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George Town Festival Promises a Myriad of Experiences

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George Town Festival Promises a Myriad of Experiences
With a two-day mega showcase to kick-start the festival, walking giants, site-specic performances and more, George Town Festival (29 Juli – 28 Agustus 2016) returns to excite like never before!
Chekara
Turning a saucy seven this year, George Town Festival is once again set to dazzle audiences with various scintillating performances and exhibitions at exciting locations in and around the heart of the city.
Highlighting at the festival this year are some of the best talents from Australia and around Southeast Asia in a mega two-day event to be held at the Esplanade. Aptly named the A+SEAN Showcase, this outdoor event is sure to draw crowds as giant PVC installations, or Strandbeests as their creator Theo Jansen likes to call them, roam the eld propelled only by wind. Videos of these mammoth machines ambling on Dutch beaches have raked up millions of views online and now is your chance to see the magic in person.
White LdC
What’s more, they won’t be the only giants there as the Esplanade will also play host to the Snuff Puppets from Australia – gigantic hand-made installations that are sure to enthral children and adults alike!
For those who enjoy a live performance or two, some of the most popular bands from both Malaysia and around the region will be belting out their hits. These include Nidji (Indonesia), whose singles have been used as Manchester United’s anthem in 2013, as well as the background score in the Southeast Asian promo for the highly popular television series Heroes. Also performing will be Malaysian favourites OAG and Ocean of Fire, as well as singers Dasha Logan and Bihzhu. There will also be plenty of action on the side with a chance to indulge in some good old- fashioned retail therapy at a lifestyle market featuring the best of art, books and fashion from around the region, delicious food in mobile stalls and more exciting acts.
Alexander Galliez
On the same weekend, Svara Bhumi will be lling the hall in Dewan Sri Pinang with indigenous music. The event will feature acts like Australia’s leading aboriginal band ‘The Black Arm Band’, Ria Hall from New Zealand, and others from Indonesia and Malaysia. This concert will of ciate the opening of this year’s festival as a tribute to indigenous music from the region.
All That Fall
Other festival highlights include a GTF-commissioned show – Pearl of the Eastern & Oriental – by Lim Yu Beng and Tan Kheng Hua, the team that brought 2 Houses in GTF 2014; a site-speci c programme – Moved by Padi – by our home-grown choreographer and dancer Aida Redza; the Asian premiere of Triptyque by Les 7 doigts de la main; Southeast Asian premieres – Kaash by Akram Khan Company, Missing by Gecko Theatre and Smashed by Gandini Juggling.
Joining us at the festival will be the committee members of FACP (Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion) from all over Asia. FACP holds an annual conference hosted by a different Asian city each year and Penang was selected to host the 34th Annual Conference. The conference aims to provide a platform for arts and artist managers, cultural entrepreneurs and leaders to facilitate international touring and discussion of issues that the art industry faces.
The festival has always worked on giving back to the community and one such initiative has been to provide community tickets and organise fund-raising projects. This year, such efforts will be formalised with the Arts For Humanity project. We hope to crowdfund more community tickets and raise funds for educational workshops and artistic grants. Together with this project, there will be a talk titled Stories, Humanity and What About The Arts? with several international speakers, including Larry Harvey from the Burning Man Festival.
Once again, we are working on securing partners and sponsors for this year’s festival and highly encourage interested parties to get in touch with us.
 
For more information, visit www.georgetownfestival.com

Say “I Do” at the Most Splendid Locations on the Island of Gods

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Say “I Do” at the Most Splendid Locations on the Island of Gods
Wedding on Water
The Island of Gods, Bali is well-known as a holiday destination for its captivating nature, cultural diversity and abundance of activities on offer. It is also considered one of the most celebrated wedding destinations in the world, thanks to year-round warm temperatures and stunning natural beauty courtesy of Mother Nature. Karma Group as an award winning international travel and lifestyle brand offering extraordinary experiences to its guests, offering exceptional wedding packages at two of its properties in Bali, Karma Kandara and Karma Jimbaran.
Situated at the edge of a dramatic cliff top, perched along Bali’s famous ‘Billionaire’s Row’, Karma Kandara is a multi-faceted beachside playground offering larger groups the luxury of spacious, multi-bedroom pool villas, three world-class restaurants and five-star amenities that appeal to guests of all ages. For the bride and groom to be, this flagship property offers choices of wedding venue from a beautiful Beach Wedding to a majestic Cliff Front Garden Wedding.
Cliff Front Garden Wedding
Grand Residence Wedding

