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Strategically located in South Jakarta, Komunal 88 is a restaurant and cafe inspired by various culinary cultures such as Italy and France, the Middle East, to Brooklyn in the United States. Officially launched in December 2014, Komunal 88 has been a sustainable business concept in terms of environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability which are based on three principles. Such principles consist of being responsible for the ecosystem, being responsible for fellow humans, and being responsible for the future generation. This similarity of concepts and principles has allowed Komunal 88 to collaborate with Signing Blue since the beginning of 2017. Signing Blue is a marine tourism improvement program from the WWF-Indonesia Foundation. 

'Artisanal' defines Komunal 88 as a restaurant that creates nutritious and delicious food, from spices, raw materials to served, using conventional methods and using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Komunal 88 buys its raw materials from the Kramat Jati Main Market, South Jakarta.

Komunal 88 is committed to using sustainable food ingredients. Specifically for seafood, Komunal 88 seeks to purchase its seafood from sustainable seafood suppliers who have been certified by Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIP) and have joined Seafood Savers. Primarily, it is important for Komunal 88 to know the fishing methods, types and sizes of fish that are suitable for consumption, in line with guidelines for seafood sustainability. Jean Christian, Founder and Owner of Komunal 88, said, "A movement started in California, United States called 'The Ocean Friendly Restaurant', gives customers a unique dining experience with the feeling of joy knowing that customers are not harming the ocean. Buying sustainable seafood is part of our sustainability efforts.”

Since its inception, Komunal 88 has welcomed the 'No Single Use Plastic' program, other various efforts have been made so that there is no single use in any case, such as using linen napkins instead of using tissue napkins, using silicone placemats instead of paper mats, and they do not provide disposable cups. It doesn't stop there, providing take away packaging that can be reused with a deposit, as stated by Jean Christian. “We use reusable take away packaging and customers have to give Rp. 35,000,- as a deposit, then when the customer returns the package, we return the money. We believe everything that is created, for example packaging, must have value for reuse.” This is a responsible effort towards a sustainable ecosystem.

In general, Komunal 88 built the restaurant and the entire building to be as neutral as possible to the environment. To reduce its electrical consumption, Communal 88 buildings minimize the use of electricity by maximizing natural lighting and using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). 

In terms of water management, Komunal 88 uses a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) system and the AquaCell system, a system that can maximize water infiltration. All wastewater from restaurants and buildings is collected and channeled back underground without disturbing the City Waterworks. In addition, Komunal 88 has a Reverse Osmosis system to produce drinking water and sparkling water which are in turn packaged in glass bottles. The Reverse Osmosis water system is a big investment but can avoid tens of thousands of single-use plastic bottles and avoid the carbon footprint associated with transporting single-use plastic bottles from the factory to the Komunal 88 location. By producing drinking water independently, it is certainly more profitable than buying drinking water in single-use plastic bottles.

As a restaurant that is aware of environmental sustainability, Komunal 88 makes a lot of efforts in waste management. Komunal 88 designs their menus in such a way that the raw materials are used for more than one item on the menu. Next is the use of all parts of an animal, for example Salmon, Komunal 88 buys whole Salmon which is certified sustainable, uses the fillet meat and all the leftovers such as bones and heads are made into broth and then used in other menus.

Komunal 88 started collaborating with Waste4Change in 2017, a local waste management company. Waste4Change helps in understanding how to manage waste properly. The restaurant’s waste is 60-65% organic, this organic waste is sent to the relevant agencies to make animal feed and compost. In March 2021, Komunal 88 also started collaborating with Rekosistem, a small local company engaged in waste management in South Jakarta.

Jean Christian, said, “It is important for us to maintain the ecosystem as well as protect the community. We choose to work with social enterprises that share our concerns. These social enterprises work with recycled materials and have a social component to their activities.”

Komunal 88 collaborates with Smell The Perfume, a small social enterprise from Indonesia that works exclusively with women, providing skills training and job opportunities that have a direct socio-economic impact. Komunal 88 is also collaborating with Topiku, a small Indonesian social company that works to provide the Social Security Administration Agency (BPJS) for scavengers by recycling black plastic buckets into hats. Komunal 88 decided to collaborate with various social companies by providing a place in the restaurant to extend the products so that customers who have the same mind and morals can buy these products and all sales proceeds are handed over to these social companies.

