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HOT | Interview Over 75% of the rooms and suites are in operation from the total of 77 units, the Aqua Pool and the Island Bar Jetty are ready and available for guest leisure and enjoyment. We are expecting Riani Wing to be fully upgraded and ready to launch in before end of September 2013.we also expect to have renovation in some area of Food and Beverage outlet Mr. Sumantri’s in Malay costume personally Welcome APEC Delegates, as participative Leader. Price – Rate structure strategy to respond 2014 trends business is on progress. Place –We are continue working closely with our distribution channel for our product and service we will sell and even increase our market segment apart from Singaporean as main market to our national market, Indonesia and beyond. We are also currently working to bring Korean, Middle East and Indian market. Promotion – Our Marketing communication team is working for 2014 calendar of event and promotion strategy using the methods and channels used to reach customers and let them know about your product or service. From advertising, social media to a simple mouth to mouth, however the best marketing is to satisfy your customers so he or she themself will spread the words of their experience to the world. Recently Turi Beach Resort has completed a TV Commercial Advertisement video shots, which will be aired in several International channels lik e the BBC and Starworld sometime in October and November 2013. 5. What is the unique selling points of your resort has to offer? Below just few to mention on Turi Beach USP’s - Our unveiling accommodations, the long awaited addition to Turi Beach Resort. Each beautifully designed resort room and suite has a private balcony which offers a choice of spectacular panoramic view of the sea, garden and the Emerald pool. - Our Dining experience and destination dining from the choice of on the roof top with amazing view to the sea, romantic gazebo by the pool or beach to 220 jetty facing to city lights. Johor Bahru and Singapore. www.hotelier-indonesia.com For guests who enjoy live cooking, nogusaya serves Japanese teppanyaki and grill offering a visual and This unique bar is built on stilts and promises a 360 degree panoramic sea view as well as that of the resort. Gastronomic treat as the teppan chef whips out a tantalising meal of prime meats, seafood and vegetables right in front of you. It also has a 220m jetty walk that extends out to the south china sea. The island bar is also an ideal location for private functions or parties. - for super active guest start your day with a relaxing stroll on the boardwalk or go for a morning hike if you are up for the challenge. Then go for a dip in the pool of your choice and soak in the sun while sipping cocktails and enjoying the cool sea breeze. Engage in exhilarating water sports such as wakeboarding, windsurfing, jet skiing and parasailing or if you prefer, try rock wall climbing, paintball, tennis, golf and exciting and unique jungle training courses and team development programs. For expedition companies, corporate business, youth groups and schools. Courses are run combining The facilities of turi beach resort with outdoor training activities in a challenging jungle environment. - our turi spa ( tspa ) remains true to its original concept drawing inspiration from healing and beauty practices Found across Indonesia using only local natural ingredients such as fresh fruits, herbs, oils and spices in its treatments.sooth and relax on your own or in company of your loved ones in a beach gazebo or in one of the multi-purpose private treatment rooms - for a sunset viewing and enjoy a relaxing day, place like our island bar connected by a special made wooden bridge from the beach to the island bar, turi beach’s Very own viewing gallery of the sea and an aerial view of the resort by the sea, not to forget again the magnificent sunset and sunrise view can be seen. Changing mindset of our customers Our customers remain think that our resort is weekend escape, the hardest part to change our customer mindset is to accept that Turi Beach Resort is also a weekday escape and business venue. Our occupancy is great during weekend and public holiday but soft during weekday. And many more ... What are the key challenges that you face while running today business? Our real test arises when it reaches the key inflection point of the company growth. The following challenges of resort growth deserve an attention. HOTELIER INDONESIA | SEPTEMBER 2013 • 59