New Zealand updates yacht entry rules with new temporary import guide
Yachts planning a South Pacific season stop in New Zealand will now have clearer guidance on entry requirements, following...
Marine tourism
Latest industry news about marine tourism. Which boating companies are invested and investing in this rapidly growing sector, where they are in the world, and what they are doing. Including articles about catamaran charters and boat rental companies.
EBI joins active tourism coalition in EU policy discussions
The European Boating Industry (EBI) has joined the Active Tourism Coalition, a group of EU-level associations representing cycling, walking,...
EU study supports mutual recognition of boating licences
The EU Commission has published a study on the mutual recognition of boating licences, addressing longstanding concerns about fragmented...
Anderton Boat Lift: “Unaffordable” restoration works at iconic British attraction paused
A programme of extensive restoration at the Anderton Boat Lift, in the English county of Cheshire, has been paused...
“Nautical tourism is no longer a niche”: Industry leaders urge Europe to support recreational boating
The European Boating Industry (EBI) has taken part in a breakfast debate titled ‘EU Water-Based Tourism on the Rise:...
Eastern Med takes lead as clearer charter rules shift superyacht traffic – but for how long?
The eastern Mediterranean is quietly taking command of the region’s superyacht economy. Greece and Turkey have recognised that the...
Video: Replica of Christopher Columbus’ ship vanishes beneath the waves
Marigalante, a replica of Christopher Columbus’ galleon (Santa María), which has been used as a tourist attraction for circle...
Helm’s new Anchor brand aims to scale bareboat and skippered charter operations
Helm, which operates as a yacht charter brokerage, has launched a new yacht charter brand, Anchor. The idea is...
Safety on commercial RIBs is a persistent issue, says MAIB, as passenger left paralysed
“Safety on commercial RIB operations is a persistent issue that the industry can do more to address,” says Andrew...
Red Sea yachting rules aim to boost responsible tourism
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has introduced a set of regulations to support the growth of its recreational yachting...
Electric drives bring elephants to the hull – RAD’s quiet system key to wildlife photography
With its animal-rich landscapes and dollar-rich tourists, the continent of Africa is ripe for sustainable marine businesses willing to...
