THE 2021 INDONESIA BADMINTON FESTIVAL WAS HELD AT THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI
The 2021 IBF comprised of three tournaments: the Indonesia Masters, the Indonesia Open, and the BWF World Tour Finals, which took place from 16th November to 5th December 2021. More than 500 world athletes, officials, referees, and committee members from 24 countries participated in this prestigious event. The exceptional BICC Mangupura Hall was converted into three world-class badminton courts for the players to compete. At the same time, the BICC parking lot was utilized as a warming-up hall, and the resort’s tennis court was transformed into a practice hall.
Known for its warm Balinese hospitality, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali was also selected as the accommodation for the IBF participants, VIPs, and committee members during their stay in Nusa Dua. Guests were able to enjoy direct white sand beach access, swimming pools, and other in-house facilities. This also includes fun and healthy activities such as meditation, yoga, and movie night scheduled every day to ease the athletes’ minds off. It is always an appetizing experience at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. For the 2021 IBF, our vibrant dining venue was conveniently transformed into a cafeteria that served different palate-pleasing meals every day throughout the event.
Strict health and cleanliness standards were implemented throughout the event period that aligns with the Marriott Commitment to Clean protocol.
As our associates’ wellbeing remained one of our priorities, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali also applied a month-long bubble period and mandatory PCR tests taken regularly for all associates to ensure a safe environment for all. This bubble period includes designated living quarters, daily catering, and recreational programs from the Westin brand six pillars of wellness to keep everybody fit during the bubble period.
“The 2021 IBF was truly a remarkable event for us at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. It was a great pleasure working with the organizing committee and dedicated associates in transforming our compound into a venue for an occasion as grand as the IBF. Aside from hosting the competition at BICC, we are also pleased to have the athletes and key individuals stay at our resort. We hope their stay was a positive and recharging experience. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone on another occasion,” says Mr. Oriol Montal, General Manager of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.