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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali welcomes new Director of Sales and Marketing

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali welcomes new Director of Sales and Marketing

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa Director of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Ludri RatnawatiNusa Dua, BALI – Jamal Hussain, General Manager of Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Ludri Ratnawati.

Starting 3 June, Ms. Ludri will be responsible for the overall Sales and Marketing of the Resort. She will provide leadership to the Sales & Marketing Team; oversee sales functions, strategic business partnerships, marketing strategies and Marketing Communications.

Ms. Ludri has an impressive background in Sales and Marketing with multiple roles within the hospitality industry for the past 23 years. Most recently, she served as a Director of Sales & Marketing for a reknown international hotel chain in Bali. She brings with her valuable experience and comprehensive knowledge of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Ludri is Balinese, married and mother to two young children.

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The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is the pioneer of luxury accommodation within the Nusa Dua area. This 5-star diamond resort, has been welcoming kings, queens, presidents and other dignitaries since its grand opening. Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, the resort, with its 382 guestrooms and suites, features all the elegance of a Balinese palace, while offering modern amenities. The Nusa Dua Spa is designed to highlight its rich Balinese tradition with a variety of indigenous treatments. Dining at Nusa Dua Hotel & Spa is an epicurean journey with a choice of five restaurants and four bars under the close watch of an award-winning culinary team. For more information, please visit www.nusaduahotel.com.

For more information and to request a meeting with Ludri and the Nusa Dua Team at WTM, contact Chris Etheridge on chris@slcrepresentation.com

Whale Season in Noosa 2019

Whale Season in Noosa 2019

3 whales headed north as seen from aboveWith the whale season officially starting in Noosa, we welcome two new experiences to take you out to see the annual migration of our Humpback Whales. The whale season runs from June to November, with over 30,000 whales migrating north to seek warmer waters. Join one of our tours to experience these majestic mammals breach and frolic with their newly born calves. 

Noosa Oceanrider is a jetboat ride offering small group touring and seats a maximum of 12 passengers. There are three different tours to choose from depending on your level of adrenalin seeking adventure. The Thrill Ride has you screaming and laughing at the same time as you glide over perfect Noosa waves, with 360s thrown in for good measure. The Dolphin Safari runs year-round as you pass by picture-perfect landscapes in search of these playful and intelligent friends.

New to Oceanrider is a 2-hour whale watching experience as you witness the majestic beauty of the Humpback Whale in Noosa’s aquatic playground. This slower-paced cruise operates from July to October and provides a stunning vista of the Noosa landscape whilst you enjoy a spectacular display of breaching, tail lobs and pectoral slaps. 

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Noosa Wave offers touring in a brand-new vessel equipped with the latest ultra-low emission 425hp Yamaha engines. Join the Ocean Blast ride for an immediate thrill with giant turns and jumping waves with speed.

For a life-changing experience, swim with the Humpback Whales in their natural habitat from July to October. Departing from Noosa River, you will head out into the open ocean for 2.5 hours of jaw-dropping memories. All gear is supplied, just bring your swimmers and a towel and immerse yourself in underwater sightings of whales, dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles.

Whale watching tours are offered for those that don’t want to get into the water. Enjoy a fast, smooth ride with informative commentary as you cruise on the Pacific Ocean for 2.5 hours, with tours operating from June to November. http://noosawave.com.au/tour/swim-with-the-whales/

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve experience – the perfect base to explore the Tropics

Thala Beach Nature Reserve experience – the perfect base to explore the Tropics

Thala Beach Nature Reserve celebrated it’s 21st birthday back in April this year.

The original owners are still the owners of this deluxe eco family-owned retreat, with 83 Bungalows set on 145 acres of tropical beachfront forest and Thala is the perfect base to explore the best of the Tropics with icons such as Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef on the doorstep.

A bird audit was conducted 21 years ago, and only 40 special of birds were found on this previously degraded sugar cane plantation. We jump ahead to today and over the years, the owners planted many vines, shrubs, bushes and trees that are host plants for butterflies and birds; and the great news is that there are over 194 species of birds that have been found onsite at Thala today.

Thala Beach Nature Reserve has been awarded the highest Australian Eco-certification for maximising informative and meaningful experiences, whilst enhancing the local environment. The Thala experience adheres to the principals of global eco-tourism and guests leave a soft footprint in an environmental journey towards a better world.

Margaret River and Southern Western Australia top Lonely Planet list

Margaret River and Southern Western Australia top Lonely Planet list

Margaret River and Southern WA have been named this year’s number one Asian-Pacific destination by Lonely Planet. Expanded this year to include Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific for the first time, ‘Best in Asia Pacific’ is Lonely Planet’s annual online list of the region’s 10 best destinations to visit over the coming year.

For more information visit https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-asia-pacific