Please select your home edition
Edition
V-DRY-X

Royal Phuket Marina set to host 2019 Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous

by Duncan Worthington 27 Dec 2018 07:35 PST 10-13 January 2019
Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous at Royal Phuket Marina © Royal Phuket Marina

Having been home to the best yacht shows in Phuket for almost 15 years, Royal Phuket Marina will host the country's largest yachting and luxury lifestyle event from 10 to 13 January 2019, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous, organised by Verventia.

Welcoming one of the biggest line-ups of international yachting and lifestyle brands, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous will benefit from Royal Phuket Marina's central location and it's architectural master planning which delivers a visitor-friendly yacht show layout where all displays are located in-the-water and around the water's edge.

"What makes Royal Phuket Marina special is our integrated concept with easy access to boats in the marina, restaurants on the Boardwalk and the island's largest exhibition hall right on the waterfront. This makes it an ideal boat show venue as visitors can move easilly between displays without having to walk too far," commented Mr. Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina.

"We've been working closely with the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous organisers and the show looks set to be one of the best ever with a record of more than 50 boats in the show ranging from 10 to 54 metres. The in-water display is almost full and onshore there will be a packed calendar of activities and a number of exclusive functions that will help to raise the bar and make 2019 the best show yet."

Recognising the importance of growing new markets, Royal Phuket Marina are collaborating with GoAir the world's fastest growing airline and the first airline to fly direct from India to Phuket and have undertaken a strong media campaign targeting Ultra High Net Worth Indians to come to the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous, buy boats and keep them in Phuket. In addition, GoAir are offering 50% discounts on all flight tickets from India to Phuket for passengers who are registered to attend the Thailand Yacht Show from 10 Jan to 13 Jan 2019.

"India is the fastest growing market for Phuket, as shown by the C9 Market Update issued in December, and has huge potential. We are targeting Ultra High Net Worth Indians to buy and keep their boats in Phuket. There is little yachting infrastructure in India and import duties are 60% whereas Phuket is the top yachting destination in Asia and has a world-class infrastructure, and import duties on boats are zero. With GoAir's new direct flights to Phuket, Indians can now reach the island in less than four hours, and I expect to see more making Phuket their base for berthing and their number one choice for cruising," said Mr. Lalvani.

Home to the largest exhibition centre on the island the 2,500 sqm (26,900 sq. feet) waterfront RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre and the iconic town square and Boardwalk, totaling 3,400 sqm (36,600 sq. feet), Royal Phuket Marina has become a venue of choice for events of all sizes, including luxury product launches, gala dinners, concerts, weddings and more.

For more information about Royal Phuket Marina, visit royalphuketmarina.com.

Related Articles

Rolex Fastnet: Steady conditions expected
Competitiors are expected to start in a 12-14kt Westerly and assisted by the easterly tide. Predictwind's metrologist Arnaud Monges expects the Rolex Fastnet Race to get underway in a 12-14kts WSW breeze, with a building current from an easterly direction. Using weather routing we have predicted finish times for the Ultims and AC25 yachts. Posted today at 1:05 am
Rolex Fastnet Race/Admirals' Cup: Big questions
"So far we've under performed as a boat in the Admirals' Cup. We're looking to put that right." The defending Rolex Fastnet champion, Caro (NZL) faces some big questions given their performances to date in the Admirals' Cup. However the Botin 52 has a reputation for scoring strongly in longer offshore racing - will they repeat in 2205? Posted on 25 Jul
Canada's entry into the iconic Rolex Fastnet Race
Team Be Water Positive returns to settle unfinished business Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive will line up this weekend for the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most iconic offshore races in the world. Posted on 25 Jul
Register now for the Rolex Big Boat Series
Fees will increase by $275 after July 31 Registration fees for the 61st Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club from September 10-14, 2025, will increase by $275 after July 31, 2025. Posted on 25 Jul
U.S. Launch of Switch One Design Foiling Dinghy
Melges will oversee national sales, support, and class growth Melges is proud to announce the official U.S. launch of the Switch One Design, a cutting-edge foiling dinghy that's redefining accessibility and performance in high-speed sailing. Posted on 25 Jul
Snipe Women's World Championship day 2
The breeze started to build up earlier in the hot morning temperature As predicted, the temperatures were very hot the morning of the second day and the breeze started to build up earlier than day one. The first race, a windward/leeward course, began at 11 am in 15-17 knots and increasing chop. Posted on 25 Jul
Independence Cup Preview
Takes place off Burnham Harbor this weekend Dozens of sailors with physical limitations from all over the world will compete this weekend in the Independence Cup race at Burnham Harbor from July 24-27. Posted on 25 Jul
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 7
Sarah-Quita Offringa survives Super Final scare to earn 16th Freestyle world title Sarah-Quita Offringa survives Super Final scare to earn 16th Freestyle world title and 27th overall, while Yentel Caers powers to victory in Men's. Posted on 25 Jul
Vaikobi V-DRY-X Team Kit
We speak to Pat Langley and Bart Milczarczyk V-DRY-X is a major launch for the Australian technical clothing brand Vaikobi, launching into the yacht racing team market with high performance outer layer clothing specifically designed to be customised with the branding and colours of that team. Posted on 25 Jul
Admiral's Cup Tom Hicks Thursday Photo Gallery
He is always ready to capture Solent action Tom Hicks is always ready to capture Solent action, and the Admiral's Cup naturally delivered. These shots are from Thursday 24th July 2025. Posted on 25 Jul
Henri-Lloyd Dynamic RangeC-Tech 2021 (Spars-QFX Racer) 728x90 BOTTOMSea Sure 2025