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Sanya, China
A New Free Trade Port

Wonderful news, eagerly anticipated by the entire
nautical industry in China for over ten years, has
come from Sanya city, the nautical capital of China.
The Chinese government recently announced that
all of Hainan island will become a Free Trade Port,
reducing the net tax rate on imported yachts from
43% to almost zero.
To echo this important policy, on April 13, Ferretti
Group Asia Pacific signed a strategic Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Sanya Central
Business District (SCBD) in support of the
continuing development of marine industry in the
region. The occasion was the signing ceremony
for the construction project of the Hainan Free
Asia Pacific Region AWARDS Trade Port. The project will contribute to the active Phuket, Thailand
Give Me Five! 2020 advancement of the island as a Free Trade Port and Rivamare EVENTS
promote yachting in the region.
Sanya has become one of the few major tropical
Ferretti Group started the new year with five glittering cities in China where pleasure boating is considered Under the Stars 2020
trophies, a symbol of the great success of the Ferretti one of the most attractive leisure activities, and it is
Yachts and Riva brands in the Chinese market. a critical location for the development of yachting in Under the glowing evening skies of Phuket, one of
The first award was in Beijing: on December 27, the the region. It currently receives the highest number the most beautiful gems of Riva, the Rivamare, was
Robb Report China Edition named the Riva 50METRI of pleasure boats delivered to China of any Chinese unveiled for the first time in Thailand’s waters. The
the “2019 Yacht of the Year.” The exclusive lifestyle city, and it continues to maintain the highest unforgettable launch event took place on January 8
magazine selects and awards every year the best growth rate in terms of the number of pleasure at the enchanting Grand Villa of the Royal Phuket
products in twelve different categories of the luxury boats, especially imported yachts. Marina. This event marked a special occasion for
sector. Signing the MOU with the SCBD Admin Bureau the Riva brand as its first delivery ever to Thailand,
Then, both Riva 90’ Argo and Ferretti Yachts 720 will allow further discussion and the possibility for welcoming a brand-new market for this 38-foot
triumphed at the Oceanway China Yacht Annual Ferretti Group to invest and set up a branch in the yacht. The private event was organized by Ferretti
Awards, winning “Best Motor Yacht over 80ft” and SCBD project, to cooperate with Sanya on various Group Asia Pacific and Lee Marine, the official
the “Innovation Yacht Award,” respectively. The gala aspects including yacht sales and service facilities, Ferretti Group dealer in Thailand. It was attended
evening was held in Shenzhen, China, on January 3; along with continued support in the development of by about eighty prominent guests, including two of
it was organized by the local yachting magazine the industry for years to come. the country’s most well known and loved celebrities,
Oceanway and attended by over 200 renowned Prin Suparat and Kimberly Anne Woltemas. Guests
industry experts. had the exclusive opportunity to meet the famous
Two other important recognitions for Ferretti Yachts couple and take photos with the iconic Rivamare
followed in just one week, both in Shanghai, the on the water. During the première, under a blanket
commercial metropolis of China. The eleventh edition of stars that illuminated the latest gem of the Riva
of the prominent YAOK Awards presented the brand collection, the guests were delighted with canapes,
with the “Best Commercial Performance of The Year Rivamare inspired cocktails, refined music and
in the Luxury Yacht Category” award. Then, for the atmosphere.
seventh consecutive year, Ferretti Yachts received In the following days, from January 9 to January 12,
the award for “The Best Yacht Brand in 2020” at the the fifth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show brought
sixteenth edition of the Hurun Best of the Best Awards together two magnificent spectacles: the Rivamare
Gala, held by the renowned Chinese business and and the Custom Line Navetta 33, making their
lifestyle magazine Hurun Report. debuts at one of the most awaited nautical events
These successes confirmed once again Ferretti in Southeast Asia. The boat show, held at the Royal
Group and its wonderful brands as sector leader Phuket Marina, saw the conjoint participation of
in an increasingly competitive and strategic market Ferretti Group Asia Pacific and dealer Lee Marine.
such as China. Show attendees were seduced by the high quality,
stylish engineering, and unique designs of the
Made in Italy yachts, while enjoying champagne
and nightly entertainment on the waterfront.

On the left, a picture of Ferretti Group
APAC team with one of the several prizes
won. On the right, guests at the Rivamare
premiere event in Thailand

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