The proposal to establish marina resorts as specific areas of ports reserved for the overnight stays of tourists on their boats was accepted a few months ago by the regions of Emilia Romagna and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Its inclusion in the Unblock Italy decree has finally opened the way to the application of the 10% tourist VAT, which will make berthing for transiting boats in Italy more desirable. ... read full story
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“EATALY” at the 2014 Genoa Boat Show
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EATALY will manage the whole catering network of the upcoming Genoa Boat Show this year, offering the best in Italian cuisine to the event's visitors and attendees. ... read full story
Rolex Swan Cup: Day One
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Following a short delay as the Race Committee waited for the light breeze to fill in as predicted, the six divisions racing in the 2014 Rolex Swan Cup were able to start today’s race organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda together with Nautor’s Swan and title sponsor Rolex. Early division leaders are sailing yacht... ... read full story
Video of Motor Yacht PERSHING 70
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Pershing has released a video of their recently launched high-speed luxury motor yacht Pershing 70, currently debuting at the Cannes Yachting Festival. ... read full story
New Hub Concept by Bond Technology Mastermind at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show
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The Monaco Yacht Show, to be held this September will see Bond TM unveil a new meeting hub concept as a way to aid existing clients as well as start conversations with new ones. ... read full story
Nizar Tagi joins Porto Montenegro team as its new Marina Sales Director
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Porto Montenegro, located in the beautiful Mediterranean yacht charter destination Montenegro, has proudly announced the appointment of its new Marina Sales Director, Nizar Tagi. ... read full story
Porto Montenegro’s latest marina extension now open to welcome the world’s largest yachts
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Nestled in the fantastic Mediterranean yacht rental location - Montenegro, Porto Montenegro has successfully completed its marina extension. It now provides additional 150 new berths for yachts measuring up to 180m in LOA. ... read full story
Record levels of Sunseeker Malta sales
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It has been a very successful period for Sunseeker Malta, marked by the recent sale of the Sunseeker 40 Metre Yacht, the single biggest sale of a new superyacht that any dealership in Malta has ever made. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2015. ... read full story
Pride Mega Yachts to present new 115m motor yacht ESTATEMENT concept at MYS 2014
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Chinese builder, Pride Mega Yachts, will be attending this month's Monaco Yacht Show, presenting their all-new 115m mega yacht Estatement concept. The yard is currently working on the 88,8m superyacht Illusion, scheduled for launch at the end of 2015. ... read full story