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21:02 New Charter Yacht Show Announced for the Asia Pacific Region | |
The
organisers of the Singapore Yacht Show have confirmed the launch of a
new charter yacht show, to be hosted annually at Phuket Yacht Haven in
Thailand. The inaugural show, to be held in mid-December 2014, will
combine the best aspects of yacht charter, boating industry and luxury
lifestyle events. Destined to attract industry and consumers alike, the
event will be staged in the biggest superyacht marina in the Asia
Pacific region, currently being completely redeveloped by its owners.
Rapid growth in the Asia Pacific region
"After
several years of really focused promotion, the numbers of yachts
visiting Asia is at last becoming significant - and growing rapidly. We
see this huge region - from Myanmar and the Andaman Sea, to Australasia and the Pacific Islands - as being very important for the international industry,"
said Andy Treadwell, Managing Director of organisers Singapore Yacht Events. "This
event is being launched with the support of all the local industry, and
will help to showcase everything the Asia Pacific region has to offer
as a stunning charter and cruising destination. At the same time, we
want to introduce the yachting lifestyle to the fast-growing potential
client base here - there is a lot of wealth, but as yet, little
experience of boating."
Stunning venue redeveloped with an enhanced superyacht capacity
The beautiful
Phuket Yacht Haven, in the North East corner of Phuket and just 15
minutes from the international airport, is widely regarded as the first
port of choice for superyachts visiting Asia. The marina's owners have
recently commenced a complete redevelopment of their huge site, with a
brand new private access road directly off the main highway and a new
car park already completed. The upper part of the site will incorporate
new residences, apartments, restaurants, and marine industry business
units. Most importantly, on the lower level next to the marina, there
will be a world-class Yacht Club accommodating 400 – 500 guests, with
special facilities for captains and crew. In response to demand, the
development will also include the addition of another 40 superyacht
berths, 30 of which will be ready by December 2014 for
the launch edition of the new Yacht Show.
Proprietor Jean Phataraprasit explained: "For
several years we have been aware of the need for a world-class
superyacht marina in Phuket with all the facilities that experienced and
discerning yacht owners from the Mediterranean have come to expect. We
have finally been able to bring the Yacht Haven project to fruition, and
we are thrilled to be able to play a major part in developing the
yachting industry in Asia, with all the economic benefits that it can
bring. We are delighted to be working with such an experienced and
respected show organising team, and we look forward to an excellent
opening event in December 2014."
Nick Wyatt,
well-known to captains and yacht owners world-wide as the manager of
Asia's most popular superyacht marina, continued: "Most
particularly, all of us at Yacht Haven and all the other marinas here
are keen that Phuket continues to lead the way as the major destination
hub for the region. We will have around 75 superyacht berths and all the
infrastructure that such a facility needs, so we will be able to give a
really great welcome to owners, captains, crew, and charterers alike.
Phuket is also fast developing as the main refit and repair centre in
Asia, and we are gradually filling in all the gaps to make this a
genuine third yachting destination."
Showcasing yacht charter in Asia
The Asia
Pacific region is fast becoming a favourite winter destination for
Mediterranean-based owners and captains, with more than 50 large yachts
based in Phuket alone last winter. As yachts and their owners get more
and more adventurous, the Asia Pacific stands out as one of the few
remaining areas of astounding and unspoilt beauty left to explore.
Significant improvements in infrastructure and transport links within
the region mean that it is easier than ever for yachts to visit this
part of the world. As the destination continually grows in popularity,
the new show will fill a gap in the market to showcase the region
specifically as a charter option.
One of the leading charter brokers in Asia is Vincent Tabuteau, of Asia Marine: "We
are all really pleased with this initiative. We have been talking about
such a show for years to help develop business in this beautiful
region, and give yacht owners and charterers from all over the world a
new and unforgettable cruising experience. It's wonderful that it is
finally going to happen – I foresee great things for the international
industry here."
Huge support from Australian industry
MaryAnne Edwards, CEO of AIMEX, the Australian Marine Industries Association, and Superyacht Australia, was also enthusiastic: "This
is a great concept and well-timed, with the arrival of more and more
superyachts in our region. The whole Australian industry will be behind
this new event, as we have a fantastic offering of first-world refit and
repair infrastructure to complement the stunning cruising waters
further up in South East Asia."
The Show
will serve as the perfect opener to the peak cruising season in West
Thailand, which begins in December, and will take advantage of the large
numbers of yachts in the Asia Pacific waters at that time of year. A
particular objective is to showcase yachting generally and available
charter yachts to potential clients, and the organisers will directly
market the show to HNWIs within the region and internationally.
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