baristas, to clash in a Barista Competition. A barista is an expert in brewing espressos, cappuccinos, and coffee based beverages. The reputable profession is widespread throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. Baristas are a link that spans from the coffee farmers to the end consumer who indulges in the fine tastes of coffee based beverages in cafes and restaurants. A barista is skilled in extracting the finest aromas in coffee, through the use of various mills and espresso machines.
Indonesia is the fourth largest coffee producer in the world, with a production of 300,000 tons per annum. In general, each region in Indonesia has its own distinctive aromas. These aspects are also implicated in this Barista Competition. Keynote speakers are from the SCAI (Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia); Ministry of Agriculture, the Tourism Ministry; and the BHA (Bali Hotel Association).
For further information, contact Public Relations Coordinator:
Sukma Winarya
Perumahan Permata Nusa Dua, Blok IV, No. 1 Nusa Dua
+62-81854-8984; balibaristacompetition2010@gmail.com
New, Resident
Matthew Hill has joined Conrad Hotels & Resorts as Resident Manager of Conrad Bali following an impressive career in hotel and regional level management.
With a career spanning 18 years in the hospitality sector, Matthew brings a wealth of experience to Conrad Bali. Prior to taking up his new role, Matthew was Executive Assistant Manager at the Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island, where he oversaw the day to day operations of the resort. Matthew has held senior management positions at Hamilton Island Resort and Peppers Retreats & Resorts in Australia.
As part of his new role Matthew will initially focus on the services offered within the Resort and the Conrad Suites and to further enhance the Wellness program at Jiwa Spa.
An Australian national, Matthew is married with two children aged 2 and 4. Matthew's interests are reading, cooking and sports.
For further information, contact Director of Public Relations: Ruth Zukerman, +62 (0361) 778-788
www.conradbali.co
At The Helm and In The Kitchen
Lotus Restaurants announces its new Italian Manager, Marco Bertini and Italian Chef, Mauro Sarti, who will be in charge of Lotus Garden Restaurant in Nusa Dua. Marco Bertini graduated from the Hotel and Service school in Montecatini Terme, Italy in 2001. He has been working in the food and beverage industry since 1997. He has tenured in Italy, England, France, Austria, China and Indonesia. In 2003 he got his license for Sommelier in Italy after 3 exams and 45 lessons with the A.I.S. (Association Italian Sommelier). Also, Agung Putra Dalem recently replaces Mr, Alberto Remondi as Group Manager & Executive Chef, Lotus Group.
Lotus Restaurants presents the world's varied cuisines including Asian and European specialties with an Italian accent, along with a wide selection of beverages, surrounded by lotus flowers and Indonesian antiques, and an enchanting and relaxing atmosphere.
Twelve international restaurants are operated in Bali, Lombok and Singapore, and additional locations in Southeast Asia are in plans.
