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Introducing Bali’s first Urban Couture Retreat

OpeningMay 2011

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delMango Villa EstateSeminyak Gardensc/o Pt. Bali Permata IndahSquare 9; Jalan Raya Seminyak 504,Seminyak - Bali, 80361; IndonesiaOfficePhone: +62 361 734 [email protected] compiled by SEA/fmp - Nov. 2010

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The Developer - Selected Estates of Asia Pte. Ltd. Sinpapore

We in the luxury hospitality industry are living through tremendous times, as challenging and complex as they are auspicious. Global economic uncertainties and massive social and cultural shifts are changing consumer expectations while unprecedented emerging market affluence and an aspiring middle class are adding breadth and depth to the industry's identity.

The definition of luxury has changed considerably in recent years. No longer the privileged domain of the happy few, it is an eclectic, competitive and highly developed marketplace. Luxury today is simultaneously conservative and contemporary, extravagant and minimalist, vintage and modern, elite and accessible—it is art as well as commerce, an industry and a philosophy.

While disparate and diverse, however, our community is bound by the same belief that unparalleled quality, innovation, highly personalized service and a future oriented and sustainable design are the principal cornerstones of our industry.

We believe that our individual and collective success hinges on our

ability to evolve with the times. It is thus essential to shape a community of fellow professionals to empower and enhance our network,

intelligence and development aspiration. Consequently we believe

that the time is ripe for the introduction of innovative development and operating concepts: It is our desire and our expressed intention to operate delEstates as the new brand which embraces the principles of ‘Ethic, Ethnic & Sustainable Luxury’ to be launched in Bali.

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Selected Estates of Asia, Pte. Ltd.

is creating awe-inspiring properties with distinguished Balinese and international architects and designers. From eco-friendly holistic spa retreats, five-star mixed-use hotel developments, to signature villa estates, or your own exclusive residence, Selected Estates of Asia puts superior and highly personalized service, a proven hospitality management and associated specialists at your fingertips.

With over 20 years of 'on the ground' experience attained around the globe, Selected Estates of Asia's core business is green hotels, spa and health retreats along with other tourism based property developments. We offer our client's first hand experience and provide a unique,

specialized advisory service tailored to meet their individual requirements. We can provide conceptual development, market research, economic feasibility reports, strategic business planning, project

development, through to product sourcing, sales and marketing, pre-

opening and on-going operations in hotel, spa and health retreats.

Whether you are looking to develop a new brand or concept,

revive an existing project or simply require the assistance of a qualified

and experienced specialist, our team of professional consultants are always on hand to assist.

Frank M. Pfaller, CEO

Ronny Tome, Managing Director

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The Brief

Bali Architects Yoka Sara/Ketut Arthana

and Japanese Interior Designers

Nobuyiki Narabayashi were invited to

- create something entirely different

- do not follow the current trends of ‘minimalism’

- introduce an ‘ethnic & ethic fusion design’




dare to be

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discerninglyecoluxurious

the ‘del’ brand embodies and

transmits a strong differentiation.

a clear and coherent holistic,

sustainable and eco-luxury oriented

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delMangoLounge is an authentic portrait of the “Ethical & Ethnical Luxury” which is the main focus of the general concept behind the 'delMango Villa Estate'. It reflects a traditional Balinese lifestyle for year

round outdoor, relaxation and entertainment.



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CONCEPT DEFINITION

The stunningly beautiful building is brought to life through the use of sophisticated rustic black bamboo structural elements and a stylish modern yellow bamboo screen that envelopes the entire building; simplicity and naturalism rules again. Walk through a stunning entranceway with open fire and water features. Cross the bridge and enter the cocooned sanctuary of your reception parlor. Eclectic piped music welcomes you - you have arrived! Here, dark Balinese natural stone flooring and one heavy table & bench, handcrafted of recycled wood, set the tone. Guests are welcomed by the Concierge, offered a refreshment and guided to their private villa, where they check in.The deLounge occupies the first floor, accessible by a curved bamboo staircase. White toned terrazzo floors and custom designed ultra comfortable lounge furniture in the ‘white section’ featuring a particular style with strong Japanese influence is made from recycled materials and hand-woven Japanese fabrics. This insinuates a perfect modern interpretation of traditional Balinese and Japanese art-de-vivre. A sunken Japanese table is the main feature in the ‘black section’, where the shiny floor of compressed bamboo, framed by a feature of pebbles made from recycled glass are true eye catchers. Sit down, relax, savour the exotic Tapas and enjoy the views across the water ponds.




