The characteristics Hotel in Bali

The characteristics Hotel in Bali by region:  
1. Nusa Dua
2. Tanjung Benoa
3. Sanur
4. Kuta, Legian
5. Jimbaran, Ungasan, Uluwatu
6. Seminyak, Canggu, Tanah Lot
7. Ubud
8. others: Denpasar, singaraja, lovina, candidasa, etc.

The following seven market areas are located in the southern part of Bali. Additionally, there are several areas such as Lovina Beach (Singaraja Regency) and Can¬didasa Beach (Karangasem Regency) which have been developed as tourist areas.

Both foreign and domestic visitors to Bali from Ngurah Rai International Airport are about the same in terms of numbers. The total number of visitors up to April 2008 represented around 70% of the total visitors of 2007. Positive projection is possible since peak seasons in Bali occur in the second quarter every year.

For several years Bali has been a favourite place for the Japanese followed by Austra¬lians. The reason for the latter fact is mostly geographical. Another emerging market is Russia. Despite being smaller in number compared to the other 10 main markets, the growth trend is quite significant. The Bali market is now expecting the arrival of more Russian tourists.

Kuta, as the busiest resort area, captures the highest number of hotel developments. However compared to exclusive resort areas like Nusa Dua or Ubud, Kuta has fewer 5-star hotels. Nusa Dua and Ubud have more 5-star hotels than the other resort areas. We also no¬tice that Seminyak and Jimbaran are becom¬ing more upper class areas, as they have more 5-star hotels.

1. Nusadua

  Nusa Dua is a well-planned 350-hectare resort area in Bali and provides the highest numbers     of 5-star hotels. This area is controlled by BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corpora¬tion). The 4 and 5-star hotels in Nusa Dua are managed mainly by international hotel opera¬tors, such as Sheraton, Westin, Hyatt, Melia Bali and Nikko. Only Ayodya is managed by a local operator, after their contract with Hilton ended in 2006. 

2. Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa is located in the northern part of Nusa Dua, in a peninsula called Benoa. Be¬sides being visited as a tourism area, Tanjung Benoa also provides a harbour and several water sports facilities.

3. Sanur

Sanur was the first tourism area in Bali, devel¬oped in the 1930s. Some international hotel chain operators have been managing hotels including Bali Hyatt, Mercure Resort Sanur and Sanur Paradise Plaza.

4. Kuta
Since the 1960s, star-rated hotels and retail and entertainment facilities have been devel¬oped in Kuta. Now, Kuta has become the main tourist destination particularly for those who like to assemble together.

5. Jimbaran
Similar to Ubud, Jimbaran hotels also com¬prise top class hotels. The latest luxury resort is Bvlgari Hotel. Located at Pecatu, this hotel is developed by MRA Group & Partner, who holds Bvlgary licences in Indonesia. Mean¬while, the Four Seasons Jimbaran is ranked number 5 in the World Best Award 2006 by Travel and Leisure Magazine (number 8 in 2005) followed by The Ritz Carlton ranked number 7. Since 2006, the AOR in Jimbaran has trend¬ed up and this suggests that hotels in Jimba¬ran are becoming more popular particularly among those looking for the ultimate atmo¬sphere. 

6. Seminyak 

Seminyak and its surroundings are called the Sunset Coast area where people can find fash¬ionable boutiques, retail outlets, clubs, cafés and restaurants. Among foreigners, Seminyak is becoming more popular as a residential area with 24-hour activities, including night-life entertainment. The areas developed towards the northern parts of Seminyak include Cang¬gu and Tanah Lot.

7. Ubud
Compared to the other resort areas, Ubud has a unique position as it sells agro-related cultures and has a paddy rice field scene which offers a serene and tranquil environment. To offer a peaceful environment, hotels are developed with a limited number of units, facilitated by high quality of services and therefore this boosts the room rate.

