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II No. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014

Publisher: Wisnu Wardana; Publicists: Jan Hendrik Peters, KG. Dharma Putra; Chief Editor: Wisnu Wardana; Assistant Chief Editor: Dwi Yani; Journalist and contributor: Anak Agung Ngurah Krisnayana; Assistant Journalist : Ariek PW, Rudi, Opik;

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Bali Rainbow Community to Host World AIDS Day Event

at Royal Beach Seminyak on Monday, December 1, 2014

H E L D each year s ince 1988, World AIDS Day sees peo-ple around the world uni ng in the fight against HIV. The day is used to educate people about how HIV is spread; campaign against HIV discrimina on and prejudice in the community; show support for those afflicted with HIV and to remember those who have died from the disease.

A Global Health Day – World AIDS Day first and foremost reminds the world that an es-

mated 34 million people are living with HIV and that more than 35 million people have died from the virus, making HIV the most devasta ng pandemic in world history.

Bali’s Rainbow Commu-nity is organizing the Island’s commemora on of World AIDS Day via an evening full of enter-tainment from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at The Royal Beach Seminyak.

The evening’s theme is “Stu-dio 54” and reflec ng an evening that will include Interna onal DJ sensa on Ms. DJ Ki le Gli-iter, performances from Bali’s large drag scene, generous door prizes that include a Honda Scoopy and many auc on items. BTNewspaper/Discovery

PROUDLY to share THE 1O1 Bali Legian appointed as a venue for a mee ng of THK commi ee with Dirjen Agama Hindu on Monday (3/11). The event was a ended by Prof Drs. Widya, M.Phil, Ph.D as Dirjen Hindu who was accompanied by Mr. Jero Semadi, Mr. Wisnu Wardana, Mr. Yudha, along with THK Bali Travel Newspaper Team. They all welcomed by Mrs. Dewi Mas Bloem as General Manager of THE 1O1 Bali Legian, THK THE 1O1 Bali Legian Team, and Mrs. Chandra Novita as Director Of Sales of THE 1O1 Bali Legian, and 1st Runner Up of PR Simpa k 2013.

By hos ng THK mee ng with Dirjen Hindu, THE 1O1 Bali Le-gian showing the seriousness and high commitment in terms of Tri Hita Karana. It is also apprecia on for THE 1O1 Bali Legian because it could be an example of assessment THK which THE 1O1 Bali Legian is a modern 3 star hotel but was able to apply the concept of THK correctly and THE 1O1 Bali Legian is always guided by that rela onship harmony in all things always have a posi ve impact. BTNewspaper/PR

Host THK Meeting with Dirjen Hindu

The Rainbow Connection for Positive People

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EDEN Hotel Kuta Bali the first managed by Tauzia Hotel Management in Bali held a ‘Thank You Party’ and in-vited all the partners which are : travel agent, media publishing, and supplier who have contributed to the progress of Eden Hotel since it’s founding. This event as an apprecia on for all con-tribu ng partners that have supported and to remind also that Eden Hotel has passed 1 year since the founding. At the peak of this event, the Eden manage-ment handed out awards for each partners.

Nestled away at Kar ka Plaza Street, Eden Hotel offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of vibrant Kuta. Ide-ally situated, the hotel is only 10 minutes away from the Interna onal Airport. Nearby endless entertainment, dining and shopping venues including the Waterbom Bali, Centro Discovery Shopping Mall, Kuta Square, Hard Rock Cafe, Kuta Bex Shopping Center, Beach Walk and Legian shopping area.

Tranquil sanctuary Featuring a back to nature concept, the

hotel features 277 rooms and suites designed to

offer the ul mate comfort and provide Guests with a relaxing sanctuary from the outside world.

All accommoda on fea-tures contemporary furnish-ings and are equipped with modern ameni es including air-condi oning, flat screen television, DVD player (on request), WiFi internet ac-cess, mini bar, safety de-posit box, and coffee and tea making facili es. Suites addi onally boast spacious,

separate living rooms. Paradisus Restaurant is open for

all-day dining and specializes in exquisite Balinese favorites as well as interna onal dishes. Head over to Deck Bar for a range

of delicious canapes and refreshing interna onal beverages. Enjoy a fulsome lunch at the pool deck, or swim up and savor a thirst-quenching cocktail at the Sunken Pool Bar. For the convenience of guests, room service is available 24-hours.