Communal 88 regularly holds local market events on weekends to help local artisans working in the upcycling field of recycling. All selected collaborators display their products at the local market event, these were selected based on social values, skills, and dedication. Communal 88 is very supportive of Small Businesses and craftsmen to help the local socio-economics.

As a sustainable business player, Komunal 88 has several employees who have worked since the beginning of the restaurant's opening and prioritized promoting employees internally. They prioritize hiring Indonesian citizens, and all employees are permanent employees with good contracts. Communal 88 supports gender equality by employing and promoting women in the workplace. The trainings are carried out continuously to maintain high standards, the food made at Komunal 88 is not conventional Indonesian food, so the kitchen staff often attend training to achieve the desired taste and texture.

Entering the Pandemic period, Komunal 88 survived by realizing that all staff and management were going through the same situation and conditions. To further deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic, Komunal 88 collaborated with Government Apparatuses to conduct training and comply with health protocols, such as adding basins for washing hands and providing hand sanitizers in several restaurant areas.

Komunal 88 hopes that the situation will gradually return to normal where people can enjoy their freedom again and enjoy their sustainable culinary meals. Seared Tuna dish, for example, a thematic dish created by Komunal 88 for summer 2021. Sustainable Tuna from the Banda Sea has a fresh taste with extraordinary quality of Tuna, complete with breadcrumbs made in-house. Culinary creativity is what attracts their loyal Jakarta customers. Jakarta, with its various advantages as a major metropolitan city, has the best chance of recovering quickly. The world has seen unbelievable technological progress in response to the pandemic, these have given hope that modern society will not only survive, but will emerge better after the pandemic, with stronger and more sustainable businesses.

Wakatobi is an archipelago in southeast Sulawesi, one of the world's best diving destinations. Located in a National Park area that has a wide variety of marine biodiversity, it is part of the world's coral triangle area. Wakatobi is located in the heart of Indonesia, making it a very attractive diving destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

Dinis Cemara Dive Center is a marine tourism operator and dive operator that was established in 2014. The company’s concept not only prioritizes environmental aspects but also prioritizes social aspects. This is in line with the principle of Signing Blue - a marine tourism improvement program initiated by the WWF-Indonesia Foundation. The activities of Dinis Cemara Dive Center started as snorkeling tours. Since 2015, Dinis Cemara Dive Center has grown rapidly, allowing them to build tourist boats and start diving activities. This growth momentum kick started Dinis Cemara Dive Center’s marine tourism trips, inviting tourists to sail to several beautiful dive sites in the Wakatobi National Park.

Since its inception, Dinis Cemara Dive Center has done good things in managing the dive business. Ecosystem maintenance is carried out by Dinis Cemara Dive Center staff, namely beach cleanup  as well as underwater cleanup every Friday. Dinis Cemara Dive Center participated in the success of the 'no single use plastic' program by providing drinking water dispensers at several high points of activity and advising all staff and guests to bring refillable drinking bottles. Dinis Cemara Dive Center also implements energy saving efforts by reminding guests to turn off lights and air conditioning when not needed. Their beach lights turn off during the day and only turn back on automatically when it gets dark.

Signing Blue is an internationally recognized program, their values are in line with Dinis Cemara Dive Centre’s mission. Dinis Cemara Dive Centre joined Signing Blue in 2017, their shared concepts allow them to collaborate and complement each other. Setiawan Jody – Manager of Dinis Cemara Dive Center said, “We have one mission and one heart with the Signing Blue program, an environmentally friendly program and sustainable tourism. Tourists come to visit to enjoy the beauty of the underwater world, therefore we try to preserve the surrounding nature, from protecting the beaches to the underwater world.”

Joining Signing Blue strengthens various principles, such as maintaining the land and sea environment, socio-cultural principles that promote local business and promotion of local products, as well as effective management principles such as legal and operational standards based on recommendations from the Signing Blue team. The positive impact felt by Dinis Cemara Dive Center is that the inclusion of the Signing Blue logo helps in promoting diving packages to foreign tourists. Another thing is that together with the Signing Blue team, they have created a Code of Conduct for tourists in diving activities such as not stepping on coral reefs and keeping a distance from coral reefs and fish in order to prevent damage.