Ever considered a Wedding on Water? The lucky couple exchange their vows on the resort’s infinity pool, above the turquoise water, with panoramic Indian Ocean views as the backdrop. And all this, whilst surrounded by jaw dropping flower arrangements and Bali’s enchanting natural beauty. For couples seeking something a little more private, The Ultimate Escape Villa Grand Karma is the perfect choice. Tucked away at one end of the resort Villa Grand Karma offers privacy at its best with a sense of space and unobstructed views of landscape and the Indian Ocean to help set the scene.

Groom and Bride
Wedding on Water Set Up

Karma Jimbaran is a boutique pool villa resort, regarded as one of Bali’s most prestigious addresses, providing a ‘wow’ experience for travellers in search of Bali’s most romantic architectural heritage. Situated in an exclusive compound surrounded by lushly landscaped gardens, Karma Jimbaran offers a romantic garden setting or private villa experience for your wedding ceremony and reception.

Beach Wedding
Lunch Wedding by the Beach

From poolside candlelit dinners with a dynamic Balinese dance performance; to memorable hen spa parties and quality cigar and whiskey evenings for gents, Karma Jimbaran is the ultimate destination for unforgettable weddings, milestone birthday parties and unique corporate events.

For the wedding of your dreams, and guests wanting to begin the planning process please visit our website at karmagroup.com/weddings or contact our dedicated team for unlimited possibilities [email protected]
Wedding Dinner by the Beach
Wedding Dinner Set

About Karma Group

Karma Group is an award-winning international travel and lifestyle brand offering extraordinary experiences in the world’s most beautiful locations and is headed by Chairman and Founder, John Spence, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2010. In June 2013, John was invited to join leading entrepreneurs from around the world in Monaco to join the judging panel for the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year. In July 2013, John was honored by the Yale University School of Architecture by being appointed the Edward P. Bass Distinguished Visiting Architecture Fellow for the fall semester 2013/2014 and has also been awarded a Distinguished Visiting Fellowship at UCLA in 2015. The Karma Group is comprised of Karma Resorts, Karma Retreats, Karma Royal, Karma Estates, Karma Beach, Karma Spa and Karma Boutique. In November 2015, Karma Group celebrated the evolution of its global reach and audience with the launch of new online brand platform karmagroup.com

PHM Hospitality Berbagi Berkah Ramadhan

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PHM Hospitality Berbagi Berkah Ramadhan

Acara Buka Puasa Bersama Rekan Media dan Anak Panti Asuhan

PHM Hospitality mengadakan acara Buka Puasa Bersama dengan rekan-rekan media yang senantiasa mendukung PHM Hospitality, juga mengundang anak-anak Panti Asuhan An-Nimah agar dapat juga merasakan berkah bulan Ramadhan.  

Bertempat di THE BnB Jakarta Kelapa Gading, acar ini sekaligus memperkenalkan fasilitas tambahan di THE BnB Jakarta Kelapa Gading yaitu tempat minum kopi dan restoran, Edwin’s Kupi. Edwin’s Kupi, adalah milik dari seorang selebriti yaitu Edwin dari Super Bejo (artis, MC dan penyanyi serba bisa), menyajikan serangkaian hidangan tradisional khas Aceh seperti; Ayam Tangkap, Mie Tumis Aceh, Nasi Biryani, Roti Cane dan Kopi Tarik yang terkenal terbuat dari kopi Ulee Kareng dari Aceh. Tempat minum kopi dan restoran yang nyaman ini, kini menjadi daya tarik bagi hotel dan merupakan tempat hang out terbaru di area Kelapa Gading.  

