He's Got Meetings Covered

(4/14/2003)

When Bali Discovery Tours published the Bali MICE Guide 2003 as part of our efforts to increase the meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) market to Bali, our editor purchased an image from one of Bali's leading image libraries to grace our cover

Until recently, the name of the young man in Balinese dress on this year's edition of Bali's only comprehensive guide to meetings and conferences was something of a mystery. Prompted by numerous enquiries regarding our cover model's identity from readers around the world, we set about a "reverse search" in order to find out who exactly was the person depicted on our cover.

Meet Made Suparrtha

Our search eventually led us to the Novotel Coralia Benoa Bali where we discovered out cover-boy, Made Supartha, working as a waiter at "Coco's" beachside restaurant.

A 25 year-old young man who hails from Singaraja, on Bali's North Coast, Made Supartha has worked as waiter for the past 3 years at the popular Tanjung Benoa Resort while also pursuing his interest as a professional dancer. Photographed for our cover in one of his dance costumes, Supartha is well known for his rendition of the Oleg Tamblingan and physically challenging Kebyar Duduk dances. Possessing a dance repertoire that is truly international, Supartha performs regularly in special programs prepared by his hotel for their guests, including a special Tahitian dance performance.

Bali MICE Guide 2003

Produced annually by Bali Discovery Tours for the Bali MICE Initiative, the Bali MICE Guide 2003 (BMG 2003) is an essential resource for anyone organizing an event in Bali, one of the Asia's most exotic, diverse and well-equipped international conference destinations.

Covering the width and breadth of the island, BMG 2003 incorporates detailed information on 32 hotels, 10 professional conference operators (DMC's), venues, activities and attractions, team building, food and beverage caterers, conference gift outlets, international courier and freight and cargo agents, telecommunications and marketing specialists, as well as many other conference-related products and services.

The valuable guide is also filled with a wealth of pre and post-trip attractions and activities, suggestions on how to build custom itineraries, and a multitude of sports and recreation suggestions for groups and individuals.

There are chapters on Bali's arts and culture, island tours for participants, partners and families, golfing and marine activities and excursions, information on Bali's world famous spas, a thorough survey of high quality and unique dining and entertainment options, information on the island's distinctive fashion scene and souvenir and handicraft retailers, a year-round calendar of events and festivals, and an index of participating advertisers.

Available free only to qualified decision-makers in the conference and meeting business, BMG 2003 presents the very best of what Bali has to offer in one easy-to-use reference tool everything the professional organizer needs to know to put together a successful and memorable MICE event.

Qualified event planners, trade representatives and specialty travel agents may register for copies of the guide on line via the link provided below.