Eden Hotel Kuta Bali also offers the perfect venue for business travelers with two conference and event rooms, extensive mee ng facili es available as well. Other facili es include the Elysium Spa, the Internet Corner, OTA Kid’s Club and Eden Bou que. BTNewspaper/David Alfredo – MarComm

HARRIS Hotel Bukit Jimbaran was just recently awarded the Gold Medal for Tri Hita Karana (THK) Award 2014 in recogni on of its significant achieve-ments in incorpora ng sustainable spiritual, social and environmental prin-ciples and prac ces into it’s business. These annual awards that comprise four major categories, namely Emerald, Gold, Silver and Bronze were awarded by Tri Hita Karana Founda-

on on 29 November 2014 at Ksirarnawa Hall, Art Center, Denpasar to 105 par cipa ng hotels in Bali.

“To be awarded the pres gious Gold Medal of Tri Hita Karana Award 2014 a er just one year of opera-

on is a great recogni on of the work of our management and staff,” said I Made Bagus Pariyatna, SE, CHA, General Man-ager of HARRIS Hotel Bukit Jimbaran.

“This award is an apprecia on for everyone at HARRIS Hotel Bukit Jimbaran, who comes in diversity but speaks out one voice to implement the local wisdom to a ain harmony in hospitality business.”

Tri Hita Karana is a Balinese philoso-phy to accomplish happiness through har-

monisa on of the rela onship between humans and God (parahyangan), humans and humans (pawongan) and humans and environment (palemahan). Tri Hita Karana Awards were ini ated in 2000 to recog-nise hospitality operators for adop ng this local value in their opera on. Four years later the United Na ons World Tourism Organisa on (UN-WTO) endorsed the awards. The awards also gained further support when in 2010 the philosophy became part of the Bali Clean and Green roadmap. BTNewspaper/PR

Prestigious Gold Medal of THK Award 2014 for HARRIS Jimbaran

Thank You Party Eden Hotel Kuta Bali

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O N T H E o c c a s i o n o n 2 1 s t

Anniversary, the senior leadership team of InterCon nental Bali Resort presented an IDR 338,000,000 (USD 29,391) cheque to support the ini a ves of Bali Life Founda on. InterCon nental Bali Resort has been associated with the Bali Life Founda on over the last few years and has been ac vely involved in their com-munity ac vi es including suppor ng their land lease for 10 years. Besides dona ng cash money, our employees also ac vely collected some dona ons such as books and clothes.

“Our vision is to provide hope, dignity, and purpose to children who have been orphaned, abandoned, or rejected. By suppor ng our work you have helped us to fulfil this vision in the most tangible way. The work of Bali Life is only made possible by the generosity, support, and partnership of groups of people such as InterCon nental Bali Resort. We are humbled by your involvement in Bali Life Founda on.” commented Mr PiterPanjaitan, Director, Bali Life Founda on

“Since twenty one years, InterCon-

nental Bali Resort has contributed significantly to the hospitality industry and the local community in Bali. We have a strong Corporate Social Respon-sibility program in place. This entails carrying our ini a ves that support the local community and taking eco-friendly measures to reduce its overall impact on the surrounding environment. We make a difference in the lives of those that we touch every day.” comments Mr. Michel Chertouh, General Manager of InterCon-

nental Bali Resort. BTNewspaper/Dewi Karmawan - PR

THE Haven Bali Seminyak has an-nounced the appointment of Mr. Joan Casadevall as the new General Man-ager, effec vely 17 July 2014. He has devoted his life to hospitality industry for 20 exci ng years. He has extensive experience from na onal and interna-

onal experience as a General Manager of 5 different hotels and experience in other specific areas of 9 different hotels in Spain, France, Switzerland, England, Andorra, Ecuador, Mexico and Domini-can Republic.