Since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, guest arrivals and the income they bring have reduced significantly. Standard Cleanliness Health Safety Environment Sustainability as a health protocol standard is currently a top priority for Dinis Cemara Dive Center staff. Dinis Cemara Dive Center has been certified 'I Do Care' or CHSE issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia in December 2020. Standard Operating Procedures have been updated and must be followed by all staff and guests. The addition of hand washing basins, hand sanitizers, and signs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been implemented. Guests are required to show a document of negative results from the PCR or Rapid Antigen test, check their temperature, wash hands before activities, wear masks and maintain a distance.

By maintaining cleanliness and health according to CHSE standards set by the government, guests feel safe and comfortable when visiting Dinis Cemara Dive Centre. In addition, the Pandemic period has made time for the maintenance of diving equipment. Attractive half price diving packages have been launched to attract diving tourists. Optimism for the central government’s plan to reopen tourism activities have spawned new enthusiasm and hope. The Indonesian archipelago hosts many beautiful natural wonders. Wakatobi is arguably one of the best tourist destinations, its many exotic islands, along with their diverse wildlife make it a complete one-of-a-kind package. Wakatobi tourism has been forced to adjust to the ‘new normal’, but is now ready to welcome a new era of tourism, an era where only responsible businesses can thrive, an era where raised public awareness and care for the environment will weed out any irresponsible and unsustainable businesses.

The Indonesian archipelago is one of the most in demand marine tourism locations, attracting both domestic and foreign tourists. One of these destinations is Wakatobi National Park, a dive site known for its diverse marine habitats. Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts always look forward to visiting Wakatobi and its unique natural beauty. The dive sites are within the National Park, this protected pristine beauty has made it an icon for marine tourism, a destination that cannot be underestimated by the world.

Wakatobi Dive Trip was founded in 2009, with the legal company name of PT Putri Selam Wakatobi domiciled in Wangi Wangi. With the concept of community-based ecotourism, Wakatobi Dive Trip involves partners such as hotels, homestays and other local entrepreneurs.

Wakatobi Dive Trip is a dive operator company that has a mission to not only provide the best service but also become a company that focuses on environmental conservation and become a sustainable tourism player. As stated by Seto Ariyadi, Director and Founder of Wakatobi Dive Trip, “Our activities involve living natural resources, one of which is diving to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs. We want to be an environmentally friendly dive operator company because natural beauty is an asset that must be preserved.”

Various activities provided by Wakatobi Dive Center include diving packages, snorkeling, dolphin watching tours, cultural trips, family gathering events, and many more. Transport from the airport to the hotel and food during the activity is also provided by Wakatobi Dive Center.

Food ingredients are obtained from locals in the freshest of conditions. The fish consumed is obtained from local fishermen who fish according to fishing standards, only catching fish that are fit for consumption and avoiding endangered fish species such as the Napoleon fish and parrotfish. Wakatobi Dive Center does not purchase fish obtained by illegal fishing practices.

In line with the vision and mission of Wakatobi Dive Center which is committed to environmental harmony in its role as a marine tourism operator, in 2017 the Wakatobi Dive Center joined Signing Blue. Signing Blue is a WWF-Indonesia program that has three pillars, namely aspects of the natural environment, socio-cultural aspects, and aspects of management effectiveness. The inclusion of the Signing Blue logo on its promotional media has helped Wakatobi Dive Center in promoting diving packages to foreign tourists and gaining recognition as an environmentally friendly company.

Since joining Signing Blue, Wakatobi Dive Center's programs and activities are guided by Signing Blue's guidelines for managing a sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism. Wakatobi Dive Center conducts coastal cleaning and encourages guests to participate in the program. Not only that, Wakatobi Dive Center invites guests to always be aware of environmental care during all activities, namely picking up trash if there is trash on the beach or when diving under the sea. To tackle plastic waste, Wakatobi Dive Center participated in the successful 'no single use plastic' program by providing refillable drinking water bottles and water dispensers as well as providing food in reusable packaging. 

Energy savings efforts were also carried out, namely planning trip routes to several tourist attractions so that they were both energy and time efficient. Wakatobi Dive Center office has an open space concept, reducing its need for lighting and there are signs to remind anyone to turn off the lights when not in use. Wakatobi Dive Center reminds guests to turn off any unnecessary appliances, including air conditioning and water taps when leaving the hotel for activities.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, guest arrivals along with the income they bring have reduced significantly. The Cleanliness Health Safety Environment Sustainability standard is currently a top priority for Wakatobi Dive Center staff. These include washing hands regularly, wearing masks during activities, and maintaining a social distance. Wakatobi Dive Center has been certified 'I Do Care' or CHSE issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia. New Standard Operating Procedures have been established and must be followed by all staff and guests. The addition of hand washing basins, hand sanitizers, and signs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been implemented. Guests are required to show a document of negative results from the PCR or Rapid Antigen test, check their temperature, wash hands, wear masks and maintain a social distance.

