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Oct

By Press Release Insights & News, Press Releases

GMBA Advisors to Share Expertise at ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Venice

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) is proud to announce that three of its senior consultants will play leading roles at the upcoming ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (WMC), to be held at the Venezia Certosa Marina in Venice. Jean-Michel Gaigné, GMBA France, an internationally respected marina strategist, will speak about the European Market. Jean-Michel has also been involved […]

Jan

By Press Release Insights & News, Press Releases

GMBA mourns the loss of founder Jouko Huju

It is with profound sadness that GMBA announces the passing of Jouko Huju, a distinguished leader and visionary in the marine industry. He leaves behind a legacy of collaboration and unwavering dedication that has profoundly shaped the Finish Boating sector and touched the global marine industry sector. Veda Pretorius, Chair of GMBA, commented, “Jouko was […]

Jan

By Veda Pretorius Business Development, Insights & News, Marketing, Veda Pretorius

Will AI replace you?

That’s the question on everyone’s mind lately. But here’s the plot twist: it’s more likely that someone who knows how to harness AI’s power to upskill and boost their efficiency will be the one to replace you. I recently caught the closing keynote from The Superyacht Forum 2024 at METSTRADE on YouTube. The speaker? ‘Reluctant […]

Jan

By Veda Pretorius Exhibitor Support, Insights & News, Trade Shows, Veda Pretorius

Metstrade hoists new colours

The world’s leading marine equipment trade show, Metstrade, is undergoing a significant rebranding to reflect its evolution from a traditional trade show into a comprehensive global platform for the leisure marine industry. The fresh new logo has a more relaxed font with inviting marine blues. They have even introduced a new slogan – “Propelling Growth. […]

Jan

By Veda Pretorius Business Development, Distribution, Insights & News, Veda Pretorius

Crafting Luxury: Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery is setting the groundwork to become a Global Player

Last week, I had the privilege of visiting Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery’s factory in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, where I met with owner and CEO, Tariq Fensham. As Cape Town’s leading soft furnishings manufacturer, they serve an impressive client roster, including prestigious boat builders such as Robertson and Caine, Southern Wind Shipyard, Two Oceans Marine, […]

Jan

By Melanie Symes Insights & News, Melanie Symes

ICOMIA Diversity Committee, a call for collective action

Despite numerous global authoritative sources (World Bank Group1, United Nations, 2, 3, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)4,5, etc.) evidencing both the legal case and the proven benefits of gender equality, the latest findings of a survey carried out the recently formed ICOMIA Diversity Committee, demonstrated that over a third of boating industry […]

GMBA Advisors to Share Expertise at ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Venice

GMBA mourns the loss of founder Jouko Huju

Will AI replace you?

Metstrade hoists new colours

Crafting Luxury: Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery is setting the groundwork to become a Global Player

ICOMIA Diversity Committee, a call for collective action

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