Phuket and Indonesia forge closer marine tourism ties
Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong discussed the strengthening of marine tourism relations with Indonesia during a visit by the country’s tourism minister, the Phuket Gazette reported.
Gordon Fernandes of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Phuket told the Gazette that the governor’s meeting with Arief Yahya at the Phuket Boat Lagoon on Thursday resulted in positive discussions on a new campaign to support travel between the two countries.
“Indonesia has just revealed its plan to run a special campaign between November 8 and December 5 to assist tourists travelling between Phuket and Sabang in Indonesia. We also aim to enhance and strengthen cultural relations,” said Norraphat.
The governor said a memorandum of understanding is being drafted to promote marine relations between Langkawi, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand; and Sabang, Indonesia, under the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Agreement.
“This discussion should be of benefit to vessels cruising between Phuket and Sabang, where we have our APS teams in place ready to support the effort,” said Fernandes.
“We welcome the government’s efforts to extend the promotion of marine relations between the three marine regions of Langkawi, Phuket and Sabang – all APS long-established and fully-serviced and supported superyacht hubs,” Fernandes said.