Sumbangan untuk panti asuhan dan goodie bags yang berisikan peralatan sekolah dan peralatan sholat untuk para anak-anak diberikan pada acara buka puasa bersama ini setelah menikmati hidangan makan malam yang nikmat oleh manajemen PHM Hospitality, THE BnB Jakarta Kelapa Gading, Edwin’s Kupi dan juga  didukung oleh unit-unit hotel dibawah manajemen PHM Hospitality dan perusahaan dibawah grup Panorama yaitu Panorama Tours dan Waterbom Jakarta.    

Tentang PHM Hospitality

PHM Hospitality adalah manajemen hospitality yang menawarkan berbagai jasa manajemen profesional untuk perhotelan dan resor di Indonesia. PHM Hospitality memberikan keuntungan jangka panjang dengan standar premium dan produk-produk terbaru yang inovatif dan memuaskan. PHM Hospitality berhasrat untuk menjadi manajemen hospitality pilihan untuk hotel dan resor di Indonesia.  

PHM Hospitality menawarkan pilihan gaya hidup baru dan pengalaman berkesan yang sesuai untuk perjalanan bisnis dan liburan dari pilihan hotel mewah hingga ekonomis, terdiri dari The Haven, brand Deluxe Leisure untuk Suites | Hotel | Villas, brand The 1O1 Hotels & Resorts untuk MidScale Premium, brand FRii Hotels dengan “Unique Stay, Thematic Concept Hotel“, brand The BnB Hotels untuk Hotel Ekonomi dan yang baru saja diluncurkan, brand PHM Collection – A Collection of Hotel and Resort Choices, sekumpulan hotel dengan pesona individual; keseluruhan brand ini memposisikan perusahaan dengan unik untuk melayani permintaan pasar yang terus meningkat.

Crafting More Smiles phm-hotels.com

Tips Penting Bagi yang Gemar Nonton YouTube di HP

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Tips Penting Bagi yang Gemar Nonton YouTube di HP

SIAPA sih yang tidak kenal dengan YouTube. Salah satu perusahaan teknologi terbesar di dunia ini memang unggul dengan mengusung konten audio visual. Sekarang, semua orang bisa mengakses YouTube dengan mudah melalui HP, tablet PC, atau desktop.  

Makin banyak orang Indonesia yang gemar menonton YouTube di HP. Bahkan orang Indonesia menempati urutan pertama jika dibandingkan dengan Australia dan Asia Tenggara untuk urusan menonton YouTube di HP.

Untuk mendapatkan pengalaman menonton YouTube yang menyenangkan, coba lakukan tips ini, yuk.  

1. Menurunkan Kualitas Video YouTube

Menurunkan kualitas video YouTube memang membuat kualitas gambar video jadi lebih rendah. Namun hal ini bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan kecepatan streaming. Risiko buffering bisa diminimalkan dengan cara yang satu ini. Pilihlah mode 240p atau 360p ketika menonton video YouTube.  

2. Manfaatkan Wi-Fi Sebaik Mungkin

Wi-Fi akan membuat akses video YouTube semakin lancar. Selain itu, penggunaan Wi-Fi juga tidak akan menyita kuota internet secara boros. Kini akses Wi-Fi semakin mudah diperoleh di tempat-tempat umum dengan kecepatan yang memadai. Sehingga tidak perlu khawatir untuk mengakses YouTube secara lancar ketika membutuhkan informasi atau mengisi waktu senggang.  

3. Menyiapkan Kapasitas Penyimpanan yang Besar

Mengunduh video YouTube tentu membutuhkan kapasitas penyimpanan yang besar. Jadi, plihlah HP berkualitas yang memiliki spesifikasi tersebut. Seperti ragam varian HP Oppo yang tersedia di MatahariMall. Spesifikasi HP Oppo terbaru murah dilengkapi dengan kapasitas penyimpanan yang besar, fitur canggih, serta desain menarik. Sudah pasti membeli HP Oppo di MatahariMall adalah pilihan terbaik untuk memenuhi kebutuhan mobile.  

