Royal Phuket Marina is hosting the inaugural Phuket International Hospitality Show from September 24-26.

The prestigious trade show is being staged at Phuket's first dedicated Exhibition & Conference Centre at the world-class luxury marina.

It promises to become the hospitality industry�s event of the year, showcasing a comprehensive range of industry suppliers of food & drink and equipment, supplies and services for hotels, bakeries, restaurants and food outlets in the Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga and Surat Thani region.

Events include Wine Phuket, providing the opportunity to discuss wines in detail with expert sommeliers, suppliers and winemakers from all over the world.

A three-day Hospitality Series of seminars will cover topics and issues relevant to owners, managers and senior hospitality industry staff � from customer service and environmental responsibility to finance & technology, organics, sales & marketing-trends and spa & wellness developments.

The show is expected to attract around 1,200 business trade visitors over the three days, and underlines Royal Phuket Marina�s reputation as Phuket�s premier venue for expo and conference facilities, with a 2,500 square metre main exhibition hall.

This event comes hot on the heels of the highly successful, and Thailand�s first, motor show with Jaguar, as well as a well attended Coke Sleek launch party, both which were held at the Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition & Conference Centre.

Further information click onto www.phukethospitalityshow.com or contact Jennifer Drew at +66 (0)76 360 808, +66 (0)80 146 2673 or email jennifer.drew@informayachtgroup.com.

About the organisers - Informa plc Informa produces over 12,000 events per year, from Conferences, Exhibitions, Large Scale Events, Managed Events, Partner Events and Seminars, that cover a wide range of subjects and business areas. Featuring key industry experts, Informa's conferences provide up-to-date information direct from practitioners who have found solutions to the challenges facing business today. Speakers include senior representatives from the world's biggest, most forward-looking organizations.

About Royal Phuket Marina

Located on Phuket�s eastern seaboard overlooking scenic Phang Na Bay, Royal Phuket Marina is Thailand�s first world-class luxury lifestyle community rivaling top marina resort communities in Europe and the Caribbean.

It was developed by tycoon Gulu Lalvani, founder of Binatone, the world�s second largest manufacturer of digital cordless phones, whose vision is to promote Phuket as a world class yachting hub in one of the world�s most scenic and assessable locations.

Royal Phuket Marina is a popular entertainment and lifestyle hub with open air restaurants and bars overlooking mega yachts moored in the Mediterranean-style marina.

For more information about Royal Phuket Marina, visit www.royalphuketmarina.com

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