The annual AGM of Asia Pacific Superyachts was hosted by the lovely Thailand yacht charter destination – Phuket on October 4, 2014. Gordon Fernandes opened the meeting and welcomed managing directors representing Thailand’s Koh Samui and Phuket, as well as Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore and New Zealand.
Richard Lofthouse and Jimmy Blee introduced the new Operations Manager for APS Indonesia, Thomas Taacjes. Included in agenda discussions was a report on the Monaco Yacht Show. A discussion of the benefits of exhibiting at MYS ensued and is under consideration. Scott Walker announced plans for exhibiting at the Singapore Yacht Show is underway and a location is confirmed. In addition Captain Jimmy Blee of APS Indonesia will present at the Conference held 2 days prior to SYS.
Guest Speaker Mr. Kong of S.D.A. Group of Bangkok presented an address on ‘IT Issues and Areas of Improvement’, followed by a presentation on ‘How to Improve Visual Concept’ along with an update on website activities and social media.
Company goals and areas to expand were on the agenda and “The Power of PR’, was presented by the APS Director of PR & Communications.