HARD ROCK HOTEL TEAMS UP TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

HARD ROCK HOTEL TEAM UP TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

Rp.12 Million Donated to Indonesian Cancer Foundation as Part of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Last October the Hard Rock Hotel Bali held their "Pinktober" annual fund raising event which saw pink cancer awareness wristbands and pink cocktails sold at the Centerstage Bar - all in aid of helping women afflicted with breast cancer.On January 23, 2009. a check for Rp. 12 million (US$1,075.00) was handed by the Hotel's General Manager to the Indonesian Cancer Foundation.Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985 and has now become an annual event every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. Shown on balidiscovery.com is (left to right): Dr. Ketut Mulyadi , Vice Chairman - Yayasan Kanker Indonesia Bali Chapter, and Darryl Marsden, General Manager Hard Rock Hotel Bali, presenting a check to the foundation. http://www.balidiscovery.com/

ASTON INTERNATIONAL WEEK AND FAIR 2009

ASTON INTERNATIONAL HOLDS ASTON FAIR
AND ASTON WEEK IN JAKARTA.

This week, from January 19th - 24th, 2009, Aston International held its first Aston Fair for 2009. Building on the ongoing success of the Aston Fair program, the first Aston Fair of the year was held in Jakarta. This year the program has grown and the Aston Fair is now part of Aston Week. The new Aston Week program sees all the General Managers, Public Relations Managers and Directors of Sales & Marketing from the individual properties within the Aston group, join together with the team from Corporate Office in a series of events, presentations, promotional visits, training and of course the Aston Fair event. This year also saw MG Holidays host a table top event on the last business day of Aston Week.

During Aston Week the combined sales and marketing managers and their teams visited over 75 of their corporate clients in Jakarta; while the Public Relations Managers met with key players in the local and international media. Incorporated in Aston Week was also the Aston International National Sales & Conference. During the conference a number of international and local keynote speakers gave presentations to the group, they are: Ms. Sarah Reiter, a brand expertise from Australia, Mr. Riyadi Soeparno, the Deputy Editor from The Jakarta Post, Mr. Yusron Kamal from the Indonesian Ministry of Finance Department, Ms. Michelle Lee, Managing Director from Garuda Orient Holidays, Korea and Mr. Dian Ediono, GM National Satriavi Leisure Management. Aston International Vice President of Sales & Marketing Mr. Norbert Vas said "As the group continues to grow so rapidly it is important that we offer our staff the opportunity to participate in seminars and conferences of international standards. By bringing in well respected local and international speakers we are broadening their horizons and their knowledge base; which will ultimately result in an even more impressive guest experience."

The Aston Fair event took place at Euphoria Wine & Dine in Mega Kuningan. The event commenced with a press conference followed by a table top session where guests and the media got the opportunity to meet with the teams from the individual properties within the Aston International group. This was followed by dance performances, live music, three fashion shows and dinner. Aston International CEO and President Director Mr. Charles Brookfield said "What a fantastic start to 2009. Aston International is set to expand further in 2009 with numerous properties set to open and many more under construction. The Aston Fair concept, a concept that is unique to Aston International, has once again proven a huge success with our corporate clients, travel partners, the local and international media, our staff and our guests. The event continues to grow in size each time we hold it and combining it with Aston Week has proven to be very positive move."

About Aston International
Originally from Hawaii, Aston entered the Indonesian market in late nineties and has an underlying portfolio consisting of 40 properties including Hotels, resorts, serviced Apartments and Boutique Villa Resorts and Suites, of which 15 are operational and 25 under development due to open between now and 2010.
Aston properties currently operate under the 5 star Grand Aston and 4 star Aston brands; but the company is also in process of introducing specific brands for Life Style Hotels (Royal Alana and Alana), Luxury Villas (Royal Kamuela and Kamuela) and 3 and 2 star hotels (Quest Hotels and favehotel). The first 3 star Quest Hotel are under construction in the Indonesian Cities of Palembang and Semarang. With a proven track record of success, Aston has a very definitive vision of the future- to be universally recognized as the preferred hospitality management company in the Asia Pacific. www.astoninternational.com

A TJAMPUHAN SPA AT PITA MAHA RESORT & SPA

Immerse yourself and relax in style with a healing session at the Pita Maha Private Villa Spa, set deep in the lust valley of Ubud's River Oos. The centrepiece of the resort, the lavish-appointed Private Villa Spa offers a new completeness in health treatments, the total relaxation of body and mind in the most exquisite surroundings.
Tucked away in the most secluded corner of the Pita Maha Resort and Spa, this luxury villa has every facility for the ultimate spa break in total privacy. Sauna and steam room open onto hot or cold whirlpool baths, an eight- metre private pool, and a spring water plunge pool overflowing with fragrant tropical flowers.
An enchanting split-level design offers massage, aromatherapy and herbal treatments in a private relaxation room between spa and villa while out door dinning and leisure pavilions complete the perfect healing hideaway. Open daily from 09.00 am to 09.00 pmThe Private Villa Spa is available for two-hour season for couples or small groups of four persons.