4. Kapasitas Baterai HP yang Mumpuni

Selain kapasitas penyimpanan yang besar, masih ada kapasitas baterai HP yang wajib dipertimbangkan. Menonton YouTube dari HP memang membuat baterai lebih cepat habis. Solusinya, pilihlah HP dengan kapasitas baterai besar dan mode energy saving. Supaya nantinya aktivitas mobile yang lain tidak terganggu hanya karena kehabisan baterai HP untuk menonton YouTube.  

Fenomena menonton YouTube dari HP memang tengah populer di kalangan masyarakat Indonesia. Karena akses informasi menjadi semakin cepat dan menarik melalui konten audio visual. Hal yang patut masyarakat lakukan adalah memilih kualitas HP terbaik untuk mengakses YouTube serta memperkaya diri dengan konten audio visual yang berbobot.

The Oasis Cikarang: Oase di Kawasan Industri

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The Oasis Cikarang: Oase di Kawasan Industri

Minggu Ketiga Ramadhan Penjualan The Oasis Cikarang Tetap Laris

Pada umumnya, begitu memasuki bulan suci Ramadhan, kondisi bisnis properti di Indonesia menurun. Terlebih dengan masih melambatnya perekonomian saat ini. Meski demikian, para pengembang tetap optimis walaupun angka penjualan tidak seperti bulan-bulan sebelumnya.  

Hal ini diakui oleh Supriantoro, Direktur Sales & Marketing PT Nusantara Prospekindo Sukses (NPS), pengembang The Oasis Cikarang, yang juga merupakan anak usaha PT Cowell Development Tbk (COWL).

Bedroom 2

“Biasanya, begitu memasuki bulan Ramadhan lalu menjelang Lebaran, ada libur panjang, sudah pasti memengaruhi penjualan. Kalau di luar bulan Ramadhan, rata-rata kami mampu menjual sekitar 60-70 unit, pada saat Ramadhan penjualan kami sekitar 40 unit,” papar Supriantoro mengenai kondisi penjualan apartemen di The Oasis Cikarang.  

Bedroom 2
Dapur

Walau begitu, Suprintoro mengatakan, memasuki minggu kedua Ramadhan ini, sekitar 25 unit sudah terjual. Dengan demikian, dapat dikatakan hunian yang ditawarkan The Oasis Cikarang tetap diminati. “Karena kami punya program jemput bola. Kami perbanyak pameran, open table, eventBuyer Get Buyer dan Agent Gathering, hasilnya cukup efektif,” kata Supriantoro.  

Tak hanya program jemput bola, The Oasis Cikarang juga menyiapkan ragam gimmickmenarik demi menggaet customer antara lain; free paket eksklusif medical check up  di rumah sakit bertaraf internasional yaitu Omni Hospital Cikarang, voucher Celini, hingga sistem pembayaran spesial selama bulan Ramadhan.  

“Untuk Acacia, saat ini kami memberikan kemudahan cara pembayaran yaitu customercukup membayar dahulu DP 20 persen yang dapat dicicil selama dua tahun (24 bulan). Dan ternyata kami sukses dengan sistem payment seperti itu. Responnya sangat bagus,” katanya.  

Bedroom 1

The Oasis Cikarang merupakan kawasan hijau terpadu (green mixed use area) yang berada di tengah-tengah kawasan mega industri di Cikarang, Bekasi. Dengan posisi The Oasis Cikarang yang sangat strategis, Supriantoro sangat optimis bahwa properti dengan lokasi seperti ini tetap dicari baik itu untuk hunian ataupun sebagai investasi untuk disewakan kembali. Maka dari itu, walau penjualan masih belum stabil Ia yakin tak berapa lama kondisi akan menggeliat lagi.  

Apalagi The Oasis Cikarang memiliki banyak kelebihan yang tidak dimiliki oleh pengembang lainnya. “Pertama, posisi kami dikelilingi oleh berbagai industri besar seperti East Jakarta Industrial Park (EJIP), Jababeka, Delta Mas, Delta Silicon, Lippo, Hyundai, dan lain-lain. Kedua, konsep kami sebagai green mixed-use ibarat oase yang menyejukan di tengah-tengah kawasan industri. Ketiga, market rental kami sangat besar dengan adanya puluhan ribu ekspatriat yang bekerja di kawasan industri tersebut,” jelas Supriantoro.  