He previously worked as General

Manager at The Cliff Resort & Residence (a 5 stars beach resort) and Chen Sea Resort & Spa in Vietnam. Prior to that, he has been working as a General Man-ager at El Montana Resort & Spa (4 stars hotel) in Barcelona and also a General Manager in Catalonia Centro Hotel in Madrid, Spain. He is a very enthusias c person and work closely with his team to accomplish many goals and sa sfac-

on to our guest. We look forward for his leadership in our pursuit of excel-lence. BTNewspaper/Sammy Neno – Marcom

Presented an IDR 338,000,000 (USD 29,391) Cheque

New GM atThe Haven Bali Seminyak

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TRI Hita Karana (THK) is three important aspects to create a balance and harmoni-ous rela onship. It is derived from Sanskrit, which means three, welfare and cause. For

hundreds of years, the concept has been used as a founda on to maintain Bali Island includ-ing Balinese culture heritage and surrounding environment.

A er being reviewed, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is proudly received Gold Award in Tri Hita Karana Tourism Award on 29 November

2014. Tri Hita Karana and accredita on is or-ganized by the Tri Hita Karana Bali Founda on, fully supported by the Bali Government, and it is dedicated to emphasize the commitment of hotels and other tourism related organiza-

ons in maintaining the culture of Bali as well as every aspect in rela on with the Tri Hita Karana concepts, which are three harmonious rela onship between humans and spiritual environment, social environment, and natural

environment.Gold award is the highest

award for a beginner like Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, it needs to be maintained for 3 years un l Pullman Bali Legian Nir-wana could achieve the Emerald award.

Pullman Bali Legian Nir-wana always gives more in every aspect, besides Gold Award, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana received the “Best Taste” award on Melapa Melapi ac vity which is the Balinese Food cooking fes-

val. One more achievement for Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana in this annual Bali pres gious event.

With total support and dedi-ca on from all staffs, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana could receive this achievement, especially the implementa on of Tri Hita

Karana values in the daily opera on ac vi es to preserve the local culture heritage and envi-ronment. BTNewspaper/PR

EAM – SM Ramada Bin-tang Bali Resort, Budiarsa menerima penghargaan Em-erald Tri Hita Karana Award 2014 untuk kategori hotel bintang lima di Art Center

Denpasar, Sabtu (29/11). Perolehan penghargaan Emerald ini merupakan peningkatan bagi Ramada Bintang Bali Resort setelah sebelumnya mendapatkan penghargaan Emas (2013).

THK Award merupakan par sipasi Ramada Bin-tang Bali Resort untuk selalu menjaga keharmonisan hubungan antara manusia dengan Tuhan, manusia dengan manusia, dan manusia dengan lingkungannya. BTNewspaper/PR

THK Emerald Award 2014 for RAMADA

BINTANG BALI RESORT

THK Award for Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana

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VI No. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014THE BEST PR

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S U P P L I E RADDRESS :

Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 216, SanurDenpasar 80228, Bali - Indonesia

Phone. +62 (361) 281745Fax. +62 (361)289549

E-mail : widiani_bali@yahoo.com

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KSIRAARNAWA Stage at the Art Center Denpasar became a witness of the inaugura on of the Tri Hita Karana (THK) Sympathe c PR 2014. Having un-dergone wri en test and interview, the twelve finalists were then faced with the announcement of the winners. Coincid-ing with the night conferment of the

Tri Hita Karana Awards & Accredita on falling on Saturday (Nov 29), the winners were an-nounced by representa-

ves of the jury of the THK Sympathe c PR 2014 comprising Lenny Pande (tourism media prac oner), Dewi Sinta (hospi-tality prac oner) and Sukma Awantari (hospitality prac oner).

Appearing elegantly in tradi onal Balinese a res, 12 finalists were not able to hide their anxiety while wai ng for the announcement of the winners. Putu Juliani, Customer Service Supervisor of Bali Safari & Marine Park was named the first winner of the THK Sympathe c PR 2014, Ni Luh Gede Kusumayan , Chief Re-cep on of The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa went to the second winner and then the third winner to I Gus Agung Ayu Mirah Marhaendra, Public Rela ons Manager of Discovery Kar ka Plaza.

Other than looking for the first to the third winner, the THK Sympathe c PR 2014 also announced three favorite finalists coming to Ni Nyoman Suar ni, Assistant F & B Manager of The Elysian Bou que Villa Hotel (first favorite), Bianca Rosseta, Sales and Marke ng Manager of

Grand Istana Rama Hotel (second favorite) and Ni Putu Anita Lestari (third favorite).