Wakatobi Dive Center advises guests to bring personal diving equipment during the Pandemic. The cleanliness procedure for the diving center’s equipment has also been updated and strictly followed, namely the equipment is cleaned using a disinfectant solution before and after their use. After drying, it is stored in a dry box to avoid dust or contamination from other unwanted substances.

Wakatobi Dive Center applies a strict health protocol during land travel as well, namely always wearing a mask and to maintain a good distance between passengers, one car can only be filled with three people. In diving activities, Wakatobi Dive Center briefs guests on the Code of Conduct, namely implementing environmentally friendly diving such as not touching coral reefs and making sure not to touch or move objects under the sea. Joining Signing Blue and implementing the CHSE set by the central government, gives tourists confidence and comfort in taking trips with Wakatobi Dive Center.  

Some of the things that Wakatobi Dive Center does is the 'Pay Now Trip Later' promotion, where prospective tourists can make deposits and run their vacation on another day. Wakatobi Dive Center also relies on technological innovations by making Virtual Tours. The future plan is to remain active in promotions on social media, exhibitions, and to remain an environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism operator.

The year 2021 has high hopes for the recovery of Indonesian tourism. Hope that tourism activities can gradually return to normal, allowing tourists to return to Wakatobi and enjoy marine tourism together with Wakatobi Dive Center.

With strict health protocols, Wakatobi is ready to accommodate foreign and domestic tourists. Enjoying the diverse beautiful underwater habitats, an exotic site to say the least, will surely help inspire people to strive for positive changes to conserve our planet. 

The annual Kite Festival in Bali is a unique event that has been held for many years, where people exhibit their unique kite designs on Sanur Beach. Inspired by the festival, Artotel Sanur adopted kites as its main concept. Officially established in April 2016, Artotel Sanur is a boutique hotel featuring evocative artworks from contemporary Balinese artists.

Artotel Sanur offers a relaxing yet vibrant experience by the seaside of Bali, and only minutes from a fully equipped beach. Lidah Lokal is a restaurant that offers a wide variety of traditional dishes, seafood, fusion, and Indonesian food. BART or Bar at Rooftop is an outdoor venue that combines a lively atmosphere, delicious cocktails, great hospitality and beautiful city views. The swimming pool with an Infinity Pool concept offers quite an experience, along with the 89 hotel rooms with contemporary elegant designs, namely Studio 30, Studio 40, and Studio 55 types provide a completely unique experience.

Since its inception, Artotel Sanur - Bali has collaborated with local artists to display their work, artworks such as wall paintings painted by local artists. Furthermore, Artotel ARTSPACE functions as a contemporary gallery and displays works of art and installations by local artists. The Artotel Sanur – Bali’s building has an open space concept and is decorated with green plants, in line with their principles on environmental sustainability. Artotel Sanur is actively involved in the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI), Bali Hotel Association (BHA) and Hotel Hospitality in the Sanur area.

Sustainable Practices

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

Collaborating with the Hotel Hospitality forum in the Sanur area, Artotel Sanur carries out cleaning activities every three months and participates in the World Clean Up Day event, where they participate in beach cleanups along with the local communities in the area. Tree planting in the Sanur Beach area is carried out regularly, this is a form of cooperation with the local village authority of Banjar Danau Tamblingan, where Artotel Sanur is located.

To conserve water, Artotel Sanur uses two water management systems, namely in collaboration with the Denpasar Sewage Development Project (DSDP), an independent water management using a water filtration system so that water can be filtered and reused for watering plants and cleaning activities. In addition, efforts to save water involving their guests are also carried out, namely installing signs in the rooms and bathrooms regarding the use of sufficient water, the use of towels, and the replacement of bed linen. Agus Ade Suryawirawan, General Manager of Artotel Sanur - Bali said, "Significant water savings can be seen, from 20-25% decrease in monthly operating costs and also savings in laundry, we can see the movement before implementing these signs and the perceived decrease is 20-24 percent. 30% per month.”

