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Newsletter October 2023
Join us during the Online Workshop of EnviroNaut EU, with the title: Sustainable Nautical Tourism / Testing the Environmental Officer course ONLINE: Register here: https://t.ly/e1PAr22nd November 2023, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CET The workshop will introduce you to the curriculum and course for the position of “Environmental Officer” for staff working in marinas, charter companies, and maintenance and repair companies. This is an opportunity to guide the development of this new tool to develop employees’ skill…
In a significant development for the boating industry and EU as a whole, the EU’s statistical authority Eurostat has published latest data for 2022. Within the sporting goods segment, 'boats and water sport equipment' category was at the forefront, Source dataset: sprt_trd_prd accounting for 28.2% of the total export value. This achievement underscores the robust international trade relationships Europe has fostered in the boating industry, highlighting the significance of recreational boats #MadeInEurope. In 2022, extra-EU exports of…
The European Drought Risk Atlas is an initiative that provides a comprehensive assessment and mapping of drought risks and impacts in the European Union (EU) under different global warming scenarios of 1.5, 2, and 3 degrees. Droughts have posed significant challenges in recent years, affecting various regions across the EU. The complexity of drought events, which develop gradually, occur outside of seasonal patterns, and can persist for extended periods, has made their assessment and prediction…
The European Union has conducted a comprehensive study focusing on the implementation and enforcement of the Package Travel Directive (PTD) within the EU, with a specific emphasis on ten selected Member States. The Package Travel Directive (PTD) defines "package travel" as the bundling of at least two distinct travel services (e.g., transportation, accommodation) into a single, all-inclusive package, sold for an overall price, and covering a duration of more than 24 hours or including an…
The ICOMIA 2023 Smart Marinas Conference, hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR) shed light on a number of key topics for the marina and boating industry. At the event taking place in Marina Vilamoura, Portugal, EBI's Secretary-General Philip Easthill spoke on a panel on the framework for developing ‘smart marinas. He underlined the European Commission’s focus on the tourism sector and the ongoing initiatives, notably the Tourism Transition Pathway and the…
The island of Gran Canaria recently played host to the launch of the TWINNEDbySTARS project, an initiative that seeks to transform European Outermost Regions into internationally recognised maritime ecotourism destinations. EBI is a member of the consortium that has received the go-ahead and funding of the European Commission to implement the project. This endeavour is designed to harness the benefits of tourism for marine biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. The kick-off meeting took place…
Our partner association EuCIA, representing the composite sector in Europe, has launched a survey on composite waste and recycling. The aim is to better quantify composites waste volumes in Europe. The survey is open to companies involved in composites manufacturing in Europe (incl. part manufacturers, end-users, materials suppliers, recyclers) across all end-use markets and processes, including in recreational boat building. The outcomes will be analysed, and results will be reported on an anonymous basis. The…
ANEN introduces the 11th edition of the Nautical Congress. This event will facilitate discussions on the industry's pressing topics as we approach 2024. The congress will feature presentations, analyses, reflections, and actionable insights. The 11th Nautical Congress is scheduled for March 7th and 8th, 2024, at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, Spain. More information: https://congresonautico.com/
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