INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Necessity of licensing of floating platforms
•Evolution of the initiative of the UNION OF MARINAS OF GREECE for the spatial study in relation to the future of tourist ports in the country
•Evolution of conditions for registrations at the shipping window of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs
•Development in the legislative framework
•Questions from the participants
SHIP BUILDING & BOAT DESIGN – SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN TECHNOLOGY
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•New trends
•Current situation in Greek shipyards
•Development of ecological vessels and materials
•New smart systems for boats
TRAINING & PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOMPENT IN YACHTING
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Employees’ concerns and issues on board vessels
•Education and training programs especially with artificial intelligence applications
•Career in Yachting
•Collaborations with maritime educational institutions
YACHTING ΙΝ ΤΗΕ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ERA
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Smart systems using artificial intelligence
•Chatbots / Passenger assistants
ΥACHTING REIMAGINED – ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•New experiences on board
•Olive oil tasting
•Mindful / Concierge services / Care and wellness services
SAFETY FIRST
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Training crews in safety skills
•Risk and emergency management
•Stress management with special psychological support programs
FINANCING TOOLS FOR YACHTING
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Financing by banks through NSFR, development bank, etc.
•Tax management / choice of corporate form
MARKETING & REVENUE ANALYTICS – NEW TRENDS IN COMMUNICATION
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Artificial intelligence in communication
DEVELOMPENT OF NAUTICAL SAILING CLUBS – NURSERY FOR YACHTING EMPLOYEES
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•The importance of yachting clubs
•A large part of the employees come from this channel
•Lack of funds for clubs and competitions
BROKER’S VIEW - SAILING BOATS & CATAMARAN
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•Bending in chartering – Discussion on the causes (NSRF – many boats etc.)
•Drop in boat sales
•How will artificial intelligence change yacht charters?
BROKER’S VIEW - MOTOR YACHTS
SUGGESTED DISCUSSION TOPICS:
•The market situation
•2024 season results
•Reflections on the next day