Each of the twelve finalists received a cer fi-cate presented by Chair-man of the THK Bali Foun-da on, Wisnu Wardana. Meanwhile, the six win-ners obtained a cer ficate, a sash and a flower bou-quet directly submi ed by Mrs. Pas ka. This THK Sympathe c PR selec on was expected to be able to introduce local moral values of Bali in the future to the public. The spirit of the Tri Hita Karana concept beginning to be forgo en by people could be revived through the figure of THK Sympathe c PR. Promot-ing the concept of Tri Hita Karana was not only the responsibility of the first winner, but also the tasks of every com-munity member to preserve Bali currently beginning to be eroded by globaliza on. BTNewspaper/Opik

PANGGUNG Ksirarnawa, Art Centre menjadi saksi pen-gukuhan PR Simpa k THK tahun 2014. Setelah sebel-umnya menjalani tes tulis dan interview, 12 finalis kini diha-

dapkan dengan pengumuman pemenang. Bertepatan dengan malam penganugrahan Tri Hita Karana Awards & Accredita on yang jatuh pada Sabtu (29/11), pen-gumuman juara diumumkan oleh perwakilan juri PR Simpa k THK 2014 yaitu Lenny Pande (Prak si Media Pariwisata), Dewi Sinta (Prak si Perhotelan), dan Sukma Awantari (Prak si Perhotelan).

Tampil anggun dengan pakaian adat bali masing-masing, 12 finalis dak mampu menutupi rasa berde-bar mereka menan pengumuman juara. Putu Juliani, Supervisior Costumer Service Bali Safari & Marine Park dinobatkan sebagai Juara I PR Simpa k THK 2014, disusul oleh Ni Luh Gede Kusumayan , Chief Recep-

on The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa sebagai Juara II dan I Gus Agung Ayu Mirah Marhaendra, Public Rela ons Manager Discovery Kar ka Plaza sebagai juara III.

Tidak hanya mencara juara pertama hingga ke ga, PR Simpa k THK 2014 juga menobatkan ga finalis favorit yang jatuh kepada Ni Nyoman Suar ni, Assistant F&B Manager The Elysian Bou que Villa Hotel sebagai favorite pertama disusul oleh Bianca Rosseta, Sales and Marke ng Manager Grand Istana Rama Hotel sebagai favorite kedua dan Ni Putu Anita Lestari sebagai favorite ke ga.

12 finalis masing-masing memperoleh ser fikat yang diserahkan langsung oleh ketua Yayasan Tri Hita Karana Bapak Wisnu Wardana. Sementara itu, keenam juara memperoleh ser fikat, selempang dan buket bunga yang langsung diserahkan oleh Ibu Mangku Pas ka. Melalui pe-milihan PR Simpa k THK ini, diharapkan kedepannya dapat memperkenalkan nilai kearifan lokal yang ada di Bali kepada masyarakat umumnya.

Semangat dari konsep-konsep Tri Hita Karana yang mulai dilupakan masyarakat agar mampu dihidupkan kembali melalui figure PR Simpatik THK.

Mempromosikan konsep Tri Hita Karana bukan hanya menjadi beban dan tanggung jawab juara I, melainkan tugas setiap lapisan masyarakat untuk melestarikan Bali yang kini mulai tergerus oleh arus globalisasi. BTNewspaper/Opik

Juara PR Simpatik Tri Hita Karana 2014

The Winners of Tri Hita Karana Sympathetic PR 2014

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VIINo. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014THE BEST

THE World Bou que Hotel Awards is the first and only interna onal awards scheme exclusively dedicated to recognizing unique excellence among luxury bou que hotels. The shortlisted hotels are evaluated personally by a member of judging team, ensuring that all the winners are capable of transpor ng their guests into a novel world through the history of the loca on, its culture and its own stylis c flair.

Many bou que hotels from around the world par cipates in this pres gious award-ing. All par cipa ng hotels are evaluated by Awards Commi ee and shortlists of out-standing hotels are chosen in each category.

Shortlisted hotels are then individually reviewed in person by a World Bou que Hotel Awards judge. This is a vital part of our Awards process, allowing the judges to de-cide first hand on how the hotel made them feel, the most important judging criteria.

