All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 11
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First online Asia Boating Dialogue a success
Today’s event offered considerable market information to the 170 delegates in attendance
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Thai government eases yacht restrictions
Foreign tourists can now apply for a Special Tourist Visa (STV) valid for 90 days
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Simpson Marine sells first Sanlorenzo SL96 in Asia
As reported by IBI in July, yacht sales in Hong Kong continue to be strong as Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, announced the sale of the first SL96 Asymmetric in Asia into Hong Kong. The SL96A made its debut at the 2020 Düsseldorf Boat Show and has been well-received ...
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Gulf Craft's CCO, Nizar Tagi, on the impact of Covid and a boost in boat sales
Gulf Craft’s Chief Commercial Officer tells IBI about boat sales, its success promoting the sea as a safe haven, and the impact on boating in the region
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Abu Dhabi show organiser confirms reasons for postponing this year’s show
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), has confirmed the reasons for postponing the show that was scheduled for October this year.
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Singapore Yacht Show postponed until April 2021
Government fails to give definitive green light forcing organiser to pull the plug on 2020 event
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International Superyacht Summit in Dubai scheduled for November 2020, postponed
Event could take place in early 2021
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Prestige Yachts to launch three new models for 2021 season; reports good sales during the Covid crisis
During an extensive Group Beneteau online press conference on Monday, an event that would normally have taken place during the Cannes Boat Show, Prestige Yachts, one of the Group Beneteau brands revealed its new models for 2021. Beneteau used the title of ‘Real Estate on the water ‘ to describe ...
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Australian marina industry proving resilient in face of Covid-19, according to report
Despite headwinds sector continues to expand
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Singapore experiences ‘mini boating boom’ as international leisure travel remains restricted
The charter market in Singapore is currently very strong, as are boat sales Source: Sebastian de Groot Boating within Singapore waters is at an all-time high, as boat owners and chartered boats pack popular anchorages over the weekends, confirms local boating expert Wade Pearce in a call ...
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Singapore-based boat advisory company BASCO launches Asia Online Boat Show & Expo
BASCO Boating, one of the largest communities of boaters, suppliers, and boat enthusiasts in Asia, has announced the launch of a two-day virtual Boat Buyer Expo. The event aims to help first-time boat buyers and new-to-Asia boaters make the leap to the boating lifestyle and overcome the associated challenges by ...
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Hong Kong boating market shines while the rest of Asia struggles
The market is looking forward to the 1st Hong Kong Yacht Show in November
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P&O Marinas, Pindar in strategic partnership
P&O Marinas in Dubai has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Pindar Yacht Management FZE (PYM) for the development of a watersports academy, a recreational club, an exhibition space, and a range of associated marine leisure services and facilities.
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New Thai tourism initiatives to boost boating?
The Thailand Yacht Show, set to take place in January 2021, is plotting the same course as the Thai government’s new tourism initiatives. According to Andy Treadwell, CEO of Thailand Yacht Show organiser Verventia, the Thai government’s plans to rebrand tourism in the post-coronavirus era, with an emphasis on quality ...
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Resurgence of Covid-19 forces cancellation of next week’s Korea show
The postponed Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) scheduled for next week has been cancelled due to a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus, which raises the question on how boat shows can be successfully run in any part of the world while no reliable means of controlling the virus exists.
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HK trade association calls for more government support
The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) has issued a Covid-19 Relief Report that outlines the current challenges facing the boating industry and the importance of government support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The HKBIA represents all sectors of the leisure boating industry in Hong Kong, one of the main centres ...
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Korea International Boat Show confirmed for June this year
The organiser of the Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) confirmed to IBI today that the show is planned to go ahead as scheduled from June 5-7, 2020. There will also be an invitation-only business forum on the afternoon of June 4.
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Gulf Craft adapts to new market conditions
Abeer Alshaali, acting CEO of Gulf Craft In an email exchange with IBI’s Middle East correspondent, Abeer Alshaali, the acting CEO of Gulf Craft, explained how the UAE-based yacht-builder is adapting to the new market conditions and manufacturing challenges raised by COVID-19. Gulf Craft is the ...
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Hong Kong survey shows weakened industry under threat
A Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) member survey shows a weakened industry under existential threat.
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New October dates issued for Singapore show
The 10th edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS), the key boat show for South East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, has now been rescheduled to be held from October 15-18, 2020. Alongside this rescheduling, SYS will start a transformation of the event layout which will see it moving to ...