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Bahamas yacht charters down 40%, operators blame VAT
The island nation’s 10% value-added tax on foreign-owned yacht charter contracts is said to be contributing to the decline
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2023 Brazilian yacht segment generates R$2bn in 2023
New Bain & Co report says growth driven largely by the Covid pandemic
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Incentives, discounts lead MarineMax to record FQ1 revenue
Growth comes despite challenging retail environment
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Seyond, Avikus partner on LiDAR-based autonomous boating technology
Two leaders in autonomous boating solutions are collaborating in an alliance they are calling “a significant milestone”
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Reality check for our autonomous ambitions?
GM has announced it is to slash funding for its Cruise AV division
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US boat show season kicks off in earnest this weekend
A slew of shows to begin around the country
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Turkish charter firm expands in Croatia, Greece
MedGulets is looking to reach a wider range of clientele
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US boat sales cool as industry enters winter show season
NMMA estimates 2023 boat sales down between 1% to 3% at 258,000 new boats sold
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One year after fire, Marbella Marina set for renovation
The Spanish facility has begun the first steps toward a major renovation
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Vision Marine gets US$3m boost from Quebec
Government equity investment to support growth of electric outboard manufacturer
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MasterCraft seeks to expand Latin American market
The brand has been making inroads on Mexico’s three coasts
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Suntex moves forward with Fort Myers Yacht Basin redevelopment
Company to invest US$30m-US$45m on infrastructure improvements
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US representatives ask NOAA to suspend right whale rule action
The recreational marine and sport fishing industry say the proposed rule would devastate their businesses
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Tennessee marina, 200 boats suffer damage from tornado
A tornado with winds of 130mph tore through 30 miles of middle Tennessee on Saturday
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Cancun show adds extra day to 2024 schedule
Next year’s Cancun International Boat Show will be a four-day event
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Entering a foreign market: lessons learned the hard way
IBI speaks with Paul and Barbara Westhrope of Onan Technolgoies about introducing their Glidecoat coating to the Mexican market
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Cancun show spawns spin-off events, including trade show
Plans afoot for a potential show in Puerto Vallarta and a suppliers show in Yucatan
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Limestone Boats reports FQ2 results, signs manufacturing lease
Canadian builder plans to resume production in newly leased space
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Credit where credit is due: international lending still strong for large yachts
IBI speaks with Azul Marine Lending principles Greta and Zack Hamric in Cancun
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International yacht exhibit debuts in Vietnam
The 1st Nautical Show took place over the weekend in Ho Chi Minh City