All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 57
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Galeon Yachts web redesign for a ‘new way to shop’
Galeon Yachts, the privately held Polish builder, has launched a web redesign aimed at capturing the increase in online sales since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Touting “faster, more straightforward navigation and a more user-friendly experience”, Galeon brand manager Bob Burke said that the importance of a brand’s website ...
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Stewart Thompson named division president for Boater’s World, adds locations
Boater’s World Marine Centers in the US is on track to triple its business in 2021, and the man largely credited with the success is being promoted to president of the division. “Stewart Thompson has transformed Boater’s World Marine Centers into a business that is envied by many industry leaders. ...
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St Petersburg marina redevelopment raises concerns from boaters
Safe Harbor Development beat three other bidders to win the project
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The Italian Sea Group/Armani join forces on superyacht
The 24m Giorgio Armani-designed Admiral Designer Giorgio Armani is returning to yacht designing with The Italian Sea Group (TISG), builder of Admiral and Tecnomar yachts. The legendary Italian fashion mogul is designing what is being called a “lavish and luxurious” 72m Admiral, set to sail sometime ...
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Yachting’s greener future discussed at Monaco
The future of yachting was the focus of the Yacht Club de Monaco during the Principality’s recent Monaco Ocean Week. Targeting best practices for protecting the marine environment, the six-day event was a collaboration among the Prince Albert II Foundation, the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and the Monaco Scientific Centre. ‘New ...
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20% boost in Caribbean tourism seen for 2021, yachts seek ‘bluer waters’
Forecast depends largely on ability of individual countries to control the coronavirus
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Costa Rica eases way for foreign superyachts
New marina reform law removes hurdles for yacht owners
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No slowing in US boat sales
But manufacturers face supply chain delays and material cost increases
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NMMA lobbying legislation to ‘lift all boats’
Groups from a wide variety of industries are now active on legislation they would normally ignore
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Supplying the supply chain: containers in short supply too
Another weak link in the supply chain: shipping delays, lack of containers and soaring freight costs. How long will it last?
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Partnership clears last hurdle toward Dana Point revitalisation
The project is expected to be completed in 2026
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Honda, Toyota halt North American production as supply chain woes worsen
Decades-old infrastructure issues made worse by security precautions
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Aussie yacht charter firm expands into refit, brokerage
Ahoy Club adds to its portfolio of offerings
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BIA opens registration for 2021 Sydney Festival of Boating
The Boating Industry Association of Australia (BIA) has opened exhibitor registration as the first step toward moving ahead with the 2021 Sydney Festival of Boating. Slated for 29 July through 1 August, this year’s show will likely be running under tighter Covid-related safety precautions, and there is no word yet ...
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Diversification helps office furniture maker weather the pandemic by move into yacht market
Holland, Michigan-based Haworth is a family-owned concern that began making office furniture and displays in 1948
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Freedom Boat Club’s Chicago acquisition first step toward “unrivalled scale”
President Cecil Cohn speaks to IBI just hours after the announcement
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Airstream CEO sees hot RV market continuing post pandemic
The RV and recreational boating industries in the US often mirror each other in performance