ASA Group to provide VIP services to private Phuket island

The ASA Group has signed an agreement with TGR Group Asia to provide aviation and VIP security services to TGR Group Asia for Jumeirah Private Island Phuket.

ASA will provide private charter flights, VIP travel and security services for visitors to the island, which can be reached by helicopter, or by a four-minute boat ride from Phuket.

Simon Wagstaff, ASA’s chief executive, said it was a privilege to be part of the exclusive project. “Our extensive experience taking care of VIPs means that we can offer visitors the service they will naturally expect.”

In 2007, TGR appointed the Dubai-based Jumeirah Group to manage the resort, set to open in 2011. Jumeirah Private Island Phuket is situated just 600m off north eastern Phuket, encompassing the entire 70-acre (177-rai) tropical island, Koh Raet.

Set on 56,000sqm of private land, the resort will offer spectacular views of Phang Nga Bay to the north, and the beaches of Ao Po Bay to the west.

The island resort complex will feature 72 pool villas each with an infinity pool and Jacuzzi, 16 Jumeirah Private Estates and 38 Jumeirah Private Residences. There will also be a spa and fitness facilities, including a large free-form swimming pool and a 400m private beach, as well as four restaurants and bars.

In addition, the resort will offer a tennis court, several boutiques, a business centre and a library with a dedicated reading room.

Dilokpol Sundaravej, TGR’s development managing director, said he was looking forward to working with a company that provided VIP services with an emphasis on privacy and security. “We feel our clients will appreciate this additional service available to them.”

ASA will also provide fixed-base operation (FBO) services to island visitors at its new executive aviation terminal at Phuket International Airport, scheduled to open later this year.

In May, Airports of Thailand (AOT) gave the go ahead for ASA to develop Thailand’s first world-class FBO, which will offer aircraft operators, passengers and aircrew a range of professional services for business and private flights, including tailored solutions for high-end, diplomatic and large aircraft operations.

ASA will also provide several other VIP services, including security, aircraft charter, concierge services, over-flight and landing clearances, and customs and immigration.

“Jumeirah Private Island Phuket will enhance Thailand’s reputation as a luxury destination and we look forward to ensuring visitors’ travel experiences are an enjoyable part of their holiday,” Wagstaff said.

Asia Property Report - 2009 July 31 - News