Sanya, China, February 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 2015On February 24, Mr. Andrew Chapman, President and Chairman of MIA, announced at the Golden Anchor award ceremony at Sanya Ban Shan Peninsula Sailing Port that the marina has achieved the highest rating — five golden anchors — thanks to its outstanding facilities and services. The event also marked its induction into the global network of Golden Anchor marinas. Other members of this prestigious group include: Jumeirah Beach Hotel Marina in Dubai, IGY Rodney Bay Marina in the West Indies, Palmarina Bodrum in Turkey, Soldiers Point Marina in Australia, and Keppel Bay Marina in Singapore.
Five Golden Anchors
The five golden anchors awarded to Sanya Ban Shan Peninsula Sailing Portarenot onlyan honor, but alsoa responsibility.As China’s marina and leisure boating industry continues to grow rapidly, Sanya Ban Shan Peninsula Sailing Port will keep improving its facilities and service standards, striving to remain a leadingexample for other marinas in China to follow.
Group photo at the Five Golden Anchors award ceremony
MIA is a leading association of marinas in the Asia-Pacific region, with members from China, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Fiji, Qatar, Malaysia, and South Korea. Headquartered in Sydney, MIA has partnered with the London-based Yacht Harbour Association to launch the Golden Anchor marina rating system for marinas worldwide. This rating system aims to encourage marinas to maintain high service standards and help them achieve these benchmarks.t Hcollaborated with the Harbour Association to launch the Golden Anchor Marina Rating System for marinas worldwide. This rating system aims to encourage marinas to establish high service standards and promote all marinas to achieve these high benchmarks.
Panoramic sea view at Sanya Ban Shan Peninsula Sailing Port
The Golden Anchor rating system can be likened to the star-rating system used in the hospitality industry. It helps marina users understand what level of facilities, services, and pricing they can expect.