Hunian vertikal di kawasan industri seperti Cikarang, saat ini memang cukup laris diburu. Terbukti, salah satu tower dari tujuh tower yang dibangun The Oasis, yaitu Mahogany telah habis terjual dan saat ini sedang tahap proses serah terima.  

Supiantoro juga menjelaskan mengenai larisnya unit-unit tipe studio. “Dengan harga mulai Rp 500 jutaan untuk tipe studio, unit-unit seperti ini sangat diminati karena melihat segmen pasar dari kawasan Cikarang ini yang dikelilingi kawasan industri yang tumbuh sangat pesat, demand market rental di sini kuat. Sehingga segmen untuk harga di Rp 500 jutaan sangat kompetitif,” jelasnya.   Ruang terbuka hijau ini akan menjadi pusat aktivitas keseharian penghuni yang hanya satu langkah dalam jangkauan kaki atau walking distance.  

Ruang Tamu

Green Mixed Use Development Concept

The Oasis Cikarang merupakan kawasan yang dikembangkan oleh PT Nusantara Prospekindo Sukses (NPS), anak usaha PT Cowell Development Tbk (COWL). Kawasan dengan konsep green mixed use development ini menyajikan hunian vertikal, hunian tapak, hotel, lifestyle mall, serta kawasan komersial ini dilengkapi pula dengan rumah sakit bertaraf internasional. The Oasis Cikarang juga memiliki fasilitas premium seperti green living & environment yakni taman di atas atap, central park seluas 1,3 Ha, private club house, danau yang teduh dan sejuk, kolam renang, hingga sarana bermain anak.   

Supriantoro Malayani Para Pembeli

Dibangun di atas lahan seluas 13,5 hektar. The Oasis menampilkan lansekap yang sesuai dengan namanya yaitu bagaikan oase di tengah gurun. Konsep green mixed use building yang diusung The Oasis Cikarang merupakan salah satu konsep yang diterapkan dalam pengembangan kota satelit di mana segala sesuatunya telah dirancang secara terintegrasi. Dengan segala keunggulan fasilitas yang dimiliki, The Oasis Cikarang dapat menjadi solusi pilihan untuk gaya hidup kaum urban masa kini.  

Info lebih lanjut:

  • Marketing Gallery The Oasis Cikarang 
  • Jl. Raya Cibarusah Kav. 1 Cikarang, Bekasi  
  • Mobile: 021 – 89909110    

The Pursuit of ‘Life Experience and Memories’

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The Pursuit of ‘Life Experience and Memories’

Shearlock Introduces Its Collaborative Lifestyle Space of Barbershop, Café, and Menswear in Seminyak, Bali

Introducing Shearlock, a collaborative lifestyle space comprising of the modern day barbershop, specialty coffee and curated men’s retail. Located in Seminyak, Bali, Shearlock aspires to bring people and experiences together by working with like-minded collaborators to present quality products and services at great value.  

The barber fosters quality men’s hairstyling and shaving through the memories of a classic barbershop experience, yet relevant today. Masculine and raw with concrete walls and floorings, dark teak wood accent and artistic brass covered lights, the space is designed with guests’ full privacy and comfort in mind. It is a space that fosters not only quality cuts, but also conversations and camaraderie.  

Offering a genuine coffee experience, the café features specialty coffee from Jakarta-based roaster The Caffeine Dispensary. The café is created as a cozy space for an honest, good cup of coffee, complemented by simple, eclectic menu and good reads from a selection of magazines and periodicals.  

Quality boutique menswear and accessories focusing on unique, limited products made in Indonesia are on offer in the shop’s retail corner. In collaboration with Tehnik Clothing, Shearlock also launched its own retail line ‘Shearlock by Tehnik Clothing’. The 2015 initial collection features quality tees and caps, with additional pieces including shirts, pants, and small leather goods planned for release in 2016.  

