The Jans Tours family is growing! Meeting Audrey Marc

Audrey: “In 2020, after returning to my roots in my native Brittany, I retrained to import-export, but it is impossible to live too long from tourism, this branch of activity so unique and so fulfilling, where profession and passion come together! But also from Asia, this region of the world in constant turmoil and the cradle of future great innovations. It is therefore quite natural that I join the Jans tours team, DMC specialist in Indonesia, my favorite destination, discovered during Eductour almost 10 years ago. »

AFTERNOON: Bali was voted the most popular destination in 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024. Why do you think Bali continues to attract so much?

Audrey: “The spirit of Bali is unique in the world, this feeling that revives you as soon as you leave the plane is so intense and so strong that it leaves no one indifferent, as well as the kindness and benevolence of its inhabitants. Balinese culture is focused on the harmony and balance of things, making this destination suitable for rest and relaxation.

But not only that, it also offers high quality services meeting the requirements of the most demanding tourists, a great variety of hotels; restaurants and activities to suit all budgets. Its tropical climate, lush vegetation, rice fields listed as a UNESCO heritage site also certainly play in favor of its popularity.

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Taylor Swift performed at the Kempinski Bali, an impressive five-star hotel on the island, at a private concert for a wealthy family’s wedding this month; confirming Bali’s place as a destination in Asia for hosting extraordinary events.

AFTERNOON: Today we talk a lot about sustainable tourism, what steps is Jans tours taking in the destination?

Audrey: I lived 4 years in Indonesia, 2 years in Jakarta and 2 years in Bali and I could see the air pollution in the big cities of Indonesia but also on the beaches caused by bad/or non-existent management. waste, especially plastics. It was really important for me to join a company active in supporting sustainable tourism. And it won me over when I learned that Jans tours plans to invest in building barriers to stop plastic in Indonesian rivers to prevent it from flowing into the oceans (with Sungai Watch Association) and is also involved in collecting recyclable waste from several hotels. on the island.

The machine is launched to protect the natural treasures of Bali and it is important for us to support it.

AFTERNOON: Can you share with us your favorite address in Bali?

Audrey: Andaz Sanur A luxury hotel set in lush gardens with breathtaking views from the beach of Mount Agung in the family-friendly seaside town of Sanur. An address that you must not miss during your stay. (not forgetting the Favela, the mecca of party nights in Bali!)