Porto Delfino Retreat Hotel

…stunning views beyond infinity

Lying at the crossroads of ancient shipping routes leading to and from the Eastern Mediterranean, is the captivating island of Kythira. Taking its name as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the island is surrounded by the blue colours of the open seas (the meeting point of the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan seas), and has numerous beaches, caves, springs, historical sites and beautiful walking trails which often lead to one of the island’s many picturesque villages.

Living...

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Hellenic Yacht Masters’ Club: Elevating Excellence in Yachting

Capt. Dimitris Maroulis

A small group of Greece’s industry-leading superyacht captains have joined forces to create the Hellenic Yacht Masters’ Club (HYMC) with the mission of advancing the prospects of the country’s yachting industry. Founded in 2021, HYMC is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence within the yachting sector. The Club provides Yacht Masters with master mariners unlimited- with unparalleled collaboration, training, and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/19/hellenic-yacht-masters-club-elevating-excellence-in-yachting/

Ex-chief stew, Sarah Diggle Whitlock, to head up West Nautical’s external crew recruitment department

Sarah Diggle Whitlock

Sarah has worked in the fast-paced world of yachting for over 25 years, securing her first chief stewardess position after just three months in the industry. Fast forward 10 years, and Sarah has completed eight Atlantic crossings and worked on board some of the world’s most prestigious motor and sailing yachts, both private and charter.

Following her time at sea, Sarah moved ashore to the South of France where she remained in the industry, working as a yacht manager, senior...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/11/ex-chief-stew-sarah-diggle-whitlock-to-head-up-west-nauticals-external-crew-recruitment-department/

Freedom Boat Club of Spain adds three new locations

Freedom Boat Club Expands Its Presence in Spain with Three New Premium Locations in Barcelona, Costa Blanca and Mallorca 

BARCELONA, Spain – March 6, 2025Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a business of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the opening of three new premium locations in Spain, marking a significant step in the club’s expansion strategy across the Mediterranean Coast. The new locations, opening in April and May 2025, will offer...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/06/freedom-boat-club-of-spain-adds-three-new-locations/

Crisis Management and Tourism

Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains a sensitive product that requires constant vigilance and preparedness, regardless of the economic climate.

This critical message was conveyed to a large group of students from the hospitality sector at Leeds Beckett University, who were eager to learn from industry experts about the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/crisis-management-and-tourism/

Στέφανος Γκίκας: Η Ελλάδα στο επίκεντρο για τους επαγγελματίες του Yachting και του θαλάσσιου τουρισμού

Ο κ. Γκίκας αναφέρθηκε στα συγκριτικά πλεονεκτήματα της χώρας μας που ήδη την κατατάσσουν στη δεύτερη θέση των δημοφιλέστερων προορισμών Yachting

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