Increasing Demand for Bali Villas After Latest Bomb in Indonesia
Article by dharma putra
Bali – The Island of Gods Bali has now become one of the top WORLD destinations for its white sand beaches, blue sky, magnificent waves, tropical weather and friendly locals. For several years, the International Travel Magazine awarded Bali as the world’s best island. There were more than 1.4 million tourists to Bali in 2008. Bali being a popular holiday destination has a lot of hotels, resorts, villas to spend ones holidays but one of the most attractive places to stay in is Bali villas.
Moreover with the existence of the newest bomb in the area of Kuningan, Jakarta where the target was the J.W. Marriot Hotel and The Ritz Carlton Hotel, which was the chain of famous hotel all over the world. The guests after the bomb incident in Kuningan, Jakarta who spent the night in several famous hotels in Bali immediately moved to the hotel which was not from famous hotel chain. But the interesting matter is apart from moving to small and not chain hotel, they chose to spend the night in a Bali villa spread in several areas in Bali.
Staying in a Villa is a fantastic holiday option, especially for a group of friends or family. It’s probably cheaper than you think and offers the privacy and security for you and your family or friends and where All Day Breakfast means All Day Breakfast. Villas are symbolic of comfort and luxury. Luxury villas are always fun to stay in as they provide all the possible comforts just like famous chain hotel, even more.
If you are looking at Bali as your next holiday destination, then you should look beyond the typical resort hotels and consider renting a luxury 5-star Villa. The ability to relax by your own pool, have fresh fruit brought to your hammock at no charge, or simply wander around in your dressing gown all day. Many Villas offer any time check in and check out, so you can really make the most of your holiday. Try asking for that at a 5-star resort.
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Dharma serves as online marketing consultant of Find Bali Villas and Bali Villas
Rising Demand for Rattan Furniture on International Scene
Article by Gen Wright
In the past, wicker and rattan furniture are used mostly in tropical countries. However, in the last two decades or so, there had been increasing interest in wicker and rattan furniture even in countries like Canada and the US.
Rattan furniture can be used indoors or outdoors, but the reason why it is used extensively in the hospitality industry, especially in hotels and resorts, is due to the fact that not only does it lasts and look good, it is also capable of giving a relaxed and tropical feel to the surrounding. It is very versatile and can be used in conjunction with other materials like wood, metal and leather to create modern and chic furniture.
International trade conventions and exhibitions have helped to contribute to the expansion of audience for rattan furniture. The versatility of rattan furniture makes it easy to mix and match with existing furnishings and upholstery. Furthermore, the creation of all-weather rattan furniture also assures homeowners that their easy-to-maintain rattan furniture is able to withstand nature’s weather elements.
Many companies dealing with rattan furniture also publicise their eco-friendliness, making sure that the rattan and wicker used in manufacturing are plantation grown and does not hurt or endanger wildlife and the environment. Some of them go a step further to ensure that no child labour is used in the entire production process. As a result, it is hardly surprising that the rattan furniture appeals to the environmental conscious consumers.
The rattan furniture industry is a very active one, with business transactions spanning literally across the globe. Since the raw materials like rattan and cane are grown mostly in South East Asia, it is natural that most of the furniture manufacturing companies are located in places like Bali and Java in Indonesia, or Cebu in the Philippines. Furthermore, making rattan furniture is a craft. The skills of the craftsmen are passed down from generation to generation. The processing and treatment of rattan to make them suitable to be used in production is a long process. Even though there are some degrees of mechanization, some of the labour intensive process like weaving still has to be done by hand. This calls for the skills of the craftsmen and is what determines the quality of the end products.
Many rattan furniture companies in the US and Canada either import the finished rattan furniture directly from China, Indonesia or the Philippines, or they have their own factories located in either of these countries. Due to the size and bulkiness of the items, export of the furniture is usually in containers by sea. It will take about a month or more for the shipment to reach the retailers and wholesalers in the US and Canada. To reduce the costs of transporting these bulky items, some of these companies have their own factories and assemble the packed materials locally.
Today, the growth and expansion of the industry gives consumers to enjoy a wider range of designs and products to choose from. With so many advantages, it is no surprise that the popularity of rattan furniture will continue to rise.
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