“The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) was a resounding success with over 200 delegates at the 8 & 9 April, 2025 two-day programme”, writes Suzy Rayment, executive director of Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association, in an article in Sail-World. APSA was a Supporting Partner of both the Conference and the immediately following Singapore Yachting Festival, […]
South East Asia is a top destination for travelers looking to relax on pristine beaches, with countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia offering some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world. Among the many beautiful beaches, one beach consistently stands out as a must-visit for beach lovers—Banana Beach on Phuket in Thailand, reports Tripadvisor […]
Superyacht cruising in Asia Pacific has enormous growth potential compared with the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. Now considered a “3rd destination” for superyachts around the globe, it’s become increasingly clear that for those who make the effort, the rewards are rich. There’s a growing appeal for exotic cruising destination experiences with new high standard marinas. […]
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is working to reform the local travel and tourism industry to enable a five per cent contribution to the national GDP by 2029. Key strategies will focus on attracting high-spending travellers and developing high-value tourism products, as reported in a TTG Asia article published March 7th. Rizki Handayani, MoT’s […]
Bringing together the yachting industry in Asia Pacific, the conference will provide a platform for insightful discussions on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of yachting in Southeast Asia. With a blend of expert panels, networking opportunities, and in-depth sessions, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on market dynamics, sustainable practices, and emerging […]
As one of the most exciting events in Thailand’s yachting calendar, the Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS) took place at the Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, and proved to be a spectacular gathering of the finest yachts, luxury brands, and boating enthusiasts. The Prime Minister of Thailand, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, officially opened the third edition […]
Driving growing interest from superyachts in visiting South East Asia’s exotic and welcoming island countries as the area becomes more viable and sought out as a destination, are new modern marinas catering to global superyachts. Adding to the appeal are improved support services and a growing labor force along with undoubtedly one of the area’s […]