Opened in mid-December 2015, Shearlock is set to bring fun and function together in an engaging yet down-to-earth space. “We are excited to be working with like-minded collaborators to present unique, quality products. It is important that our guests enjoy the experience as much as the end product,” said the founders.     

Shearlock is open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM.  

For more info experienceshearlock.com, call 0811 386 5869 or email [email protected]

Bleisure Travel: Menyisipkan “Me Time” dalam Perjalanan Bisnis

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Bleisure Travel: Menyisipkan “Me Time” dalam Perjalanan Bisnis

Globalisasi dunia modern didefinisikan dengan perubahan yang cepat. Semua serba berkembang cepat, termasuk industri perjalanan dan perhotelan, didukung oleh teknologi yang terus berkembang: adanya gambaran baru dalam demografi, sosial ekonomi, dan psikografis – kelompok-kelompok yang didefinisikan berdasarkan kepribadian, gaya hidup, kepentingan, selera dan nilai-nilai yang dimiliki.  

Dalam konteks ini, tuntutan dan ekspektasi wisatawan saat mencari sebuah hotel dan cara mereka melakukan perjalanan juga telah berubah.  

Hal inilah yang menjadi dasar pelayanan resor dan city hotel untuk para tamunya. Bagi hotel resor, fokusnya adalah melakukan personalisasi pelayaan atau produk dan pengalaman dalam melengkapi liburan mereka yang mencari “sinar matahari dan pantai‟; sementara city hotel melihat adanya peningkatan tuntutan dari para tamu yang menginginkan lebih dari sekedar akomodasi dan layanan yang baik selama kunjungan mereka di sebuah kota.  

Perjalanan bisnis dan dampaknya pada industri perhotelan

Asia Pasifik masih terus menjadi wilayah perjalanan bisnis terbesar di dunia, meliputi 39 persen dari perjalanan bisnis dunia. Meskipun perekonomian sedang lesu dan rupiah sedang melemah, menurut Global Business Travel Association, Indonesia merupakan salah satu dari lima pasar yang sedang berkembang untuk perjalanan bisnis di masa mendatang.  

Selain itu, Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2015 mengemukakan bahwa pebisnis Indonesia melakukan perjalanan bisnis ke luar negeri dua kali lebih banyak dibanding pebisnis dari negara lain. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia memiliki pandangan optimis terhadap kondisi lingkungan usaha.  

Di tengah pertumbuhan perjalanan bisnis ini, industri perhotelan melihat bahwa tren bleisure (business + leisure) mulai diminati. Di mana batas antara perjalanan bisnis dan leisure perlahan memudar dikarenakan banyaknya pelancong bisnis yang mengimbangi waktu kerja mereka dengan pengalaman kuliner, berolahraga, berinteraksi sosial dengan penduduk setempat, dan tentunya menjelajahi tempat tujuan mereka.

Kota-kota juga telah memperkuat bisnis pariwisata dan rekreasi mereka dengan peningkatan okupansi city hotel secara eksponensial pada akhir pekan.  

Munculnya era bisnis baru ini menandai adanya pergeseran perilaku dan ekspektasi dalam berwisata. Seiring dengan memudarnya batas antara bisnis dan leisure, para pekerja menyadari bahwa perjalanan mereka membawa dampak positif untuk keseimbangan antara kehidupan dan pekerjaan mereka.  

Menurut responden survei BridgeStreet 2014, motivasi utama pelancong bleisure adalah untuk melihat dunia dan mendapatkan pengalaman budaya. Kelompok terbesar kedua pelancong bleisure umumnya berusia 25-35 tahun, atau disebut dengan istilah generasi millennial, mereka yang ingin menjelajah tempat-tempat yang belum pernah mereka kunjungi.

Selain fleksibilitas bleisure yang menghasilkan generasi always-connected dan always-on ini, gaya hidup digital tampaknya cocok dengan pola pikir pelancong bleisure.  

Bagi para pelaku bisnis perhotelan, segmen yang muncul dari pelancong ini menawarkan kesempatan baru. Hotel harus bisa menawarkan pengalaman dan suasana yang sempurna untuk sebuah perjalanan bisnis dan leisure, serta memberikan pengalaman baru dalam menjelajah suatu tempat.

Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival

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Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival

Presented by Potato Head and Ismaya Live, 13 & 14 August 2016

Two of Indonesia’s leading entertainment brands, Potato Head and Ismaya Live, collaborate again for the third annual Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival, with the event now taking place over two days at the Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak, Bali.  

PTT Family, the acclaimed hospitality and entertainment group behind the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, and Indonesia’s leading live music promoter Ismaya Live are proud to announce the third edition of the Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival. In addition to returning with a stellar line-up, this year’s event will now take place over two days – a first for the festival.  

This year’s Sunny Side Up will offer a combination of world-class live acts and DJs. Artists set to appear at time of writing include Disclosure (DJ), Mark Ronson (DJ), Ta-Ku (live), Breakbot, Sam Feldt, George Maple, Hermitude, and many others.  

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The festival’s stage and bars will be made from locally sourced, sustainable materials, giving Sunny Side Up a bold tropical feel that reflects its surroundings whilst remaining responsible and respectful to the environment and the local communities. (Photos: Vinodii)

www.sunnysideupfest.com

www.facebook.com/sunnysideupfestival

www.instagram.com/sunnysidefest

Potato Head Beach Club

Jl. Petitenget Seminyak 80361 Bali

T. +62 361 473 7979 PTTHEAD.COM             

DISCLOSURE

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The band followed it up with the impressive “Caracal” (2015), which earned Disclosure its second Grammy nomination. Growing up, Howard and Guy were surrounded by a wide variety of musical genres and played instruments early on, but it was splicing and experimenting with recorded music that led to the creation of Disclosure and its signature electronic music with a pop structure sound.

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The Opening of Artotel Sanur – Bali

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The Opening of Artotel Sanur – Bali
Facade
Artotel Indonesia as a homegrown art inspired design hotel operator proudly present the 3rd property; Artotel Sanur – Bali that is open now, June 2016.
Front Area

Located in tranquil Sanur, 25 minutes drive from International Airport of Ngurah Rai and 2 – minutes walk from the beach, Artotel Sanur – Bali offers a newly constructed design that showcasing a mixture of a modern architecture and local charm design concept in a special character of traditional Balinese kites, representing a signature traditional Sanur lifestyle. Like other Artotel property, Artotel Sanur – Bali also collaborates with 5 talented local artists who resides in Bali such as Ines Katamso, Natisa Jones, Kemal ezedine, I Made Wiguna Valasara, and Pintor Sirait. Those artists would do mural the hotel and each floor in delivering an honest ambience yet memorable stay experience at Artotel.

Front Office

89 spacious rooms of Artotel Sanur – Bali is the art-infused rooms which offer elegant and privacy facility. It features 49inch flat screen television, safe deposit box, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, and free Wi-Fi connection. More, some of rooms have balcony either with sea view or city view.

Dining Area
Roca

Artotel Sanur – Bali is also facilitated with 24 hours front desk, all day dining restaurant & street bar; Roca, which serves a selection of Indonesian and Western cuisines, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi connection throughout the hotel area, meeting facility (Meet Space) with capacity up to 100 pax, rooftop pool and BART (bar at the rooftop) for relax and initimate ambience, as well as rotation Art Space as a signature gallery of Artotel.

Room

Aside from its artistic facility, Artotel also concern about appearance of its artists (Artotel’s employees) who shall have chic and up to date look, therefore in order to create chic uniforms Artotel invited some bespoke designers for mutual collaboration. After having collaboration with Ardistia Newyork for Artotel Thamrin – Jakarta uniform, in this time Artotel collaborates with Paulina Katarina, a Bali based fashion brand from two sisters in creating uniform of Artotel Sanur – Bali.

ArtSpace
Hanging Stairs

Erastus Radjimin, CEO Artotel Indonesia says, ”We are very glad and excited to have another property of Artotel in Sanur area, a Bali’s oldest upscale resort area and mature beach-side town. We believe Sanur would be a perfect place for Artotel in delivering its unique concept for the local neighborhood lifestyle as well as guest experiece that combines contemporary art and an honest hospitality.”