During the judge’s evalua on visit, elements in the following areas will be considered: design and concept, dining, facili es, loca on, service and staff emo-

onal connec on and impact. The essen al point are the flair, character and feel of an experience that makes it unique.

The outstanding winners of the “World Bou que Hotel Awards 2014” were an-nounced last November 12, 2014 at the

gli ering Awards ceremony held at the Montcalm Hotel, MarbleArch, London. The ceremony brought together an array of bou que hoteliers, press, and industry insiders from Australia, Fiji, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Laos, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey, UK, USA and many more –making it a truly global event.

From this spacious event, a er got some appraisement The Ubud Village Resort & Spa was awarded as Asia’s Best Roman c Retreat. To receive this award Mr. Adit Pande (Director of Sales & Marke ng The Ubud Village Resort & Spa) flew from Bali to London to a end this event. “Thanks to all Ubud Village family who make it hap-pen” Mr. Adit said in front of audience.

Where Tranquility Meets Tradi onLocated on the verdant hillsides of

Ubud, The Ubud Village Resort & Spa is a perfect Balinese hideaway for roman-

c couples, honeymooners and families alike. Overlooking an expanse of gorgeous terraced rice paddies, The Ubud Village Resort and Spa has a relaxing atmosphere throughout which is further enhanced by excellent service and guest ameni es. Sur-rounded by picturesque rice paddy terraces and set within luxuriant landscaped tropical gardens - with coconut palms, manicured lawns, lotus ponds and our own rice pad-dies – The Ubud Village Resort & Spa is a retreat style bou que resort designed for relaxa on, invigora on and peaceful contempla on.

Various activities showcase Bali’s artistic heritage with interactive classes of dance,music, painting, yoga, cooking, fruit sculpting and wood carving. While our adventure program of trekking, cy-

cling, private coach sightseeing tour and rafting caters to those with more active tastes.

The Ubud Village Resort & Spa has 30 unit luxury villas spread out in 5.3 hectares area, each villa completed with private swimming pool, indoor and outdoor shower, double vanity and pool side’s gazebo. The dining venue named Angkul-Angkul Restaurant is a sumptuous Balinese style two storey open pavilion surrounded by lush tropical landscaped gardens and water features overlook-ing to expanded terraced rice paddies.Angkul-Angkul combines a roman c atmosphere with gastronomic delicacies on a par with the best fine dining restau-rants on the island. Our Angkul-Angkul team places a great emphasis on the integrity of their culinary crea ons by using the freshest and finest local and imported ingredients to create some of the island’s healthiest and most flavor some fine dining. The restaurant’s chefs are pleased to offer guests the oppor-tunity to create their own gastronomic crea ons through cookery classes that are conducted by request. The Balinese

Romance Dinner is our signature candle light dinner set privately at the poolside in the villa, decorated with fresh and ar-

s cally Balinese style, flowering floa ng candle and serve authen que Balinese cuisine provides an unforge able roman c moment for the lovely couple.

Kama Karana Spa at The Ubud Village Resort & Spa

Kama Karana means ‘a tradi onal way for relaxa on’, we offer healing and relax-a on with high quality natural products. In the hands of our talented therapist, guests will be taken into total bliss in a serene private room with the tranquil sounds of nature. Our wide range of outstanding treatments will sa sfy the most discerning clientele. Within the two-storey spa, guests can indulge themselves in beauty salon and relax in the lounge and outdoor pool.

Mr Adit Pande (Director of Sales & Marketing) of The Ubud Village Resort & Spa, right.

The Ubud Village Resort & Spa

Asia’s Best Romantic Retreat

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VIII No. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014PROPERTIES

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KARMA Royal Group has launched the final release at Karma Kandara a limited new collec on of private Woods Bagot-designed luxury villa residences and apartments available for sale, nestled amidst the exclusive “Billionaire’s Row” haven adorning the drama c coastline of Bukit peninsula in Bali. Sprawling across nearly six hectares of a lushly landscaped hillside, the fully integrated, contemporary tropical resort-style residen al enclave will benefit from world-class facili es and full concierge services available from the adjacent five-star adjacent Karma Kandara resort and seasoned professional manage-ment by Karma Royal Group.