KAMANDALU SPA AT KAMANDALU RESORT AND SPA

KAMANDALU SPA AT KAMANDALU RESORT AND SPA

One of Bali most idyllic resort takes its name from a sacred gourd depicted in the ancient Mahabharata epic. This vessel contained the Tirtha Amertha, holy water capable of giving everlasting life.Surrounded by springs from which water is still drawn for religious ceremonies, today's Kamandalu offers much the same soul-restoring reward by providing its guests with relaxation that is both energizing and blissfully languorous. Kamandalu Resort and Spa is situated amidst lush green rice terraces close to Ubud, Bali's most celebrated artists' village and convenient to all the island's myriad attractions. Yet Kamandalu's hillside setting above the rushing Petanu River provides a blissful sense of seclusion and peace

MASSAGE Choice of:

• Indonesia Massage (50 minutes): Our most popular massage. This deep therapeutic


• massage uses full palm pressure and firm strokes to create a feeling of well being.


• Lomi-Lomi Massage (50 minutes): From the Hawaiian Island, this massage uses rhytmic grace, flowing movement and aromatherapy oils for nurturing and gentle massage.


• Scandinavian Massage (50 minutes): A relaxing full body massage, using aromatherapy oils to soothe sore muscles and increase blood circulation.
  Reflexology (50 minutes): Reflex points on the feet and hands are stimulated to induce relaxation throughout the body.


• Stress Relief Massage: A powerfull 25 minutes massagefocusing on tight muscles of the back and neck

BODY SCRUB Choice of:

• Balinese Sea Salt (30 minutes): A luxurious and invigorating treatment to cleanse and soften the skin


• Coconut & Sesame Infusion (30 minutes): Fresh coconut flakes and ground sesame moisturize your skin with soft natural oils while gently removingold surfaceskin cells

BODY WRAP Choice of:

• Heavenly Body Wrap (75 minutes): An invigorating body massage followed by Bakinese sea salt srub to remove dead skin and mud wrapping to stimulate the growth of new cells, leaving the skin smooth and fresh


• Balinese Boreh Wrap (75 minutes): Indnesian massage version followed by coconut and sesame infusion to moisturize your skin, completed by Balinese specialty herbs wrapping to improve blood circulation and create smooth supple skin.


• Indonesia Honey Wrap (75 minutes): A relaxing massage followed by papaya scrub to refresh the skin. Completed by honey wrapping to soften and keep skin's flexibility and prevent dryness.


• Natural Herbal Wrap (75 minutes): A deep therapeutic tissue massage followed by Javanese Lulur to polish the skin and completed by natural herbs wrapping to soften skin

FACIAL AND SKIN CARE:

• Celebes Honey Facial (50 minutes): The principle ingredients of this facial are honey, lime and cucumber which have an old age reputatin as skin healers, softeners, and moisturizer

• Natural Indonesian Facial (50 minutes): A facial treatment which deeply cleanse the skin, using natural indonesian products. This facial promotes a glowing complexin.


• Balinese Avocado Facial (50 minutes): A cleansing and toning treatment for the face. Freshly prepared avocado is massaged into the skin. A very natural alternative for dehydrated skins.

NAIL CARE :

• Manicure & Pedicure (50 minutes): A treat for the hands and feet to cleanse, shape, and beautify nails, including a simple massage.
  

