Waste Management Education for Elementary School Students
Ubud, February 20, 2011 

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is firmly committed in incorporating sustainable business practices into its operation. We believe that good waste management and treatment helps protect the environment and needs to be conveyed to the youth of Bali through education programs.

Today, February 18, 2012, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa with the support of Gita International Yoga of Melbourne, Australia, engaged the 66 students and 7 teachers in one of the neighboring elementary schools in a program to learn about the necessity of waste management. The school, SDN 3 Pejeng Kawan is located about five minutes from the resort. 

The Resort’s Green Team shared a video and made a slide presentation to the children and teachers on waste management. The training session was followed by a cleaning blitz of the school yard and nearby area during which 97kgs of trash and plastic were collected.  

On this occasion the Resort installed two large garbage containers in the school yard with organic and non-organic signs along with canvas bags for dry garbage and plastic and established a schedule wherein the Resort would collect the garbage each week and arrange for its proper disposal at the Temesi Recycling Plant in Gianyar. 

During the visit, the school was also presented with waste bins and wall clocks for all classrooms and teacher’s office and equipped classroom with wall maps of Bali Province, Indonesia, the ASEAN countries and the world. Before parting, all students were provided milk and snacks and stationery for them to take home.

Green Globe Certification Awarded to Maya Ubud Resort & Spa - Bali
Ubud, November 30, 2011 

Green Globe have announced certification for the sustainable management and operation of Maya Ubud Resort & Spa - Bali. The certification cemented the resort’s commitment to conduct business in a more sustainable and responsible manner.

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa General Manager, Paul Blake commented, ‘‘The commitment of our entire management team and involvement of all our employees under the guidance of our Executive Assistant Manager & Environmental Officer, Romy Anggara, to re-evaluate the way we conducted business, and the mindset change that transcended into daily actions, were the key contributory factors that resulted in the resort obtaining Green Globe credentials”.

“The challenge is now to continue to build on this strong sense of pride that has been developed in our employees in belonging to a company that is committed to further enhance our business model to establish a common and global approach to environmental issues”.

Commenting on the award, Irene Miller, Eco Leadership co-founder said “Maya Ubud impressed with their commitment not only to pass the audit, but to do well in the ultra-competitive hospitality industry working with the local community. The hotel and spa operations were scrutinized and measured against the rigorous Green Globe standards in 4 key areas Sustainable Management, Socio/Economic, Cultural Heritage and Environmental. Eco Leadership is the Preferred Partner of Green Globe in Bali, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Romy Anggara added, “Whilst celebrating our success in achieving this certification, we are fully aware there are more opportunities for improvement in operating more sustainably in an ever changing global climate. Our commitment to doing business with a responsible mindset augurs well for the longevity of the whole organization”.

About Green Globe Certification

Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe Certification is based in California, USA and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is the only certification brand to be an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) an agency of the United Nations, and is partly owned by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). For information visit www.greenglobe.com 

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa Launching New Facilities

Maya Ubud, July 20, 2011

Ubud, July 19, 2011 – The award winning Maya Ubud Resort & Spa opened its new Fitness Center and Yoga Pavilion on Friday, July 15, 2011. Located on the western side of the resort adjoining the tennis court and overlooking the pitch & putt golf green.

The fully air-conditioned Fitness Center features the latest state-of-the-art exercise equipment offering our resort guests the opportunity to enjoy their regular workout whilst on vacation. On the upper level, a generous 187 square meter space provides an excellent venue for daily yoga in a tranquil atmosphere, with stunning views over the resort gardens and the adjacent rice terraces.

The Fitness Center is open from 6.00 am to 9.00 pm daily and offers the services of a Personal Trainer.

As part of our wellness program on the floor above, a one hour complimentary “Yoga for Beginners” session is conducted each morning for all to join. Following this, the pavilion is available for private yoga lessons, group sessions or yoga retreat activities. These new facilities complement the resort’s other holistic wellness programs.

“Since the inception of Maya Ubud, we have constantly striven to upgrade and improve our product to meet the every growing requirements of our guests”, commented Paul Blake, General Manager.

Other recreational facilities and activities available in Maya Ubud Resort & Spa include two infinity-edge swimming pools, a hard surface, floodlit tennis court, pitch & putt golf green, Pilates lessons, Balinese cooking classes, nature walks, village trekking excursions and mountain biking.

For further information please contact:

Julita Chandra

Marketing Communications Manager

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa Tel. +62 361 977888 Fax. +62 361 977555