All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 13
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NewsAustralian marina industry proving resilient in face of Covid-19, according to report
Despite headwinds sector continues to expand
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NewsSingapore 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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NewsSingapore-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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NewsHong 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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NewsP&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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NewsNew 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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NewsResurgence 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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NewsHK 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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NewsKorea 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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NewsGulf 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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NewsHong 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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NewsNew 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 ...
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NewsChinese boatbuilding regains traction; HK market still down
Boatbuilding in China appears to be regaining traction, according to Simon Boyde, director of Hong Kong-based Storm Force Marine. In Hong Kong, however, the market remains down. Storm Force is a leading supplier of marine equipment to the boatbuilding industry throughout the region. Speaking about business in China, Boyde says: ...
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NewsPrincess calls for collective approach and need for major industry rethink in response to COVID-19
Speaking to IBI yesterday, Kiran Haslam, chief marketing officer for Princess Yachts, said that the boating industry may have to rethink how it markets its products after the wake-up call from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsAsia-Pacific Boating magazine resumes publication
Long-standing consumer boating magazine, Asia-Pacific Boating, is to resume publication under a licence agreement from the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) group, the title’s owners. The agreement will also embrace AsiaSpa magazine, a title that was also previously run by SPH alongside Asia-Pacific Boating. The titles were stopped in late 2019 ...
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NewsSri Lankan Yachting Group delivers Ocean Diamond 27
The 26.7m catamaran was designed for cruising tropical regions
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NewsDubai International Boat Show postponed; industry reacts
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced the postponement of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) that was scheduled to take place next week to November 24-28, 2020. It was originally due to be held from March 10-14.
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NewsDubai show to go ahead next month as planned
The 28th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is to go ahead next month as planned at the new Dubai Harbour Marina. The show’s organisers announced today that it will take place from March 10-14.
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