CONCEPT DEFINITION CONTINUE

In a few words - you will find yourself within the deL universe ... a lounge | bar | delicatessen with an innovative fusion cuisine, especially created by Pak Degan, former corporate Chef of Banyan Tree.

To us, Eco-Luxury does not mean 'opulence and redundancy' but rather the essentials, ethnic gestures that are contents oriented, free spaces with scattered lounging elements. It means creating a building without destroying its surroundings, creating processes which have a strong behavioral sense and are capable of becoming generators of healthy, natural beauty.

The result: A dynamic, fresh and vivid, multi-purpose edifice set under a spectacular ancient Mango tree!

delMangoLounge, an island and a natural sanctuary in a fast and hip and buzzing life in the centre of Seminyak.

It is luxury as we understand it: Unrivaled locations, architecture and spectacular design that combine to deliver an

ARCHITECTUREThe architecture for this project emphasizes on the integration of nature. Various layers of screens are causing ever changing sensations for the senses. Views, lights, sounds, fragrances - an ever changing array of sensual attractions.

INTERIOR DESIGNJapanese creative guru Nobuyuki Narabayashi, former lead designer of SuperPotato, now head of desaign9 and team fully understand and support our philosophy.

In close collaboration with Ketut Arthana, a well established Balinese architect and specialist in bamboo structures, this fusion of traditional Japanese and Balinese ethnic design which respects all the requirements for today’s comfort, is setting new benchmarks.





Description

Traditional Balinese lifestyle for year round outdoor living, relaxationand entertainment. Combining sustainable design elements such asopen plan living allowing for natural ventilation and lighting, spaciousliving areas and a practical kitchen with the latest Ariston appliances, the villas are fitted with all the creature comforts one is accustomed to.Taking on his first signature project in Bali, Japanese interior designguru, Nobuyuki Narabayashi, former lead designer of ‘SUPER POTATO’ and his creative team envisaged a simplistic interior with a true earthy note.

This was brought to life through the use of natural volcanic stones, sleek granite, subtle toned terrazzo, recycled teak for walls, antique timber for floors and custom made furniture created again from recycled teak wood embellished with hand-woven Japanese fabrics. delMangoVillaEstate provides a level of ‘natural’ luxury only found in Bali.

Combining the best elements from the past with the latest technologyavailable, this certainly is

Bali’s most avant-garde villa

estate located in a private

garden sanctuary in the very

heart of Seminyak.

Attention to detail is evident

no matter where your eye

may wander.

avant-garde

daringly different

couture eco-luxury




The BriefOur architects and

designers were simply

invited to

create something entirely different

do not follow the current trends of ‘minimalism’

introduce an ‘ethnic & ethic fusion design’

craft and inspire a ‘tantalizing sensation for the senses’




DRIVEN BY PASSION & DEDICATION A ‘floating’ structure of yellow bamboo. The lounge is ‘tied’ to strong black bamboo pillars and the entire edifice is enveloped with a bamboo screen.

One of the main features is certainly the 7.5 x 1.8 m acrylic partition towards the kitchen with inlays of tree branches ... (right - above)

Furniture is Muji-style, light weight & manufactured with sustainable materials.

Airy curtains & pebble floor features of recycled glass. (right - below)

WE CRAFT ORIGINALS




AMBIANCE & EXPERIENCEThe reception & concierge

area on the ground level

features inviting views

toward the central garden &

reflection pool. It is airy and

rather scarcely furnished -

one stand-up reception

desk, and one heavy long

table & bench.

The upper floor - deL - is a

mezzanine with enticing

vistas - quite a sensual

affair.

You enter into an empty

space of predominantly

white terrazzo floor - Muji-

style furniture is held in

white & red and stacked, so

you can have your seating |

dining arrangement set up

wherever you prefer.

The Japanese lounge is

kept in black - compressed

black bamboo flooring with

an adjacent garden of glass

pebbles & a Japanese

sunken table are setting the

tone.

All-day-dining & lounging

whenever and wherever you

desire.

Organic tapas from Pak

Degan’s signature cuisine

and Bali’s the finest

patisserie.