Several energy conservation efforts have been carried out by Artotel Sanur, namely replacing conventional bulbs with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and installing a timer so that the use of lights in several hotel areas can be arranged according to a predetermined schedule. Artotel Sanur achieved 15-20% savings from this effort, a significant decrease.

Artotel Sanur - Bali has good waste management and separates its waste according to predefined categories, namely organic waste, non-organic waste and Toxic and Hazardous (B3) waste. Organic waste and non-organic waste are first separated by the hotel and handed over to a waste management company from the local village. Artotel Sanur - Bali has designated a special B3 area which has been certified by the local government.

To support sustainable tourism, socio-economic aspects are important for Artotel Sanur - Bali. As an inclusive hotel, Artotel Sanur - Bali is disability friendly. Wheelchair access is available in the lobby, a wheelchair-only lift, and special rooms close to the reception area and restaurant to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of guests with special needs.

To support local socio-economic conditions, Artotel Sanur - Bali supplies groceries from locals, namely residents of the Sanur area, Bali. Artotel Sanur prioritizes employing local people and ensures that all staff receive regular training to provide the best service to guests. In addition to ensuring guest satisfaction, Artotel Sanur ensures staff job satisfaction by holding a special program, namely the Artist Satisfaction Survey every 6 months. Artotel Sanur opens opportunities for Tourism College students to conduct Field Work Training and has collaborated with the Bali International Business and Tourism College of Denpasar, English Club, Elizabeth International Denpasar, Monarch Bali, Bali State Polytechnic.

To promote Balinese culture, Artotel Sanur - Bali organized Archipelago Night, a cultural evening event at their Lidah Lokal restaurant. This event was enlivened by local dancers who performed typical Balinese dances alongside servings of Indonesian delicacies, especially from Balinese cuisine.

Joining Signing Blue

Artotel Sanur - Bali joined Signing Blue in 2019 as they have the same ideals in terms of their principles on environmental sustainability and socio-cultural tourism. Artotel Sanur feels the benefits of implementing sustainability programs such as savings in energy and water. Artotel Sanur was helped by the Standard Operating Procedures suggested by Signing Blue for their waste management and planning for environmentally friendly activities. An event that is carried out every year is Earth Hour which involves the hotel and its guests not using electricity for one hour.

In collaboration with WWF-Indonesia, Artotel Sanur - Bali organized a program to recycle unused linen for resale. The linen is recycled into bags and the proceeds from the sales are donated to sustainable programs related to nature conservation. This program is one of the sustainability programs belonging to the Artotel Group, Artotel Earth, in collaboration with WWF-Indonesia.

Facing the Pandemic Period

Artotel Sanur – Bali’s response to the Pandemic is by increasing the comfort of guests staying so that guests can feel a 'normal' atmosphere when staying at the hotel, this is proven by the number of guests returning. Artotel Sanur ensures the prime condition of all areas, especially rooms, the comfort and safety of guests is guaranteed with the 'I Do Care' or Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability (CHSE) certification issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) Republic of Indonesia in December 2020 with a perfect score.

Standard Operating Procedures have been established and must be followed by all staff and guests. The addition of hand washing basins, hand sanitizers, and reminders for the COVID-19 virus have been implemented. Guests who come are required to check their temperature and wash their hands before entering the hotel area. Signs for the mandatory wearing of masks, diligent hand washing, and social distancing have been placed at many points in the hotel area. The process of sterilization and disinfection is often carried out when guests leave. Artotel Sanur - Bali provides a temporary isolation room to anticipate guests who are unwell, in accordance with directions from the central government's CHSE program. Artotel Sanur - Bali collaborates with the nearest clinic, namely the Vendata clinic, for a fast response and health workers who are always ready to pick up guests and carry out further necessary treatment.

As with the rest of the world, Artotel Sanur – Bali hopes that the pandemic will end soon and lead to a better world. A world where foreign and domestic tourists can come back and improve the economy of Bali. Artotel Sanur plans to continue the sustainability activities that were delayed due to the activities ban. The CHSE health protocol will continue to be implemented to ensure the best service and comfort for guests.

In addition, with the Artotel Earth program, Artotel Sanur - Bali will continue to be committed to preserving the environment with the vision of becoming a tourism juggernaut that has a positive impact on the environment and supports its local socio-economic conditions of Bali.

