Bali Tourism News

A Westin Bali Heavenly Surf Party for Top International Tennis Players

September 13th, 2007

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has successfully hosted another Heavenly Party for top international tennis players participating in the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic. This exclusive event began with a rejuvenating surfing lesson for seven of the players by Surfer Girl’s official instructor John Preston at The Westin beach. Players joining the lesson   were Patty Schynder (Switzerland), Chrissie Seredni (USA), Kim Kilsdonk (Holland), Annet Soleman (Holland), Whitney Jones (USA), as well as Hana Sromova (Czechoslovakia). In an interview immediately following the lesson, players mentioned that they enjoyed learning the basics of surfing lesson and would like to one day further the experience.

“We wanted to treat these international players to a relaxing luncheon with unique twist as well as chill out time to enjoy the lovely Nusa Dua Beach before the tournament started. We hope that they had a memorable experience during their time on the island of Bali,” commented Jan Bundgaard, General Manager of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.

Other interesting activities during this event was the arrival of some players riding on Harley Davidson motorcycles courtesy of Bali’s Harley Davidson Club and a nurturing spa corner for a relaxing  Westin neck and shoulder massage. In addition there was the ‘Express Your Feelings Corner’, where well-known Balinese painter Dana provided canvas space for the players to artistically express themselves.  Lastly there was a presentation of certificates signed by Lindsay Davenport to the winners of The Westin Bali Annual Tennis Tournament for UNICEF ‘Check Out For Children’ Program, which during 2006 The Westin Bali managed to raise US$10,000. Tami Grende won the tournament this year in the 11 to 14 yrs singles category and Komang Gede Yudhi Maharsajaya in the 6 to 10 yrs singles category.

The UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge is an annual fundraising challenge among staff at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Each year the challenge goes from strength to strength and this year the fundraising target for the Asia Pacific region is US$90,000.
Funds raised by The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali will assist UNICEF to immunize thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region. More than 30,000 children die every day, mostly from preventable diseases.  Thanks to StarwoodHotels efforts in 2006, UNICEF has worked to immunize vulnerable children in Myanmar, Mongolia and Bangladesh.

Source: http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com

Entry Filed under: Bali Tourism News