As we are approaching the end of an exciting year, 2022, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is delighted to invite you to a memorable year-end celebration filled with joy in togetherness. Feel renewed while you immerse yourself in the resort’s wellness programs and unwind in a various dining experiences completed with family-friendly festivities during the Festive Season. An extraordinary New Year’s party that has been thoughtfully curated also awaits at the end of your journey in 2022. Begin your celebration on Christmas Eve with Sparkling Cocktail Party at the resort’s Lobby Bar & Lounge where you will enjoy a complimentary drink while the joyful tunes play. Santa Claus will also pay a visit to greet the young guests of the resort and make the evening even merrier. The evening will only get better from here as you join the Christmas Eve Dinner at the resort’s poolside venue. Elaborate buffet selection including arrays of Christmas...

The highest praise for the perfect execution and excellent quality of service came at the end of last week in an emotional speech by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (or “Jokowi”), who thanked all those involved in the G20 Summit, including the tireless team at The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali. The luxury hotel, which opened its doors for its first guests in 2019, was one of the main venues for the G20 Summit, and the hotel’s Candi Ballroom hosted numerous meetings and gatherings of statesmen and delegates from global organisations. Under the theme, “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, the 17th meeting of the “Group of Twenty” focused on the global health architecture, digital transformation, and sustainable energy transition. President Jokowi welcomed 17 statesmen for a series of activities at The Apurva Kempinski, followed by a luncheon at the Bamboo Dome on the Ocean Front Lawn of the hotel. Under the guidance of the culinary...

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is welcoming Chef Salvatore Catania to lead the resort’s pride Prego restaurant with an authentic casual Italian cuisine. Chef Salvatore is a native from Turin, Piedmont in the northern part of Italy. Like many great Italian chef’s he nurtured his culinary passion from an early age through his families traditional cuisine, where his family shared their traditional recipes with him. His knowledge of Southern Italian delicacies where then enhanced, as he would travel to the Southern part of Italy in summer to discover more of his family heritage. His expertise in the kitchen first began in 2012 with the Aquila Nera Restaurant, Ivrea, Italy with southern Italian cuisine and seafood. Two years later Chef Salvatore joined a management internship program in Phuket, Thailand to develop his culinary expertise further. He gained first kitchen management skills and spend his free time with cheese making in the...

The ‘Unity in Diversity’ campaign provides a grand stage highlighting arts and crafts from the island of Borneo As part of the Unity in Diversity campaign which runs throughout 2022, 5 star resort The Apurva Kempinski Bali is highlighting the traditions and culture from the island of Kalimantan. Through this campaign, this resort has also been conducting various collaborations with the craftsmen of Indonesia, each of them representing the cultural identity of each of the highlighted regions. This time, the resort teamed up with Franklin Firdaus, a fashion designer from the island of Borneo, to set the stage for the island’s heritage. Franklin Firdaus, who is known for his work through the Franksland fashion label, displays a line of clothing inspired by the colours and culture of Kalimantan. On 3 September 2022, the fashion show, titled Mystery of Borneo, was held in the magnificent Pendopo lobby. The stage presented...

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is pleased to announce the new wellness package from its award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin entitled Eat, Pray Spa. This signature package provides guests with a complete wellness journey to experience during their visit to the island of the Gods. This offer will be perfect in time with the recover of tourism in Bali where wellness and wellbeing continue to be priority for everyone. The topic of wellness and well-being has become a crucial part of one’s life and The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali believes that maintaining wellness and well-being is important in creating balance for pleasure and health in mind and body whilst on holiday. The Eat Pray Spa offers the ultimate balance the guests need. As the leading wellness destination and wanting to accommodate the need for wellness and well-being for the guests whilst on vacation, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali and its award-winning Heavenly Spa by...

From 14 July to 14 August 2022, Meilleur Ouvrier de France ChefJean-Yves Leuranguer and Michelin-starred chefs join the resort’sculinary experts for a series of iconic programmes. Chef Eric Cocollos, The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s director of culinary, and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer have invited four esteemed professionals for a world-class culinary celebration. The series of events, which are going to be held from 14 July to 14 August 2022, will provide a stage for Michelin-starred chefs Chef Olivier Elzer, Chef Damian Piscioneri, Chef Marc Lahoreau and Chef Gaetan Fiard, all of whom were once a student of Chef JeanYves Leuranguer. From a six-hands degustation dinner at Koral Restaurant and a fine omakase at Izakaya by OKU, to a special Brunchcation and afternoon-tea delight at Selasar Deli, the series of events will reunite the internationally acclaimed Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer with his mentees. July will see...

A joint-venture initiative with Indonesia’s sustainable brands, in their efforts to reduce weddings’ carbon footprint The Apurva Kempinski Bali and partners have come together to inspire and seek ways of addressing the important topic of sustainability with another breakthrough at the resort, this time in the form of a Sustainable Wedding Package. To promote the activation of this movement, similar-minded key partners are invited. They are Designmill Co., SukkhaCitta, Puri Ata, Taga Woodcraft, Plaga Farm, Tanamera Coffee and Balian Water. Designmill Co. joined the project to lend their expertise with the decoration. Recycled paper papeteries, wooden chairs and potted plants are utilised to decorate the venue, with hanging natural fabric and printed customised motifs. The event decorator has brought fashion label Kaeen, who are known for sharing Indonesian creativity through their fabric. Another partner from the fashion industry is...

The world-class French graffiti artist Cyril Kongo joins the resort in celebrating art and craftsmanship Establishing its distinctiveness as a true embodiment of Indonesia’s culture, diversity and craftsmanship, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is set to debut its avant-garde atelier in June 2021. This time, this award-winning resort is partnering up with highly acclaimed international graffiti artist Cyril Kongo, who has made headlines in the art world with his collaborations with Hermès, Richard Mille, Daum, La Cornue and Chanel. Ideally situated at the highest level of the resort, this Asian-French artist will transform the 144 sq m space into an iconic, bold and artistic atelier. Inspired by the unity in diversity of this majestic resort, Cyril Kongo has discovered the perfect stage to bring his art and effortless savoirfaire to Indonesia. “I feel grateful to have the opportunity to share my contemporary vision and savoir-faire with...