Full in-villa dining services

are provided.



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SUMPTUOUS 3-BEDROOM VILLAspreading gracefully over two floors

TROPICAL AL-FRESCO LIVING IN THE HEART OF COSMOPOLITAN SEMINYAK




couture comfort sensually designed over two floors



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FACILITIES & SERVICES

LOCATIONdelMango Seminyak Gardens - Bali’s most avant-garde villa estate located in the heart of cosmopolitan Seminyak. Opulent andsophisticated tropical living, shaded under century old mango trees, capturing the very essence of the Balinese lifestyle.

RESIDENCESStrictly limited edition of j u s t f o u r t e e n u l t r a luxurious properties built o n l a r g e l a n d p l o t s between 233m2 and 447m2. Each villa has its ownindividual pool with established landscaping to ensure the utmost of privacy. Step into your villa and you enter a private oasis that encompasses the traditional Balinese s ty le fo r year round outdoor living, relaxation and entertainment.

CHARACTERISTICS• Architecture by Bali’s very own internationally acclaimed Yoka Sara.• Residences fully designed by Nobuyuki Narabayashi, formerlead interior designer of ‘Super Potato’.• Floors created from cool blonde antique timbers, sleek graniteand volcanic stone.• Recycled timber used for walls.• Open plan living and dining

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tropical urban designon ground-floor level only




Distinguished

Guest Services

delMangoVillaEstate will be operated as a fully-serviced retreat, with all the guest services one would expect from a luxury hotel, yet provided in the privacy of ones own villa and tailored to the requirements of our discriminating guests. Professional management will be provided by an internationally experienced and dedicated Chef-Butler/Housekeeper duo, working in multi-function, under the direct supervision of CEO, Frank M. Pfaller

Our culinary supervisor, Pak Degan, Maitre Cuisinier, is Javanese born with a true cosmopolitan upbringing. Former Corporate Chef of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Pak Degan has earned his distinction with tenures at the One&Only Resorts in the Bahamas, as well a with Grand Hyatt in Indonesia.



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Distinguished

Guest Services

At delMangoVillaEstate, personalized service will be taken up a notch. As soon as guests arrive, they are checked in by the host and invited to select one of the three distinctive services on offer.1st - Private Host has a major-domo assigned to your needs at all times, which means you don’t have to lift a finger throughout your stay.2nd - Discretion - is to have a discreet service where the staff will kindly remind you when your villa suite needs to be cleaned up and will do so without disturbing you at all.3rd - Eco addresses the villa estate’s attempt to save more energy by offering you the chance to reuse your bed linen or towels on the second day.




Management Philosophy

Cherishing the classic hospitality tradition of excellence and providing superior services to our owners and guests.

Thinking and acting without the constraints of a large chain, thus maximizing the hotels potential without surrendering to standardization.

No two people are alike, and we firmly believe the same should apply to this autonomous luxury retreat. We must meticulously reach and maintain highest standards of quality and personalized guest services, but our properties will not bear the dull stamp of conformity.

Adopting a soft-branding approach in defiance of the mediocrity and uniformity that pervades much of today´s chain hospitality industry.

Those must be the tasks, which shall be pursued with pride and exuberance.

conceived & operated by




CONTACTdelMango Villa Estate - Seminyak Gardensc/o Pt. Bali Permata IndahSquare 9; Jalan Raya Seminyak 504,Seminyak - Bali, 80361; IndonesiaOfficePhone: +62 361 734 078

[email protected]

VILLA RENTAL RATES

SERVICES

TERMS & CONDITIONSdelMangoVillaEstate will be operated as a fully-serviced retreat, with all the guest services one would expect from a luxury hotel, yet

provided in the privacy of ones own villa and tailored to the requirements of our discriminating guests. Professional management will

be provided by an internationally experienced and dedicated Chef-Butler/Housekeeper duo, working in multi-function, under the direct

supervision of CEO, Frank M. Pfaller.

