I Wayan Duartha
Tourism and Nature

I love Ubud.” It’s a poetical line uttered by Resort Manager of Waka di Ume Resort & Spa. His affection to the location where he works is not without grounds. It is this “nature” that becomes the main reason for the man who always appears in good look. “I really love the nature and Ubud is a glamorous territory offering majestic panorama and rich culture,” said I Wayan Duartha.
To him, the current situation of tourism requires a comprehensive development, not only on its attraction, but also on the quality of its human resources. ”Ecotourism activity is significantly appropriate to be developed in Ubud. The situation of its nature eminently sustains,” he said. This activity is truly eco-friendly and it has been definitely capable of maintaining the conservation of nature.
“I disagree with the large number of land utilized for buildings like the establishment of hotels as it had been out of control lately. Why do we keep on building, while the existing hotels stay to reinstate the level their room occupancy,” he stated while responding the situation coming about within the tourism industry.
Revealed, before carrying out any actions, it should be profoundly thought about in advance, so it would not be done perfunctorily. It is crucial to maintain the environmental survival of Bali.
On the other hand, “preparing highly-cultured staff” is a desire coming into aspiration of this man. “I’m sure, by highly-cultured human resources, they would comprehend such culture and, as consequence, guests would get more interested to stay longer in Bali,” he said while adding, the availability of human resources mastering the Balinese art and culture will enable them to narrate more about Bali.
Pertaining to development of Bali tourism, he optimistically believed that it would soon revive. “My obsession is to make the Waka di Ume an exemplary resort in Bali that does not only think of profits, but also of nature and Balinese cultural conservation,” he uttered on concluding the interview with Bali Travel News. (BTN/008)

I Made Subawa
To Promote the Indonesian Culture from Kuta

In this year 2007, the tourist information center located at Kuta Beach, precisely in the Lifeguard Building will be completed with diverse examples of souvenir from several regions across Indonesia. Souvenirs displayed will consist of the typicality of respective region, such as human puppet from Yogyakarta, Asmat effigy (Irian Jaya), Dayak effigy (Borneo) and Garuda Vishnu and Legong Dancer from Bali. Such was observed by the Head of the Badung Government Tourist Office, Drs. I Made Subawa, MM on commemorating its 52nd anniversary together with his staff, Monday (5/2).
By displaying several souvenirs from all regions throughout Indonesia, Mr. Subawa is determined to promote the regions of Indonesia through Bali. “It complies with the national program Visit Beautiful Bali Indonesia,” added this single-son father.
Talking about tourism, Mr. Subawa did not want to compartmentalize the regions. Similarly, he’d not like to be fanatic to the culture of other region. “I’m only fanatic to tourism,” he stated earnestly.
So, what to do in reviving the image of Bali tourism in rags by the tragedy of Bali bomb? “Other than overseas road shows to convince the world community coming to Bali, some exhibitions or national and international events will also be conducted in Bali,” he responded.
In addition, his party has regularly performed clean-up service, re-greening and territorial re-making over and healthcare maintenance at all times. “The more critical issue is to improve the security at all places, so tourists would feel convenient and secure to spend their holiday in Bali,” he added. (BTN/015)

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