NIKKO BALI RESORT & SPA TOPS POLICE SECURITY AWARDS

Nusa Dua – Bali, March 2007… Nikko Bali Resort & Spa is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Certificate for Safety and Security from the Bali Police Department. This is the third consecutive award of its kind that Nikko Bali has won with a near perfect assessment score each time.

This comprehensive safety and security evaluation is enforced every two years for hotels, villas and resorts on the island by a division of the local police department that is specifically concerned with the welfare of international visitors. Each property underwent complex assessment on how effectively security and safety is applied in the areas of personnel, equipment, in-house facilities, software systems and staff training.

Approximately 50 reputable Bali hotels and resorts participated in the 2007 Bali Police Security and Safety Awards and Nikko Bali led the field by achieving the highest score of 98.97. Upon compiling all assessment scores it was announced that 25 hotels qualified for the gold award, 9 hotels qualified for the silver award category and 11 hotels qualified for the bronze award.

Awards were presented in an official ceremony on 23 rd March 2007 hosted by Nikko Bali in the Graha Sawangan Ballroom. The ceremony was attended by senior members from within the police, government and tourism sectors including the Chairman of the Hotel & Restaurant Association, Vice Chairman of the Bali Police Department, Chairman of the Bali Tourism Board as well as Consulate officials and representatives from the 45 award winning hotels.

Upon receiving the top scoring award that recognized Nikko Bali Resort & Spa as the safest hotel in the gold category, General Manager, Mr. Theirry Joho, took to the stage for a brief speech. He thanked members of the resort’s Security Department for their consistent and committed efforts within the workplace. He went on to mention the owning company had generously provided the financial support to implement a CCTV system. This innovative system has significantly contributed to the overall security of the resort to give guests peace of mind for the duration of their stay.

ikko Bali Resort & Spa has pledged to make a concentrated effort to maintain security levels and invest in the latest technology to support this cause. This award is dedicated to all resort staff members who are responsible for the resort’s success after being operational for 10 years.

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For more information, please contact:
Fretty W. Zahfithri
Asst.public Relation Manager
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua, Bali
Tel. +62 (0361) 773377 Fax. +62 (0361) 773388

INDONESIAN STARS PERFORMED AND STAYED AT NIKKO BALI RESORT & SPA

Ratu (Maia Estianty and Mulan Kwok), the country’s famous singing duo together with the top stage announcers, Indy Barends and Indra Bekti, performed live on 09 March 2007 at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa’s Graha Sawangan Ballroom during the Sharp Dealers Convention 2007.

Over 500 convention delegates enjoyed the gala dinner while Maia and Mulan rendered songs from their latest album. Delon, winner of Indonesian Idol 2005 provided additional entertainment with his rendition of the great soprano song “You Raised Me Up” which was popularized by famous singer Josh Groban.

The night before, Sharp - the leading electronic manufacturer - also hosted a Welcome Dinner Show for their invitees at the hotel’s pool side. Well known artists Cut Tary and Bunga Citra Lestari provided live performance to the delight of the crowd.

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For more information, please contact:
Fretty W. Zahfithri
Asst.public Relation Manager
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua, Bali
Tel. +62 (0361) 773377 Fax. +62 (0361) 773388

KUN WOO HUR, NEW KOREAN GUEST RELATION AT NIKKO BALI RESORT & SPA

Kun Woo Hur or Jin among his friends and colleagues, has been appointed as Korean Guest Relation at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa in March 2007.

Jin, 26, who was born in Seoul, Korea loves to travel and is able to speak 5 languages. He obtained his formal education in Australia and studied Hospitality Management in Glion Institute of Higher Education in Bulle, Switzerland where he graduated in 2004. He has worked in Cat & Fiddle Food Court, Hobart Australia, Welcombe Hotel & Golf Course in England as Club House Assistant.

His latest stint was in Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Thailand where he worked as F&B Management Trainee.

With his expertise and extensive experience in hospitality industry, he will be a valuable team member of Nikko Bali Resort & Spa.

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For more information, please contact:

Fretty W. Zahfithri
Asst. Public Relations Manager
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua, Bali
Ph: +62 361 773377 Fax: +62 361 773388

NIKKO BALI RESORT & SPA CELEBRATES THE ONSET OF FRESH NEW LOOK

Nusa Dua – Bali, February 2007… Nikko Bali Resort & Spa takes great pleasure to announce that it is about to embark on an extensive refurbishment program that will result in a stylish new look for the property. Phased over the coming months, the renovation will be carried out in sections to avoid guest disturbance.

The program includes the establishment of a prestigious Club Lounge designed to capture the serene beauty of the Indian Ocean. In addition, a refreshing refurbishment will see a total of 94 Deluxe Beach Front rooms transformed into private retreats for ultimate relaxation.

