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International Airfare Searches to United States Down Since Trump Inauguration

Simon Willmore

- February 15, 2017

International visitors appear to be choosing other countries first when it comes to searching for airline tickets to the United States since President Donald J. Trump’s Jan 20 inauguration according to a new report by flight-data firm Hopper.com.

Overall, airfare searches from international destinations to the U.S. fell by 17% since Trump took office, but searches from the seven countries included in the now-halted travel ban dropped 33% in the same period, Hopper said. The company, however, noted there was one exception: flights from Russia to the U.S., which jumped up by 88%.

USA Today reported international travel experts state the way the Trump administration handled the ban, prompted many would-be travelers to reconsider visiting the U.S. In Ireland, for example, travelers “panicked” and canceled trips over the uncertainty, Pat Dawson, president of the Irish Travel Agents Association, told USA Today.

“The constant battles the president is having with different countries does not send out a welcoming message and is making American and Americans more insular,” Dawson told USA Today. “America has always been very good to the Irish and up to now we always felt, right or wrong, we had a special relationship with its people and in particular its president, no matter what party he or she came from.”

Dawson also told USA Today that Irish airlines have begun discounting flights in an effort to reverse the travel trend, and hopes the situation changes “for both our countries sakes’.”

Trump’s travel ban, which he issued by executive order late last month, is also causing international travelers to think before booking a trip to the U.S., even if they are not from the current seven Muslim majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen included in the order. The order is currently under consideration by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a Seattle-based judge ruled that Trump exceeded his authority in issuing the order and halted it.

Zane Kerby, the CEO of the American Society of Travel Agents, told USA Today that while the ban applied only to those countries, travelers from all over the world have gotten suddenly cautious. The publication also reported that Kerby said his members are saying some American companies are pulling back their foreign national employees to the U.S., in case the ban suddenly expands. They are also delaying travel abroad over fears about how welcomed they’ll be, given the mass street protests and international headlines about the Trump travel ban. Some travelers, he said told USA Today, seem to be saying they just don’t want to bother traveling to a country that’s suddenly restricting visitors.

“They’re unwilling to take that risk,” Kerby told USA Today. “Broadly, it’s really clear from our members that the actions of the past few weeks has injected a great deal of uncertainty in to the travel industry.”

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International Airfare Searches to United States Down Since Trump Inauguration

Simon Willmore

- February 15, 2017

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how this expansive function space on the breathtaking shore of Jimbaran Bay can accommodate various events.

A Bali convention centre in a prime location

A stone’s throw from the white-sand Jimbaran Beach with its restaurants and bars offering panoramic sunset views, the Jimbaran Convention Centre has not one, not two, but 19 meeting spaces. Spread across two and a half floors, the noble meeting spaces fuse functional elements with modern aesthetics, including floral accents, playful geometries, and polished marble that fits into InterContinental’s brand. Let’s not forget the colourful wall art that taps into the emotionality of travel and Bali culture.

The visual appeal aside, Jimbaran Convention Centre has rooms with a capacity of up to 2,000 people. There are also extensive outdoor function spaces at InterContinental, one of the most luxurious resorts in Bali. InterContinental Bali Resort can host a maximum of 1,500 guests, steps from ocean waves washing up on the shore.

A convention centre with endless meeting spaces

The latest convention centre in Bali is also the largest on the Island of the Gods. This is most apparent in the Imperial Grand Ballroom.

Level 1

The Imperial Grand Ballroom

This versatile ballroom created by ARKdesign Architects promotes abstractive thinking, ideal for unlocking ideas. We’re talking 2,380 square metres, a nine-metre-high ceiling, and contemporary design with Balinese influences.

Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, Jimbaran Convention Centre’s flagship room is flooded with natural light. Technical highlights include a giant LED mega screen and high-intensity LED lighting fixtures with advanced colour mixing technology for superior surge and lighting protection. The enhanced audio-video system allows video streaming as well as conferencing and recording, plus mobile protection and satellite communications.

