Indonesia & Bali Tourism New

YOGYAKARTA, April 29 (Bernama) — Indonesia needs to open tourism information centres abroad to support tourism promotion in various sectors, Indonesian Tourism Humanity Friendship Forum (Fosipa) chairman H Sarbini said here on Wednesday.

“It is time for the government to open tourism information centers at every Indonesian embassy to net more foreign tourists visiting Indonesia,” Antara news agency quoted Sarbini as saying. (more…)

Putri Prameshwari

The Bali-Darwin route abandoned by flag carrier Garuda Indonesia seems to have no takers.

Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said on Tuesday that he regretted the flag carrier’s April 2 decision to stop all flights linking Denpasar, Bali, with Darwin, Australia, but added that the ministry would offer the route to other airlines . (more…)

From Agence France-Presse

TRUNYAN, Indonesia (AFP) - Bali’s rapid development as a tourist destination has transformed the island’s culture, but in the isolated village of Trunyan the dead bear witness to centuries of unbroken tradition.

The proud people of Trunyan don’t cremate or bury their dead like other Hindu Balinese — they lay them out to rot under a sacred banyan tree believed to be the earthly form of a sky goddess. (more…)

Sailing Events Form Part of Five-Month-Long Regatta Stopping in Bali September 30 – October 4, 2009.

Radar Bali reports that Indonesia’s Department of the Ocean and Fisheries have invited at least 10 countries to participate in 3 events intended to focus world attention on Indonesia’s vast ocean resources. (more…)

All government officials, including ministers and state institution chiefs, are expected to serve as Indonesian tourism promotion agents, Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik said over the weekend.

“We have distributed circulars to all ministers and state institution leaders asking them to diligently promote Indonesia as a host country for international events,” Wacik said, adding that the events could be meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, collectively known as MICE, or even sports competitions and music performances. (more…)

Hard Rock Hotel Bali, The Leading Entertainment Hotel in Bali is proud to host American Singer Songwriter Michael Franti on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 at Centerstage.

International and local Musicians, led by Internationally-renowned American Musician Michael Franti, entertained the media at Centerstage to launch the 2nd annual Bali Spirit Festival. Over 100 International and local performers from the World of music, dance and yoga will participate in this unique event to be held in Ubud from April 28th to May 3rd. (more…)

Pantai Lima, Bali’s newest super-luxury beachfront villa estate has opened for Summer holiday rental, and 2 villas are also for sale

BALI, Indonesia, April 22 /PRNewswire/ — There are few places on earth that are as romantic and steeped in mystical spirituality as Bali. Known to some as The Morning of the World, and to many as The Island of the Gods, it is no small wonder that Bali is still one of the most sought after luxury holiday destination. And there are few more romantic, luxurious, more private and convenient than Pantai Lima. (more…)

The scenery on the 40-kilometer journey from Bandung to Sumedang must be among the most consistently attractive anywhere across Java. The rolling hills, if not carpeted in tea plantations, are covered by thick jungle-like forestation. At times the hills rise steeply, creating dramatic peaks and valleys. Views back across country roads already traversed practically compel a pause for appreciation. At the end of this pleasant trip is Prabu Geusan Ulun, a small, charming museum in the center of Sumedang. This is the home of a collection of artifacts that, in particular, represent the local Sundanese culture. (more…)

Erwida Maulia , The Jakarta Post , Nusa Dua, Bali
North Sulawesi’s Manado and Bitung are preparing to host a major marine festival in August this year, which is expected to see some 7,000 sailors from more than a dozen countries as participants.

The first-ever Sail Bunaken marine festival is scheduled for Aug. 12-20, and will feature a range of marine-related activities, including a sailing competition, diving and fishing contests, a seafood festival and a yacht rally, as well as an Indonesian Fleet Review to display warships from several countries,. (more…)

Ni Komang Erviani , The Jakarta Post , Denpasar.

The Bali provincial administration is currently developing an agro-tourism village project in Besakih, Karangasem regency, 75 kilometers east of Denpasar.

The project, overseen by the provincial agricultural agency, is scheduled to be completed within the next five years.

It covers a 200 hectare plot of land belonging to the Besakih community. (more…)