Cannes Yachting Festival to prioritise quality, diversity and exhibitor ROI over boat numbers
The number of boats at a major yacht show is an obvious measure of scale, but it is not...
ICOMIA podcasts
Explore ICOMIA’s podcasts as they delve into the latest themes and developments coming to the marine industry.
ICOMIA podcast: Marinas can no longer be ‘car parks for boats’, says Ben Grigg, as Asia opens up
Marina development in Asia is entering a new phase, with projects increasingly expected to deliver wider economic, sustainability and...
Marpol compliance is a growing issue for marinas
For much of the leisure marine industry, Marpol has long been viewed as somebody else’s regulation – a framework...
ICOMIA podcast: CEO and marinas chair discuss ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 in Shanghai
The selection of Shanghai, China, as host for the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 marks a pivotal step for...
ICOMIA podcast: Collaboration and consistency needed for Southeast Asia marina growth
Fragmentation across infrastructure, regulation and market maturity is holding back Southeast Asia’s yachting sector, according to Wade Pearce of...
ICOMIA podcast: Robert Parton on promoting inland waterways
Robert Parton, owner of Aqueduct Marina and president of British Marine, discusses moving beyond marina operations into the strategic...
ICOMIA podcast: Fast boats, fresh fans – how Antonio Alquézar and SailGP are changing the game
Antonio Alquézar, team principal of SailGP Spain, explains how SailGP’s race format, logistics structure and sustainability programme are reshaping...
ICOMIA podcast: Driving diversity and inclusion in the marine industry
Melanie Symes of TransEurope Marinas and James Ward of Marine Resources, both members of ICOMIA’s diversity committee, explore the...
ICOMIA podcast: Su Lin Cheah on unlocking Asia-Pacific’s boating potential
In the latest ICOMIA podcast, Asia-Pacific head Su Lin Cheah discusses the association’s growing focus on the region and...
ICOMIA podcast: Metstrade is expanding into a global marine industry week, says Patricia Becker
Patricia Becker, exhibition manager for Metstrade, says that as the show continues to grow in scale and influence, the...
ICOMIA podcast: ICOMIA’s role in shaping a sustainable and accessible marine future
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has launched its latest podcast. Frank Hugelmeyer, president & CEO of the...