• vip airport & visa service

• pre-arrival in-villa grocery

stocking

• bespoke private event catering

• in-villa dining

• sundowner & full-moon

celebrations

• afternoon tea ceremony

• daily housekeeping/turn-down service

• valet service

• private chef

VILLA SIZE TRANQUIL SEASON

HIGH SEASON PEAKSEASON

1 BEDROOM 390.00 468.00 585.00

2 BEDROOM 550.00 660.00 825.00

3 BEDROOM 770.00 924.00 1.155.00








delMango Villa Estate Seminyak Gardens PRICE LIST

LIFESTYLE

OWNERSHIP

a new tranquil location in the very heart of town !Seminyak Gardens" Developers: Selected Estates of Asia Architect: Yoka Sara Interior Designer: Nobuyuki Narabayashi

LOT VILLA VILLA SIZE

LAND

SIZE

(m2)

BUILT

AREA

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LIVING

SPACE

(m2)

PRICE

(USD) STATUS

1 Villa Madu 3 bed / 1 storey 442 208 275 $756,000

2 Villa Amplem 3 bed / 2 storey 345 244 286 $787,000 SOLD

3 A Villa Manalagi 1 bed / 1 storey 233 95 133 $367,000 SOLD

3 B Villa Kuini 2 bed / 1 storey 310 164 212 $582,000 SOLD

4 A Villa Harum Manis 1 bed / 1 storey 227 95 133 $367,000

4 B Villa Udang 2 bed / 1 storey 317 164 212 $582,000 SOLD

5 A Villa Gatep 1 bed / 1 storey 233 95 133 $367,000 SOLD

5 B Villa Podang 2 bed / 1 storey 329 164 212 $582,000 SOLD

6 A Villa Golek 1 bed / 1 storey 233 95 133 $367,000 RESERVED

6 B Villa Indramayu 2 bed / 1 storey 333 164 212 $582,000

7 A Villa Apel 2 bed / 2 storey 312 194 252 $692,000 SOLD

7 B Villa Brazil 3 bed / 2 storey 447 278 363 $998,000

8 A Villa Gedang 1 bed / 1 storey 233 95 133 $367,000 SOLD

8 B Villa Lali Jiwo 2 bed / 1 storey 335 164 212 $582,000 SOLD

***Current pricing valid till 31st August 2010. Pricing subject to change without prior notice from the developer or associated companies.***

UPDATED: July 2010




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BALI delMango

odern yet environmentally friendly is what best describes delMango Villa Estate. Fourteen private villas designed by internationally acclaimed Bali

architect Yoka Sara, with interior design by Japanese designer, Nobuyuki Narabayashi, the former lead designer of world renowned creative guru ‘Superpotato’. Strategically located at the corner of Jalan Seminyak, the location is only a short stroll from the famous Seminyak beaches and the convenience of Sunset Road. delMango is a living testimony that luxury living can be energy efficient and environmentally sustainable. Built within an established landscape, delMango Villa Estate - Seminyak

Opulent tropical living, shading under century old Mango trees capturing the very essence of the Balinese lifestyle.

Eco-Tropical LivingGardens is set within a lush tropical environment of a former private Seminyak residence. This combined with its remarkable architectural design and interior finish makes delMango villa estate, one of the most outstanding avant-garde developments in Bali. The villa is an oasis that encompasses the traditional Balinese style for year round outdoor living, relaxation and entertainment. Set on individual plots of land between 233 - 447 m2, delMango Villa Estate sits on approximately half a hectare of land right in the heart of Seminyak. Fully furnished and managed by an experienced international hotelier, your investment will generate an attractive rental return year after year.

Amenities:24 hour Concierge, VIP airport transfers,

in-villa dining or private chef upon request, spa and members lounge, business centre,

Wi! throughout, housekeeping service, valet parking and access to private beach

club reserved for members only.

Price Range:Starting from USD 350,000

delMango Villa Estate Seminyak Gardens C/- PT. Bali Permata Indah

Square 9 - Jalan Raya Seminyak 504Seminyak 80361, Bali - Indonesia

Phone. +62 361 734 078Website. www.seacollection.biz Selected Estates of Asia Pte.Ltd

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island life

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no place like home

from interviews with the movers and shakers of the island’s property industry to the a to z of building your own pad, here is all

you need to know about making yourself a home in bali

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island life

1. Don’t leave your common sense at the airport.

2. Think about the environment.3. Get reputable legal assistance

and representation and do not fear or try to avoid compliance with government regulations – embrace them.

4. Check carefully the references of the people you do business with. Sound financial background of the developer is important – it’s obviously crucial that the project gets to be finished and built. Go for a well-known international property manager to survive through any shortcoming in the business.