HAIR CARE :

• Men's Hair Cut, Shampoo & Blow Dry
  
• Ladies Cut & Blow DryMoisturizing Cream Bath
  

SPA PACKAGE:

• Pampering of Kamandalu (2,5 hours)
  Indonesian Massage Japanese Lulur Milk Rub Flower Bath Traditional Jamu Nectar Celebes Honey Facial


• Herbal Rejuvenation (2,5 hours)
  Aromatherapy FootbathStress Relief Massage Natural Herbal Wrap Herbal Bath Traditional Jamu Nectar


• The Spa Essence (3 hours)
  Aromatherapy FootbathScandinavian MassageBalinese Sea SaltFlower BathTraditional Jamu NectarNatural Indonesian Facial


• Special Treatment (2.5 hours)
  Indonesian MassageJavanese LulurMilk RubFlower BathTraditional Jamu NectarCelebes Honey Facial


• The Spa Specialty - Javanese Lulur (105 min)
  Indonesian MassageJavanese LulurMilk RubFlower BathTraditional Jamu Nectar
  Royal Kamandalu (6.5 hours)
  Indonesian MassageJavanese LulurMilk RubFlower BathTraditional Jamu Nectar


• Tropical Essence (4 hours)
  Aromatherapy FoothbathSauna & JacuzziLomi-Lomi Massage ReflexologyCoconut & Sesame Product Manicure & Padicure Yin & Yang Nectar
  http://www.balihealtandspa.com/

ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER -THE LEADING CITY HOTEL WITH THE STARS

ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER - THE LEADING CITY HOTEL WITH THE STARS......

ASTON Denpasar Hotel and Convention Center is a delightful hotel and convention centre offering some of the very best meeting facilities in Bali along with the ease and comfort of studio,one and two bedroom apartments for the price of a hotel room. Ideally located in the very heart of thriving Denpasar just 30 minutes drive from the International airport and close to the islands main business area and central government offices. The Aston Denpasar offers easy access to all thmain attractions in South Bali and surrounding areas.

Bagus, Ulfa & Yudi//////////////Mr. Aris & Dewi Persik

Wawan & Saiful Jamil//////////// FO Team & Rendy

Alison, Ulfa & Jay /////////////FO Team & "Cinta Laura"

ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL JOINED SPONSORSHIP BIMC HOSPITAL CELEBRATING

BIMC Hospital Celebrating 10 Years of Service
(written by BIMC-Doctor at Friday, August 01, 2008)

BIMC Hospital recently celebrated their 10 Years of Service. A range of activities took place to mark this celebration.

During the months of April and May 2008, BIMC Hospital conducted First Aid Training, Basic Life Support, specifically for the media and journalists. With an emphasis on Basic Life Support, the 4 hour training session also had some practical tips on what to do in an emergency situation relating to their profession.

Participants learned techniques on how to open the airway, check breathing, giving rescue breaths and performing chest compression.

This First Aid Training is conducted by BIMC Hospital’s MEDT team (Medical Education Development Team) which is headed by Dr. Indra Wijaya.Continuing the celebration of 10 Years of Service, on 18 July 2008, BIMC Hospital donated official T-Shirts to all the Balawista Lifeguards in the Badung Regency. It is BIMC Hospital’s mission to give continual support and participate in the improvement of tourism in Bali, including Lifeguards, as a vital part of the tourism industry.

This is a part of BIMC Hospital’s larger plan to give ongoing support to Balawista Badung.Finally, 27 July 2008 was the BIMC staff party celebration. The party included Balinese dance performance by staff, a live band, 10 Years’ Service Awards and the Employee of the Year Award.

Sponsors for the staff party event included: Sanbe, Bali Hai Cruises, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, AJ Hackett, The Ritz Carlton, Waterbom Bali, Peneeda View Beach Hotel, The Laguna, Melia Bali, Sobek Rafting, Bali Advertiser, Aston Denpasar, Papa’s Café, Bounty Cruises, Bali Garden Beach Resort, Inna Grand Bali Beach, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Nusa Dua Beach Resort, PT. Ethica, Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel, Rip Curl School of Surf, Bali Dynasty Resort, Galang Production, Telkomsel, Natural Spa, L’Ultimo Paradiso and The Jakarta Post.

ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER "THE LEADING CITY HOTEL IN DENPASAR"

ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER
4 STAR HOTEL IN DENPASAR

ASTON Denpasar Hotel and Convention Center is a delightful hotel and convention centre offering some of the very best meeting facilities in Bali along with the ease and comfort of studio,one and two bedroom apartments for the price of a hotel room.Ideally located in the very heart of thriving Denpasar just 30 minutes drive from the International airport and close to the islands main business area and central government offices. The Aston Denpasar offers easy access to all the main attractions in South Bali and surrounding areas. more detail please contact below:

Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center
Jl. Gatot Subroto Barat No. 283
Denpasar 80231
Bali – Indonesia
t. : +62 361 411 999
f. : +62 361 422 999
e. : reservations@astondenpasar.com or salesmanager2@astondenpasar.com
w. : http://www.astondenpasar.com