Fattwins 0 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 The letter was handed out in march around the first week. I am not tring to prove anything. But I have taking a beating from stating what was in the letter. Have you closed part of the hotel is your revenue per skier visit up or down. What we read in the letter in march did not sound good. Let it be known I like Arai's sking but its like paying to go to Hokkaido and Hokkaido is bigger. Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Fattwins Thank you very much for answering my questions. I'll start by saying that my Japanese is less than perfect, so please understand that the translation of the letter you are requesting is rough at best. Here goes: ================================================= Dear guests of ARAI Thank you very much for coming to our resort. Like many other businesses in the latter part of this year, we have had to adjust our operations due the the economic impact resulting from the tragic terrorism which occurred in New York on Septemeber 11th. Our intention at this time is for our guests to still be able to come and enjoy the resort, and we'd like to apologize in advance for any inconvenience the following changes in business hours this season cause you, our guest. We'd also like to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on some scheduled changes in our operations. [Adjustment of operating hours] 1. Night/Sunrise Skiing operations suspended this season. 2. ARAI Legends Ski Race cancelled this season. 3. Forest Side House restaurant open on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays only. 4. Gaby's Bar will not open this season. 5. Zendana Food Garden will not open this season. 6. The Club Hotel will close for the season following the Golden Week vacation. 7. Manna Esthetics Spa will open in February of 2002. 8. The name, "The Mountain Spa & The Pool" will change to "AQUA PARK Pool & Yu" as of Decemebr 15, 2001. November, 2001 ARAI RESORT INC. ARAI RESORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION GENERAL MANAGER ================================================= Fattwins, I trust that the above translation you requested is sufficient at this time. Thank you very much Blair. Link to post Share on other sites
rajeem 0 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 I really like the attitude your resort seems to have Blair. It makes me want to check your place out more and more - a bit of a trek from here, but.. Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 Hi Rajeem Yes, from Kansai to ARAI takes a bit of time. You do have the option of travelling up the Sea of Japan route via the Hokuriku Expressway or inland via Nagano. Exerting that extra bit of effort to get here though pays off in my opinion, as in the process you leave the crowds behind. Thank you Blair. Link to post Share on other sites
rajeem 0 Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Thanks Blair. I might make the trip sometime later in the season. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 I'll be up there middle of January. ARAI and Myoko - what a nice thought Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Barlow 0 Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Now that the midweek prices have gone back up, Blair, how are the guest numbers compared to last year when it was cheaper? Can you tell us that? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
outrospective 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I have only been to Arai once, but loved it. Great place, a good resort feeling to it. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 ..gone quiet...go on, tell us Blair... Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Interesting thread.....I am hearing you Fattwins. The Japanese are very diligent and proficient at organizing many amenities and services in life, Trains for example are brilliant in Japan. But nobody is perfect. There are things the Japanese are not so good at. Two things come to mind and they are running Gyms and Ski resorts. I am often left shaking my head that how things can be so disparate in this country, how some things are incredibly efficient (eg trains) and others are just simply poorly organised in contrast. I cant quite fathom why this is so, but nevertheless it is so. Link to post Share on other sites
viv&kev 0 Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 It is so. A fun country to be in, indeed. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by viv&kev: It is so. A fun country to be in, indeed. Amen Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Amen. Link to post Share on other sites
LARD 0 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 I am going up there this weekend to check it out. Let's face it the fact that this Blair guy and the resort actually make the effort on here is a big plus sign don't you think? I really like their attitude Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 The place seems to make an effort to attract you English dudes. Good resort is it? Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Blair - when can we expect your next installment? Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 I said it before, but they could make it an all year round haven for Cheesefans. Think of it, ARAI Cheese. Has a good ring to it, ne? Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted January 23, 2003 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 23, 2003 Soon.... Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Hi everybody Thanks for helping to keep the thread going. To get to your points: Ken Barlow - The accountant has said that sales are slightly up this year compared to the previous two; grungy-gonads - I apologize for going quiet. I'm sometimes pushed into a reactive mode and appreciate a nudge every now & again to come back and check out a thread; & SKI - The next installment is now in the final stages of editing and should be out soon. It seems like most of Japan is getting some great powder lately, eh? Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Blair - you say sales are slightly up. Is that for the lift tickets or for the hotels or as a whole? That would be interesting to know. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 Any chances of another talk in depth with patrol at the resort, Blair? Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 That would be good. Link to post Share on other sites
Blair 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Hi SKI The guy I did the last in-depth interview with has now moved on to America of all places(maybe he really wants to ski out of bounds? - some insider humor there); However, I'm planning to do interviews with some of our international staff for the next volume of the setting journals. Thanks for reading Blair. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Good luck to him! Link to post Share on other sites
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