Author: olaf

Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy is proud to unveil the interior remodel of its Kapal Bamboo Boutique in Mambal. Designed by Cheong Yew Kuan in 2004, the dramatic cathedral structure sits amidst the brand's 100-acre oasis, which features a workshop for over 600 master artisans. John Hardy’s ethos is reflected throughout the creative compound and seen within the boutique’s refreshed interior. Drawing inspiration from nature's artistry and the island's sacred subak philosophy, the remodel honors the building's unique structure. The boutique's interior provides an elevated and contemporary way to showcase jewelry collections. Featuring iconic architecture made from sustainable materials, the Kapal Bamboo Boutique was built on top of flourishing rice fields and is surrounded by Balinese umb...

After two years of a struggling period, Bali is back to welcoming the world with its exceptional Balinese hospitality that has long been engrained to the culture of the people here, on the Island of Gods.  This time, it is the G20 Indonesia 2022. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali together with its adjacent island’s pride, Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) are proud to have been able to contribute to the remarkable success of this event. The world leaders descended on the island of Bali on the 13th - 15th of November 2022 to participate in the G20 Bali Summit that took place on the 15th - 16th of November 2022.  In harmony with its motto, “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, this summit focuses on understanding the challenges and the need for ...

The highest praise for the perfect execution and excellent quality of service came at the end of last week in an emotional speech by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (or “Jokowi”), who thanked all those involved in the G20 Summit, including the tireless team at The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali. The luxury hotel, which opened its doors for its first guests in 2019, was one of the main venues for the G20 Summit, and the hotel's Candi Ballroom hosted numerous meetings and gatherings of statesmen and delegates from global organisations.  Under the theme, “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, the 17thmeeting of the “Group of Twenty” focused on the global health architecture, digital transformation, and sustainable energy transition. President Jokowi welcomed 17 statesmen for a series of...