“The final release at Karma Kandara is poised to become Bali’s most coveted pres gious residen al address. We are beyond thrilled to be harnessing the crea-

ve genius of interna onally renowned ar-chitectural firm, Woods Bagot of Australia, in cra ing a curated world of elegant contemporary simplicity and sustainable tropical style. Art fully designed to inspire the most discerning global traveller who are relentless in their pursuit of perfect des na ons, the final release at Karma Kandara provides a rare opportunity for a privileged few to experience a much sought-a er lifestyle in their own luxu-rious Karma resort sanctuary,” said John Spence, Chairman and CEO of Karma Royal Group.

Mr. Spence con nued: “With a capital gain projec on that nurtures any finan-

cial por olio, the final release at Karma Kandara is op mized to ensure value ap-precia on complemented with a rac ve returns for any poten al owner, whether he or she is in residence or travelling to other parts of the world, as day-to-day and long-term management can be le in the capable and experienced hands of Kar-ma Royal Group’s interna onally trained asset management team. Living here may be the stuff from which fantasies are made but the final release at Karma Kandara also makes absolute sense from a real estate investment perspec ve.”

Designed to be completely harmoni-ous with the Bukit peninsula’s naturally rugged hillside se ng, the residences at the final release at Karma Kandara meander around a beau fully landscaped, communal shared swimming pool that ter-races down the sloping terrain. Residents can rest easy with round-the-clock secu-rity and enjoy the on-site conveniences of an expansive and welcoming recep on lounge with knowledgeable concierge staff on hand to assist, an engaging kids’ club, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a styl-ish open-air yoga pavilion, a fully appoint-ed conference centre, as well as basking in casual-chic dining venues, including the final release at Karma Kandara’s signature restaurant, bar and pool club. Bestowing a naturally lush backdrop to the residen al enclave is the richness and diversity of Balinese flora and foliage whilst a natural seasonal stream flanks the community’s

Karma Royal Group Launches the Final Release at Karma Kandara, Bali

Limited New Collection of Luxury Villas and Apartments Now Available for Saleperiphery and over the horizon lies gli ering views of the scenic Indian Ocean, gran ng residents with ample breathing space and opportunity for simply soaking up the beauty and serenity of local surroundings.

Ranging in size from 42 to more than 330 square metres, the final release at Karma Kandara offers sophis catedly casual

and breezy contemporary living with an exclusive collec on of 15 design-savvy villas and 23low-rise, low-density apartments, all stylishly blending indoor and outdoor living with spacious outdoor balconies or garden pa os, and for all villas, private 34 square metre swimming pools with built-in intercon-nec ng hot tubs. BTNewspaper/PR

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IXNo. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014PROPERTIES

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FURAMA Hotels Interna onal Management (FHI) toay announced the latest addi on to its hotel por olio with FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan, Bangkok, Thailand. Formerly known as Unico Premier Metrolink Hotel by Unico Hospitality. FHI has begun its takeover process, and is expected to officially rebrand the prop-erty in February 2015.

Strategically located adjacent to the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Sta on, Suvarnabhumi Airport is a mere 15 minutes away by Express Train. FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan is an essen al service business hotel with 90 stylish and comfortable Superior and Deluxe rooms. Designed with contemporary and minimalis c elements inspired by the metro, all rooms feature well-appointed ensuite bathrooms with mod-ern ameni es. Hotel facili es include a roo op pool, a fitness centre, a func on room and the contemporary Metro Café for all-day casual dining. The leadership team at FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan is helmed by Hotel Manager, Ms Niyada Kaewsaneiha (“Jenny”).

Besides FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan – the first essen al service hotel to be managed outside of China and Taiwan, FHI also manages premier busi-ness hotels Furama Silom and Furama Chiang Mai, as well as three exclusive bou que hotels located within prime districts, FuramaXclusive Asoke, FuramaXclusive Sathorn and FuramaXclusive Sukhumvit in Thailand.

