GYA meets with Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Thodoris Dritsas - Greek Yachting Association

GYA's President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis, Vice President Mr. Aris Drivas and General Secretary Mr. Ioannis Kourounis have met with Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Thodoris Dritsas.

GYA’s President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis has introduced the Minister with the activities of the Greek Yachting Association.
Both representatives welcomed the successful outcome of the previous Mediterranean Yacht Show held in Nafplion and decided to cooperate for the success of the 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show to be held in Nafplion on 7-10 May 2016 - as a remarkable opportunity to boost business development in the Greek Yachting Sector.

During the meeting participants exchanged opinions on pivotal regional issues, particularly the situation with the refugees’ crisis exchanged views on the current situation and emphasised the need for coordinated efforts.

This visit was a first step to set the direction for future cooperation on issues of common concern. The representatives agreed on the need to strengthen relations in areas of shared interest and committed to work together for further deepening the bilateral collaboration at various levels.

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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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