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Located in Ubud, Bali, amidst the serenity of exotic trees and natural cool air, Artotel Haniman Ubud is a boutique hotel, featuring evocative artworks from Bali's leading contemporary artists. Only a ten minutes’ walk from Monkey Forest, a sanctuary and natural habitat for Bali's long-tailed macaques, a destination that can be enjoyed with family and loved ones in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

Artotel Haniman Ubud was established in 2018 with the concept of prioritizing environmental sustainability, surrounded by lush trees. Artotel Haniman Ubud is a destination for tourists who want to simply relax. They have 22 rooms with unique designs, namely Studio 20, Studio 30, and Studio 40, providing different experiences for guests. Flock is its in-house restaurant designed like an exhibition hall, filled with warm natural lighting. Flock offers a premium bar, delicious fresh food and a selection of Nusantara coffee. Artotel Haniman Ubud is actively involved in the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) and the Ubud Hotel Association (UHA).

Artotel Haniman Ubud supports the 'No Single Use Plastic' program to tackle the problem of plastic waste and to help preserve the environment. Several efforts have been made, namely not using plastic straws and replacing them with paper straws which are more environmentally friendly. Moreover, mineral water in single-use plastic bottles have been replaced with mineral water in glass bottles that can be refilled in the rooms and throughout the hotel area.

There are signs for energy and water savings in the rooms, urging guests to hang towels to be reused and placing signs on linen for it to be reused. Artotel Haniman Ubud uses three types of water filtration systems, namely Manga, carbon, and sand filters, to manage water so that it can be reused in bathrooms and swimming pools without compromising the comfort of guests.

Several energy conservation efforts have been carried out by Artotel Haniman Ubud, namely replacing conventional bulbs with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and installing a timer to control hotel lights to a predetermined schedule. Artotel Haniman Ubud also maximizes the use of natural lighting with a building concept that is open to nature.

Artotel Haniman Ubud has a good waste management system that separates waste according to a predefined category, namely general waste, recyclable waste and Toxic and Hazardous Materials (B3) waste. Cooperating with the Padang Tegal Compost House for collection of the organic waste separated by the hotel, the organic waste is in turn processed into compost.

To support the socio-economic conditions of the local community, Artotel Haniman Ubud collaborates with farmers to supply vegetables and fruits. All works of art displayed in the hotel area are works of contemporary artists from Ubud and Denpasar, some of which are exhibited and can be purchased by guests and visitors. Local products are used by Flock, these include spices, and Kintamani coffee, a coffee that is famous throughout the world. Soap and shampoo used in-room and by the hotel spa, are local Balinese products, which are provided by an eco-friendly social entrepreneur. To promote Balinese culture, Artotel Haniman Ubud staff actively participate in Balinese traditional events and wear Balinese traditional clothes on Thursdays in accordance with a Bali Regional Government mandate. Artotel Haniman Ubud staff, who are mostly Balinese, often recommend guests to visit famous tourist sites in the Ubud area and encourage them to purchase tour packages.

Artotel Haniman Ubud is committed to assisting local socio-economics by employing local people, especially locals from Ubud and Denpasar. These employees are provided with a work contract which includes provisions, all in accordance with the Manpower Act of Indonesia. In order to improve individual and collective skills of the staff, trainings are carried out regularly. As a result, it increases the satisfaction of their guests. This can be seen from the Excellence Reviews and positive comments on the pages of TripAdvisor, Ticket.com, Traveloka, Google Reviews and in several other online platforms. In addition to ensuring guest satisfaction, Artotel Haniman Ubud ensures staff job satisfaction by holding a special program, namely the Artist Satisfaction Survey, which is done twice annually. Artotel Haniman Ubud opens opportunities for Tourism College students to conduct Field Work Training and has collaborated with Tourism Vocational High School, The Hotel International School Elizabeth as well as the Werdi Sila Kumara Vocational High School.

With shared values on principles of environmental sustainability and socio-cultural tourism within the tourism sector, Artotel Haniman Ubud joined Signing Blue in December 2019. With a location surrounded by green natural sceneries, Artotel Haniman Ubud is committed to become a hotel that genuinely cares about the environment and strives to have a positive impact on the local socio-economics.

Signing Blue is the perfect complement to an internationally trusted legal entity. Signing Blue is a marine tourism improvement program by WWF-Indonesia foundation. Artotel Haniman Ubud improved its Standard Operating Procedure which relates to environmental conservation. They also participate in Earth Hour, where the hotel and its guests do not use electricity for one hour.

In collaboration with the WWF-Indonesia and the Tri Upcycle community, Artotel Haniman Ubud organized a program to recycle unused linen for resale. The linen is recycled into bags and the proceeds from the sale are donated to sustainable programs related to nature conservation. This program is called Artotel Earth.

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed Artotel Haniman Ubud to innovate in various departments. These include renovations, room rejuvenation, and additional facilities in the Food and Beverage area in order to maintain guest satisfaction and comfort. Several attractive stay promo packages have been launched, one of which is the 'Honeymoon at Haniman' package, a package for honeymooners complete with romantic dinners.

Several sustainability efforts during the pandemic related to socio-cultural and environmental conditions around the hotel location have been carried out with all Artotel Haniman Ubud staff, namely distributing necessities to those in need around Ubud and Denpasar.

Artotel Haniman Ubud received the 'I Do Care' or Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability (CHSE) certificate issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia in November 2020. Staff and guests alike must follow the established Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The addition of water basins, hand sanitizers, and signs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus have been implemented. Guests are required to check their temperature and wash hands before entering the hotel. Signs for the mandatory wearing of masks, diligent hand washing, and social distancing have been placed at many points in the hotel. The sterilization and disinfection process are often carried out when guests go out. In addition, General Cleaning or overall cleaning is carried out every month to keep the rooms clean and looking new. Artotel Haniman Ubud provides a temporary isolation room in anticipation of sick guests, as one of the directions from the central government's CHSE program. The check-in and check-out system is carried out online to reduce physical contact and reduce paper usage.

The end of the Pandemic is the hope of Artotel Haniman Ubud, as is the hope of many throughout the world. The scenario where foreign and domestic tourists come back to improve Bali's economy with the opening of state borders and the possibility of holiday activities. Artotel Haniman Ubud has planned various activities to help preserve nature and the social economy of Bali, namely by holding exhibitions in collaboration with communities that genuinely care about the environment.

2021 marks Ubud as a green tourism area in Bali, this gives it the best opportunity to recover as part of the economic recovery program from the central government. There are many international events that are still being held, albeit virtual, as Ubud is always an interesting place to visit. The change to virtual businesses from Ubud is ever more popular with young millennials, and this has become a trend to a more practical lifestyle. The comfortable and calm atmosphere of Ubud, despite the emergence of new businesses, is a therapy for peace from the universe. Awarded as the cleanest city in Indoneisa, Ubud on the island of Bali is an icon of cleanliness and a healthy environment, a positive example for other cities in Indonesia. The exotic nature of Ubud has been and always will inspire artists as well as businessmen.