5. Engage with the local community and respect traditions.

6. Focus on A-grade property. 7. Buy stuff you like but think

carefully if other people share your tastes.

8. Don’t ever assume that any surrounding land can’t be developed – too many areas have demonstrated if you develop a rice field into a villa someone in the surrounding rice fields can just as easily build something in “your view”.

9. Think about where the market was and where it logically should go in the future. Look to arbitrage areas that are not so popular now but will be in the future.

10. Location is always the number one factor when buying an investment property.

11. When you spot a property that you like, make sure you pay attention to legal ownership documentation, access roads and zoning regulations.

12. You want to buy a superstar investment product, and not a lemon. So make sure all the fundamentals are right. Always do proper legal transactions, with proper certificate and sales and purchase agreement, and if you have other structures for mode of ownership for the purchase (ie nominee structure, PMA structure or Hak Pakai) make sure to complete the entire legal procedure.

13. Again, the key to all beneficial investment in Bali is finding and buying good land at market price or below.

14. Because of the increasing living standards of the Indonesian population, developing housing estates between the city and outer regions will be a success, in terms of the growing demand, therefore quick sales and return on your investment. This business is easy to understand and handle.

15. For a five-year investment: buy land where you can see that soon the infrastructure will be improved. Your agent should

understand his region and be able to assist. Build housing and/or small shops along the roadside.

16. For a ten-year investment: buy land, large vacant blocks, even with derelict buildings, which cost too much for the local owner to tear down. Improve the landscaping and wait to sell.

17. For a for-ever investment: prepare your retirement place. There are no shortcuts in building quality! When the time comes and you feel like going back to where your roots are, the sales price is for “land and villa”, not “good land, also comes with a house”.

18. Lease large blocks in remote areas and establish a tree plantation. In ten years you’ll reap the rewards of the first harvest and the lease may still be running for another one or two cycles. What a safe way to play and surely a joy to watch your money grow on trees.

19. All parts of Bali are a good investment! But there is big potential for the south-east coastal strip – the widening of the Ida Bagus Mantra highway, along 25 kilometres from Tohpati to Klungkung, will have a significant impact for the area.

20. Back to no.2. Environment, environment, environment.

TOP TIPS FOR HOME BUYERS

ian macaulay and john blyther elite havenswww.elitehavensbali.com

is it possible for the buyers of your property to personalise their purchase? At Pantai Selatan Estate [PSE – located on prime cliff-top land in the south Bukit] the developers took customisation to the extreme. Villa owners were able to choose an architect and interior designer. These teams produced custom designs based

on the clients preferences – they did have to follow development design covenants that among other things specified minimum accommodation requirements, restricted heights and limit the use of materials.

The developers set out certain commercial specifications (bedrooms had to be of a minimum size, each bedroom had to have an en suite bathroom, each villa had to have a swimming pool over 20 metres in length and have an air-conditioned dedicated AV room along with another living room) thereafter owners were

allowed to personalise their villas as they saw fit. The developers had no desire to build another set of “cookie-cutter” villas. The result is seven completely customised villas that have great commercial attributes that also express each of their individual owner’s personal styles.

is it more beneficial to be a homeowner or to be an investor? Why are those mutually exclusive in your point of view? From our perspective one can be an investor and a homeowner. Anyone who purchases a home

in a country that does not offer any form of credit to overseas buyers is making a significant investment decision. Anyone who has done a correctly structured legal investment in property on the island in the last decade in the vast majority of cases is very thankful of the benefits they have reaped.

there are many investment options in property and real estate (buying, time-based leasing, investment, etc…), which do you offer, which is the more lucrative option for a long-term investment, and why? There is no “one-size-fits-all” strategy out there. Our history as a firm has been about facilitating individual ownership of private luxury villas and allowing those individuals (the vast majority of whom live overseas) to maintain a property here in Bali which is a serviced holiday home for their own enjoyment, while having commercial dimensions which allow owners to rent to third parties as much or as little as they choose, and maintain the physical asset in such a manner to facilitate capital growth.

what do you see in the future of bali’s development scene? Hopefully as things get more expensive more professionalism will be injected into the market. Bali’s reputation has suffered from too many cowboys and ex-timeshare sales people who suddenly feel they have the ability and wherewithal to do developments. The new governor’s focus on rationalising zoning and approvals for building codes bode well for the future. The key question on most people’s minds is what the government is going to do about infrastructure (electricity, roads, water supplies, sewage etc).

what are the insurance options for a property investment? Insure and include earthquake, volcano, and tsunami coverage.