Sanur is one of the current tourism Green Zones, opportunities for economic improvement are opened harmoniously. As a legendary destination, Sanur is an inspiration for Balinese culture. With the Bali tourism recovery program launched by the central government, Sanur is able to respond to this with a variety of local opportunities. European tourists as the main segment in Sanur are always active with the long-distance business programs from Bali. The hope in 2021 is to realize the Sanur area in welcoming the rapid global economic technology. “As comfortable as at home” is the expression of business people as well as tourists who visit and live in Sanur.

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.

The Villa Lumbung is located on Jalan Petitenget, Bali, close to Petitenget Beach, one of the most famous beaches in Bali. With a large garden and a two-level swimming pool, the Villa has a natural, exotic and tropical concept. Established in 1996, most of their guests are foreigners, 70% of which are Australians with the rest being Europeans, Asians and domestic tourists. The Villa Lumbung is active in various associations such as the Bali Villa Association (BVA), the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), and the Indonesian Hotel General Manager Association (IHGMA).

As an inspiring place to stay, The Villa Lumbung always prioritizes the surrounding natural environment, so that guests can feel comfortable, happy to stay and enjoy the various facilities with the hospitable staff. The Villa Lumbung has a capacity of 70 hotel-style rooms with three different types, 36 superior type rooms, 34 deluxe rooms, and two three-story three-bedroom villas. Various kinds of facilities are available, swimming pools, children's playgrounds, gyms, money changers, transportation services which are in collaboration with local communities, as well as shops that provide a variety of local craftsmanship are also available. The restaurant at The Villa Lumbung is great for culinary fans, always serving a complete and interesting menu.

The Villa Lumbung is regularly active in coastal cleaning programs such as the Beach Clean Up Day program which is carried out every year, collaborating with local environmental care communities such as Trash Hero Bali, Bye Bye Plastic Bag Bali and several other associations such as BVA and IHGMA.

In order to support the Sustainable Tourism program, The Villa Lumbung also promotes the “No Single Use Plastic” program in efforts to control excessive waste. Refillable glass drinking bottles as well as an abundance of water dispensers are available on the hotel grounds. The Villa Lumbung no longer uses disposable soap and shampoo containers, these have been replaced with an automatic soap and shampoo dispenser, this encourages each guest to use as much as they need. In the restaurant, The Villa Lumbung applied the same methods for single-use plastic bottles, as well as no use of plastic straws. 

The Villa Lumbung has an initiative to save electricity and reduce general energy consumption, one of their efforts by replacing all conventional bulbs with the more efficient Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Such investments are high, but so are the rewards, as energy usage can be reduced by 30%.

In addition to energy saving efforts, The Villa Lumbung also has water conservation initiatives. By placing written signs and pamphlets, urging guests to only use water as much as necessary, and providing guests the option to change linen only when required.

An additional water conservation initiative is the Sewage Treatment Process (STP), water from this process is limited to water for the plants in the garden area.  Currently, The Villa Lumbung has three water filtration tanks and can be used for pond water and for watering plants. In addition to the STP system, The Villa Lumbung has 50 biopori holes to cope with flooding and to make compost, so that water savings of 20-30% can be achieved, this is an effort to reduce the ecological footprint and minimize environmental pollution, namely dirty water waste. As I Wayan Suwada,  operational manager of The Villa Lumbung said, “With the STP, the water that is discharged from the restaurant kitchen can be reused, with a high investment but decreased usage by 20 to 30 percent, good for operations and the environment because of waste water dirty is processed and can be reused.”

In terms of general waste management, The Villa Lumbung has been sorting waste from 2016 which are in accordance with appropriate waste categories, namely organic waste, non-organic waste, and glass which is then distributed to a trusted local waste management company. Organic waste such as food waste from restaurants and leaves are placed in a special place in the hotel area to be picked up by local garbage collectors and be used as compost, which is then given back to the hotel for use in their gardens. This is a positive continuity program between the two parties as stated by I Wayan Suwada, "By collaborating with the local community, organic waste is taken and processed to organic fertilizer which every month is sent back to The Villa Lumbung as many as 10 sacks, and it has tremendous value and benefits. This is very common for our operations because we have a very large garden.”

