Editorial

Turkey vs Italy: the maritime challenge between two industrial models

• superyacht
• Yacht industry

The comparison between Turkey and Italy in the large-yacht building sector has become even more relevant following what emerged during the Superyacht Summit Türkiye 2025. The event in Istanbul, which PressMare attended, clearly showed the pace at which the Turkish industry is consolidating its production capacity, investor appeal and strategic vision. In this context, it is useful to analyse and compare the two industrial models that currently lead the global superyacht market.

A New University Master’s Degree in Yachting Marketing, Communication and Journalism

• Yacht industry

The first Italian university Master’s program in Yachting Marketing, Communication and Journalism sets a new course for professional education in the boating industry.

France, 33% VAT on boating: a demagogic, ineffective and counterproductive proposal

33% VAT increase on recreational boating: a measure that alarms the industry. A parliamentary amendment submitted to the Assemblée Nationale on 18 October by members of La France Insoumise – Nouveau Front Populaire has reignited the fiscal debate in France regarding the recreational boating sector

Genoa changes course: new dates and a new vision for the International Boat Show

• Boat Show

The change of dates for the Genoa International Boat Show—which, starting in 2026, has been moved to October 1–6—marks a strategic evolution: it is not just a logistical choice, but a step towards greater competitiveness among the major European boat shows featuring in-water exhibitions