After four thrilling days of exclusive parties, glamourous entertainment and intense networking, the Hainan Rendez-Vous 2011 ended recently, leaving no doubt about its status as the region's leading yacht show.

The superyacht show, which also incorporates a business jet exhibit and displays of upmarket international properties and high-end brands, once again drew crowds of China's most affluent individuals to Sanya city in the 'Chinese Riviera' of Hainan Island.

This year’s edition had twice as many exhibitors as last year’s Hainan Rendez-Vous, and generated several billion RMB worth of transactions.

Over 250 Chinese ultra-high net worth individuals were flown to the event on business jets, and some 15,000 people in total visited the 185 exhibition booths set up along the 500-metre promenade outside the Visun Royal Yacht Club. At least 70 CEOs from China’s leading listed companies attended this amazing business networking platform.

Nearly one hundred yachts and superyachts docked for the show along the riverbank outside the yacht club (including ten boats larger than 24 metres), making Hainan Rendez Vous the largest in-water boat show in the country.

The 65-metre AMBROSIA, a Benetti ship operated by YPI, also sailed in from Hong Kong for the event, berthing in the waters of the beautiful bay outside the Mandarin Oriental Sanya Hotel.

Marine exhibitors expressed strong satisfaction with the event, many saying that the aviation and lifestyle components of Hainan Rendez-Vous resulted in increased networking opportunities and additional, high-value contacts.

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2011 was fortunate to receive support from the same major sponsors of the show's 2010 debut: renowned watch and jewellery manufacturer Chopard; wealth management service provider Deutsche Bank; famous champagne brand Perrier-Jouët, which celebrated it's 200th anniversary at the show; the three-century-old cognac house, Martell; BMW; and the Mandarin Oriental Sanya.

Social activity highlights at Hainan Rendez-Vous 2011 included two Gala Dinners, two pool parties and several cocktail parties organised on board the amazing boats displayed along the marina. Lacoste, Perrier Jouet, Chopard, Martell all took the opportunity to celebrate in style their second year of participation in the Hainan Rendez-Vous.

BMW, Maserati, Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari each exhibited their latest model sports cars at the show, which also showcased luxury properties from New York to England to Singapore, and a wide array of ultra-luxury product brands.