2005 Tri Hita Karana Awards

(12/19/2005)

The editors of Bali Travel News have announced the winners of the prestigious Tri Hita Karana Awards for 2005 recognizing accommodation operators and tourist attractions in Bali that, in their judgment, embody high levels of professionalism while at the same time embracing the spiritual and community values of Balinese culture.

The Tri Hita Karana Award winners for 2005, by category, are:

• Melati or Local Tourist Accommodation Category - Gold: Cempaka Belimbing Villas in Tabanan Silver: Waka Di Ume Resort in Ubud Bronze: Puri Bagus Candidasa in Karangasem.

• 1, 2 and 3 Star Hotel Category - Gold: Puri Santrian Hotel in Sanur Silver: Nusa Lembongan Resort on Nusa Lembongan Island Bronze: Tandjung Sari Hotel in Sanur

• 4 Star Hotel Category - Gold: Alila Ubud Resort Silver: Alila Manggis Resort in Karangasem Bronze: Bali Dynasty Resort in South Kuta

• 5 Star and 5 Stare-Plus Hotel Category - Gold: Nusa Dua Beach Resort and Spa Silver: Sofitel Seminyak Bali Bronze: Melia Benoa at Tanjung Benoa

• Boutique Resort Category - Gold: The Ritz Carlton Bali Resort & Spa in Jimbaran Silver: Ibah Luxury Villas in Ubud Bronze: Bali Tropic Resort & Spa in Tanjung Benoa

• Tourist Attraction Category - Gold: Taman Ayun Silver: Waterbom Park in South Kuta Bronze: Sangeh in Badung Regency.

Overall Winner

The overall winner considered by the jury to be most representative of the values of Tri Hita Karana was the Cempaka Belimbang Villas in Tabanan Regency.