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  Bali: the MICE destination  

IDEAL FOR MEETINGS AND INCENTIVES

Bali never fails to warm the hearts of visitors.
As soon as you step off the plane, the island’s
colourful sights, aromatic smells and people’s
gentle smiles conjure up an indescribably
magical aura.

   
One of the world’s most exotic and diverse destinations, Bali boasts an impressive range of international-standard meeting facilities,
 

For good wholesome fun, children will gravitatenaturally to Bali’s superb beaches where they can join in on a local soccer match or

  award-winninghotels and resorts, exquisite food, and vibrant nightlife, complimented perfectly by unforgettable scenery and genuinely friendly and hospitable people who practise an authentic age-old culture. Add to this, almost unlimited recreational and cultural options and you have a superb MICE venue.

Bali’s skilled culinary providers and entertainment professionals have the expertise and the state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities to support innovative planners in tailoring an event to suit a variety of purposes and budgets. Whatever the size or aim of your group, you can be rest assured that Bali’s imaginative and knowledgeable event organizers have a positive can-do attitude and an infrastructure to handle any MICE option.

Friendly and Welcoming People
The locals of Bali are exceedingly hospitable and will greet you with an everready smile. In fact, you will quickly make friends with the Balinese, who, with their super-relaxed nature, always have time to proudly tell you something about their beautiful island.

Initially a magnet for artists, anthropologists and bohemians, Bali today attracts more than a million overseas visitors per year, curious about its fabled beauty and the welcoming nature of its inhabitants.

In fact, perhaps more than anything else it is the peaceful energy of the Balinese that keeps people wanting to come back. Inseparable from their colourful Hindu religion which tastefully blends devotion with artistic endeavour, a Balinese life is a never-ending cycle of lively ceremonies and rituals, all in an effort to attain a harmonious balance between the unseen forces of good and evil.

A Colourful Cultural Haven
Bali is home to a rich and vibrant cultural tradition, rooted in ancient rites and Hindu beliefs. Every day is an eye-opener in Bali, and even during a short stay chances are you will be lucky enough to witness a magnificent religious ceremony or festival, perhaps right near where you are staying.

The Balinese are infinitely creative, and it would be fair to say that there are more artists and artisans on this small tropical island than in any concentrated area on the planet. In one family, there will be at least a handful of people who can dance, paint, carve, play music, craft or forge.

Balinese dances are famous the world over for their beauty and intricacy, and then there’s the shimmering sounds of the gamelan orchestra, the largest ensemble in the Eastern world - undulating melodies and complicated rhythms, all committed to memory. Music and dance performances are a daily occurrence, particularly at ceremony time and add a special exotic touch to any MICE event.

Bali is both interactive and educational. In the island’s arts and crafts centres, visitors are not only welcome to observe working artisans, but are also encouraged to join a class in traditional dance, gamelan playing, mask carving, batik painting, and more.

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This creative Balinese culture has given birth to some of the finest art works in the world, full of detail and inspiration, with new and interesting pieces coming to life even as we speak. For the art lover, studios of the old masters, collectives of women and child painters and actors, as well as young conceptual artists are all well represented. Many of these venues make delightfully unique venues for meetings.

There are numerous art galleries featuring traditional and modern collections, but don’t forget to visit the source: the village areas, where you can witness skilled artisans working on fascinating art works and charming handicraft pieces ready to take home as souvenirs.

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A Natural Get-away
Boasting stunning terraced rice fields, vast volcanic craters, white sand beaches, awesome wave breaks and much more,Bali is simply a nature-lover’s niche. A large part of the island is still covered in watery rice paddies which sparkle in the sun and lend a refreshing breeze to the lowlands at night.

Exploring the island’s inland areas will take you through abrupt changes of ecosystems that inevitably lead to active volcanoes, crater lakes, waterfalls, a farmer’s market or a remote village where you’ll get an inside look at the enormously resilient community life of the Balinese.

Visitors can enjoy scenic nature walks across varied and breathtaking landscapes. Scenic East Bali is a photographer’s dream and in the west are primeval rainforests and stunning river valleys. Travel one of the mountainous roads that traverse the island from south to north and at every turn you’ll catch superb views of cascading rice terraces.

Outdoor Activities
Whether you’re an adventure freak or a yoga fanatic, the landscapes of Bali have something special in store for you. Challenging treks, bike trails, dive spots and surf breaks contrast with the secluded retreats of the mountain areas where one can meditate in tranquillity.

A wide choice of outdoor adventure and sports activities enhances any meeting and in this regard Bali will not be found wanting. Over the last few decades, Bali has developed into a premier soft-adventure destination for mountain cycling, horseback riding, elephant safaris, paintball competitions, self-drive touring, as well as explorations with a personal driver and guide.

