BALI, BTNp: THE MUSIC promoter Pino Sagliocco has been unveiled as the newest UNWTO Special Ambassador, joining a growing list of illustrious figures using their influence and celebrity to promote the power of tourism. In his new role, Sagliocco will join Giorgio Armani, Lionel Messi and other leading figures from the worlds of business, sport,…
Nusa Dua, BTNP: THE Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, welcomes Chef Matthias Mittnacht to lead its culinary team as of May 2022. Chef Matt whom he usually being called will take on the role of Executive Chef and will also be in charge of the island’s pride, Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) and continue to…
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was a ‘wake-up call’ to improve preventative measures and ‘stop the spiral of increasing disaster impact and risk’. BALI, BTNp: MORE countries must “Think Resilience”, and urgently adopt, improve early warning systems to reduce risk from an increasing number of disasters across the world, a UN forum has concluded. Some…
Countries gathered in Indonesia to review global progress to reduce the threat of climate hazards and other disasters amid the rising toll of extreme events. BALI, BTNp: THE FRIST UN international disaster forum —since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic— is a unique opportunity to pave the way for a “safe and sustainable future”, the…