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🚢 The 64th Genoa International Boat Show concluded with 120,864 visitors, marking a 2.19% increase over 2023, despite bad weather on the last day. The event showcased 1,052 brands and 1,030 boats over 220,000 square meters, with 85% outdoor spaces. Sea trials grew by 24%, with 3,855 outings. Over 100 novelties, including 30 premieres, were featured alongside 125 conferences and workshops. Press attendance rose by 1.58%, with 1,154 journalists and 2,416 articles published during the event. Regulatory updates to support the nautical sector were presented. High-profile visitors included Senate President Ignazio La Russa and other ministers. The next edition is set for September 18-23, 2025.

🏖️ Adv Unite highlighted issues in the tourism industry during the World Tourism Day celebration, questioning whether recovery has been strong for all stakeholders. They criticized unfulfilled promises post-pandemic about the central role of travel agencies (adv) and addressed problems caused by low-cost carriers and price issues in the Italian sea market. The group calls for more than reflection, suggesting the need for sensible, unbreakable guidelines in response to the erratic tactics of low-cost airlines.