Also available are thrilling action sports, such as surfing, paragliding, bungee jumping, class II and III white water rafting, helicopter rides into the island’s hinterlands, or climbing a smoking volcano in the pre-dawn hours.

  volleyball game; fly a kite; go body surfing, running, throw a Frisbee; or simply build sand castles.

Underwater revellers may choose to dive or snorkel the splendid drop-offs and isolated reefs of Amed, Tulamben and Menjangan, earning a PADI certificate in the process. Bali also serves as a convenient jumping-off point for some of the world’s premier dive locales off Flores and Komodo in this watery nation’s southeast islands.

For the laidback sports fan, try your hand at one of the island’s number of world-class golf courses. You can’t go wrong with such a perfect mix of clear weather, courteous caddies, and breathtaking scenery.

Pre- and post-convention group activities can be arranged aboard a sleek catamaran or traditional sailing schooner to Bali’s offshore islands for a romantic sunset dinner, group party or a variety of other sea-borne excursions. Or you can put the wind in your sails by embarking on a maritime adventure organised to Indonesia’s fabled outer islands.

There’s a luxury of choices of programmes and tours to all the principle highlights of Bali, as well as further a field to the neighbouring island of Lombok, the Javanese royal palace city of Yogyakarta, and to one of the wonders of the ancient world - the inimitable Borobudur Temple of Central Java.

Time to relax

While meetings and gala dinners have their place, a MICE destination must also be somewhere one can kick back and take it easy.
Bali is synonymous with relaxation, and its retreats, spas and relaxation centres are among the best in the world. Treat yourself to a flower petal bath, an aromatic massage or a rice-paste skin exfoliation at one of the many reputable spas, where you’ll be pampered by professional staff, especially trained to make you feel at bliss.

Bali’s beautiful beaches are so famous that their mention is almost redundant.With perfect weather nearly all year round and white sand and blue water as far as the eye can see, you can spend simply hours stretched out on the long-chairs soaking up some rays. In the volcanic regions, soothing hot springs abound - the perfect spots for relaxing with MICE colleagues or for simply putting work on the back burner for a few hours.

Mouth-watering Cuisine

Bali offers a spectacular array of authentic cuisine from all over the world and excels in combining exquisite taste with genuine hospitality, all at extremely affordable prices.

Whether you wish to savour the finest indigenous cuisine Bali has to offer, or you crave Japanese, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean or even Irish specialities, it’s all here. Bali now boasts its own vineyard and wine making facilities, so be sure to try the local international-award-winning vintages when you dine.

At Bali’s sophisticated hotel and stand-alone restaurants - many boasting banquet and reception facilities - the range of venues includes a recreated raja’s court, restaurants perched on breathtaking cliffs over the Indian Ocean, lively all-day seafood cafes, as well as hotel open-air food courts that emulate the festive lantern-lit atmosphere of an Indonesian night market in full swing.

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A Shopper’s Dream
The island’s tourist areas are highly conducive to strolling, browsing and shopping - favourite activities both for participants and their partners. With literally kilometres upon kilometres of shops selling handicrafts, clothes, antiques, house wares, textiles, and originally designed jewellery, Bali offers the seasoned shopper a giddy selection at bargain prices.

Skilled craftsmen; internationally recognised native and foreign artists; weavers and tie-dyers; bone, stone and wood carvers; potters and ceramicists; and fashion COURTESY TIRTHA ULUWATU and home ware designers have all made Bali a treasure trove for shoppers and collectors.

Unique Events and State-of-the-art Facilities
To make your event or convention all the more memorable, you can choose from endless themes and settings. Whether it’s traditional or modern, the Balinese have the skills and resources to meet almost any entertainment demand. The most impressive of all, of course, are the exotic traditional performances of Balinese music and dance, dazzling you with stunning dancers lit by flaming torches and the exciting rhythms of the energetic gamelan orchestra.

Bali may be traditional, but today the ancient is charmingly blended with the new, and modern facilities and amenities are widely available in most parts of the island, particularly in the developed tourist areas. At purpose-built convention centres you can expect the best in technology, incorporating the latest equipment operated by expert technicians. Broadband internet and wireless connections are now accessible in all major tourist spots, meaning that your correspondence is up-to-date and you’re connected globally at any waking moment. International teleconferencing plays an ever-increasing role in modern conferences – a service readily provided through local telecommunication supplies. As a MICE destination, the relaxed atmosphere of balmy Bali is guaranteed to remove any inhibitions between participants, breaking down barriers and potentially strengthening business relationships.

Glorious Bali has so much to offer - a perfect setting for a convention, meeting, exhibition or incentive holiday. There are few places in the world which can boast such a pleasant and unique combination of cultural effervescence, natural beauty, reliable weather and genuine hospitality. The possibilities for your MICE programme are overwhelmingly limitless. In fact, many say that it would take several lifetimes to truly explore and appreciate the wonder that is known the world over as the ‘Island of the Gods’.

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