“Not all wander who are lost”
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About Artotel Indonesia

Artotel Indonesia is a Hotel Management Company that focuses on hotels with ART inspired DESIGN, led by business professionals with has experience in property, hotel industry, as well as design & branding.Artotel Indonesia currently has 2 (two) properties in operation since 2012, namely Artotel Surabaya and Artotel Thamrin – Jakarta. Going forward, Artotel Indonesia will expand to other cities such as, Artotel Yogyakarta & Artotel Semarang (2017), Artotel Beach Club – Bali & Voir by Artotel (2018).

Raffles Jakarta Collaborates with Oscar Lawalata, Daniel Patterson and William Wongso

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Raffles Jakarta Collaborates with Oscar Lawalata, Daniel Patterson and William Wongso

Oscar Lawalata

Oscar Lawalata Culture in collaboration with luxury hotel brand with an illustrious history, Raffles Jakarta present a fashion exhibition in conjunction with culinary experience “A Journey through Nusantara”. Oscar, the Jakarta-based Fashion Designer and Social Entrepreneur with missions for the culture with his private collection for the last 15 years. His enduring commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage is centered in every thick-and-thin layer and shape of each Indonesian traditional fabric.  

After a success of Fashion Exhibition “I AM INDONESIAN” at Museum Nasional, 25th April – 2nd May 2016, Oscar Lawalata has decided to take this opportunity and create another successful event at Raffles Jakarta. The fashion exhibition will primarily showcase more than 150 masterpieces of Kain Nusantara by Oscar Lawalata.  

On this occasion, in line with Oscar’s cultural heritage preservation mission, Raffles’ appreciates Indonesia’s culinary journey of the archipelago during the month of Ramadhan. Oscar will add an elegant national touch in terms of decoration at Arts Café making the journey through Nusantara come to life within the hotel.  

We would like to invite all guests to a celebration of the holy month of Ramadhan through the unending journey of Indonesian Culture, Private Exhibition of Oscar Lawalata Culture, an inspiring fashion statement of sacred symbol of cultural historical embodiment, Friday, 3rd June (for Invitation-Only) and Saturday, 4th June 2016 at Ballroom C, Raffles Jakarta.

Chef Daniel Patterson

Chef Daniel Patterson is originally from Newmarket, United Kingdom and joined the hotel from Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Bangkok, Thailand where he was the Executive Chef. Prior to that, he was the executive chef in a number of five star hotels including Shangri-La and Hyatt.  

Chef Daniel has a bright and positive outlook on life, and the same can be found in his culinary creations. His food is is vibrant and colorful, both Western and Asian dishes presented in delicate and tasteful ways originating from his vast international experience and an array of cooking techniques.  

Chef Daniel likes to combine local produce and different flavors to create healthy dishes that surprise our guests. Watch him in action daily at the Arts Café on level 1 at Raffles Jakarta.   Raffles Jakarta is proud to introduce its new Executive Chef, Daniel Patterson. Daniel brings with him over 18 years of culinary experience to Raffles Jakarta and he will oversee the culinary creations in Arts Café, The Writers Bar, Navina Pool Bar, the Dian Ballroom, meeting rooms and in-room dining.

Chef William Wongso

William Wongso is recognized as one of Indonesia’s national treasure. He is a culinary expert who specializes in Indonesian food, a renowned restaurateur, and a host of a popular culinary show on Indonesian television channel.  

Since young, William Wongso undertook a variety of culinary education all around the world. He has been recognized by the world through his experience and knowledge in culinary. Hence, he received various awards such as chevalier dans l’ordre du merite agricole, an award given by the Ministry of Agriculture of France, in appreciation of his significant role and contribution towards French culinary and gastronomy. He is also recognized by the Indonesian government for his continuous efforts in promoting Indonesian culinary both nationally and internationally.

Currently, he is the Culinary Advisor for Garuda Indonesia airlines and a member of the board of advisor for Foodie magazine.

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