We are living through climate change. The time to avert or even slow its onset has passed – we are now left with the task of mitigating, adapting and limiting its acceleration into crisis. The cost of not making business changes at this crucial time is so high as to be unthinkable.
Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) is pleased to introduce Ms Juliza Liu (right), who has joined the LYC team replacing Ms Charlotte Ho (left) as the Director of Membership and Marketing of Auberge Hospitality, while Charlotte will be promoted to a new role within the Group, heading Branding and Marketing for Discovery Bay. Charlotte has been with the Group before the launch of LYC and thank her for her exceptional contribution to the Marketing and Membership function.
Each year, the Australian Marine Industry Awards recognises the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship of some of Australia’s most successful marine businesses. The awards cover categories for the superyacht, commercial marine and marine export sectors of the industry, but the newest award – the Marine Industry Apprentice Award – is proving equally as popular for entries as businesses recruit, train and support their new team members embarking upon a career in the Australian marine industry.
The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) held at the new Dubai Harbour Marina was a busy and successful event. Our Executive Director, Suzy Rayment, was able to catch up with several APSA members including: Benetti, Travel Cue, Cayman Islands, Sail Lanka, Burgess, Rosemont Yacht Services, Superyacht Australia/AIMEX, Hill Dickinson, Cluster Yachting Monaco, Yacht Style, and World of Yachting. If we missed any members, we apologise; however, the trip was done at short notice.
To welcome the coming boating season, and for the remainder of April, AsiaMarine is hosting exclusive Nimbus T-11 boat viewing at the Lantau Yacht Club. Powerboat lovers are queuing up to take a closer look at this top-quality Swedish day boat that cruises at 40 knots, boasts overnight accommodation for four guests, and offers a cockpit that ‘transforms’ from commuter launch to tender to lazy days to dining to party mode. It has to be seen to be believed. Contact ASIAMARINE +852 9763 9100 for an appointment to view and drive this remarkable boat. And here’s a real bonus – the first owner of this new model will be treated to one year’s free berthing at LYC courtesy of ASIAMARINE.
14,000km of beautiful coastline with glistening clear waters and treasure trove.Greece is an unforgettable yacht charter destination to consider with its abundance of golden beaches surrounded by looming cliffs, topped by piecing blue skies, that makes every yacht charter holiday exceptional.
Title: Superyacht Times: How Hong Kong could ignite a yachting boom in China
GMBA continues to expand its portfolio of clients and advisors and is becoming a valuable resource for the marine industry. China for many years has been on the radar of marine industry businesses globally, either investigating opportunities to export to China, manufacturing in China, supporting infrastructure development or sourcing for supply chains from China. China has been seen as a growth market and with the island province off China’s southern coast, looking set to play a key role in boosting leisure boating in the region, many GMBA clients continue to keep a watchful eye on this market. To ensure GMBA can continue to service clients with quality market information and networks GMBA has appointed Godfrey Zwygart as their representative in China.
Thailand will lift the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022. Travellers, including international yachts, will be allowed to enter the kingdom without the pre-arrival nor arrival tests.
Indonesia is easing access for yachts to enter Bali, Batam, Bintan and Nunukan and quarantine is now lifted for arrivals by air or by sea. Good news for foreign-flagged yachts is the new visa is on the horizon as the country slowly gets back to pre-Covid times.
