Phuket will play host to an international property exhibition at the end of the year when the SMART Property and Lifestyle Expo opens its doors on the island.
The event will take place from December 27 – 30 at the Royal Phuket Marina, and it will be organised by the SMART Expo brand, one of Asia’s leading property and investment exhibition companies. Established in 2004, SMART International Property and Investment expo have been held in Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Hoi Cheung, Director of event organizing company 3C Ltd, said: “In recent years Phuket has become known as the playground of the world’s rich and famous, attracting pop stars, celebrities, supermodels and multi-millionaires. We have a fantastic venue in the Royal Phuket Marina, and what we are trying to achieve is to provide a taste of the luxury lifestyle experience which is very affordable for many of our international visitors and clients.”
Phuket as one of the world’s most famous dream destinations attracts over 4.2 million visitors with projections of 9 million for 2012. As a regional magnet for the rich and famous, this small idyllic island is now increasingly attracting high-net-worth individuals from the Middle East, up 63.2 percent from a year earlier, Asia (up 41 percent) and Russia (up 14.5 percent) and according to a survey by Ctrip.com, China’s leading online booking agency,
Phuket is the top overseas destination for Chinese travelers. Many are drawn by the luxury lifestyle with world class private golf courses, ultra villas, private yachts and berths. With more than 200 direct international flights weekly into Phuket, the island has massive appeal for the region’s well offs looking for an easily accessible playground and a yacht base to other destinations.
The growing ubiquitous popularity of Phuket and its close proximity to Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, China, India and Russia presents huge opportunities for a show like the SMART Property and Lifestyle Expo to tap into the region’s wealthiest in a very sublime and relaxing setting. The four-day event, will be an unforgettable experience at the 5-star luxury marina with live entertainment and showcases featuring a fashion show, luxury cars, helicopter rides, yacht cocktail receptions, gastronomic delights, kids’ activities and of course luxury international properties.
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