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Appraiser – Guy that tells you how much your life is worth.Beaurocracy – Serves to frustrate and complicate any property deal.Contractor – No better friend, no worse enemy.Development – Turns a tropical paradise into an urban nightmare.Electricity – Lightbulbs don’t run on imagination.Freehold – Absolute ownership of land, sometimes through a nominee. Look up the word “trust”.Garage – Place to keep your car, old stuff, spare fridge or dead hooker, not so many in Bali.Home – Where the heart is.Improvement – That stripper pole in the living room, that’s an improvement!Joint Tenancy – Disadvantage: you own it with someone else. Advantage: If he/she dies, it’s yours.Keys – Open locks that otherwise keeps burglars, beggars, and unwanted lovers out.Lawyer – Let’s be honest, you’re not smart enough to understand anything more complicated than hellobali, much less a legal contract.Mansion – Some people in Bali call them “villas”.Notice of Default – Nothing to worry about; just carry on with life as usual.Owner – The person who bought the villa where you are partying and otherwise trashing.Property – Mine, not yours.Qualify - Congrats! You’re good enough!Rent – Paying for something that doesn’t belong to you. Like alimony.Sea View – Something very affordable in Bali for most Kings.Title – Proof of ownership, like a wedding ring.Unimproved Land – Some people call it “nature”.Villa – Any structure in Bali with a pool and multiple beds.Water – Something you want to have at your house, toilets don’t flush on miracles.X – Signature of the illiterate person you stole your land from.Yard – Area where you control nature within your home.Zoning – What Bali lacks.

frank m pfallerdelmango (selected estates of asia)www.seacollection.biz

with real estate companies sprouting all around like blackberries at a high school, how do you plan to stay competitive? By being dedicated to excellence and the provision of superior services to our owners and clients. Selected Estates of Asia (SEA) offers a high-profile presence in the luxury market, combined with a global network of renowned strategic partners from within the hospitality industry. Specialising in the development, positioning, sales and marketing and general management of mixed-use developments, our company provides the following one-stop services to joint venture partners and investors. We are not a real-estate company or agent, but developers/operators/marketers, offering a “one-stop-solution”.

how are you going to involve the balinese community in the vicinity with your property development? Whilst delMango is an “urban development” in the centre of Seminyak with fewer opportunities for a direct participation of neighbours, in the case of our other projects in rural Bali, the following opportunities are an integral part of our development concept:

Employment opportunities for local specialists for traditional bamboo structures, mud- walls, landscaping/gardening etc.Fair-trade agreements with local farmers for

supply of organic vegetables/meat etc. Integrated hotel-school providing

local Balinese community for employment

All the surrounding farmers will be encouraged to switch to certified organic farming, so that most food ingredients can be purchased from local suppliers, ensuring the surrounding Balinese society directly partakes in the economic benefit. This will not only benefit Balinese families but also the environment. Buying food and other supplies from local producers means significantly reducing CO2 emissions, yet the highest standards for impeccable quality will be continually upheld.

how has the market changed in the last 15 years? Dramatically! Depending on the area, Bali starts to become more exclusive and therefore more expensive, hence you can see a different kind of clientele on the island: people looking for quality and are willing to pay for it. Fifteen years ago Bali was known as a beach/surf destination attracting backpackers from around the world. Now it is known as an island of culture, traditions, natural beauty, a great place to lead a life of higher quality and a destination for people who are now looking for a place to retire in style after a life of hard and successful work. This trend also shows in the kind of shops and restaurants opening up in Bali, especially in Seminyak. Interest in villa real estate is also very big now. Bali is known as one of the best places in the world now for a good investment. All are signs that Bali is attracting the right kind of people from around the world and has changed its image totally.

other properties to check outPasraman Bhagawan Private Residences, T: 0361 703 361, www.wpenterprise.com

Anantara Uluwatu, www.balianantarauluwatu.com




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What is the basic idea behind Selected Estates of Asia?Our vision is to act as innovate developers, cherishing the classic hospitality tradition of excellence, whilst thinking and acting – allow me to use the phrase “outside the box” – meaning without the constraints of a large chain or organisation. This puts us into a position to be able to maximise the property’s potential without surrendering to standardisation.

