‘Digitisation is vital if the industry is to attract new boaters,’ says startup IQNautics
IQNautics was one of 15 startups selected to exhibit at METSTRADE’s Start-Up Pavilion in November. IQNautics founder, Catalin Ioan...
Yacht charters
In Focus: Charter companies not using tech to their advantage, says Floatist
Floatist – a tech-based fleet management company – says many charter companies are not yet using technology to their...
Fraser Yachts acquires Greek charter agency
Brokerage firm Fraser Yachts has acquired a controlling interest in Atalanta Golden Yachts, a charter management agency based in...
€330m Lürssen superyacht Ahpo sold and renamed Lady Jorgia
The 115.1-metre superyacht Ahpo has been sold in an in-house deal by Moran Yacht & Ship, just three months...
Sunsail upgrades tenders with electric outboards in the Med
Yacht charter company Sunsail has upgraded its tenders with electric outboard motors on all premier-plus monohulls in Agana, Dubrovnik...
Thai yacht market boosted ahead of charter show
The Thai yacht market is gearing up for a return to business ahead of November’s Thailand Charter Week, after...
Boating holiday bookings soar 25% to record levels
Sailing holidays have become increasingly popular among in recent years, with a new record set this summer. Bookings for...
Fiji eases yacht charter regulations
The Fijian government has made changes to the rules surrounding superyacht charters, making it easier for foreign-flagged vessels to...
Yacht charter market set to boom in Europe
Authors of a study tracking yacht charter sales in 20+ countries, say the report provides lucid analysis on how...
Microsoft co-founder’s megayacht to charter in Antarctica
The 126-metre motor yacht Octopus – commissioned and formerly owned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen – is heading to...
Borrow a Boat acquires Beds on Board
Boat hire and yacht charter marketplace Borrow A Boat, has acquired Beds on Board, the platform that connects guests and owners...