The Cornish Coast Path: On foot through 'Britain's Bali'

From the top of the rocky headland, wild coastline opened in both directions. To the east, we could see the way we had come, craggy buttresses of dark stone towering above foaming water. 

Inland there were rugged granite hills and small hamlets among stone-walled fields. To the west, a sweep of heather-cloaked cliffs ran out to a distant promontory marked with a bone-white lighthouse. And a hundred meters below, shifting and surging, cobalt-blue in the autumn sunlight, was the Atlantic Ocean. For the next three days that ocean would always be there to our right, as we made our way on foot along the edge of the westerly tip of the United Kingdom. 

The county Cornwall is Britain's answer to Bali. Forming a narrowing peninsula at the southwest corner of the country, it is home to traditional fishing villages, fashionable resorts and some of the best beaches in Europe. There is a thriving arts community and a buzzing surf scene, and above all, like Bali, there is something unique about Cornwall that sets it apart from the rest of the country. 

Around the entire 500 kilometer length of the Cornish coastline runs a narrow path, one of the most prized long-distance walking trails in Britain. With three days to spare, two of my friends and I had decided to tackle the most challenging section: the 67 kilometers between St Ives and Penzance. 

St Ives, where we started our journey, is a striking little town: a jumbled mass of whitewashed houses on a narrow isthmus below a rocky headland. With the sea on three sides, a fringe of golden beaches and an atmosphere more Mediterranean than British, it's easy to understand why it is such a popular tourist destination. But despite its scattering of surfers, this is Cornwall's version of Ubud rather than Kuta. 

St Ives is a renowned center for the arts. In the first half of the 20th century the famously sharp oceanic light began to attract painters to what was then a small fishing community. Today the narrow alleys of the town are lined with galleries. 

Relics of the past on a rugged coastline 

The first day's walking was by far the toughest. Sometimes the path bent through chaotic fields of boulders; sometimes it dropped through steep switchbacks to sea level, or climbed sharply to high promontories above dizzying chasms. But the views, changing at each new headland, were spectacular. 

There were no villages on this remote shoreline, but in the distant past people did live here. At the headland of Gurnard's Head it was possible to make out the ramparts of an Iron Age cliff fortress. The whole of this western part of Cornwall is riddled with ancient remains. There are forts and ruined villages dating back two millennia. Still more intriguing are the sacred sites: upright stones in mysterious alignments and huge mushroom-shaped chamber tombs, some more than 4,000 years old. 

Cornwall forms part of Britain's "Celtic Fringe", a wild extremity that, along with Wales and Scotland, was less influenced by the successive waves of invasion and migration that created the English people and the English language. On this granite peninsula older traditions and a distinctive culture endured. Well into the 18th century, many people spoke Cornish rather than English, and echoes of this Celtic language remain in the place names of the county. 

With their ancient past and unique traditions, many Cornish people are at pains to point out their difference from the "foreigners", the English beyond the county's border. Here you'll see the black and white Cornish flag far more often than that of England or Britain, and there are occasional calls for political autonomy or even independence. 

The granite was glowing copper-colored from the falling sun when we picked our way down a steep hillside to the perfect little beach at Portheras. Short waves were slapping onto the shore, and a few late-season sunbathers were making the most of the weather. 

This secluded cove marked the end of the wildest stretch of the coast path, and also marked a sudden shift from the prehistoric to a more recent past. Beyond here the cliffs were bare and scarred, and the skyline was a Gothic silhouette of ruins. 

In the 19th century, Cornwall found great wealth from tin mining. Shafts were sunken along the fractured shorelines to get at the valuable ore. But during the 20th century, tin prices fell and opencast mines in South America came to dominate. Geevor, the last mine on this coast, closed in 1990, and now there are only the ruins -- and lingering poverty in old mining communities to recall the industrial past. 

We shambled through this strange landscape in the dusty evening sunlight, and branched away from the path at the village of Bottalack, the end of our first day's walking. We had covered more than 25 kilometers. 

