China Yachting Magazine December 2011. (Excerpt from magazine article.) The truth value of the yacht lifestyle has been totally released – sailing is as easy and free as driving out. This kind of delight in the water is worth possessing.

China Yachting Magazine (CY)
Gulu Lalvani (GL)

CY: Phuket possesses exclusive and advantageous tourist resources. What do you think are the aspects which Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) has contributed to the development of Thailand’s tourism?

GL: Yacht can attract tourists with high consumption, changing today’s trend of increasingly cheaper economical tours. These tourists will take their own premium yachts and arrive Phuket in a low-profile manner, enjoying the fascinating atmosphere of Thailand. RPM will become the top marina leisure centre in Phuket and promote Thailand to be one of the world’s top sailing paradises, just like the age when Amanpur had laid the concrete foundation for the development of traditional resorts in Phuket.

CY: Could you briefly introduce the scale and management model of RPM?

GL: RPM is located at the centre of Phuket which is a very superior location. RPM is also the integration of yacht holidays, private villas, and leisure and shopping that it possesses facilities such as open restaurants, bars, luxury spa centre, high-end fitness club and sunlit tennis courts. For the management, we practice independent operation mode and demand ourselves with the highest standard of “Five Gold Anchor” in order to provide guests with all-round and integrated services. Therefore, with the world’s finest facilities, RPM is the only yacht club being given the “Five Gold Anchor Award” in Thailand, showing its amazing charm to all the rich and celebrities around the world including the Princess Eugenie of Britain, Prince Henrik of Denmark, super models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

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