Abian Biu Residence, Kerobokan, Bali - Renovation

Below is the message we have received from Abian Biu Residence:

On behalf of the management of Abian Biu Residence apologize for the renovation project will be finish with estimate until 20 August 2011.
This is a new renovation after 11 years of Abian Biu Residence opening, yet since it involves our lobby, restaurant, rooms and main arrival experience, we feel we have to share this with you and your client / guest.
Kindly be assured that our in house guests during July – August 2011 who already made the booking to us are our top priority and we are doing all possible to minimize guest disturbance.
We will allocate your guest to other similar hotel in Seminyak or Kuta area.
Lastly, we are at Abian Biu Residence are committed to ensure quality guest experience and maintaining the hotel.
Therefore we look forward to continue business and your support.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the new look of Abian Biu Residence soon.
Thank you fo your kind attention and continued support for the future.

Besakih Beach Hotel, Sanur, Bali Renovation

A message from Besakih Beach Hotel:

In our effort to gradually upgrade our Lobby and It's facilities,

we would like to inform you that our Lobby is in progress of total

refurbishment as of June 2011 and completion estimated end of September 2011.

Daily working hour from 08.00 to 17.00 hours.

In line of this program, we will set up one of our Bungalow ( #.270 )

as the Reception.

Due to the above programme we therefore would like to ask your apology

for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your great understanding.

Management.

Arma Resort, Ubud, Bali Renovation

Below is the message we have received from Arma Resort:

Dear Valued Partners,

First of all we would like to express our sincere gratitude and thank you for the huge supports given to ARMA Museum & Resort over the past year.

We would like to inform you that to  maintain our properties,there are small renovation in 1(one) building of ARMA Resort which may cause uncomfortable for in house guest.The period of small renovation is on May 16^th-October 31^st,2011 and we are sorry for inconvenience cause and thank you for your generous support towards ARMA Resort

We would be more than grateful if you could share this information to into all your respected staff within your esteem company in order to avoid miss-information.    

Thank you for your kind co-operation and we look forward to your continuous supports

LEGIAN BEACH HOTEL & CANDI BEACH COTTAGE Updated

New development within Legian Beach Hotel and Candi Beach Cottage:
· Ocean Terrace Restaurant, Ole Ocean View Patio (OOVP) and also Lais Indonesian Restaurant have been upgraded and are now open with a new and upgraded look. (For Legian Beach Hotel).
· New mattresses have been in place in the premises. (For Legian Beach Hotel).
· To enhance your comfort with internet access, hotel have installed fiber optic in the entire premises and the hotel is now fully wi-fi connected. Hotel also offer free wi-fi internet access in all f&b outlets, poolside areas and certain room types. Start on 01 November 2011 hotel will provide free wi-fi internet access in all rooms. (For Legian Beach Hotel and Candi Beach Cottage).
· Traditional door lock system has been upgraded to proximity key card system and is being installed one by one. (For Legian Beach Hotel and Candi Beach Cottage). 

Properties doing upgrades to Superior Rooms at the main building, not at the cottages. New Superior Room has been completed, the upgrade of all superior rooms are being done block by block. (for the north wing in the building area first total 24 rooms, located on the 1st – 3rd floor). What is being done:

1. Changing all old furniture with brand new ones
2. Changing old TV with brand new flat screen
3. Installing DVD player with Ipod jack
4. Changing old mattresses with new ones
5. Changing lighting and plugs system with energy saving devices
6. Repaint the wall & ceiling in and out
7. Installing a bench that can also be used as extra bed when needed
8. Re-flooring. Here hotel do not hack/dismantle the old tiles, but using new technology where new marbles are glued on top of the old tiles

Hotel are also doing upgrades to Superior Rooms at the main building in Candi Beach Cottage, what being done is:

1. Changing all old furniture with brand new ones
2. Changing old TV with brand new flat screen
3. Installing DVD player with Ipod jack
4. Changing lighting and plugs system with energy saving devices
5. Repaint the wall & ceiling in and out
6. Installing a bench that can also be used as extra bed when needed
7. Re-flooring. Here hotel do not hack/dismantle the old tiles, but using new technology where new marbles are glued on top of the old tiles

The Segara, Tanjung Benoa, Bali is now open!

Opened in January, 2011 a luxury condo-hotel in Tanjung Benoa, just next watersports activities, that offers the perfect combination - the ambiance of a residence with the amenities and services of an upscale Hotel. Close to all main attractions in Bali, with the Benoa beach at our door step and the nice views of the Indian Ocean, a 4 storey contemporary building with 15 apartments and a total of 29 rooms, making an ideal destination for business and leisure. 1-2-3 bedrooms, as well as penthouse are available, it's a great choice for family or individual travellers.

