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  • Long Weekend, Bali is packed by domestic tourist

    The negatives news about traffic jam and trash problems, which was published by one of famous media before, does not give significant bad impact the passion of visitors to come to Bali. The most destination to be visited will be Kuta, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Ubud and Gianyar. Hotel occupancy increases significantly up to 60 percents. Some Unique and challenge activity attract them to spend their holiday in Bali .

    Long week end which also in concern with Student Long holiday causes Bali is packed with domestic tourist whose expected to spend their holidays with family and Schoolmates. It is reflected by Long distance traffic jam caused by lots of bus and travel transport. Some rush area are Jl Sunset Road, Ngurah Rai Highway, Jl Pantai Kuta, Tanjung Benoa, and Nusa Dua.

    The Promotion Officer of Culture and Tourism Aboard Department, Noviendi Makalam, gave opinion about this issue. She said that the increasing of Domestict tour is because of the increasing of Percapita Income which is known as Pendapatan Bruto Per Kapita (PDB).However the increasing of visitor does not supported by the development of the infrastructure. If this problem does not solve in the recent time, she predict that Bali Tourism will be stagnant.

    However, in other side Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai Airport Ltd. by its public relation officer , Sherly Yunita said that some Airlines add their flight schedule since 3rd of June to 5th of June. For example Garuda Indonesia, the average amount of their passenger about 16.200 per day, and she predict the amount will be increase.

  • PATA’S 2011 Grand and Gold Awards

    A well-known association namely Pasific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honorably reported the announcement of its 2011 Grand and Gold awards held during the PATA 60th Anniversary and Conference, at China World Hotel, Beijing on April 11, 2011. These two awards which are hold up by Macau Government Tourist Office, prized on 26 different categories subjected to around 21 divisions of organizations as well as individuals. Mostly, the rewards were crowned by the group of Kerala Tourism, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, as well as the Tourism Australia.

    As reported through its official website, this year the PATA Grand awards were classified into 4 cups. Education and Training which is rewarded to Kerala Tourism, Environment category handed by India , Heritage class swept up by Galle Face Hotel and Marketing given to Tourism Australia. Meanwhile, the remaining 22 awards categories for Gold awards were taken most by those four organizations mentioned above. India dominated the crown at definitely 70% in Marketing competed with Thailand. Other great countries, as Australia, Philippines, USA, Sri Lanka, and Singapore also took a role in this event at some categories. Amazingly, Indonesia appeared as one best achiever in Heritage category.

    A deep congratulation expressed by João Manuel Costa Antunes, the Director of Macau Government Tourist Office for all the winners and he stated that it is honorable chance for sponsoring PATA Grand and Gold awards. He argued that this event should be used as a motivation of improving tourism industry.

    Further information about PATA Gold awards can be download here.

  • Bali Arts Festival 2011

    bali art festivalPesta Kesenian Bali (Bali Arts Festival) constitutes as yearly routine held by Bali Government which is presenting various arts, not only specifically of Bali but also nationally and internationally. This arts parade is regularly performed for a month starting from June to July every year. It takes different themes each year and for now festival, the mother’s theme with each kids would be approved for 5 year up till 2015.

    2011 is the 33rd Bali Arts festival which has been begun on June 10, 2011 followed by the long parade at the day after. As year by year, over 15 thousand artists and 334 art community are involved in this annual event. They are coming from regencies, provinces and several countries over the world. The Art Center, the venue of this huge event, would be made use for the festival and would be fully visited. In this festival, dances, music, handicraft exhibition would be carried out.

    Today festival takes Desa, Kala, Patra, which means adaptation to the art culture, as the umbrella theme. The special case for the 2011 festival is that there would be conducted Bali World Cultural Forum (BWCF) and also National Competition of reading Holy Veda namely Utsawa Dharma Gita.

  • Happy Galungan and Kuningan day

    galunganToday Hindus in Bali to celebrate Galungan, the day where they are expected to live the teachings of dharma. Through the celebration of Galungan, Hindus are expected to oversee the establishment of dharma. In essence, the feast of the holy Galungan and Kuningan has reverberate in society is the victory of dharma against adharma. The victory of dharma over adharma which has been celebrated every Galungan and Kuningan hendaknyalah absorbed and implemented in everyday life.

