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International yachts caught up in bureaucratic mix-up at SA ports
International cruising yachts calling at South African ports are caught up in a bureaucratic mix-up related to Covid-19 health protocols, the South African Daily Maverick website reported on Wednesday.
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Indonesia opens up to foreign-flagged yachts
In response to the sizeable number of yachts that have been left stranded in Asia-Pacific waters due to cyclones and restrictions on sailing in various locations in the region due to Covid-19, the Indonesian government
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HISWA: second lockdown undermines Dutch charter firms
The Netherlands’ second coronavirus lockdown in 2020, announced October 14, is a stab in the back for boating companies active in group accommodations like charterers, says Geert Dijks, head of the HISWA-RECRON watersports and recreation sector. Dijks said a negative mid-September travel advice in Germany and Belgium triggered “massive cancellations ...
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Four more Canadian boat shows cancel
Four more Canadian boat shows have cancelled their 2021 events as a second wave of Covid-19 continues to spread across the country and, in particular, through its most populous province of Ontario.
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Strong exhibitor interest for 1st Virtual Balearic Yacht Show
More than 35 companies have confirmed their attendance at the first virtual boat show in the Balearic Islands. With just over a month to go, the Balearic Yacht Show (November 18-20) will be a fully online event with exhibitors representing all sectors of the industry, including marinas, refit yards, shipyards, ...
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Governments seek to halt Covid-19’s second lap around Europe
Dutch go for ‘partial lockdown’; Employers seek compensation
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Fort Lauderdale show on track but still facing challenges - industry verdict
Informa Markets have pulled out all the stops to open FLIBS in two weeks’ time but with far fewer exhibitors and with provisions which are likely to reduce visitor numbers significantly. IBI analyses the prospects for this year’s show and takes the pulse of its organisers, exhibitors and potential trade ...
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Nautical tourism keeps Croatia afloat
Croatia’s early adoption of the so-called ’Blue Economy’ concept seems to be paying off, as nautical tourism appears to be keeping the country’s travel industry afloat during the time of Covid-19. Tourism and Sport Minister Nikolina Brnjac told the Nautical Patrol last Friday that of the 1.3 million bed nights ...
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60th Genoa Boat Show in numbers
The 2020 Genoa International Boat Show ended its six-day run yesterday with 71,168 visitors having passed through the gates. There were 824 brands on display across a total surface area of over 200,000sq m both on land and on water, of which 90% was outdoors. The 60th edition was organised ...
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22nd Biograd Boat Show to go ahead as planned
With just two weeks to go before the start of the 22nd Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia, event organiser Ilirija d.d has confirmed that over 200 exhibitors have already registered for this year’s event.
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Vancouver Boat Show cancels
Organisers of the Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS) informed exhibitors late Monday that the 2021 edition of western Canada’s largest consumer boat show will be cancelled in the face of rising Covid-19 infections.
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Montreal Boat Show cancels
Another Canadian boat show has cancelled its 2021 run as a second wave of Covid-19 spreads across the country.
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60th edition of Genoa Boat Show opens in face of Covid-19
Some 400 brands from over 20 countries represented
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Toronto Boat Show cancels for 2021
The organisers of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) announced late Monday that the 2021 edition of North America’s largest indoor boat show has been cancelled in the face of growing Covid-19 infection rates.
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Panel: Covid-19 “wreaking havoc” on Europe tourism, including boating sector
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on Europe’s tourism sector, and that includes many boating and watersports companies, says an advisory EU panel.
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Paris Boat Show cancelled
French marine industries federation FIN (la Fédération des Industries Nautiques) today announced that it has been forced to cancel the 2020 edition of the Paris Boat Show (Nautic Paris) following the latest announcement from the French Health Minister.
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Informa reports £739.9m loss as Covid-19 disrupts events schedule
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global events calendar is shown in the reporting today of the first-half results for UK-listed Informa Plc, the world’s largest events business. Informa has reported a statutory pre-tax loss of £739.9m for HI 2020, a 398% fall on the profit of £248.3m ...
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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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Auckland Boat Show cancelled
Acting on instructions from its member exhibitors, the Auckland Boat Show, scheduled to run October 8-11, has been cancelled by the organisers, NZ Marine.