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…MEDITERRANEAN YACHT SHOW EAST MED SHOW
May 10 – 13 th
th
It is hosted and run by GYA (Greek Yachting
Association) annually and this truly innovative
event is backed by the state. Now, with a newer,
more liberal, and encompassing services
structure that’s supported by Greek governance,
the GYA are able to host further yacht industry
development, talent and brand nurturing,
industry connectivity and ultimately, dynamic
global event growth.
The GYA are able to maintain strong and
impactful relationships with yacht, business and
brand owners alike in pragmatic and practical
ways via an investment in connectivity
continuity. Its member, stakeholder,
collaborator and contributor support efforts are
all paramount to its ongoing viability and It is called “The Ultimate Event of the Greek
success - best captured as "sine qua non". Yachting Industry”, and never fails to impress,
An impressive array of well-known, respected delivered annually in May, The East Med Yacht
and industry leader annual participants in Yacht, Show is one of the premier yachting industry
Company, Brand, Broker and Innovator attractions for worldwide professionals,
categories can all attest to the strength of the brokers, tour operators, maritime bodies and
Mediterranean Yacht Show. With notable journalists alike. It takes place at Marina Zeas in
names, the familiar and many new, each yacht Piraeus, Greece.
show evokes genuine excitement for creative The Show is brought to its attendees by the
Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association
and commercial collaborative opportunities, (otherwise known as EPEST, along with the
learning, development, acknowledgement and Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist
access to plenty of meaningful industry insights Agencies (also referred to as HATTA).
too.
The yearly Chef’s Competition never fails to stir With its aspirational undertakings and
up the senses, as crewed yachts compete in impressive international guest-list (including
gastronomy and fine dining tasks for premium notable European, USA and Middle-eastern
recognition by Michelin starred Chefs. In 2019, agencies, brokers and high profile attendees),
it’s all about ‘Surf and Turf’, employing locally its size and scope is supported by some three
sourced fine selections of seafood, along with hundred global tourist groups and agencies, for
premium red and white meats, the judges were premium collaborative, commercial
conversations and industry undertakings. As of
spoiled for choice!
2019, it now sees its 18th show and 18th
successful season.

Events