The technology offers impeccable acoustic quality as well, making it ideal for meetings, seminars, product launches, other Bali mice events, and even weddings and small concerts.

Before people enter The Imperial Grand Ballroom, however, they’re welcomed at the Pre-Function Area on Level 1, which sets the stage for a productive event.

Pre-Function Area First Floor

From elegant pendant lights and purple orchids to polished marble floors and comfy couches framed by paintings of dancers and beautiful women, the inviting setting makes visitors feel welcome instantly. People arriving at Jimbaran Convention Centre will also experience cordial greetings at the Pre-Function Area on the first floor. It’s an excellent place for a chat with business partners before moving to the ballroom, the crown jewel of this Bali convention centre.

Also on Level 1 are the three Puri Kencana ballrooms and the 70 sqm-Ramayana and Mahabarata VIP Rooms, which allow for smaller gatherings of 10. While these VIP rooms are great for social events with an intimate atmosphere, the Puri Kencana ballrooms have a gigantic capacity of 250. These rooms are linked to the Imperial Grand Ballroom by the mezzanine in Jimbaran Convention Centre’s main building. The mezzanine itself boasts several meeting rooms, too.

Mezzanine rooms

Nakula

Perfect for smaller meetings events in Bali, the Nakula venue has a capacity of 10. One of Jimbaran Convention Centre’s two executive boardrooms, Nakula features the latest audio-visual tech on 46.53 square metres, including an 85-inch Smart TV.

Sadewa

Jimbaran Convention Centre’s second executive boardroom is tech-forward as well. It features an 85-inch Smart TV and the latest AV equipment, making it an ideal space for business meetings of 10.

Pandawa

Open one of the doors embellished with golden brass, and you’ll enter this carpeted, 259.6 sqm-room that can be divided into 133.34 sqm-sections. Needless to say, to provide an excellent venue for business meetings, it also features advanced audio-visual tech and event support.

Further rooms await on the second floor, from boardrooms and VIP rooms to a business centre and wedding showroom.

Level 2

Pandu

This 30 sqm-meeting venue can host up to nine people, ideal for cocktail-style business and social events. As well as technical support, Pandu boasts modern AV equipment and a 62-inch Smart TV.

Kunti

An elegant synthesis of white walls adorned with golden brass, local patterns and gold-framed art, Kunti creates a visually appealing environment for successful execution of an event. One of the multi-function spaces with 68.97 square metres and a capacity of 60, the meeting venue with executive chairs boasts tech support as well as advanced AV gear and a 65-inch Smart TV.

Assistance across the board

Aside from ample spaces and state-of-the-art technology to improve productivity, businesses can bank on a team of event professionals. They help from the enquiry stage to event completion and beyond.

What’s more, Jimbaran Convention Centre’s passionate and professional culinary team comes up with creative set menus for refreshment breaks, buffet, lunch or dinner. Given the close proximity to the beach, it’s no surprise that Jimbaran Convention Centre provides meeting space for up to 1,500 people at the resort’s 18,000 sqm-Sunset Garden, which offers unbroken views of the ocean.

While the aptly named Sunset Garden is perfect for grand celebrations, guests can also watch the sun sink orange at Alun Alun Garden, which is ideal for romantic gatherings of 150 people. No matter how big or small your event is, attendees will want to stay at InterContinental Bali Resort, a luxury hotel in Bali that boasts accommodations from leading to premium categories. Top facilities include the exclusive Club Lounge, the Sunset Beach Bar & Grill with daily live entertainment, plus the heavenly spa with steam rooms, saunas, and whirlpools that will give the body and mind a well-deserved break.

Complete with personalised service and huge meeting spaces, five thematic dining outlets and six invigorating swimming pools, Jimbaran Convention Centre is arguably the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali.

Visit InterContinental Bali’s website for more information, and email apdpshamice@ihg.com for event planning enquiries. You can also call this Bali Convention Centre at +62 361 701 888.

May we all strive to emulate her virtues and remember that true wealth lies in the depth of our character, the sincerity of our actions, and the impact we have on those around us.”

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