    Joy in celebrating Galungan, you can see in the villages of Bali, where one day before Galungan, they will put “Penjor” in front of the house, as a symbol of gratitude, or act of gratitude for the prosperity given by God. Penjor is a high-arched bamboo, which is given ornate plants and food and clothing items are endowed by God.

    Ten days after Galungan, the Balinese Hindus will celebrate the Feast of Brass, the day when Hindus worship the God with all its manifestations.

    For those of you who celebrate Galungan, The staff and management of Bali Home Paradise, would like to say “Happy Galungan and Kuningan day”

  • Bali is nominated as the one of the top ten tourism for Chinese tourists

    tanah lot templeAfter getting the black campaign about waste problems and traffic congestion from Time magazine, Bali precisely in the top 10 favorite tourist destinations of China from 68 destinations in other countries. The ten countries chosen other than Bali are Australia, Cape Town, Edinburgh, Hawaii, Madrid, Egypt, Niagara Falls, Paris, and Switzerland, as we quoted from the BaliPost today.

    As presented by the Head of Bali’s tourism department, Mr IB Kade Subhiksu, Bali is the only tourist destination from Asia region that was selected as the best tourist destination in The 1st Global Tourism Thermal List-the Most Preferred Tourist Attraction for Chinese in 2011. With the election of Bali as a favorite tourist destination is marked with awards given to Bali. As a poll conducted by the Beijing People’s Broadcasting Station, since the month of April 2011, Bali has become one of the 10 favorite tourist spot, which was followed by 68 other nominations.

    During the year 2011, Bali has received 11 awards, one of which is chosen Bali as the best tourist destinations in Asia Pacific Magazine from Hong Kong’s Asia Pacific Business Travelers. As many as 196,925 peoples from 50 million Chinese tourists traveled overseas travel, choose Bali as their holiday destination.

    Chinese tourists in general prefer adventure tours, such as cruise or rafting. They do not really like shopping for handicraft products, except for craft products that have a distinctive, because they are very concerned about quality.

    Hopefully with the election of Bali as a favorite travel destination for Chinese tourists, does not make Bali over proud, but rather make our local governments and people of Bali to further maintain the cleanliness and the environment in Bali. It is also hoped that the government take immediate action to reduce traffic congestion in Bali. Happy holiday in Bali!

  • Bali Zoo Awarded as The Best Conservation Institution

    bali zooBali Zoo (Kebun Binatang Bali) awarded as the best partner in category The Best Conservation Institition selected by Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation. This Award was given to representative of Bali Zoo A.A. Gde Putra in Jakarta by Minister of Forestry Republic Indonesia Julkifli Hasan, S.E, MM.

    This award was given to Bali Zoo considering their effort give significant contribution to the forest protection and nature conservation. Their commitment is to safe and protect rare animals which were become extinct. Regarding population of rare animals decrease, their population should be well maintain. This is substation duty to the conservation organization to protect sustainable nature for animal welfare.

    Bali Zoo (Kebun Binatang Bali) has wide land around 7 hectare and will be expanded to make the animals proportional cage as their original habitat. This is one of the effort to increase animal welfare in Bali Zoo Park. As quotes in Bali Post 22nd July 2011

  • Up Coming Events , the 33rd Bali Kites Festival

    bali kites festivalBali Kites festival will attract many kites lover group and spectators. This annual events is continuously since the first one was held in 1979. Will be held in Padang Galak area Sanur beach, started from 28-31 July 2011, this events will be involved by kite fliers groups from many Village ( Banjar) in Denpasar. The competition is welcome to new kite creation as well.

    Traditional Giants kites will be flew for Instance Bebean (fish-shaped), Janggan (bird-shaped) and Pecukan (leaf-shaped) during this kite festival. The giant shapes approximately 4 meters in width and approximately 10 meters in length. These giants will be flawed by groups which are consisting of more than 10 persons. The traditional Balinese Orchestra (Gamelan ) will be plied to give the kite fliers spirits and to completed the message of this events. Kites is believed can bring message to Hindu Gods to bless and give welfare by abundant crops and harvest.

