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Newsletter January 2025
The EU and Mercosur have reached a landmark agreement aimed at deepening strategic, economic, and sustainability ties. The agreement, which finalises years of negotiations, is set to bring significant benefits for industries on both sides, including the boating and nautical tourism sector. Under this partnership, mutual trade opportunities will expand, eliminating high export duties and fostering access to critical raw materials vital for green technologies. Sustainability plays a key role, with commitments to halt deforestation…
A recent study commissioned by the European Parliament examines the growing significance of silver tourism, a key segment of the longevity economy that caters to older travellers. With the EU’s population over 65 expected to reach 30% by 2050, tourism spending by those aged 55+ is projected to more than double, reaching €369.5 billion by 2040. The study identifies six key categories within silver tourism—wellness, accessible, medical, multi-generational, smart tourism, and international retirement migration (IRM).…
Leading marine trade associations, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced they are joining together to develop a global recreational marine lifecycle assessment (LCA) framework. This partnership establishes the first-ever global collaboration to assess, measure and report the industry’s environmental performance of recreational boats. This first-ever collaboration unites the global recreational marine industry to accelerate progress in developing a shared approach to quantifying…
EBI held its first General Assembly of the year during boot Düsseldorf, welcoming the Bulgarian Association of Boating Industry (BABI) as its newest member. With this addition, EBI now represents 30 members across Europe, further strengthening its advocacy for the recreational boating sector. BABI was founded by Elica Yard, LZ Yachting 1991, Crooze Yachts Bulgaria, and Dream Sea Yachting to position Bulgaria as a high-quality yacht-building hub. The association aims to boost the country's marine…
At boot Düsseldorf 2025, Slovenian startup VisionAnchor obtained the first place in the yearly Start-up pitch competition organized by Yachting Ventures and EBI. Their innovative product, the VisionAnchor S buoy, enhances anchoring safety for vessels between 8 to 25 meters by utilizing advanced GPS technology. As the competition winner, VisionAnchor was awarded with media coverage and a complimentary stand for all nine days at next year's boot Düsseldorf. VisionAnchor has received recognition from esteemed organizations…
Foiling World made its debut at boot Düsseldorf 2025, offering a cutting-edge showcase of the modern foiling industry. The event featured state-of-the-art technologies, expert discussions, and exhibits ranging from foiling boards to flying electric boats, with industry leaders like Flite and Candela presenting their latest innovations. Highlights included insights into offshore foiling competitions such as the IMOCA class, The Ocean Race, and the Vendée Globe, alongside advanced safety demonstrations, eSports simulators, and revolutionary concept boats.…
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