Phuket International Boat
Show (PIMEX) celebrates its 10th anniversary as
‘Asia’s Favourite Boat Show’ returning to Thailand’s
premier boating haven Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) from March
21-24.
The
region’s most successful marine and lifestyle show is showcasing
more exhibitors and boats than ever before with up to 60 power boats
and yachts from 10-35 metres.
As
many as 120 companies representing over 250 international brands from
as far afield as Australia, Europe and the USA, as well as Asia and
China, are exhibiting both on water and at the luxury lifestyle
marina’s exhibition centre.
Iconic
boat brands on show include Azimut, Beneteau, Fairline, Sunseeker,
Ferretti and Bavaria Yachts.
Marine
exhibits extend to equipment and accessories, charter, diving and
sailing holidays, technical and design services, marina construction
and a wide range of water sports toys and gadgets.
Also
on show at the luxury lifestyle exhibition, will be a wide choice of
luxury properties, from marina front villas and condos to reasonably
priced condominiums and investment opportunities, together with
latest luxury cars and iconic brands. New on offer from
Royal Phuket Marina are ‘La Reserve Residences’, a new
condominium development styled especially for families. Tailored for
families, ‘La Reserve Residences‘ feature 40 one and two-bedroom
condominiums in two blocks, each with their own rooftop ‘Sky
Pools’.
As
befits a show in Phuket, Thailand’s favourite holiday island,
cocktail parties and receptions will give exhibitors and visitors the
chance to mingle and network whilst enjoying the Mediterranean-style
ambience of Royal Phuket Marina.
Phuket International Boat
Show 2013 (www.phuketboatshow.com) promises to continue breaking
records, surpassing over 4,000 who attended last year, with sales
exceeding US$$25 million.
“With
purpose built exhibition space overlooking in-water displays in a
magical setting with fine dining and spectacular views, Asia's
largest boat show is set to retain its solid track record
of sales and quality visitor attendance,” said Show Director, Andy
Dowden.
The
expo’s popularity is fuelled by a “growing interest in buying
into the marine leisure lifestyle among wealthy Russian, Chinese and
Thai boating enthusiasts”, added Royal Phuket Marina
developer Gulu Lalvani. Among real
estate promotions at this year’s show,
Royal Phuket Marina is showcasing its princely collection
of palatial ‘Royal Villas’, the most exclusive address
in Phuket for boat owners, with their own private moorings
for super-cruisers.
With
state-of-the-art moorings for 120 vessels and 50 ‘dry’ berths,
the prestigious Mediterranean-style yachting and luxury lifestyle
community is at the hub of Phuket’s fast-growing popularity with
the international boating community.
Phuket’s
marine playground is globally connected by more than 200 direct
international flights weekly from both Asia and Europe
