The past months have been particularly  momentous in the history of this wonderful nation travelling full speed into the next millennium. The celebration of the nation's founding  passed peacefully and  without incident with people choosing to focus more on what unites them than that about  which they differ.

The Indonesian national  motto, imprinted on the Country's Seal-of-State proclaims - "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika."  Translated this means "unity in diversity, " a slogan that in this Nation's finest moments  epitomizes the genuine pride Indonesians take in their individual cultural roots and a no lesser patriotic pride of being something even greater - an Indonesian.

 

DON'T FORGET !  LUNCH WITH JOOP AVE 22 AUGUST 1998

Tickets are selling fast at only Rp. 15,000 each for the "nasi bungkus" lunch with Presidential Tourism Advisor, Mr. Joop Ave, to be held at the Raddin Hotel (formerly Park Royal Hotel)  in Sanur  on Saturday, 22 August.

There will be an open cash bar from 1200-1230 followed by a "nasi bungkus" lunch catered by  the famous Warung Wardhani in Denpasar.  Most importantly, after lunch local members of the tourism industry will have the chance to listen to and exchange views  with the always interesting Mr. Ave. Mr. Ave is the former Minister of Tourism and largely credited with the rapid development of national tourism. Last month he was brought out of retirement to become a special advisor to President Habibie on tourism issues.

Please note the corrected starting time of 12 noon which is a change from an aearlier announcment sent from the Regional Tourism Office.

Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance directly  from Mr. Komang at SPICE ISLAND CRUISES at Jalan Padang Galak 134 - Sanur  (next to Radio Station CDBS) or telephone 0361 - 286283.

 

HARD ROCK - ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF INNOVATION

The world's first Hard Rock Beach Club Resort is in Bali and the managers, eh, excuse me . . . Executive Producers - continue to amaze and delight with their innovative approach to operating  a "Rock and Roll" hotel.

First, they gave us a"Rock and Roll" Karaoke room - the "Boom Box."   Not only can guests step in for Elton John or their favourite singing star but they can also record their own video clip. The decor is - let's say - a little interesting : "stars" enter through a door shaped like a mouth (tongue on the floor and teeth for seats). Once I got  over the concern that I had made a wrong turn in a "Godzilla" movie - I had a great time. Look for my clip on MTV???

Then, the hotel started it's own in-house radio station with guests able to call in and request their favourite songs.

Now, the HRBC in-house Guestlink system is now activated and operating. Guests, I mean "stars," can access the Internet via their television. One hour blocks of Internet or Nintendo time can be purchased from the Resort.

What will the HRBC think of next? Stay tuned and we'll keep you informed.

 

GRAND HYATT IN NUSA DUA WINS WORLD-WIDE RECOGNITION

In a survey conducted by the ASIAN WALL STREET JOURNAL, the Grand Hyatt Bali has been named as one of Asia's favourite resorts, together with the Le Meridien in Phuket and the Shangri-La in Cebu.

 

BALI - ONLY THE BEST!  FOUR SEASONS BALI ALSO PRAISED

The simple fact that Bali is home to some of the word's finest resort properties is no surprise to people familiar with our paradise island. In another survey of readers conducted by ASIA MONEY MAGAZINE, the Four Seasons Resort Bali and Aman resorts were also named top Asian Resorts, together with  with the Grand Hyatt Bali.

 

BALI TOURISM SAYS "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO MR OBEROI

Bali tourism says happy birthday to Mr. Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi, the pioneering Asian hotelier and industrialist, who celebrated  his 100th birthday on August 15, 1998.

Truly a self-made man, Mr. Oberoi started as a simple clerk in 1922 and has amassed an empire comprised of some of the world's finest hotels, flight catering, corporate air charters services, airport restaurant and project management. In Indonesia, the Oberoi group operates two world-class resorts, one  in Bali and the other on the neighbouring island of Lombok.

Mr. Oberoi . . .happy birthday from everyone in Bali. May you live forever !  So far, so good.

 

GRAND HYATT SPONSORS AT "TEMPO DOELOE" LOOK AT BALI

"Tempoe Doeloe" or a "yesteryear" look at life in Bali is the theme of an unusual art exhibition to be held at Bali's Grand Hyatt Hotel from August 20 - 30, 1998.  The unique artistic renderings of I Wayan Gunasta, depict Balinese life in the   1930's in and around the village of Ubud. Vanishing images of small unpaved lanes, women attending the daily market in their sarongs, and little children herding groups of ducks in noisy parade through the rice fields - these are just some of the views that form themes in the work of this talented artist.

The title of this art exhibition is "BACK TO BALI IN THE  1930's /REDISCOVER THE MISSING CULTURE." Wayan Gunasta grew up in Nyuh Kuning in Ubud beginning his artistic career as a wood carver before becoming an illustrator and cartoonist.  He has received numerous awards for his work and exhibited his work throughout Indonesian and abroad.

For details contact the Public Relations Manager of the Grand Hyatt Bali, Andi Suari

J.M. Daniels
Editor/ Vice Chairman PATA BALI CHAPTER

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