Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) is bringing major news of revised regulations and new & improved world-class marinas in exotic Asia Pacific countries, such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Andaman Islands & India to the Monaco Yacht Show. There are many ongoing positive changes developing in the Asia Pacific region with governments […]
The 2025 Monaco Yacht Show taking place from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 September 2025 will include showcasing stunning cruising destinations in the Asia Pacific region. Testifying to the region’s appeal and cruising, Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) network of owner-agents will welcome visitors to the APS Stand DS26 where Southeast Asia’s growing popularity as a […]
The mood throughout Asia Pacific and the superyacht industry is increasingly upbeat with news of changing regulations favoring visiting yachts and new world-class marinas. Representing a dozen plus Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) agencies, directors are looking forward to sharing news at the APS Stand DS26 (in the air-con Darse Sud Tent) at the Monaco Yacht […]
Visiting yachts are discovering an archipelago of ancient beauty… the remote Anambas Islands Archipelago The Anambas Islands archipelago of Indonesia is slowly gaining recognition as a new and exceedingly attractive cruising destination, driven by its remote and unspoiled attractions, a huge improvement in facilities, efficient clearing of yachts in and out, and glowing reports from […]
The Bali Benoa Marina Ground Breaking Ceremony on 22 May 2025 marked a historic milestone in the development of Bali Benoa Marina, Indonesia’s first full service luxury marina designed to support regional and international yacht tourism. Hosted by PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) in partnership with Pelindo, the ceremony brought together government leaders, private investors, […]
“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 […]