Lead news stories from the last week: The body of a young instructor was recovered in Benoa Bay after he fell from an air borne "flying fish." A French tourist told friends he had been poisoned shortly before dying in a Kuta hotel room. A Chinese Mainland bride drowns in Jimbaran while posing for pre-wedding pictures. A 79-year-old Melbourne man avoids jail time after charges are withdrawn in a vicious knife attack. And, following widespread press reports in Australia, the Chief of Police in Kuta and a number of his subordinates are under investigation in connection with allegation of criminal coercion.
Other news of the week: As dog bite reports decline, Bali officals claim they have enough VAR vaccine to last for the coming three months. Bali's Sanur Village has been declared a "Digital Tourism Village." And, Emergency Preparedness Officials reveal tsunami evacuation plans for Nusa Lembongan.
Shocking many, Bali's governor asks a new power plant in Denpasar to consider "donating" Rp. 100 million each day to his Bali Mandara Plan to assist the Island's poor.
We also have reports on new tighter and better-coordinated permit procedures for visiting filmmakers and journalists. Meanwhile, police announce that more than 12,000 police personnel will be deployed to safeguard the December elections for regional political heads.
38 Bali companies were honored last week at the inaugural Bali Tourism Award ceremony. Included among the winners - the Bali Safari and Marine Park winning honors in three separate categories.
Hotel News: Collier International provides a breakdown of new hotels opening in Bali over the coming two years. PT Raga Wisata - a luxury hotel developer on the Ungasan Peninsula is accused of defacing the cliff face and failing to hold the required building permits. A story of digital marketing success from The Trans Resort Bali and Hotel Link Solutions - Indonesia. And, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua appoints a new Pastry Chef - Baker.
In aviation news, we have coverage of a "second" grand launch of Bali Adventure Sky Tours held near Benoa last week,
Bali Hai Cruises and a West Australian Rotary Club provide desks and chairs to a Grade School on Nusa Lembongan.
Hotel and small inn operators in Labuan Bajo, West Flores and the surrounding regions should consider attending a free seminar on digital marketing for small and medium accommodation providers on Tuesday, September 8, 2015,
Looking Ahead:
- Bali Beach Run Returns to Bali on
Sunday, September 6, 2015.
- Hotel Link Solutions Seminar on
Digital Hotel Marketing in Labuan Bajo, West Flores onTuesday, September 8, 2015
- Rare Evening of Classical Indian Dance
in Peliatan - near Ubud - on Thursday, September 10, 2015
- ASEAN Beach Wrestling Tournament in Bali
September 18-19, 2015.
- Seven Star Global Luxury Awards in Bali
on September 19, 2015. Be sure to vote!
- Ties & Tiaras' - a Night with 10
Finalists of the Miss Bali Tropix Pageant September 26, 2015 at Trans Resort Bali
- Cathay Pacific Bali Reunion September
24-27, 2015.
- International (ICEVI) Conference on Education for
the Visually Impaired in Bali, September 28-October 1, 2015.
- Citra Scholastika & Bastian Steel perform
for children's charities at The Westin Nusa Dua Bali on October 16, 2015.
- World Congress of Consuls in Bali,
October 15-18, 2015.
- 2015 Herbalife Bali International Triathlon
on October 25, 2015
- Ubud Writers and Readers Festival October 28 - November 1, 2015
- 4th International Conference on Family Planning
November 9-12, 2015.
- Asian Heritage Network to Meet in Denpasar and
Yogyakarta January 8-12, 2016.
Om Çanti Çanti Çanti
Om ...
J.M. Daniels,
Editor Bali Update
Bali Discovery Tours
J.M. Daniels,
Editor Bali Update
Bali Discovery Tours
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