On 18th February, Tim Davey, Managing Director and Founder of GMT – Global Marine Travel took part in a panel discussion examining the recovery of the travel industry post Covid-19.
It was just over a year ago that the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS 2020) was the first of the major international yacht shows to have to postpone its annual event due to the arrival on the global stage of the Covid-19 pandemic. How the world has changed – some think irreversibly – since then…
From shipyard investment to innovative yachts, Benetti has been an industry leader in sustainably-minded innovation since 2002 with the introduction of the first hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, “65-metre Ambrosia yacht”.One of the world’s leading superyacht builders, Benetti is part of a forward-thinking, family-owned business that understands that yachts are a family activity to enjoy one of nature’s greatest treasures: the open sea. With this mindset, Benetti commits to navigate how to limit or reduce carbon footprint across construction, design and protection so that yacht owners have options.
Post-Brexit regulations present an overlooked advantage for UK-based yacht owners that, in turn, could present a huge opportunity for Isle of Man service providers. Andy Morgan, CEO of yacht taxation specialists [Affinity Group](https://www.affinityco.com/) explains more…
Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, hosted the 2021 Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina in February, 2021. With international travel not permitted and foreign flagged cruise ships unable to operate, many families are considering chartering a yacht to cruise or celebrate important milestones. Fortunately, with the passing of the Special Recreational Vessel (SRV) Act in December 2019, international superyachts can also enter Australia and provide additional capacity into this booming market
Jan Maarten Boissevain, Sales Director of Sevenstar Yacht Transport is one of APSA’s founding members of APSA and the company strongly believes that there is a need to keep informing clients about the world’s fantastic cruising grounds now and in the future.
The 21st Benetti Yachtmaster, organised in phygital format on February 18 and 19, was a huge success, with over 250 people, of which 125 captains, connected from all over the world to follow a rich programme of meetings, workshops, analysis and the virtual trade show, the online space where event partners showcased their products.
Asia-Pacific Boating (APB) is a leading source for news and features on luxury yachting, and marine environment and conservation in Asia-Pacific both in print and online. Asia-Pacific Boating delivers timely breaking news and in-depth feature articles to an engaged readership of yacht owners, and marine industry insiders. While continuing to feature beautiful yachts, Asia-Pacific Boating has pivoted to become a leading voice for marine conservation, with a focus on biodiversity, the marine lifestyle and tourism.
Early March saw the delivery of the stunning[Sanlorenzo](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/)SL118 into Hong Kong, one of many Sanlorenzo arrivals due into the city over this year and the next. The Sanlorenzo SL118 has a modern style and innovative features throughout the yacht. Her ergonomic helm stations include four control system interactive touch screens, each individually standing, and a navigator corner just as on a commercial aircraft.
Title: New Zealand Yachting Industry: Duthie Lidgard
