Sanya Yachting Association Inauguration Meeting held in VISUN yacht club on 22nd December. Government officers and foreign experts attended to the meeting. This Association dedicates to the development of Sanya yachting industry. Mr. Wongdafu became the 1st chairman of this Association.

On Dec 18th, Sanya Yalong Bay marina announced its grand opening. This luxury marina located in Yalong Bay, the China’s best holiday resort. China’s Cofco group developed this boating resort project which consists of 125 berths, a St. Regis Hotel and high-end waterfront villas.

In late November MDC consultants accompanied Mr. Bruno Meier from Art Marine for a China Tour. ART-Marine is the largest yacht service and marina management group in Middle East. Today, Art-Marine is running 12 marinas in the Middle East and will soon expand their business to Asia.

In mid November MDC consultants accompanied management team from Bavaria Yachts Group visited 6 coastal yachting hub cities in China. After visiting the key boating facilities and new marina projects the guests expressed strong interest to further approach the emerging Chinese yachting market.