When it comes to accommodations, my own expressed philosophy has always been that no two people are alike, and I really believe the same should apply to luxury hotels and villa estates. While every property has its very own character, style and concept and must meticulously reach and maintain highest standards of quality and personalised guest services, none should have to bear the dull stamp of conformity.

Tell us about your professional background.In a nutshell, I was born and educated in Bavaria, Germany, became manager of a discotheque in the Canary Islands at an early age of 18, the youngest hotel GM at the age of 22 at the famous Blue Marlin Hotel in Malindi, Kenya, where Hemingway wrote his book “Snows of Kilimanjaro” – please do note, however, that this was well before my tenure – but that’s where I really came into touch with the world of affluent, sophisticated and seriously rich people; royalty who came to hunt The Big Five and fish for Marlin.

Thereafter, again, I was the youngest GM with an opening assignment of a five-star hotel back in Fuerteventura at 25, followed by a three-year tenure with world-renowned hotel and casino developer Sol Kerzner, whom I really view as my mentor, in South Africa and Mauritius.

I then established my own company, Selected Hotels Promotion LC, specialising in new resort concepts, openings, positioning, management of hotels, venturing into the mixed-use market with luxury properties over the past few years.

After travelling around the world, what opinions do you have regarding the hotel industry in Bali?I do prefer private and individually owned and operated hotels as opposed to large chains. In today’s world driven by innumerable mergers and acquisitions mainly by hotel chains, “individuality” and “personal guest services” are essential, and in this aspect, Bali makes a pleasant exception: even large internationally-run properties provide you this very gracious home-away-from-home feeling, due to their blissful Balinese staff, their standards of quality and the breathtaking surroundings.

You were appointed as WorldGuide’s “Ambassador Extraordinaire” by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, tell us more about that.I am acting on an honorary basis as International Trustee for the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (www.stardiamondaward.com), the world’s premiere organisation for awarding excellence in travel, cuisine, luxury products and services, as well as being an “Ambassador Extraordinaire” for WorldGuide, a meeting place for individuals

who value a sophisticated lifestyle and appreciate fine hotels. The Academy’s Five-Star-Diamond award is regarded as “the Oscars” of the luxury hotel business.

With WorldGuide, we will launch a new and very exciting cross-marketing platform for professional hoteliers, the HoteliersGuild. With that, we will create a global society of like-minded Hoteliers that will become a recognised authority as well as a cross-marketing and sales tool for their respective properties.

How do you deal with environmental issues when it comes to developing your properties? At Sacred Mountain Sanctuary, in Sidemen, our eco-luxury bamboo development, we are designing a first-of-its-kind, fully sustainable prototype eco-lodge and life-style-camp. The “EcoLodge” will be our prototypical zero-emissions villa, and may well serve as a pioneering project for Bali and hopefully other developments elsewhere.

As a visitor, what is your opinion of Bali?So many surveys and people can’t be wrong. Bali was voted Number One Island Destination in the World, beating Phuket.

I had been told that you either love or hate Bali, but for me, I simply feel very good here, and appreciate the rather relaxed way of life without closing my eyes and my mind to such important issues like the ones you mentioned before.

There have been some dispute about the development of tourism in Bali and its effects on the environment and cultural authenticity, what is your take on that?Now you are touching a very sensitive issue! Whilst it is very

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pleasing to note the efforts of the local hotel associations and certain properties, it has to be said that in general a lot remains to be done. It is, however, not a specific Balinese problem, as it occurs, unfortunately, in most of the top tourist destinations I know of.

Whilst I feel that it’s not appropriate for me to advise the authorities on environmental issues – as I am not really an expert, mind you - I would however suggest the obvious, namely that the local infrastructure must grow in accordance with the increasing tourist arrivals and to set stricter guidelines for new developments with benchmarks as to minimum requirements for environmental protection and sustainability.

Most importantly, I do believe that education plays a mayor role in this context, as it’s the root of how a culture or society develops.

Last but not least, what is your motto? Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand - martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming, “Wow! What a ride!”

It’s not the years you add to the life, it’s the life that you add to the years.

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