Beginning in January 2024, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to have a travel authorization to enter most European (EU) countries. The ETIAS (EU Travel Information & Authorization System) is being developed in parallel with EES (Entry/Exit System) to further strengthen the EU’s internal security while aiming to enhance the safety of European citizens and visitors alike.
The Thailand international boat show 2024 (TIBS) will take place at the Royal Phuket Marina between 11 – 14 January 2024, with over 6,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors expected to attend. The Thai Yachting Business Association has come onboard as the Supporting Authority, with Royal Phuket Marina as the host sponsor. Organised by JAND Events, a trading division of JAND Group, the event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand (MOTST), Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), demonstrating support for the government’s yacht tourism initiative.
Fiji welcomes two superyacht events being run in collaboration at the end of August; The Superyacht Gathering on 23 and 24 August, 2023, and the annual Australia Fiji Rendezvous on 25th August, 2023. The visiting superyacht community being treated to three days of networking, play, fun and inspiration while staying in a tropical paradise.
The Sydney International Boat Show closed on Sunday having enjoyed four days celebrating the Australian boating lifestyle at the International Convention Centre Sydney and the Show’s purpose-built marina on Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour.
Designed and built for a repeat owner, the new RP125 combines preferred elements from Horizon’s popular RP and FD Series.
Sanlorenzo and Simpson Marine Asia are delighted to announce the highly anticipated showcase of Sanlorenzo and Bluegame yachts at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival. Simpson Marine Asia will be joined by many Asia-based owners at the Cannes Yachting Festival who will be among the first to witness the debut of the Sanlorenzo SX100 and Bluegame BGM75.
Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) is returning to yachting’s flagship event, the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) and bringing a wide representation of dream destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Considered the largest annual gathering of superyachts in the world, the 32rd MYS from September 27 th to 30 th, 2023, is a must-attend event for private owners and new clients seeking the latest and most unique immersive experiences in the yachting world.
The Board of Directors of Ferretti SpA reviewed and approved the Group’s H1 2023 consolidated financial results. With a margin of 14.7% and an Adjusted EBITDA of €83.4 million Ferretti Group presents a very strong performance in H1 2023. The order backlog was at €1.4 billion, an increase of 15.8% when compared to H1 2022.
It was a historic moment as two superyachts were docked together at Clearvac Engineering refit facilities in Bangkok. M/Y Annabella, is the latest addition to Clearvac’s list of prestigious clients, and she sounded three loud blasts of her horn in appreciation to the river traffic that patiently waited while the superyacht docked along-side M/Y Nonni II, a 55-meter Italian luxury superyacht already undergoing maintenance inside the adjacent dry dock. This marks the first time in the history that the Bangkok Dock has had two superyachts simultaneously conducting refit services, further cementing Clearvac’s position as a leading player within the super yacht industry in Asia.
