Speaking at the events press conference, Tuesday, Tourism and Sports vice minister, Chavanee Tongroach, said the government is focusing on marine tourism to raise tourism quality and the boat show could contribute to that objective.
She said: Visitors to Phuket continue to increaseyear-on-year and recently we have seen a change in the demographics with more than 50% of visitors to Phuket coming from Asian countries.
Phukets strong leisure credentials are complemented by its facilities and growing appeal to business travellers. Around 60% of business travellers attending exhibitions in Thailand are from the Asian region.
Phuketattracts around 6 million arrivals from international and domestic markets annually.As an official supporter, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau president, Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, said Phuket is one of our designated MICE cities to help encourage event businesses and upscale travel.
The event is the premier regional marine and lifestyle showcase that aims to increase business opportunities for exhibitors.
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To encourage marine tourism, he suggested the government should relax regulations on visas, work permits for boat crews and foreign vessels travelling to the beach destination.
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