Beautiful beaches, traditional food 

After a night's rest we continued westward, passing more stark relics of the tin mining age. The ruins were older here and already the gorse and heather was beginning to consume them, softening the industrial scars and returning the land to nature. 

At the headland of Cape Cornwall, the coast turned southward and a great sweep of shoreline opened ahead of us. Here the path ran between lichen-covered outcrops and a foreshore of sea-smoothed boulders. At midday we reached the mile-long beach at Sennen. This was a surfers' shore backed by granite cliffs rather than the palm trees of Kuta. The water was crowded with wetsuit-clad figures waiting for waves at a low-tide sandbank. 

We stopped for lunch in the little village at the head of the beach and, as we were in Cornwall, lunch could only be a pasty. The county is known for its seafood and traditional sweets, but by far the most famous Cornish dish is the pasty. These baked pastry parcels of meat and vegetables originated as a portable meal that miners and fishermen could carry to work. Today they make a hearty lunch for hungry hikers. 

Bellies full, we pressed on and within half an hour we were at the key point of our journey. Land's End, marred by an ill-considered collection of gift shops on an otherwise unspoiled coastline, is the most westerly point of mainland Britain, standing kneedeep in the turbulent Atlantic. 

Beyond Land's End the landscape changed again to one of rolling heath. Hidden sandy coves were crooked at the mouths of shallow valleys, and we could see boats slugging through the running swell for the offshore fishing grounds. With the sun falling behind us we reached Porthcurno. 

Porthcurno must be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. A wide bay backed with honey-colored granite holds an expanse of vivid turquoise water over banks of the finest shell sand. It was at this stunning spot that we spent the night. 

Easier walking on the final day 

The sky was overcast and the sea was the color of quicksilver in the morning as we shouldered our backpacks for the final 12 kilometers to Penzance. We passed the hamlet of Penberth with its thatched cottages and fleet of traditional fishing boats moored on a cobbled slipway and continued, struggling up the hillsides with aching legs. 

Sometimes we passed through unexpected stands of woodland; at other times cultivated fields with thick hedgerows ran right down to the shoreline. This was a gentle coastline compared with the bare-boned wilderness of the previous days; it was a softer place to walk with blisters and tired limbs. It was early afternoon when the path emerged on a narrow lane that led us into Mousehole. 

Mousehole -- pronounced Mowzel -- was another of those Cornish fishing villages with a harbor and crooked alleyways that seem to belong more to the Mediterranean than to the UK. It was busy with holidaymakers snapping photos and licking ice creams. We shambled through the crowds, sunburned, sweat-stained, mud-splattered and grinning: We were almost within reach of our goal. 

Here the path joined the road, but not relishing the idea of slogging along tarmac, we chose to pick our way along the foreshore, scrambling over slippery black rocks. Just beyond Mousehole a sweeping view opened ahead of us. This was Mount's Bay, named for the fantastical castle-topped outcrop that stands at its center. 

Almost too tired to speak, but very happy after our three-day odyssey along a spectacularly varied coastline, we slouched through the final kilometers. There was a hint of clammy dampness in the air, and ahead, the church spires and dignified Georgian terraces of Penzance, the town at the end of our route, showed in the cooling haze. Beyond it we could pick out more cliffs and white villages, and the line of the coast where the path continued eastward. 

It was a tantalizing prospect, but for us, with blistered feet and the short holiday over, it would have to wait for another day. 

Travel Tips 

Transport 
It's a long way from London, Britain's main international gateway, to Cornwall, but there are regular direct trains to Penzance. The journey takes around five hours. Local trains to St Ives run along a remarkably beautiful branch line, clinging to the coast. 

Long-distance coaches link major Cornish towns with London, Bristol and other cities, and there are regular local buses throughout the county. 

There is an airport at Newquay, the county's biggest resort, where the surf and parties are very much Cornwall's answer to Kuta, Bali. There are flights to London and Manchester daily. 

