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Villages urged to develop tourism - Dec 20, 2011
Bank Indonesia and the Bali Hotels Association (BHA) have launched an initiative to assist villages across the island to develop village-based, eco-friendly tourism.
The central bank will provide the funds while the association will provide the expertise.
As many as seven villages have agreed to participate in the initiative.
The villages are Pinge in Tabanan, Petulu in Gianyar, Penglipuran in Bangli, Belimbingsari in Jembrana, Pancasari in Buleleng, Jasri and Budakeling in Karangasem.
The initiative will organize training and workshops aimed at improving villagers? hospitality skills, among other skills.
The initiative would also see renovation and construction projects aimed at converting villagers? houses and the village community halls into lodging and dining facilities.
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Aerowisata Hotels & Resorts is certified as ?Eco Hotel? by TUV Rheinland - Dec 18, 2011
Aerowisata Hotels & Resorts have been certified as ?Eco Hotel? by TUV Rheinland Germany, in recognition of the commitment to improve all aspects of its? waste management, water & electricity conservation and better environmental practices, structured in order to minimize the impact on the environment to achieve environmental sustainability.
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Green Globe Certification Awarded to Maya Ubud Resort & Spa - Bali - Dec 05, 2011
Ubud, November 30, 2011 ? Green Globe have announced certification for the sustainable management and operation of Maya Ubud Resort & Spa - Bali. The certification cemented the resort?s commitment to conduct business in a more sustainable and responsible manner.
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Bali hotel general managers vote for ?Ibu Robin? as CNN Hero of the Year - Nov 27, 2011
Bali, November 28, 2011?Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has a soft spot for women and children, so when Robin Lim, a 2011 Top 10 CNN Hero, came to speak at a regular BHA meeting, general managers of its hundred-strong Bali hotels community instantly committed to vote for her as Hero of the Year.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI CERTIFIED BY EARTHCHECK - Nov 14, 2011
16 November 2011, Bali ? The high standard of environmental performance practiced by The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has been recognized by EarthCheck; the world?s leading certifier of travel and tourism organisations. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has joined industry leaders from more than 65 countries by being awarded EarthCheck Silver Certified status. To gain this, they have had to report their environmental footprint to independent auditors and adhere to internationally recognized standard of Best Practice.
?At The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, it is our aim to achieve environmental and social sustainability. The scope of our business includes luxury accommodation, restaurants, convention centre, spa and a wide range of guest recreation facilities. Whilst it is our goal that guests leave feeling better than when they arrive, we recognize the importance of not compromising the environment to achieve this objective. We are pleased to be able to retain our Earth Check Silver Certification for the 3rd year. Out target is to align ourselves with Starwood?s commitment of reducing electricity consumption by 30% and reduce water consumption by 20%, by Year 2020?. commented Bipan Kapur, General Manager of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.
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THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI PRESENTS COOKIES FOR CHARITY CREATED BY CHAMPIONS - Nov 03, 2011
Bali, 2 November 2010,- The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali invited two high profile international players from the 2011 Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions - part of Sony Ericsson WTA Tours to create cookies for charity. Anna Ivanovic, winner of the 2010 Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions together with Roberta Vinci participated in this worthwhile initiative.
Guided by Ewald Jeske, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, the players created a few of their favourite flavoured cookies. The finished treats were then sold at the Tennis Village during the tournament to raise funds for UNICEF?s education projects in Asia Pacific. For 16 years UNICEF and Starwood Hotels and Resorts have been working together to raise funds for the world?s most vulnerable children ? with over AUD$7M raised since the program began.
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Grand Istana Rama volunteered to teach English lesson school children at Carang Sari village. - Nov 02, 2011
In order to support the implementation of ?Tri Hita Karana? concept which consist of Parahyangan (relationship with God), Pawongan (relationship with humans) and Palemahan (relations with the environment), on this occasion Grand Istana Rama participated in the Pawongan (relationship with humans) where staff from Grand Istana Rama volunteered to teach English lesson followed by 80 children grade three to six elementary and 20 junior high school children at Carang Sari village.
This event held every Thursday start at 2 PM until 3.30 PM WITA. Followed by Grand Istana Rama employees, including Resident Manager and staff as a volunteer teacher.
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Novotel Bali Benoa Returns For Doing Another Tree Planting Program - Nov 02, 2011
In conjunction with our commitment to a sustainable environment and its continued similar program to Earth Guest Day, Novotel Bali Benoa was doing other ?Plant for the Planet? social actions on Friday, 23rd September 2011 in the two different locations. These trees planting programs are designed to reduce the climate change and to invite local community, especially across Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua areas to participate on this.
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Grand Re-opening of ?open kitchen dining? Restaurant at Novotel Bali Benoa - Nov 02, 2011
Novotel Bali Benoa is excited to announce the grand re-opening of its Uluwatu restaurant, new open kitchen and Nanas Bar on October 7th, 2011 after an upgraded project completion during the 1st semester 2011.
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BHA Blood Drive: Another successful blood drive! - Oct 26, 2011
Bali Hotels Association would like to extend its gratitude to its members that sent their staff to participate at the blood drive, held at The Westin Resort, October 21. The 74 blood bags will be managed and distributed by the Indonesian Red Cross.
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