The Villa Lumbung is also a handicap friendly hotel. Superior and deluxe rooms are well equipped and can be designated to handicapped gusts. Other additions such as telephones in the bathroom, maps, and ramps in several areas in the public area of The Villa Lumbung increase the convenience and satisfaction of guests with special needs.

One of The Villa Lumbung's commitments in social, economic and cultural aspects is to continue to help the economy of their local community. Two-wheeled vehicle rental services are available for guests, in collaboration with locals who wish to rent out their motorbikes. The island of Bali is famous for its tattoo art, The Villa Lumbung collaborates with local tattoo artists and has provided a tattoo studio. It doesn't stop there, The Villa Lumbung also has a souvenir shop which sources products from local businesses. 

The Villa Lumbung often holds events to promote Balinese culture and help the socio-economics of the local community. “Bali Night” is a collaborative effort to promote Balinese dance where dancers from around the villa dance to entertain guests at dinner. The annual event to commemorate Nyepi Day which is specially commemorated in Bali is one such event for attracting guests. The hotel educates guests not to turn on the lights during Nyepi Day, organizes an event to make Canang; a religious offering made of flowers and coconut leaves, and a hat made of Kelangsa. The Villa Lumbung also organizes Balinese cooking classes and Balinese wine making classes. Some of the ingredients are obtained from the garden in The Villa Lumbung garden area, such as cinnamon, this is in line with their concept of 'from the garden to the dining table'.

Training is important for the satisfaction and comfort of guests, The Villa Lumbung provides regular training for staff and management, who are all Indonesian citizens. As a result of these training on service and satisfaction, excellent performance measures are achieved These include, receiving a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, an 8.4 rating on Agoda, and many more.

The Villa Lumbung is always open to helping tourism school students and has collaborated with Mengwi Vocational School and Widyapura Vocational School to provide student training positions and will be educated to the maximum extent so that students are well equipped to work in the tourism sector after graduation.

The Villa Lumbung joined Signing Blue, a program initiated by the WWF-Indonesia Foundation in July 2020 with the concept of harmony, namely caring for the environment, conserving energy and water, as well as supporting socioeconomics of respective communities.

The Villa Lumbung is committed to protecting the environment. Together with Signing Blue, The Villa Lumbung participates in the Sanur beach cleaning event with all of its employees in 2020. and for future activities, The Villa Lumbung is committed to participating with a minimum of 50 employees. 

Prior to joining Signing Blue, The Villa Lumbung sourced vegetables for restaurants from large companies, but since joining, the hotel has sourced vegetables from local companies. For meat, especially fish, the hotel chef makes every effort to purchase only fresh certified fish. The hotel, assisted by the Signing Blue team, has made a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding fish that is suitable for consumption or known as "sustainable fish". As stated by I Wayan Siwade, “We work closely with the Singing Blue team, we are provided with guidelines for supplying food-worthy fish and we comply because this is very good for the environment and guests. These are the steps that are currently being taken.”

Prior to the pandemic, the average occupancy of the hotel was above 80%, and during the pandemic, the occupancy decreased to 15%. However, The Villa Lumbung remains optimistic and carries out maintenance of the building, keeping its beauty and in preparation for when things return to normal. Sustainability efforts are still being carried out, such as cleaning the coast, but by reducing the number of employees involved to follow government regulations of social distancing. The Villa Lumbung issues a “day pass” at an attractive price to lure guests to come to the hotel and enjoy the two-level swimming pool and the exotic and natural atmosphere of the hotel's gardens.

The Villa Lumbung received the Cleanliness Health Safety and Environment Sustainability (CHSE) certification in July 2020. The addition of hand washing basins, placing warnings regarding CHSE and hand sanitizers in several public areas within the hotel were all applied. A very strict CHSE protocol has been followed for the convenience and safety of both guests and staff. The Villa Lumbung has dedicated staff to encourage guests during the check-in process to always wash their hands first and maintain a safe distance. Hotel rooms are always clean and disinfected after guests check out.

The Villa Lumbung is currently reorganizing its business strategy to prepare for things returning to normal. Sustainability activities such as reforestation programs in the surrounding area, clearing of swamp forests, and coastal cleaning activities are all maximized.

The return of all staff and employees as per usual is a hope for the post-pandemic future. Likewise with the economic situation on the island of Bali, especially in the tourism sector, the backbone of Balinese economy. Even now, the island of Bali remains as one of the most lucrative business places on earth.