AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Featured in Hit Reality Series America's Next Top Model

AYANA Resort and Spa Bali was the international resort destination chosen for the filming of "America's Next Top Model," currently running cycle 20. The 190-acre secluded resort located on cliffs above Jimbaran Bay framed against carefully manicured tropical gardens and the majestic Indian Ocean made the perfect backdrop for filming the first-ever "guys and girls" edition of one of the most successful and long running shows in America. Renowned super model, businesswoman and creator/executive producer/host of the show, Tyra Banks, kicked off cycle 20 with new prizes and new competitions, which included eight men and eight women contending for the ultimate title and grand prize.

AYANA had the pleasure to welcome and host the star and creator of the show, Tyra Banks along with the models and the judges of the show, who included fashion public relations maven Kelly Cutrone, former boxer and international male supermodel Rob Evans, famed stylist and photo shoot creative consultant Johnny Wujek and top fashion blogger Bryanboy.

Named after a 'place of refuge' in Sanskrit, AYANA is one of Asia's most sought after luxury resorts - the elegant property features 290-rooms and 78 private pool villas. New sister hotel RIMBA Jimbaran Bali expands upon AYANA's accommodation with 282 rooms and suites, set within the 77-hectare property in tranquil Jimbaran Bay. The resort is ideal for an indulgent escape, where guests can enjoy some of the destination's top restaurants including the fine-dining themed, Dava; keep fit in one of the world's largest Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pools; relax and rejuvenate at the Thermes Marins Thalasso Spa; and sip on cocktails at the popular Rock Bar which is suspended over the Indian Ocean.

America's Next Top Model

"America's Next Top Model" is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with The Tyra Banks Company. The executive producers consist of Ken Mok ("Making the Band"), Tyra Banks and Laura Fuest Silva. The series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris. Currently, "America's Next Top Model" is under license in over 100 markets around the world and has 20 international versions in production. "America's Next Top Model" format is licensed internationally by CBS Studios International.

AYANA Resort and Spa

Named after a 'place of refuge' in Sanskrit, AYANA Resort and Spa enjoys majestic ocean views along its 1.3km coastline on cliffs above Jimbaran Bay, just 12km from Bali's airport. Guests enjoy unrivaled sanctuary from the resort's location within the 77-hectare Karang Mas Estate, which is also home to RIMBA Jimbaran Bali, a 282-room hotel opened in September 2013, and AYANA Residences, Bali's first purely residential community integrated with a 5-star resort.

AYANA's 368 guest rooms comprise 78 private pool villas and a 290-room hotel. Resort highlights include the 22,000sqm Thermes Marins Thalasso spa with one of the world's largest Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pools and the Spa on the Rocks villas set amidst the Indian Ocean. There are five purpose-built wedding venues; the avant-garde Champa Garden for grand-scale events; four freshwater swimming pools including a children's pool; a salt-water, infinity-edged Ocean Beach Pool at the cliff's base, accessed via an inclinator; 12 dining venues; 18-hole golf putting course; tennis pavilion; jogging/cycling path; fitness center; children's center; perfume-making studio and boutiques; comprehensive meeting facilities and business center; and resort-wide WIFI. For more information visit www.ayanaresort.com .