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InterContinental Bali Resort celebrated its 25th anniversary this October with a series of special events and activities for both hotel guests and associates.   Opened its doors to public since 4th October 1993, the resort has retained its place as one of the top five-star resorts in Jimbaran Bay, it proudly continues its tradition of offering the most luxurious experience while highlighting the island’s rich heritage and culture. Throughout the years, the resort has been awarded numerous accolades and recognitions, both international and local.   The anniversary commenced with a traditional Tumpeng Ceremony in Taman Gita restaurant during breakfast. Acone-shaped tower of yellow rice, Nasi Tumpeng symbolizes the mountains and volcanoes as the abode of the gods, with...

Hard Rock Cafe Bali has provided entertainment for decades and has celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Friday, Oct. 5. To commemorate 25 years, legendary rock band Andra & the Backbone performed alongside Diskophorosis’ DJ set of classic Indonesian disco amongst other surprises. To support relief efforts for the recent tragedy in Palu and Donggala, Hard Rock Cafe Bali has also been raising funds for earthquake and tsunami victims. As part of the event, the cafe held an auction featuring a song from Andra and the Backbone and raised 6 Million Rupiah. Additionally, the location will donate 15% of sales for it’s Classic T-shirt during the month of October to the cause. Hard Rock International has also donated 75 Million Rupiah to Kopernik NGO to help with the most urgent needs based on the...

The day after the Official Opening Ceremony of the 18th Asian Games 2018, a Press conference was held by Tissot to celebrate its twentieth year as the Official Timekeeper of the Asian Games. François Thiébaud, the President of Tissot, marked the occasion accompanied by Nicolas Clerc, VP Product Development of Tissot, Alain Zobrist, the Chief Executive Officer of Swisstiming, and Liliyana Natsir and Tontowi Ahmad, the Indonesian world badminton champions and friends of the Tissot brand. François Thiébaud was pleased to present the athletes with a Dedication Bell for the Tissot 18th Asian Games 2018 along with an exclusive collection of 4 Tissot watches. Tissot is proud to work so closely with the Asian Games, which is the oldest and most prestigious event in the Olympic Council of Asia cal...

The 2018 edition of this iconic event presented a marvellous variety of jazz under the theme “Freedom of Expression”, starting with world-renowned jazz pianist Benny Green and his trio, who capture the spirit of the way jazz used to be played from the mid-1940s to the mid-’60s, and finishing with Idand Rasjidi who blew the roof off with his Syndicate of young bloods. Rasjidi was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the UVJF 2018 committee, while the Inspirational Musician Award 2018 was won by pianist M Ade Irawan for his colourful vision of jazz. Among the many performers to appear, opening the Festival was the magnificent, powerful vocalist Emilia Schnall (Future Leaders), Ade Ishs trio were excellent representatives for the Festival’s new partner the Castlemaine Jazz Festival. Other...

Marriott International announces the Westin Hotels & Resorts forthcoming debut in the Republic of the Maldives with the opening of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort. Developed by Belluna Co. Ltd, Japan and Asia Capital PLC, Sri Lanka The Miriandhoo Resort is set to begin operations in October 2018 and will establish the Westin brand’s presence in the Maldivian tourism market. Nestling on a beautiful coral island in the Baa Atoll, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site, the resort will offer 70 villas and suites, 41 on the island itself and 29 over water. Perched over the sea on stilts and with an area of almost 200 square meters each, the overwater suites are amongst the largest any resort has to offer in the Baa Atoll region. A creation by award-winning Milan-based architects...

Located within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok announces the hotel’s official opening in the heart of Bangkok. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is the latest addition to the group’s portfolio of luxury brand iconic hotels. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is located by the bustling Ratchaprasong intersection, within walking distance of the city’s renowned shopping precincts. Just a few minutes’ stroll to the Erawan Shrine, the luxurious Gaysorn Village mall and both lines of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain, the hotel is ideally positioned for guests to immerse themselves in the city’s colourful culture. Conceptualised to embrace the gracious Thai spirit in an elegant setting, the 171 residential-style, spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms and...