Scheduled for completion is on 1 st of July 2007, Nikko Bali’s Club will feature a cocktail bar, a choice of indoor & outdoor dining environment and an extensive library of best selling novels, international newspaper and business & lifestyle magazines.

The Club guest will be entitled to an array of special privileges that will enhance their overall experience at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa. It will serve all-day refreshment with tea, coffee, fresh juice and a selection snacks. Guest will also be able to enjoy daily breakfast in all time, traditional afternoon tea and sunset cocktails in the comfort of the club lounge.

Other benefits at the Club will include complementary internet access using our high speed wireless connection facility, personalized stationary and a convenient late check-out until 16.00 hours.

This renovation is part of Nikko Bali Resort & Spa’s conscious effort to anticipate the needs of guest by continuously upgrading services and facilities to the highest international standards. Nikko Bali looks forward to unveiling this fresh new look in the near future.

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For more information, please contact:
Fretty W. Zahfithri
Asst.public Relation Manager
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua, Bali
Tel. +62 (0361) 773377 Fax. +62 (0361) 773388

3rd NIKKO BALI BEAUTY FAIR SPECIAL WEDDING, 28 – 29 APRIL 2007

This is an annual event of Nikko Bali Resort & Spa and also features Wedding Fair in conjunction with country's Kartini Day and is dedicated to a young lady of Javanese nobility who pioneered the emancipation of women in Indonesia and encouraged education during the late 1800’s. It will be held on 28 - 29 April 2007 in the Graha Sawangan Ballroom. This two-day beauty event takes on the theme of Wedding Fair.

BIWA CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT, 24 MARCH – 01 APRIL 2007

This month, BIWA in collaboration with Bali Tennis Academy will organize charity tennis tournament which will take place 24 March – 01 April 2007 at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa. Open to public with four categories; Junior, Amateur, Senior and Open. All proceeds of this tournament will be donated to the underprivileged people. For more information, please call Bali Tennis Academy, phone: 62-361-773377

NYEPI DAY 19 MARCH 2007

Nyepi day (silent day) is one of the biggest and most important Balinese religious days held each year. There are four series of ceremonies in Nyepi day.

Melasti or Mekiyis or Melis
Melasti is the first ceremony held three or four days before Nyepi and aimed to clean the nature with its contents and also to take the Amerta (holy water) from the ocean, lakes, rivers or other sources of water. On this interesting occasion, all the effigies of the Gods from all the village temples are taken to the river in long and colorful ceremonies. There, they are bathed by the Neptune of the Balinese Lord, the God Baruna, before being taken back home to their shrines. Several communal prayers will also be held until the last evening before the Nyepi day.

Tawur Kesanga (The day before Nyepi)
It is the second ceremony held exactly one day before Nyepi. All villages in Bali hold a large exorcism ceremony at the main village cross roads - the meeting place of demons.

The remarkable event is Ogoh Ogoh. It is a fantastic monster of evil spirits of Bhuta Kala, made of Bamboo with colorful paper mache which symbolize the evil spirits surrounding the environment which have to be ridden off. In order to make a harmonic relation among human beings, God and their environments, Tawur Kesanga is performed in every level of society, from the people's houses. In the evening, the Hindus celebrating Ngerupuk, make noises, light and burn torches and then set the Ogoh-ogoh afire in order to get the Bhuta Kala, evil spirits, out of their lives.

The Nyepi Day, the silence day
Nyepi, comes from the word Bahasa 'sepi' which means 'quite' and it is the peak of the festivities. According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi Day this year falls on March 19, 2006. This year in the caka calendar, which has 35 days in a month. it is still 1929. The activities in the entire Bali Island are stopped for 24 hours. There are four mandatory religious prohibitions called Catur Brata Penyepian which should be observed by common Hindu people in Bali. The prohibitions include amati geni or no fire, amati karya or no work, amati lelanguan or no entertainment and pleasure, and amati lelungan or no travels. Air, sea and land transport are suspended in Bali during this day. These prohibitions help people to control their five earthy senses by mind and wisdom in order to improve the quality of life for the upcoming year. For people with higher spiritual ability or willing to have higher spiritual life are expected to perform further prohibitions include fasting by not eating or drinking, staying still by not talking, meditating by focusing the mind to the God and praying. For the hospitality industry such as hotels or villas are open for business but outdoor activities are forbidden and the guests are asked to stay indoors.

Ngembak Geni, a day of forgiveness
The anti-climax of Nyepi day is on the following day and when the Berata Penyepian is over. This day is called Ngembak Geni where people share happiness by visiting their relatives and friends. They start the New Year by forgiving each other and forget the hatred in the past year and work together to face the challenges of the New Year. Only a simple ritual rites are performed within the house compound for this day. Various cakes will be made to welcome the visitors, relatives and friends.