December marks the fourth annual Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous 2019 (KRSR) from 12 to 15 December.
Thailand: Surin Islands corals nearly fully recovered from bleaching
Surin Islands National Park Chief confirms Corals back to full health, after widespread bleaching damage from 2010 El Nino.
First Thailand Charter Week confirmed for Phuket Yacht Haven
Organised by the Thai Yachting Business Association, the Thailand Charter Week is a first in Asia, inspired by industry-only events in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Malaysian Government sells ‘Equanimity’
Genting Malaysia Bhd purchases the Superyacht ‘Equanimity’ from the Malaysian Government after the yacht had been seized in a corruption scandal.
Oceanco to attend upcoming KRSR
The Dutch Superyacht builders will host an exclusive dinner at the third Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous in Phuket, Thailand in December.
Five-star hotel for Komodo dragon visitors
AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach will be the first luxury hotel on the Indonesian island of Flores, with easy access to the Komodo National Park.
Pearl farms in Myanmar to welcome tourists soon
The farms in the Myeik archipelago will be accessible from October, with numbers of visitors limited only by the size of the tourist boats.
Indonesia may scrap tax on Superyacht arrivals
The current luxury tax can be as high as 75 per cent on Superyachts docking in Indonesian ports, but may be removed to encourage more tourism.
Indian Ocean and Asia reports 10 Year Piracy low
The ReCAAP report on piracy for the first half of 2018 found reports of Piracy in the Indian Ocean and Asia to be at a 10 year low.