Accommodation 

Cornwall has accommodation for every budget and taste, though it is worth remembering that much of it is seasonal, closing during the quiet winter months. 

St Ives, Penzance and other coastal towns have a wide selection of hotels and guesthouses. The Abbey Hotel in Penzance is a fashionable boutique hotel while Penzance Backpackers is a hostel at the other end of the price spectrum. The Porthminster is one of St Ives' biggest hotels, and there is also a backpackers in the town. 

There is "bed and breakfast" accommodation in family guesthouses in many villages, sometimes signposted from the coast path, and there are also seasonal campsites. Camping is officially forbidden on many sections of the path, but in practice no one checks, and there are some wonderfully remote little corners for a low-key night under the stars. 

Walking the coast path 

St Ives to Penzance is just one section of the Southwest Coast Path, a route that runs from Minehead to Poole, a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers. Plenty of information can be found at the official www.southwestcoastpath.com website. 

Along the route of the path you are never more than a few kilometers from human habitation, but the going can be tough and there are no facilities outside of the towns and villages. It is essential to carry plenty of food and water, and to remember that what looks like a few easy kilometers on the map is probably many hours of hard walking. 

Guided tours of the coast path are available, but given the ease of navigating, they are not really necessary. However, a popular option, offered by companies such as www.trek-inn.com, is to have your luggage transferred to prebooked accommodation at the end of your day's walking.

Source: Tim Hannigan , Contributor , Cornwall | Sun, 11/30/2008 10:33 AM | Travel

Aston International Develop Marketing Via the Internet

The Internet is now believed to be powerful tool for marketing the product. Hospitality Group hospitality and Aston International began to develop marketing strategies through the Internet. In the last 10 months, the results delightful. 

Booking rooms via the Internet increased by Director of Technology Aston International Hotels, Resorts & Residences, Jules Brookfield, Wednesday (25 / 6) explains, before he was to do the analysis on the website guests that potential. Among others town living, demographics, representative ad website that draws visitors, and also conduct research and analysis about the hotel guests who use the Internet. 

Jules also see quite a lot of people that have not yet familiar with the credit card payment online. This contrasts with conditions in the United States, Europe and Australia, which used to using credit cards online as a means of payment. 

"To absorb habits of people of Indonesia, Aston opened a toll-free call center (toll free). Officers call center will serve the market each from various countries ranging from Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Europe, the United States. In the near future Aston launched This return call centers, "said Jules a new one-year to relationships Education communication technology in the Aston Group International, including the website www.aston-international.com. 

Results of marketing through the Internet Jules Brookfield completed the computer science education at Northeastern University, Boston, United States explains, the development strategy of marketing through the Internet shows the results of hope. 

"This is also very dependent on the market each hotel and resort because there are different characteristics. For example, Aston property in Bali. Previous revenue from online marketing in Bali are still very small. However, after the website overhaul and marketing strategies developed, online marketing into one of the income the biggest hotel in Aston Bali, such as Aston Tanjung Benoa Bali, villa-Aston villa in Seminyak, Sanur and Aston Inn Tuban in Kuta, "said Jules accompanied Corporate Marketing & Public Relations Manager of Aston International T Marlene Frans. 

Aston hotels in Bali also changed after the online marketing developed in the international hospitality group. Some of Aston in Jakarta, Bandung, Palembang and Pekanbaru. 

According to Jules, who was born in Hawaii, U.S., the statistical analysis of each hotel continues to be processed and then back into the materials and recommendations for the development of Aston in Indonesia in the future. "We will develop special software that statistical analysis results easily seen considering the number of hotel Aston continues to increase," said Jules, the first child of five. Jules had worked in Boston and Miami, before moving to the U.S. in 2007 and Jakarta.

Source by: Kompas -R. Adhi Kusumaputra

The island of Bali still dream destination and a place on holiday

Bali Island or islands that are often called Dewata is still a mainstay of tourism in Indonesia from year to year. Although pamor Bali had faded as the Bali bombing tragedy, still, tourism on the island is still a favourite destination. 

