September the 6th, 2024 – From October the 4th to the 6th, the beautiful city of Split will host the first CROYA Charter Show, a specialised international exhibition of crewed yachts.
This prestigious business event (B2B) will allow charter agents from all over the world to observe some of the most luxurious yachts available for charter in Croatia in one place first time ever. The only yachts that will be presented are those with permanent crews and which range from 20 to 55 metres in length. They will be motor yachts, sailboats, motor-sails, gulets, and luxury catamarans over 15 metres.
Local experts will also have the opportunity to showcase their charter operations and strengthen their connections with international clients. The vessels will be displayed on Split’s Zapadna obala.
Around 100 foreign charter agents are expected to attend the first CROYA Charter Show, where they will be introduced to a fleet of about 50 luxury yachts available for charter in this country. There will also be educational seminars on the best sailing routes, as well as entertainment programmes featuring chefs and crew members.
“This top-tier event will offer our industry colleagues a unique opportunity to gain real insight into the Croatian luxury yacht market and the exceptional nautical destinations along our coast,” emphasised Stipe Petričević, president of CROYA, the event organiser. This association will bring together experts from yacht charter companies and maritime agencies to contribute their extensive experience and knowledge to the development of the most prestigious segment of Croatia’s nautical tourism.
Croatia has one of the largest charter fleets in the entire world, but the offer of luxury crewed yachts is much smaller. This is a niche market for high spending guests, who charter vessels through agents. Introducing the CROYA Charter Show and Split to the map of charter yacht shows is crucial for positioning the Croatian coastline as an elite yachting destination for wealthier clientele.
“Participants will have the opportunity to visit and assess a wide range of vessels, meet captains and crews, and taste the gastronomy aboard the yachts. In other words, they will be able to form their own informed opinions about the yachts and the destination itself, which is invaluable when choosing vessels for charter guests. It will also be an excellent opportunity for luxury vessel product and service providers to present themselves to owners, agents, and captains, as well as other foreign visitors, professionals in the sector,” noted Maja Ban, a member of the show’s organising committee.
The CROYA Charter Show is being held as part of Split’s Sailing Festival, under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Croatia, in partnership with the Croatian Tourist Board. Other partners in the project include the City of Split, the Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board, the Split Tourist Board, and the Port Authority of Split-Dalmatia County.
