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Phuket's inaugural APCWL Lifestyle Expo concludes in style

Phuket's inaugural APCWL Lifestyle Expo concludes in style

PHUKET: The Asia Pacific Cigar, Whisky & Lifestyle Expo (APCWL) – the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific – concluded yesterday (Oct 25) after three days of showcasing products from around the world to aficionados of luxury and lifestyle.

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By The Phuket News

Monday 26 October 2015 02:26 PM


 

The expo was held at Royal Phuket Marina’s waterside RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre, where visitors enjoyed the luxurious lifestyle products on offer at the island’s premier business and lifestyle destination, Royal Phuket Marina.

Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada officially opened the expo, together with Hillman Lentz, CEO and President of expo organisers Hathor Investment Group, and Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina.

As the leading business event for the luxury lifestyle consumables, cigar and whisky trade in Southeast Asia, APCWL Lifestyle Expo included several concurrent tastings and samplings events, a conference programme of esteemed speakers, and social activities around Phuket.

The expo is one of a growing number of international and domestic trade and consumer shows taking place at Royal Phuket Marina, and the first of three that will take place over the coming 11 weeks. The next will be the Food and Hotelex on November 19-22, followed by the Phuket International Boat Show on January 7-10.

The RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre comprises a 2,500sqm (26,900 sq feet) customisable Exhibition Hall and 3,400sqm (36,600 sq feet) of outdoor space, including the Town Square and Boardwalk. These are complemented by six food and beverage outlets that can cater to groups of all sizes.

Royal Phuket Marina has been the event destination of choice for Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Calvin Klein, Tourism Authority of Thailand, TOT Public Company Limited, Coca-Cola, Porsche, Bentley, Jaguar, Range Rover, American Chamber of Commerce and many more international and domestic brands and organisations.

This event was proudly sponsored by 89.5.