Bali Echo Magazine Edition 52

Bali has been chosen as WIPI (Wanita. Industri, Pariwisata Indonesia), Women of Indonesian Tourism Industry, Headquarter recently and Melly St. Ange is selected as the President for the period of 2001-2004. As seen in the picture the new board seated from left to right: Melly St. Ange - President, A.A. Asthuti Kompyang - Advisor, Narima M. Yusof - Club Director and standing in the back from left to right: Annie Rai Samoen - Membership Coordinator, Yoke Wibawa -Public Relations, Ida Wijaya - Social Coordinator L Lenny Pasaka Tulung - Social Coordinator 11, Juliette Auw-Treasurer, Titutriani Sidharta - Secretary, Michelle A. Suwu-Assistant to Club Director and Elly Malaihollo - Vice President. In 1993 WIPT received Adi Karya Pariwisata Award from President of Indonesia and in 1994 Mrs. A.A. Asthuti Kompyang received The WIPI Award as an appreciation for her contribution in developing tourism in Indonesia from the hotel sector. WIPT has 5 branches (Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bandung dan Bali). since 1983, WIPI has been a member of IFWTO (International Federation Women's Travel Organizations) which now has more than 4,000 members represented in over countries. For those who wish to join the membership of WIPI, please contact Melly St.Ange at 752 961-3

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Dynasti Raises Over Rp 100 Milions To Date
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The Bali Dynasty Charity Effort which was formed in March 2000 to help the Poor Children of Bali has now raised over Rp 100,000,000 thanks to the fund raising efforts of the hotel. In cooperation with Ekoturin (East bali Poverty Project) the hotel has raised funds and managed to adopt two villages in a remote part of North Eastern Bali to focus on educating the children
there in order to give them the opportunity for long term sustainability. One project has started in April 2000 in the mountain village of Cegi to educate more than 30 children in the basics of reading and writing, mathematics, organic faring, arts and crafts and sanitation and hygiene! While another in September 2000 in the nearby village of Pengalusan to educate over 50 children. The hotel has raised money through various means such as donating a percentage of revenues from its; renowned Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant as well as donating a percentage of ticket sales from its New Year Eve Function. In cooperation with major airlines, such as
Singapore Airlines and Ansett Australia, the hotel has managed to get additional support for the project with reward provided in the form of tickets. Commenting on the success of the fund raising effort so far, Robert Kelsall the General Manager of the hotel said, "We have been overwhelmed with the support fro our guests and wholesalers who have all contributed in
one way or another in our fund raising efforts. We hope to be able to continue to support this worthy cause throughout 2001 and give a little back to the island from which we all gain so much benefit". . For more information about the project please call Ekoturin at 419741.

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Cathay Fasific Adds New Flights

To East Indonesia

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Cathay Facific has added new flight schedules from Surabaya and Denpasar on February. Started from 18 February 2001 Cathay Facific flies to Surabaya three times a week and started on 27 February to Denpasar, Bali eleven times a week. The addition of one extra flight to Surabaya and four to Bali takes Cathay Facific to a new level beyond the pre-crisis period. Since its first flight to Indonesia in 1961, Cathay Facific has been committed to the Indonesian market and although it has to cut its service in 1988 Cathay Facific Still flies to Indonesia for 40 years . "That's the reason we are very happy and proud to have additional flights to three major cities in Indonesia (Surabaya, Denpasar, and Jakarta). We still have the commitment to support the growth of business and tourism industry in Indonesia. We believe that these additional flights prove our commitment to Indonesia, " said Rupert Bray, Cathay Facific Airways Manager for East Indonesia "Cathay Facific is optimistic about the future of travel industry in Indonesia and we have invested a lot of time and energy to promote Indonesia in overseas market. We regularly invite journalists and travel agents from overseas to Indonesia and try to increase their number in the coming months, especially to promote Surabaya and Denpasar," added Mr Bray. Cathay Pacific flies to 52 destinations in 30 countries/territories and at present owns a fleet of airplanes for its international destination. Cathay pacific was the first airlane in the world to use the internet for on-line booking and check-in and will be the first airline to provide internet and email facilities for all class for more information please contact Rupert Bray, Manager East Indonesia, Cathay Pacific Airways, Indonesia, Telephone: (031)5480933 Fax :(031)5342965