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INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT AWARD WINNING; BALI LEADING FAMILY RESORT

INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT AWARD WINNING; BALI LEADING FAMILY RESORT

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InterContinental Bali Resort has been the proud recipient of the Bali Tourism Award “Bali’s Leading Family Resort” for the two consecutive years. The Bali Tourism Award is a non-governmental award given to various tourist hospitality industries and is based on a process of online voting. The voting is assessed by Binus Business School and judged by the Advisory Board of BTA 2016. Located less than fifteen-minute’s drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the InterContinental Bali Resort offers a luxurious range of 417 beautifully-appointed rooms, suites and private villas housed through six separate wings. All are presented in a contemporary Balinese style. Here on offer is a wide range of family activities that include parents as well as teens and toddlers. The pristine beach at Inter...
SOFITEL BALI NUSA DUA RESORT AS THE WINNER OF BALI’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL 2016

SOFITEL BALI NUSA DUA RESORT AS THE WINNER OF BALI’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL 2016

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The Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards Foundation (ITTA) has crowned Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort as the winner of the Leading Design Hotel category. There were 47,504 participants from over 23 different countries competing in 40 different categories during a month-long voting process. For the past 6 years the ITTA has been hosting these awards to celebrate and recognize outstanding brands within the hospitality industry so showcasing exemplary practices. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua is a 5-star hotel with a design inspired by Balinese and French craftsmanship of detailed artistry. The result has been the harmonization of modern French flair and authentic Balinese elements. The architecture and interior design is a result of collaboration between the internationally acclaimed design firm WATG an...
THE SARONG GROUP PROUDLY ANNOUNCED THEIR LATEST INNOVATIVE DINING CONCEPT

THE SARONG GROUP PROUDLY ANNOUNCED THEIR LATEST INNOVATIVE DINING CONCEPT

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The Sarong Group is happy to introduce the Mama San Tasting Club Menu on Mama San’s second level, as the newest addition to the group’s range of dining experiences. This latest and innovative dining concept brings together sophisticated modern dining with a curated menu that introduces the flavours of Asia interwoven with distinct hill tribe influences. The menu offers dishes that exalt a culture of cuisine craft where textural elements are as important as taste and visual delight is as vital as quality produce. The Mama San Tasting Club Menu offers an exquisite range of flavours and thoughtful pairings combined to provide elegant evening meals through to light night bites. On the second level the space introduces interactive dining that includes dialogue with chefs who prepare food while ...
AIRASIA GIVES ASEAN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLISTS FREE FLIGHTS FOR LIFE

AIRASIA GIVES ASEAN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLISTS FREE FLIGHTS FOR LIFE

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The 2016 Rio Olympics ended with some glorious moments and encouraging stories to tell. Acknowledging the effort of those competing in the games, AirAsia recently announced the airline’s intention to give a free lifetime ticket for all ASEAN athletes who won gold medals in Rio 2016. Gold medallists are each awarded a free lifetime flight ticket, while silver medallists are awarded free flight tickets for 5 years and bronze medallists are awarded free flight tickets for 2 years. AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes said that he felt proud of the achievement of the athletes. They proved that we could all achieve our dreams through hard work and confidence. The six gold medallists who were given the free lifetime tickets are Sukanya Srisurat and Sopita Tanasan (Thailand), Tontowi Ahmad and Liliya...
Taste of Italian Heaven AT SETTIMO CIELO

Taste of Italian Heaven AT SETTIMO CIELO

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Tucked away on a tranquil side of Petitenget, Settimo Cielo offers a complete dining experience for its guests. The culinary unit of The Layar-Designer Villa and Spa offers delicate dishes as it strives to blend modern sophistication with the traditional warmth of an Italian kitchen  Loosely translated to ‘Seventh Heaven’, Settimo Cielo is an eclectic eatery with a sophisticated approach to dining service. The restaurant perfectly captures the essence of a contemporary concept with both the venue and cuisine presentation. A fresh water pond with fire features leads through to a quaint tropical garden and a tree planted terrace with a glass ceiling that allows guests to dine in al fresco ambience whether rain or shine. Settimo Cielo serves ‘rustic refined’ Italian-inspired goodness...
Warm Welcoming Feast AT NOOSA RESTAURANT

Warm Welcoming Feast AT NOOSA RESTAURANT

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Noosa is one of the newest additions in the restaurant scene on Bali and presents itself as a dining venue that offers something deliciously different. The restaurant façade may not appear to be dramatically special but once entering the premises one finds oneself in a very welcoming ambience where a feeling of assured attention and service pervades. Noosa is a French restaurant set in Bali’s Resort district and boasts a classic interior design. Guests can choose indoor seating within the restaurant’s classic interior or outdoor seating overlooking the swimming pool and garden. Hiroyuki Meno, the Executive Chef provides distinct cuisine creations that combine French Technique with the best of local ingredients. The menu consists of 3, 4 or 5 set courses from which diners may choose dish...