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Charter sector takes hit as market stabilises
The Spanish leisure marine market is showing signs of stabilisation in 2024 following several years of accelerated growth.
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Confidence holds as big boat sector proves resilient
While Spanish boat registrations have increased year-on-year in the first eight months of 2023, many local dealers say the looming economic downturn in Europe could lower the demand for smaller craft. However, demand for mid- and large-sized boats is likely to remain strong.
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Despite market cooling, Spanish industry remains optimistic for 2024
With the market returning to pre-Covid levels, Spain’s legion of niche builders are still managing to carve out sales
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Expanding portfolios but concern over rising prices
As consumers cut spending, Spain’s equipment manufacturers double-down on niche appeal to help sustain momentum
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New models, new ranges as boatbuilders adapt
Market demand may be heading southward, but Spain’s boatbuilders are optimistic they have the portfolios to carry them through leaner times
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Dealers remain confident 2024 will deliver despite rate rises
Despite more protracted sales negotiations and rate rises forcing a wait-and-see attitude from some buyers, Spanish dealers are quietly confident 2024 will deliver
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Economic and political uncertainties sap momentum following boom
Demand for recreational boats in Spain boomed after the end of strict confinement in 2020, remaining on strong and stable footing for the next two years. In the first half of 2023, however, economic and political uncertainties are thought to have caused a slight slowdown in growth. ...
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New shiplifts provide valuable capacity boost to Med superyacht refit yards
Over the past three years new shiplifts in Spain, Italy and Turkey have provided a significant boost to the capacity of superyacht refit and new-build facilities in the Mediterranean. The latest such lift is due to be commissioned in September at La Ciotat in France where it will be operated ...
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OCIBAR | Antonio Zaforteza, CEO
Following in his father’s footsteps, Antonio Zaforteza has spearheaded the rise of marina management group OCIBAR. The CEO talks about industry trends, expansion plans, environmental challenges and the hazards of the tender process
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On rebound despite hammer blow to tourism
Growth across the spectrum as dealers scramble for stock
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In conversation with: Claudia D’Arpizio
IBI’s Francesca Goi talks to Claudia D’Arpizio, globally recognised expert on the trends that are shaping consumer spending patterns in luxury segments
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Palma show to go ahead in June
Organisers adopt strict Covid protocols and limit daily numbers to ensure show gets green light
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De Antonio increases capacity, launches new models
Spanish builder riding surge of boating interest with two new model launches in as many months
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Spanish marine sector shows resilience; readies for growth
Despite a dip in boat registrations, industry association ADIN is optimistic for 2021