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MEDYS 2015 Press Release

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The Greek Yachting Association organized the 2nd MediterraneanYacht Show from May 2 through to May 6 in Nafplion. The Mediterranean Yacht Show is now considered to be an established event on the yachting calendar and is recognized internationally as a leading charter yacht show for crewed yachts.The success of the 2nd Mediterranean Yacht Show 2015 exceeded the expectations of the organizers. During the event, Nafplion became the center of yachting internationally. There was an increase in the number of attending yachts as well as an overall improvement in their quality.

Present were:

• 67 crewed luxury yachts

• 242 yacht brokers from the following countries: Antigua. British Virgin Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Israel, Turkey, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America

• 17 stands featuring yachting services and supplies


The Yacht Show opened on Saturday May 2 in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Tourism Mrs. Elena Kountoura, the Governor of the Peloponnese Region Mr. Petros Tatoulis, the Mayor of Nafplion Mr. Dimitris Kostouros, the Argolis Harbor Master Mr. Spyros Marinos and was attended by a large number of professionals active in the yachting industry.Following the opening ceremony, a reception in honor of all participants took place in the medieval fortress of Palamidi which overlooks the harbor of Nafplion.During the boat show there was a presentation of yachting law in Greece presided over by Mr. Yannis Markogiannis of the law firm Yannis Markogiannis and Associates.

Once again, one of the highlights of the show was the chefs' competition. The chefs of attending yachts were asked to express their culinary talents and creativity in order to impress the judges. This year's theme was the creation of a dish based on a traditional island recipe.
Michelin starred chef Ettore Botrini presided over the judging committee and the winning chefs were:

Category A

1. Chef SteliosPetsa - S/Y NOVA
2. Chef IliasRoshi – S/Y AEGEAN SCHATZ
3. Chef SteliosArakas – M/Y SPACE

CategoryA' Platinum

1. Chef Angelos Christodoulou – M/Y OURANOS
2. Chef Ioannis Papageorgiou – M/Y DUKE
3. Chef George Kalavros – M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER
3. Chef Sotiris Kourtis – M/Y O'PATI

A series of events such as cocktail receptions, wine tasting and thematic parties took place on individual yachts every evening.

The Mediterranean Yacht Show was attended by representatives of the most important international yachting companies such as Camper & Nicholsons, Edmiston & Company, Fraser Yachts, Yachting Partners International, Burgess, Northrop &Johnson, Luxury Charter Group as well as representatives of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association.

The press was represented by: SKAI TV, Kathimerini, Yachting USA, BΟΑΤ International Russia, Charter Index, Super Yacht Times, Yacht Charter Fleet, Skipper On Deck.

The Yacht Show closed with a farewell party on Tuesday May 5 during which the president of GYA Mr. Michael Skoulikidis announced the decision of the GYA Board of Directors and of the Municipality of Nafplion to hold the 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show in the same location, at the beginning of May 2016. (exact dates will be disclosed soon).The organization of the2nd Mediterranean Yacht Show was a joint effort by GYA, the municipality of Nafplion and the Peloponnese region and was conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping & Tourism.

Golden Sponsor: ELINOILS.A.
 

Sponsors: WATSON FARLEY& WILLIAMS, AXA INSURANCE, CHAUFFEUR GREECE, DOMAINE SKOURAS, NESPRESSO, ISM SECURITY.

Press sponsors: Kathimerini newspaper, SKAI Tv, Yachting USA magazine, BOAT International Russia magazine, Charter Index, Daedalux Media & Skipper ONDECK.

9th Mediterranean Yacht Show

Having emerged as the world’s largest crewed yacht charter show, MEDYS marked this year its 10th anniversary since its founding. Once again, it gathered the crème de la crème of yachts operating under Greek professional license, hundreds of industry professionals from around the world, and dozens of exhibitors with products and services related to yachting.

The 9th edition of the Show was held from April 27th to May 1st, 2024, at the port of Nafplion and once again highlighted the dynamics of Greek yachting, affirming its role as the spearhead of maritime tourism.

This year's Show set a record with 102 yachts with a cumulative LOA of 3.9 kilometers registered for participation within just a few days of registration opening, creating an extensive waiting list, while last minute charters prevented some of them from attending. The Show was visited by 760 industry professionals from 30 countries around the world. It is worth noting that only yachts measuring 24 meters and above in length have the right to participate in the Show, which is exclusively addressed to luxury yachting.

Yachting tourism attracts an increasing number of visitors to Greece and MEDYS is the perfect occasion to highlight the region as one of the top yachting destinations globally. The show owes its success to the large number of registered yachts, the great turn-out of industry professionals from all corners of the globe and the contribution of the local CAs. It is organized each year by GYA under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Tourism and with the kind support of the Municipality of Nafplion.

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