All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 12
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Dubai Boat Show cancelled for 2020
The rescheduled Dubai International Boat Show due to take place from November 24-28 and which was originally planned to take place in March has now been cancelled for a second time. The next show will now take place from March 9-13, 2021 at Dubai Harbour.
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First-Time Boat Buyer Expo launches in Singapore as Asia Online Boat Show put on hold
The 1st virtual First-Time Boat Buyer Expo took place over the weekend of October 10-11. Developed by Singapore-based Boat Advisory and Services Company (BASCO), it will continue to be updated and available at weekends over the coming months. Meanwhile, the planned launch of the Asia Online Boat Show has been ...
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IBI speaks with Kenta Inaba, executive director of the Superyacht Association of Japan
Kenta Inaba: ”We have had a big increase in visiting superyachts to Japan over the last three years” Japan is the world’s third largest country in terms of GDP with a very high level of disposable income. Although not well a known fact, it’s also Asia’s largest ...
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Dubai Boat Show latest update
The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), postponed from its original March dates of this year, is still scheduled to take place from the 24th to the 28th of November 2020, according to the organisers, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). An online webinar last week on opening up Dubai for ...
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Asia Boating Dialogue: Final session reinforces resilience of boating markets across Asia
Today’s event provided reports on seven key North East Asia markets
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Asia Boating Dialogue continues tomorrow, registration still open
The second session of the Asian Boating Dialogue (ABD), supported by IBI, starts on Tuesday 29th September at 08:00 UTC with registration still open for the online event. It will be live streamed.
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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 ...