  • Sanur Village Festival 2011

    The 6th Sanur Village festival will be continuously held on November 19th to 23rd , 2011 in Matahari Terbit beach, Sanur. Organized by Sanur Development foundation and collaborated with Department of Agriculture this international scale events will supported by many attractive exhibition. For instance National Flora Week (PF2N) 2011, spectacular entertainment and recreation, and the most important is there will be education media about environment. National Flora Week is national and international event initiated by Government of Indonesian Department of Agriculture and handled out by Denpasar City Government. Many crops will be displayed in this events for instance vegetable, flowers, fruits and numbers kind of spices.

    The Chairman of Sanur Village Festival IB Sidharta Putra , well known as the chairman of Snur Development Foundation as well , stated that they are very appreciated with the colaborataion because will bring many benefits to many sides. As the 6th events Sanur Village Festival need new atmosphere and ideas to bring fresh impression.

  • Concer for Komodo in Kuta Beach

    Komodo The real Wonder of the World

    Komodo (Varanus komodoensis) is nominated as “The Real Wonder of The World”, this large species of lizard found in Pulau Kumodo, Nusa Tenggara Timur Province. The Amount of the Komodo is decrease slightly regarding their habituation is ruined by human activities, therefore government held may campaign to safe this ancient animal intensively. Komodo has attracted many visitor to coming to Pulau komodo. The amazing Total amount of the Visitor is up to 50.000 visitors in a year.
    One of the successful program was held in Kuta Beach , on Saturday 30th July. Concert with many fabulous performance supported this event. Numerous artists taken apart in this spectacular event such as Dwiki Darmawan & World Peace Ensemble Ivan Nestorman, Dira Sugandi, Sandhy Sandoro, Marcell and Friends. Moreover, traditional dance from Nusa Tenggara also performed beautifully.

    Directorate General Marketing of Tourism Ministry , Mr Sapta Nirwandar stated that the aims of the Concert is to influence International Public to taking apart to conservation program. In those program, there will be 5 important aspect become the content of the promotion Taman Nasional Komodo (National Comodo Park) as “ The Real Wonder of the World” such as ; nature, underwater, wildlife, culture, and sustainability. Many activities held continuously to promote the sustainable this ancient rare animal . The ministry of Tourism and Culture donated about 8 billion to campaign Komodo as The Real Wonder of The World. The fund will be allocated to the Labuan Bajo, Nusa Tenggara Timur province as the habitat of Komodo. Funds is donated from Government and many private company. This year , the campaign is concentrate to the Komodo , however for the next period will be arrange to another Indonesian Wonder. In 2012 many agenda will be designed to campaign sustainable of Orang Utan , Badak, and Raja Ampat Archipelago.

    Special Ambassador for Indonesian Tourism , Hermawan Kartajaya stated that The Real Wonder of The World is can be a good fundamental for araising another amazing tourism site in Indonesia. It can be seen from the amount of the visitors of the website The Real Wonder of The World reach up to 80 Million visitors.

  • Number of Australia tourists visit to Bali increased 25%

    Statistic Center Department of Bali Province found that numbers of Australia tourists increasing during first semester of 2011. Visitors reach up to 348.489 persons, meaning that increasing slightly 25,33%, compared to first semester period from last year which only about 278.049. Nominated as the 1st visitor numbers, Australia exceed 8 other nomination countries, followed by China, Malaysia, and South Korea.

    Mr Gede Suarsa, Chairman of BPS Bali Province stated that Australia tourists reach the top position of visitors number in Bali nowadays. They are entering Indonesia through Ngurah Rai International airport. Australians interested in to coming to Bali, because they assume Bali as their second home regarding flight from Australia just takes few hours. In addition the intensive security system take apart in attract them to spend their holiday safely.

    As our record, many Australia tourist prefer to stay in Seminyak area, whether it be a hotel or private villas, Seminyak is their favorite place to stay, as they easy to find restaurant, spa and boutiques shop around Seminyak area.

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