Plantation Planning

DENPASAR – The Denpasar City government is very consistent in its developing programs based on sustainable environment conservation. Friday, (15/9) the "gerakan bakti penghijauan pemuda 2006" event was held at Mertasari Beach Sanur. Besides planning plantation, social activity also held that participated by the local community, youth organization and students. About 1200 plants like 250 majagau trees, 250 cempaka trees, 100 yellow coconut and 100 intaran trees were planted. As well as cemara laut, pinang, sandat, pucuk bali, about 50 plants respectively. The plantation planning was carried out by the Mayor of Denpasar Municipality, Drs. A.A. Puspayoga, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Bintang Puspayoga and the Vice Mayor of Denpasar Municipality, IB. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra. (BTN/015)

Tourism Book and Brochure

BADUNG –The Badung Regent, Mr. A.A Gde Agung, SH handed over a book and brochure packet, containing tourism information in the Badung Regency to the Indonesian Ambassador for Slovakia, Mr. Lutfi Rauf. This took place in the regent’s office, Thursday (12/10). Through this information, Mr. Lutfi Rauf will promote in Slovakia the Regency of Badung as the icon of Bali tourism. (BTN/015)

"Melaspas" Ceremony

DENPASAR – The Bali – India foundation at Renon Denpasar held a "melaspas ceremony". The ceremony was held to officially open its new building in terms of Balinese tradition. According to Dr. Somvir, the Secretary of this foundation, the establishment aims to create good relationships between Bali and India, especially in Hinduism, Education, Social and Culture. According to Prof. Dr. Wayan Rai, the Dean of Institut Seni Indonesia (Indonesian Art Institute), his side is very supportive of this foundation. The foundation is very beneficial for the Balinese who want to learn more about India. In addition it is good for the exchange of culture between Bali and India. Seen in the picture are Balinese and Indian people praying together under the guidance of a Bali Hindu priest on Saturday (28/10). (BTN/rai)

Asia Spa & Wellness

SANUR – The Asia Spa & Wellness Festival 2006 will be held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Center, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia. The Festival will be held from 1 to 3 December 2006 and will feature over 100 exhibitors from 18 countries. The wide variety of spas and wellness centers will cater for visitors of different interests and needs. Among them are destinations spas, medical spas as well as wellness centers ranging from traditional Chinese medicine to Ayurvedic (Indian) and naturopathy. According to project director of this event Mr. William Ng, the Asian Spa & Wellness industry is going through an unprecedented phase of growth. This event is a good opportunity for operators and suppliers of spas and wellness centers to take advantage of this unprecedented growth in the industry. He added that Malaysia is one of the potential markets for business in South Asia to promote Indonesian Tourism. In addition the other event named Asia Corporate Travel & Mice Expo 2006 (ACTMICE) will also be held in the same time and place. The event aims to bring 5.000 trade delegates together to learn, exchange information and do business. This event will draw in corporate decision makers who decide on hotel, meeting, venues, airlines and travel plans to meet supplies of these products. (BTN/rai)

"Sadar Wisata" Socialization

BADUNG – About 250 members of the woman organization Dharma Wanita of Badung Regency followed a tourism training session (sadar wisata) at the Dharma Wanita Building in Denpasar Wednesday (13/9). The socialization aimed to gain the awareness of Balinese women on tourism in Bali. The speakers came from Bali Tourism Services, STP Nusa Dua, KPAD Propinsi, and Bali Trade Services. (BTN/015)

Charity for Love

NUSA DUA - The General Manager of Meliá Bali Villas & Spa Resort, Mr. Alfonso Romero, together with Meliá Bali Human Resources team went for a visit to two orphanages in Kuta area to distribute some donations, on Saturday 23rd September 2006. In conjunction with the Sol Meliá Community Involvement program, Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort is committed to regularly join programs involving social activity or contributions to the community. For this month, Meliá Bali chose to give its contribution to two orphanages in Dalung, Kuta area; Wisma Anak-Anak Harapan and Widya Asih. The Wisma Anak-Anak Harapan orphanage has 216 children from age 2 until college students. Widya Asih orphanage has 67 children and is restricted to females only. Meliá Bali contributed rice, instant noodles, and some toys and children outfit from Mr. Romero’s family, who also attended the occasion. The afternoon ended with a joyful photo session in both orphanages. (BTN/*)