UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENTS BY GOVERNMENT’S OFFICIALS
Government’s officials answer our questions
MARINAS - INFASTRUCTURE
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•Recent developments / development plan
•Spatial study of the UNION OF MARINES OF GREECE with the UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS
•New activities related to coastal tourism
•Institutional developments / Bureaucracy remains a hindrance
FUNDING - INVESTMENT STRUCTURES - FINANCING - NEW OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•Investment, legal and functional challenges
•Developments in the ownership of pleasure boats
•Boat Purchase with financing
•New subsidized programs
NAVIGATION & YACHT DESIGN
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•Energy Efficiency & Regulatory Framework in Shipbuilding
•Ergonomics & User Experience in Boat Design
•The needs of the new owners
•Shipbuilding in Greece / Infrastructure
HAZARD PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•Recognition and prevention of marine hazards
•Management of Emergencies
•Crew training
•Using technology for safety
DISCOVERING THE EAST MEDDITTERRANEAN - CHALLENGES FOR COMMERCIAL CHARTERING
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•New data and challenges
•The most sought-after island routes for super yachts
•The role of brokers and charter managers in shaping the travel product
•The connection of gastronomy, cultural identity, and VIP services with the choice of destination
SPECIAL YACHT SERVICES
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•Development of new services in the industry
•VIP customer satisfaction
•Difficulties in service
•Using AI to provide services
TRAINING - HOW TO BUILT HIG PERFORMANCE CREWS - GEN “Z” IN YACHTING
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•How to Build High-Performance Crews
•Mindfulness in educational programs
•Conflict management
•Environmental responsibility education
BEYOND LUXURY - HOLISTIC HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS SERVICES
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•The evolution of experiences into personalized wellness, health, and recovery services
•Collaborations with clinics and health brands
•Promoting Greece as a premium wellness destination
•Commercial exploitation of the trend and off-season (November - March)
THE CAPTAIN’S VIEW
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•The role of the captain in modern yachting
•The challenges a captain faces
•How do technological advancements affect the captain’s work?
•Crew and customer management. The importance of leadership skills
YOUNG PEOPLE IN YACHTING, THE INDUSTRY’S FUTURE
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
•The development of young people in the yachting industry
•YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN YACHTING - A vitally important association
•How to attract young people to sea professions
•The role of companies in the field in supporting young professionals
