In Reply to: WINE-SPIRIT-BINTANG- HOTEL UBUD posted by ilab11 on Friday, 6. February 2009 at 14:16 Bali Time:
I can not let your comments pass without comment.
Perhaps you are NOT aware that, due to the Indonesian Government's new and draconian Tax Increases (now 350%), it it not just the COST of alcoholic beverages and, for that matter now, ANY Imported Foods which must be approved by a Department whose officers know NOTHING about how do determine what is GOOD or BAD (even though items have been passed by the most stringent regulations in countries throughout Europe and Australia - not to mention other Asian Countries). The price increases on Food and Beverage items are having a very serious impact on Indonesia's Tourism Industry (particularly the Conference and Convention Sector which has been targeted by the Governnment in an extension of 'visit Indoesia Year') with people re-considering their destination in favour of other Asian Countries - Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand etc.
Although I do not post frequently now, I have been proudly associated with BTF for many years and always try to answer questions with an honest and un-biassed response based on knowledge I have gained over my more than 22 Years' association with Indonesia and in particular Bali.
Remember this is a FORUM - where people wish to post and compare notes and experiences. Just because a particular topic is of no interest to you personally, please do not deprive others from participating in an honest and fruitful discussion on topics which ARE of interest to them!!!
Off my soapbox now! Cheers, LES