Alila Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of two new properties, Alila Villas Bintan and Alila Seminyak in Bali, which will be unveiled in 2014 in Indonesia.

Singapore -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/19/2012 -- Alila Villas Bintan and Alila Seminyak scheduled to launch in 2014?

Private Residence Sales now open for Alila Villas Bintan

Alila Hotels & Resorts is to open two new properties in Indonesia in 2014 – Alila Villas Bintan and Alila Seminyak in Bali. Ground-breaking ceremonies have been held at both properties as work gets underway. Both are scheduled to launch in 2014.

Set in a beautiful hillside location on the idyllic Lagoi bay on Pulau Bintan only 45 minutes by ferry from Singapore, Alila Villas Bintan will become the third addition to the Alila Villas brand, which has established itself as a leader in design and style at award-winning sister properties Alila Villas Soori and Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali.

Developed by Bukit Uluwatu Villa and designed by architectural firm WOHA, who gained international acclaim for the design of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Alila Villas Bintan will also be constructed to strict Earthcheck environmental standards merging seamlessly with the island's natural landscape of palm fringed beaches, pristine forest, secluded coves and the South China sea.

The 14.4 hectare gated development will comprise 12 three-bedroom beachfront residences and a luxury boutique resort with 52 one and two-bedroom guest villas and state-of-the-art resort facilities.

Key to the development will be 'The Village' an additional four-hectare hub for arts, culture, culinary and wellness activities for guests and visitors alike. Highlights will include a Spa Alila offering a complete holistic experience with all-natural spa treatments, Yoga and meditation and nutritional wellbeing; a gourmet cooking school, restaurants, bar and tea house and a museum, gallery and boutiques, all focused on a celebration of Asia's rich arts and cultural heritage.

Two and three-bedroom villas at Alila Villas Bintan are now available for purchase from USD 1,800,000. Attractive ownership options are also available including revenue sharing, guaranteed yield for the first three years of operation and the possibility to the sell the unit back to the devoper PT. Bukit Uluwatu Villa at the original purchase price.

The second Alila Hotels & Resorts project, Alila Seminyak, will become the fifth Alila managed property on the island, joining Alila Villas Uluwatu, Alila Villas Soori, Alila Manggis and Alila Ubud. Alila Seminyak will be set in the hippest hub of Bali and is planned to be a prime beach frontage resort comprising of 72 suites, 69 residences, extensive events space, a Spa Alila and restaurants. The resort will be distinguished by its innovative design and architecture based on a rice paddy field concept, with green spaces dominating the interiors and exteriors to create both a natural and stylish oasis.

Mark Edleson, President of Alila Hotels & Resorts commented "We are delighted to have made these first important steps in adding two new world-class resorts to our portfolio. Our growth is centred around finding interesting environments and cultures in which to sensitively develop properties that are in tune with the physical environments and both our expansion in Bali and first foray onto Bintan suit this perfectly."

For further information visit http://www.alilavillasbintan.com and http://www.alilahotels.com

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Alila Hotels and Resorts offer stylish, relaxing environments with surprisingly different lifestyle concepts and guest experiences that are continuously redefined by the latest developments in design and living. The Alila Experience is centred on building unique "emotional moments" between the guest, the hotel and destination. The name Alila is derived from Sanskrit meaning 'surprise'.

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Alila Villas represent Alila's new generation of ultra-luxurious yet sustainable developments in some of the most spectacular locations offering an unprecedented level of private space, design and architecture, personalised hospitality and destination experiences that set it apart. Designed by award-winning teams of architects, interior designers and artisans, an Alila Villas project is the only brand that is designed, built and operated to Earth Check standards - integrating the natural, physical & cultural elements of its environment.

Currently, Alila is continuing to develop exciting new hotels and resorts in China, India, Indonesia, Indochina, Oman, Vietnam and Portugal.

Alila Hotels and Resorts are members of Design Hotels, properties selected for creative style and outstanding design. Please visit http://www.alilahotels.com for more information about our current hotels and resorts.

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Singapore -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/02/2012 -- In the words of Winston Churchill, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give…" Alila embraces the spirit of giving back through its 'Gift to Share' programme, a community effort that encourages guests to engage in a no-obligation option to share the 'Gift' with local community endeavours initiated by our hotels and resorts.

Our properties regularly support or initiate projects that aim to improve quality of life and reduce poverty, particularly in rural areas, bringing real and lasting benefits to the community. And what better time to share a gift than in the season of giving! Come indulge in these meaningful Alila getaways.

Alila Villas Soori . Bali

In West Bali, Alila Villas Soori is dedicating its end of year Gift to Share to two primary schools in Kelating Village. Guests who book the Gift to Share package for a minimum three nights' stay at the luxury villas Bali will enjoy a 10% discount on the Best Available Rate, while USD 200 per booking per stay will be donated to the schools to help equip them with educational supplies, computers and books for the children.

Alila Manggis . Bali

Over in East Bali, Alila Manggis has introduced 'Green Bank', a programme it is developing to educate villagers in the neighbourhood on how to engage in more responsible activities that support environmental sustainability. Alila Manggis is in the process of developing a green playground featuring environmental messages to provide ongoing education to the villagers and kids. For every night booked, USD 15 will be credited towards fulfilling the development of the playground.

Kemang Icon . Jakarta

In Jakarta, Kemang Icon supports Kampus Diakonia Modern (KDM), a non-profit foundation that has been rescuing street children in Jakarta since 1972. From each booking, USD 20 will contribute directly to supporting KDM's programmes, which can help provide the children a proper meal for five days, a week of school education, a set of learning materials for six months, or 10 visits to the local healthcare centre. Guests also receive a handmade doll named 'Pepe' designed by Tulisan, a sustainable project that aims to build the children's confidence and independence through art and entrepreneurship. To learn more about Kampus Diakonia Modern (KDM), please visit http://kdm.or.id/.

Alila Sothea . Siem Reap

In Siem Reap, Cambodia, Alila Sothea has partnered with 'The Lake Clinic', one of the first social causes dedicated to improving the lives of the less abled in Cambodia. For the past three years The Lake Clinic has brought health care and health education to seven villages in Siem Reap. For every package booked, USD 50 will be contributed to the clinic's operating costs. A monthly donation of USD 20 enables the clinic to provide three families with medical care for a whole year. For more information about the cause, please visit http://www.lakeclinic.org.

Join and support one the best Siem Reap hotels Siem Reap hotelsas it gives back this season.

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