The Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival presided over by Robert De Niro, the American actor, director and producer welcomes to its ranks the following Jury members:
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Summer Yacht Charters in July & August 2011 in the Mediterranean, Europe
April 20, 2011
The 2011 summer yacht charter season is gearing up to be a successful one in Europe in the Mediterranean countries of France, Italy, Greece & Croatia. There are more charter yachts available here than ever before in this magnificent cruising area, which is the largest and most popular yacht rental location in the world. You…
Charter yacht YOGI launched by Proteksan Turquoise
March 24, 2011
Motor yacht YOGI, built by Proteksan Turquoise was proudly wearing the Turkish flag on her bow, when she was launched into the water at the Pendik shipyard in Istanbul. This newest launch of yacht YOGI (hull no. NB49) measures 60.20 m (197.5 ft) and is the second superyacht launched by Proteksan Turquoise in 2011, after the earlier launch of the motor yacht Turquoise.
The 60m Superyacht Yogi is Launched by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts
March 18, 2011
In early march 2011 the 60.2 metre luxury motor yacht ‘YOGI’ (hull NB49) was completed and ready for launch by Proteksan-Turquoise. The Yogi yacht is the second successful yacht launch by the Turkish shipyard superyacht builder so far this year in 2011. The designer of the yacht was Jean Guy Verges, with input by the…
64th Cannes Film Festival: Michel Gondry, President of the Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury
February 21, 2011
Film director Michel Gondry is to head up the short film and Cinéfondation jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, following in the footsteps of Atom Egoyan, Hou Hsiao Hsien, Martin Scorsese and John Boorman.
Fiji Superyacht Charter Decree Welcomed in South Pacific
January 22, 2011
The Fiji Retailers Association is rportd to be well pleased with the endorsement of the Super Yacht Decree by the Fijian Cabinet in the South Pacific. President Himmat Lodhia of Fiji said this decree will not only benefit the tourism industry but the local business community as well as aid the development of new industries that depend…
Changes in French VAT Exemption for Commercial Vessels
January 18, 2011
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.
64th Cannes Film Festival: Robert De Niro, President of the Jury
January 06, 2011
The American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will be President of the Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival due to take place from May 11th to 22th 2011.When he accepted the invitation, Robert De Niro said: “The Cannes Film Festival is a rare opportunity for me as it is one of the oldest and one of the best in the world.”
Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean
November 29, 2010
Yacht TV is now available for select luxury yacht charters. M/Y TV is a 78.33m (256′ 11″) Lurssen built and Espen Oeimo designed steel full displacement high volume luxury yacht which was launched in Germany in 2008. Some may know yacht TV from her former name Madsummer. Lurssen’s TV yacht represents a truly exceptional charter vacation…
2011 Super Yacht Yogi by Proteksan & Turquoise
November 26, 2010
The 60.20m NB49 superyacht Yogi is in build and well underway at Proteksan Turquoise in Turkey, due for delivery in 2011. Once completed superyacht YOGI will be available for luxury yacht charters.
France Commercial Yacht VAT Exemptions Challenged by EU
July 28, 2010
The European Commission has now formally requested that the French change their VAT legislation which grants VAT exemption for some transactions involving superyachts potentially affecting commercial charters.
85 m yacht Alysia has been sold and is now superyacht Moonlight II
June 09, 2010
The 85 metre motor yacht Alysia built by Neorion and launched in 2005 has been sold and she is now called superyacht Moonlight II. Motor yacht Moonlight II and will remain active on the charter market at a rate of € 695,000 per week.
Whistsunday’s Australia – An escape “Down Under”.
May 11, 2010
Whitsundays yacht charter holidays are famous in Australia for their fantastic sailing, beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches, great diving and ideal climate. There are also more and more super yachts available in the area, whether they are based in Australia year round, or stop in at this idyllic location during a World tour for the winter season which is the best time to charter there.
Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on Australia, or the yachts available there.
McMullen & Wing Expedition Superyacht BIG FISH set to make a big splash at her launch in New Zealand next week
March 26, 2010
Superyacht MY BIG FISH is a newly built 45m (147′ 7″) LOA expedition (explorer) type steel displacement luxury motor yacht. She was designed by Greg Marshall Design and built by McMullen & Wing in Auckland, New Zealand, where she is scheduled to be launched next week. The luxury Explorer yacht will be available for South…
Superyacht Loaloat Al Behar Newly Available for Mediterranean Yacht Charters
March 26, 2010
With such a large volume the charter yacht Loaloat Al Behar has seven full sized luxurious suites is able to accommodate 27 guests sleeping overnight.
Luxury CNB sailing yacht SPIIP to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea
March 09, 2010
The beautiful new luxury French designed and built CNB sailing yacht, called SPIIP, has been launched and is availble to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea. Yacht SPIIP offers contemporary design and performance in a rare and unusual yacht charter location.
63rd Cannes Film Festival 12-23 May 2010.
March 03, 2010
The 63rd Cannes Film Festival will take place in Cannes, France from 12-23 May 2010. This yearly event in Cannes demands the attention of the Entertainment World, as the movie industry congregates on the French Riviera to watch films, secure deals, socialize and award the best films and achievements of the past year. The formal…
Luxury Motor yacht OCEAN PEARL unveiled.
March 03, 2010
YachtPlus have unveiled their new 41m (134ft) Lord Foster + Partners designed super yacht called OCEAN PEARL in Carrara, Italy. The Foster design was teamed with the technological skill of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali and will undergo official sea trials prior to its official launch in April. Motor yacht OCEAN PEARL is the 2nd yacht to…