Welly Jamin, Vice President of Opera ons for FHI, shares: “As the first essen al service hotel in Bangkok, FX Hotel Metrolink Makkasan, will offer our guests more variety of accommoda on across our three brands, in addi on to our four exis ng hotels in the city. While Furama is already one of the biggest hospi-tality management companies in Singapore with more than 60 Furama, FuramaXclusive and FX hotels spread out over the key ci es in the Asia Pacific region, feed-back from our frequent guests in the FURAMAfirst membership loyalty programme indicates that they appreciate and value our increasing presence and network. As such, we intend to con nue growing our por olio, so as to offer more accommoda on op ons for our loyal guests. Our expansion in Thailand will con nue in the next few months as we introduce more offerings.” BTNewspaper/PR

Furama Introduces FX Hotel Metrolink

Makkasan, Bangkok, Thailand

Singapore-based hotel and resort management group con nues aggressive

expansion in Asia Pacific with fi h property in Bangkok, Thailand.

PT. RUSDI MEDIKAPedagang Besar Alat-alat

Kesehatan dan Kedokteran

Jl. Pulau Buton No. 19Denpasar - Bali

Telp. (0361) 743815, 223803Fax. (0361) 226687

email : rusdi_dr@yahoo.co.id

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HARRIS Hotel & Resi-dences Riverview Kuta Bali proudly announces its achievement in Tri Hita Ka-rana Tourism Awards 2014. This year, HARRIS Riverview achieved Gold medal a er the Silver medal of 2013.

This award is an ap-precia on for all HARRIS Players of HARRIS Riverview, who comes in diversity but speaks out one voice to implement the local wis-dom to a ain harmony in hospitality business. “The year 2014 was heavy in terms of prepara on to accomplish the

philosophy of THK. Whether for spiritual, social or environment, Harris Riverview has implemented many ac ons such as

dona on to orphanage, visit hospitals; support educa on of children in needs (Tauzia Equal Chance). For Environment, we build “Green team” for recycling, plan ng trees, cleaning the river and also visit temples, conduct ceremony at hotel temples. It is not only about ac ons but also consistency of its implementa-

on. This could only be achieved by the great support and involve-ment of Harris Riverview players. Thank you so much,” said Lae a

Delvart Sugandi, General Manager, HAR-RIS Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Bali. BTNewspaper/PR

HARRIS Hotel & Residences Riverview: Awarded Gold Medal

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Phone : +62 361 812933Fax : +62 361 813956

E-mail : reservation@dewisinta.comWebsite : www.dewisinta.com

Dewi Sinta hotel has 27 guest rooms of three different types: Standard, Deluxe and Suites.

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah Lot, offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian and Chinese food as well as seafood and European cuisine prepared by our experienced chef. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available a la carte or buffet style.

Pura Tanah Lot

Pura Pakendungan

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XINo. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014GENERAL INFO

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XII No. 95 December 11 - 24, 2014GENERAL INFO

ASOSIASI MEDIA BALI

Scretariat Indonesian Chef Associa on-Bali ChapterJl. Dewi Sri II No. 168X, Sunset Road, Kuta-Bali 80361

Phone (0361) 3070516, (0361) 3050517, (0361) 7803080, Fax (0361) 499284

Email : icabpdbali@gmail.com

Office : Jalan Raya Sesetan No. 516

Denpasar - Baliwww.abi-bali.com

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18 Saridewi, Seminyak, KutaBali - 80361, INDONESIA

Phone. +62-361-730999 (hunting)Fax. +62-361-737509

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Jl. Pantai Kuta, 80361 Bali - Indonesia Tel : (62-361) 752208, Fax : (62-361) 754 852

Email : sales@grandistanarama.com

Jl. Cipayung II, No.19 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan 12180 HP. 088808347385, Flexi. 021 8859964

Email: redaksi@bisniswisata.co

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Jl. Raya Kuta, No. 62A Badung, Bali - 80361

Tel: +62 361 761 007, Fax: +62 361 761 006E-mail: sales@harris-riverview-bali.com

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Jl. Padma 2, Legian,Kuta,Bali,IndonesiaP.O.Box 1003 TBB 80362

Ph: 62 361 751381 – Fax : 62 361 752377e-mail: info@balimandira.com

www.balimandira.com

Blok T, Kawasan BTDC, Nusa Dua Bali - Indonesia

P : +62 361 849 8020F : +62 361 849 8021

email : reservation.nusadua@grandwhiz.com

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