Latest Photos of The Seminyak Resort Bali

This morning I have visited The Seminyak Resort Bali (formerly known as Resort Seminyak) which gave me a very nice impression. The resort is already opened but not 100% finished. It will definitely be a nice beach front property. Please see these latest photos. If any questions, please email usinfo@asiaworldindonesia.com

The Samaya Seminyak Renovation Update

I have just visited the renovation site of The Samaya Seminyak, please have a look the photos.

Anantara Bali Uluwatu, opening postponed to September 2011

Located nearby the New Kuta Golf Course, the Anantara Bali Uluwatu has announced that it will postpone its opening to September 2011 due to delay in the project. The resort accepts bookings from September 1st, 2011 onwards and has issued at the same time promotional rates. Please ask us for more details on their promotional rates, renato@asiaworldindonesia.com

Intercontinental Bali Resort Special Offer

Intercontinental Bali Resort Special Offer

Pulau Joyo, a new luxury private island resort in Riau Islands

Pulau Joyo, a new luxury private island in Indonesia's Riau Islands, has officially opened. Located off the coast of Sumatra, close to Singapore, Pulau Joyo was originally a private residence of a shipping family. It comprises eight beachfront villas, each decorated with traditional furniture and artworks. Four large 'Driftwood Palaces' include a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, and a Balinese day-bed which can be used for children or additional guests. They also include a living area and terrace with sun-loungers and sofas.

Pulau Joyo is accessible from both Singapore (Tanah Merah Terminal) and the nearby island of Bintan. Pulau Joyo offers sandy beaches, tropical vegetation and off-shore reefs, a real Robinson Crusoe Experience. In addition, guests can charter the residence’s 140-foot yacht, The Hang Tuah, which features three double cabins and five permanent staff. For further information, please email renato@asiaworldindonesia.com

Worldhotels and Tauzia Hotel Management sealed partnership

According to Travel Daily Asia, Worldhotels has announced a new strategic partnership with Indonesia-based Tauzia Hotel Management. Under the deal, Tauzia will launch the Worldhotels brand as its upscale offering, complementing the existing mid-range Harris and budget Pop! Harris brands. Under a white-label services arrangement, the Tauzia team will provide hotel management services to hotels under the new Worldhotels branded solution.

AYANA BECOMES 1ST HOTEL IN BALI TO BE TSUNAMI READY CERTIFIED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jimbaran, BALI, 3 May 2011 – AYANA Resort and Spa has become the first hotel in Bali to be certified as TsunamiReady, following a comprehensive audit and training program.

Although AYANA's cliff-top location 35 meters above the ocean puts it and its guests at low-risk in case of a tsunami, the hotel wanted to be prepared to take care of guests in case of any emergency. 

"We may be considered low-risk because of our cliff-top location, but that is no reason to be complacent," said AYANA's General Manager Charles de Foucault. "This certification will enable us to safeguard our guests and also assist with people from outside the hotel who may come to AYANA to seek refuge on higher ground, in case of a tsunami."

AYANA's 78 private villas and 290-room hotel are located on towering cliffs above Jimbaran Bay, on Bali's south-western peninsula. The award-winning resort occupies 77 hectares of cliff-top land along a 1.3 kilometer coastline. Most of its facilities including the Thermes Marins Bali Spa and 10 different dining venues are located on the cliff-top; beach-front facilities comprise the iconic Rock Bar, Spa on the Rocks treatment villas, Ocean Beach Pool, Kisik seafood restaurant, and secluded Kubu Beach.

 

Alexander Kesper, senior CIM advisor to the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, congratulated AYANA on being the first hotel to achieve certification, despite it not being at high-risk. "AYANA exceeded our standards in terms of safety and evacuation procedures, and as a Tsunami Ready Hotel, AYANA guests can be sure that a well prepared team will take care of them in case of emergency," Alex said. "Significantly, the resort's management showed great initiative as they had already registered for Tsunami Ready certification before the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March. That disaster further drives home the need for other hotels to be prepared, especially those located on beach-front land."

Tsunami Ready is actively supported by Bali Hotels Association and cooperates with the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Association of South East Asian Nations. For more information on what being Tsunami Ready means, go to www.tsunamiready.com.

Aston Bali Beach Reclamation

Aston Bali Beach Reclamation

The Oasis Boutique Beach & Resort - Benoa Special Offers

The Oasis Boutique Beach & Resort - Benoa offers The Oasis Barbeque Lunch only at IDR 85.000 per person with one scoop complimentary ice cream. The lunch includes choices of salad and steak. As for spa aficionado, the resort offers 20% discount in Spa Happy Hours from 10am to 2pm.