Malaysian tour operator's first boutique resort finally a reality

Terrapuri Heritage Village in Penarik, Terengganu, will soft-open on June 1 with seven heritage villages. This will be the inaugural property of CEO Alex Lee, who is also the CEO of Ping Anchorage Travel & Tours. The boutique resort was initially scheduled to soft-open last August (TTG Asia e-Daily, July 12, 2010). According to Lee, the resort is already fully booked for June and almost full for July. Projected occupancy for this year is 75 per cent. He is targeting Asian and European FIT travellers and will work with agents overseas to promote the resort, which is about 45 minutes by speedboat from Redang Island's famous dive sites. Lee expects the resort venture to contribute at least 10 per cent of his overall business. Featuring restored palaces and aristocratic houses from the 19th century, there will be 19 villas in total when the resort is fully open in April 2012. They will offer views of the South China Sea or the Setiu Wetlands. Facilities include a restaurant, spa, gallery and a swimming pool. -TTG Asia. http://terrapuri.com/Terrapuri_Home.html