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Phuket declared "Asia's Maritime Capital" at the annual Christofle Asia Boating Awards held in Bangkok April 2007. (09 Apr 2007)

Phuket Declared ‘Asia’s Maritime Capital’ as Royal Phuket Marina Raises the Profile of Thailand’s Yachting Scene

(Phuket, Thailand. May 2, 2007) – Phuket has been declared ‘Asia’s Maritime Capital’ with the world class Royal Phuket Marina the new hub of Thailand’s international yachting  scene.

Thailand’s ‘paradise island’ earned the accolade at the annual Christofle Asia Boating Awards held in Bangkok earlier this week.

Phuket was singled out for the prestigious award for placing Asia “firmly on the map” of international yachting, said Olivier Burlot, CEO of Adkom Media Group, organiser of the awards.

The award from the publishers of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines was recognition for “first-class boating facilities that include modern marinas, state-of-the-art boatyards and prime chartering”.

These now include Thailand’s largest and most sophisticated moorings at Royal Phuket Marina, developed by Hong Kong telecoms tycoon Gulu Lalvani.

Mr. Lalvani, who opened Royal Phuket Marina last year on the island’s eastern seaboard, said: “The recognition underlines my conviction that Phuket will be the world’s number one sailing destination.

“This was my vision for creating a world-class marina rivaling those in The Mediterranean and Caribbean.”

The state-of-the-art yachting haven has already been recognised among the world’s leading marinas with the prestigious “Five Gold Anchor” award from the Yacht Harbour Association, an arm of the British Marine Federation.

It is the highest of three honours a marina can earn in The Gold Anchor Award Scheme, established to improve facilities for boat owners worldwide.

Royal Phuket Marina is one of only two marinas in Asia to rank in the top category.

It is part of a US$150 million “luxury lifestyle marina community” in Phang Nga Bay.
With 350 berths, it by far the largest marina in Phuket and the only one with a dock, non-tidal deepwater basin and private moorings on the doorstep of a luxury residential development of 400 villas, penthouses and condominiums that has been snapped-up by investors.

It is also home to a Fisherman’s Wharf-style “Boardwalk” of restaurants, the island’s trendiest new spa and wellness centre, an up market shopping centre and recreational facilities so far including swimming pools, tennis courts and fitness facilities.

Following the successful sale of all 66 luxury condos in Phase One, Royal Phuket Marina will this month launch the second phase of development with the launch of new  Aquaminiums and Royal Villas which come complete with their own private yacht berths, at a Sales Exhibition at Hong Kong’s Four Seasons’ Peak Suite on May 18th, 19th & 20th . For more information on this event, visit:  www.royalphuketmarina.com  

Royal Phuket Marina’s (www.royalphuketmarina.com) developer, Gulu Lalvani, is the founder of Binatone, the world’s second largest manufacturer of digital cordless phones.

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