Bali residents about some 4 million people, with the majority 92.3% Hindu confession. The rest, embrace the religion of Islam, Protestant, Catholic and Buddhist. That a large number of island residents follow the Hindu religion is indeed offer a exotica enchantment with the scenery and culture of it. 

Bali is part of the community on their life from the tourism sector. But, besides tourism, the population also on their life from the fisheries and agriculture. For agriculture, the island is famous with God irrigation system, subak. 

Unique, the people of this island Dewata still adhere to traditions. Ritual-specific rituals, such as offering, still only done every day by people of Bali. Therefore, when set foot on the island who have extraordinary magical power, the cultural mix of local and global culture is when we feel continues in the foot several destinations in Bali. 

Religious ceremonies also exude charm that is not less withdraw, to be able to destination points. Bali is located at 3.2 kilometers east of Java, the visitors always fulfilled, especially in the holiday season, such as school holidays or Christmas holidays while turnover years. 
  
Many beautiful places that are offered to all destinations in Bali. Start from coast to the mountains. Some of the beach there is also a favourite place for lovers to surf. 
  
In the northern part of Bali, there are Kuta Beach, Sanur, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Dreamland, Nusa Dua and many more others. While there are beaches in North Hyderabad, Akko, Tulamben that is not less beautiful. For lovers feel of the mountains, there is Grandma in Kintamani and Lake Beratan in Bedugul. 
  
Besides, there are also small islands in the surrounding areas. There Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan. Both small island nan also has beautiful natural charm that is not less beautiful.

building villa and hotel rooms with all the facilities and attract the private place

atmosphere of the beach in the morning, appear with clean white sand

 it is part,  memories at the hotel Seminyak

 the main road towards the hotel and the beach (abibanyu roads, clean and orderly)

vacation in Bali with a five-star hotels

A luxury five-star hotel located in Seminyak village about 30 minutes drive from Bali International Airport. The hotel is within easy walking distance from major shopping centre and restaurants around Moradabad. He was standing right on the beach and set among lush tropical gardens with a view overlooking the blue sea to the Indian Ocean. Various choices of activities and services provided by the Bali five-star hotel to ensure maximum comfort of your stay. The hotel features a contemporary Balinese architecture design that combines with modern decor. The hotel includes the 4.5 hectares park beautiful earth. Consisting of 144 spacious guest rooms and beautifully appointed rooms with modern facilities. Guest room facilities including air conditioning, mini bar, hair dryer, IDD telephone, satellite TV channels, coffee & tea, in the box room, screening, with bathroom facilities, hot & cold water, and private balcony

Accommodation
Superior Garden View : 50 rooms; Deluxe Garden View : 33 rooms; Deluxe Ocean View : 20 rooms; Grand Deluxe : 14 rooms; Suite : 3 units; Garden Suite : 1 unit; Villas : 16 units; Royal Villa : 1 unit

Hotel Services and Facilities:
Two Swimming pools and children pool, Restaurants and Bars, Spa treatment and massage, Meeting rooms, Room service, Car parking, Security guard, Baby sitting, Postal service, Business centre, Limousine service, Internet café, Library, Drugstore, Putting greens, Two tennis courts, Restaurants and Bars: Wide selection of fine dining from local dishes, Asian and Europen are served at the following restaurants. Husk Restaurant, Serves modern Thai cuisines featuring open kitchen, Alang Alang Roof in the traditional Balinese style. The restaurant is located on the sunset side overlooking Seminyak Beach. Opens from 06:00 to 23:00
Teppanyaki Restaurant: Special Japanese Restaurant providing the authentic Japanese dishes. Opens from 18:00 to 23:00
Capris Restaurant: Serves Mediterranean cuisines of healthy & fresh menu including tropical fruit juices. Opens from 12:00 to 23:00
Other Hotel Facilities:There are 4 function rooms available for your conventions and other business meetings.