Giorgio Mattei, Vice President of Next Yacht Group
By Press Mare
10/07/2026 - 09:30

Giorgio Mattei, Next Yacht Group: We aim to become the reference Italian Yacht Boutique

The Vice President of Next Yacht Group tells PressMare about the growth of Maiora and AB Yachts, the company’s entry into the Global Orderbook, the “Yacht Boutique” strategy, onboard artificial intelligence, and a vision of luxury based not on volume, but on the owner’s quality time

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Dieter Gust @PSordoillet2019
By Press Mare
10/07/2026 - 09:22

Groupe Beneteau pays tribute to Dieter Gust, CNB founder and key figure in Lagoon's development

Dieter Gust, founder of Construction Navale Bordeaux (CNB) and a central figure in the development of Lagoon multihulls, passed away on 8 July. He held senior roles at Groupe Beneteau from 1992 to 2019

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Cristina Fonzar
By Press Mare
10/07/2026 - 08:56

US Informa appoints Cristina Fonzar to drive business development in the Italian market

US Informa, organiser of the Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Miami boat shows, is strengthening its presence in the Italian market by appointing Cristina Fonzar as its representative for Italy and Business Development Manager

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FIM 580 Contessa, world premiere at Cannes 2026
By Press Mare
09/07/2026 - 14:39

FIM introduces the 580 Contessa at Cannes: the Bergamo yard's first sport-fly

FIM will present the 580 Contessa in world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, its flagship and the first model in the new sport-fly Contessa range. The Regina range and the 400 Contessa Coupé project will also be shown

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The Italian Sea Group, Marina di Carrara
By Press Mare
09/07/2026 - 12:47

The Italian Sea Group: unions set the conditions for recovery as key Tuscany Region meeting approaches on 20 July

One hundred and fifty thousand square metres of shipyard facilities—around 120,000 sqm in Marina di Carrara and the remainder at Picchiotti in La Spezia—more than 2,000 people including direct employees and subcontractors, and one date circled in red: 20 July. That is when the The Italian Sea Group dispute moves from the Florence Court to the Tuscany Region's Crisis Unit, where trade unions, the company and public institutions will attempt to shape the next chapter of a crisis affecting the entire yachting district of Massa-Carrara

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