Tony Esposito
NewsBahamas 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
News2023 Brazilian yacht segment generates R$2bn in 2023
New Bain & Co report says growth driven largely by the Covid pandemic
NewsIncentives, discounts lead MarineMax to record FQ1 revenue
Growth comes despite challenging retail environment
AVSeyond, 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”
AVReality check for our autonomous ambitions?
GM has announced it is to slash funding for its Cruise AV division
NewsUS boat show season kicks off in earnest this weekend
A slew of shows to begin around the country
NewsTurkish charter firm expands in Croatia, Greece
MedGulets is looking to reach a wider range of clientele
NewsUS 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
NewsOne year after fire, Marbella Marina set for renovation
The Spanish facility has begun the first steps toward a major renovation
NewsVision Marine gets US$3m boost from Quebec
Government equity investment to support growth of electric outboard manufacturer
NewsMasterCraft seeks to expand Latin American market
The brand has been making inroads on Mexico’s three coasts
NewsSuntex moves forward with Fort Myers Yacht Basin redevelopment
Company to invest US$30m-US$45m on infrastructure improvements
NewsUS representatives ask NOAA to suspend right whale rule action
The recreational marine and sport fishing industry say the proposed rule would devastate their businesses
NewsTennessee marina, 200 boats suffer damage from tornado
A tornado with winds of 130mph tore through 30 miles of middle Tennessee on Saturday
NewsCancun show adds extra day to 2024 schedule
Next year’s Cancun International Boat Show will be a four-day event
NewsEntering 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
NewsCancun show spawns spin-off events, including trade show
Plans afoot for a potential show in Puerto Vallarta and a suppliers show in Yucatan
NewsLimestone Boats reports FQ2 results, signs manufacturing lease
Canadian builder plans to resume production in newly leased space
NewsCredit where credit is due: international lending still strong for large yachts
IBI speaks with Azul Marine Lending principles Greta and Zack Hamric in Cancun
NewsInternational yacht exhibit debuts in Vietnam
The 1st Nautical Show took place over the weekend in Ho Chi Minh City



















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