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MIPIM 2011: Investment takes centre stage

January 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A key trend at MIPIM 2011: investors and financial institutions such as AG Real Estate, GE Capital Real Estate, Pramerica and Unicredit Group-Hypovereinsbank are joining the ranks of MIPIM exhibitors. This is a positive sign of investor willingness to seek greater visibility at the MIPIM and reflects a more active strategy from investors as they... ... read full story

3rd “La Belle Classe Superyachts” Symposium Monaco 2011

January 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International yachting professionals gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the 3rd “La Belle Classe Superyachts” Symposium. They discussed various issues in the superyacht industry and reflected on the market of 2010, as well as looked forward to likely future developments in the superyacht industry. Rationalisation beckons in 2011 Monaco, 20 January 2011: under the... ... read full story

New export manager at Dutch HISWA Association

January 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Martijn Veldhuijzen van Zanten took up the role of export manager at the HISWA Holland Marine Industry on 15 January 2011. He is responsible for promoting and stimulating export of Dutch watersports products and services around the world. International business has become an inherent part of the watersports industry, with the option to find and... ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2011 Finalists

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

100 superyacht nominations have been whittled down to an outstanding list of 62 World Superyacht Awards 2011 Finalists who are in contention to receive a coveted Neptune Trophy. An independent jury comprised of 14 superyacht owners will meet in March at Porto Montenegro, located at Tivat in the picturesque Bay of Kotor, to decide which yachts will receive a prized Neptune Award in 2011. ... read full story

Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rolex have issued a Calendar Announcement for 2011 detailing the dates and locations of the Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events during 2011. ... read full story

Success at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2011

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show has proven to be popular with visitors and exhibitors alike. The new-look Show attracted 109,778 visitors from all over the country and abroad, 7% up on the final attendance figure for the 2010 Show and 2% behind 2009. Together with the Outdoors Show & The London Bike Show, the total combined attendance number of visitors to ExCeL and all three shows is 140,164. ... read full story

Hanseyachts AG: Positive outcome at the end of Trade Fair Season

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A few days before the beginning of the Düsseldorf boat exhibition BOOT, Greifswald-based Hanseyachts AG, one of the world's leading and highest-selling yacht makers, now sees clear signs of a more permanent recovery in the water sports market. ... read full story

Changes in French VAT Exemption for Commercial Vessels

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

France has published a change in its VAT law and policy relating to commercial vessels. Published as Article 70 of Law No 2010-1658 of 29 December 2010 amending Article 262 of the unified French Tax Code, the Code Général des Impôts, the change now limits VAT exemption only to those commercial vessels operating on the high seas. ... read full story

Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2011

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A full fleet of sailing craft from the graceful Jessie Logan, built in 1878, to the grunty Ports of Auckland tugboats and nippy P class yachts skippered by the next generation of racing sailors will bring the Waitemata Harbour alive in a maritime spectacle to celebrate the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, on Monday, 31 January 2011. ... read full story

MIPIM: United Kingdom Country of Honour

January 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 22nd edition of MIPIM, the world’s foremost real estate market, shines the spotlight on the British property industry by naming the United Kingdom as its Country of Honour. ... read full story

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