Phuket (Thailand) – September 18, 2015 (travelindex.com) – Royal Phuket Marina has confirmed the appointment of Thai citizen Woranart Wongvanich as Port Manager. Originally from Surat Thani, she has worked in the Thai shipping industry for over 20 years, more than 10 of them at Royal Phuket Marina, where she worked her way up from a junior employee to her recent appointment as Port Manager.

“I have been with Royal Phuket Marina since the beginning and have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the development team and witnessing the growth of the marina and its facilities. I admire the vision of the Chairman, Mr. Lalvani, who always keeps the further development of the company and maritime tourism in Phuket in mind, and I am very proud of the trust he has placed in me by appointing me Marina Manager,” said Ms. Woranart.

As the only Thai marina manager in Thailand and one of only a few Thai women to have held this position, Ms. Woranart understands the importance of teamwork.

“The best thing about my work at Royal Phuket Marina is the marina team. They are dedicated and professional. I am proud to be part of this team, and together we strive to provide our customers with the best possible service,” added Ms. Woranart.

Prior to her career in the shipping industry, Ms. Woranart worked in the travel industry and made a name for herself in companies such as Diethelm Events (Phuket), Tropic Asia Tours, The Travel Company, Fast Boats, Asia Voyages and the Pansea Resort.

Ms. Woranart brings her experience in the hospitality and tourism industry to her new leadership position and is confident about the future potential of Phuket and maritime leisure tourism in Thailand.

"It is encouraging that the central government recognizes the importance of maritime tourism for Thailand. We at Royal Phuket Marina look forward to working closely with government officials from all departments to further promote and expand the industry."

Further information can be found at www.royalphuketmarina.com