28 Jun 2024 We are delighted to announce the dates for the 2025 Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS), the 10th event in our Association's history. The MEDYS will be held in Nafplio from Saturday, May 3rd to Wednesday, May 7th. Previous attendees are familiar with the charms of this small seaside town that hosts [...]
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MEDYS 2025
The 9th Mediterranean Yacht Show was concluded in Nafplion marking another year of great success
14 May 2024 More than 100 registered yachts and dozens on the waiting list for the world’s largest crewed yacht charter show. Nafplion, May 2, 2024 - The 9th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) concluded successfully in Nafplion after five days, during which Greece was in the spotlight of the global yachting community and yachting [...]
MOREGYA General Assembly Meeting
16 Jan 2024 Celebrating the new year as we cherish the Greek tradition of the Vasilopita. President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis cut the pie alongside Vice President Mr. Spiros Galanakis, Treasurer Mr. Fotis Geranios and Member Mrs. Olga Artemis Politi, in the presence of our esteemed partners. From our Board Members and all of [...]
MOREThe Mediterranean Yacht Show returns to Nafplio!
21 Jun 2023 The world's largest crewed yacht charter show will take place from April 27th to May 1st, 2024. Widely recognized as the largest luxury crewed yacht charter show in the world and one of the most significant annual events in the global yachting industry, the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) will be returning [...]
MOREThe 8th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplion was concluded with great success, conquering the first place as the world's largest crewed yacht charter show for yet another year
12 May 2023 Athens, 10 May 2023 - Having emerged as one of the premier events for industry professionals, the 8th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) turned the international spotlight onto Greece once again, as the host of the world’s largest crewed yacht charter show. It is worth noting that yachts measuring 24 meters and [...]
MOREΨήφος εμπιστοσύνης για ακόμα μια θητεία στο Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του Ελληνικού Συνδέσμου Θαλάσσιου Τουρισμού
20 Jan 2023 Με ιδιαίτερη επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκαν οι αρχαιρεσίες του Ελληνικού Συνδέσμου Θαλάσσιου Τουρισμού (Greek Yachting Association) που πραγματοποιήθηκαν την Τρίτη 17 Ιανουαρίου 2023 στον Ναυτικό Όμιλο Ελλάδας. Τα μέλη του του Συνδέσμου ανανένωσαν την εμπιστοσύνη τους στο Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο, παρατείνοντας τη θητεία του για ακόμα μια τριετία. Η σύνθεση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του [...]
MORE7th Mediterranean Yacht Show
12 May 2022 The largest yacht charter show in the world was organised once again in Greece placing yachting at the centre of global attention! - 90 registered crewed professional yachts - More than 610 professionals from 30 countries The Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS), the largest exhibition of professional crewed yachts in the world, which [...]
MOREMEDYS VIRTUAL 2021
29 Nov 2021 The GYA Virtual Charter Yacht Show is back! A GYA exclusive, the Virtual Charter Yacht Show is an innovative online event that brings together yacht charterers, agents and connoisseurs from around the world. Following the success of last year’s event, GYA is delighted to invite its partners back into the world of [...]
MOREMEDYS 2022
13 Jul 2021 The Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) is preparing to return to the global yachting calendar and the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) is delighted to announce the show dates for 2022. The 7th MEDYS, the world’s largest exhibition of commercial crewed charter yachts, will be held from April 30 to May 4 2022, [...]
MOREMEDYS 2021 | Cancellation Announcement
24 Feb 2021 Dear partners, After careful consideration of recent developments in the Covid-19 situation and current international travel restrictions, the Greek Yachting Association, in coordination with the Municipality of Nafplion, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Mediterranean Yacht Show that was set to take place from the 22nd to the [...]
MOREThe Greek Yachting Association presents the first Virtual Charter Show worldwide.
15 May 2020 In September of 2020, the Mediterranean Yacht Show will be introduced, for the first time ever, in virtual form! The cancellation of the 2020 Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) was a difficult and unpleasant decision for us and one that left a void on many levels. In the six years during which [...]
MOREThe 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show is returning to Nafplion in April of 2021 as the Mediterranean charter season opener!
08 May 2020 Save the date for the world’s largest exhibition of professional crewed charter yachts which will take place from the 22nd to the 25th of April 2021, marking the opening of the Mediterranean season and placing Greek yachting tourism in the spotlight. The Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS), one of the most significant events [...]
MOREMEDYS 2020
16 Mar 2020 Dear partners, In light of the rapid and negative global developments of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Board of Directors of the Greek Yachting Association has chosen to cancel the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2020. This decision has been made after a careful assessment of the worldwide situation. The well-being of our guests [...]
MORE7th Mediterranean Yacht Show 02 - 06 May, 2020.
24 Jun 2019 The 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) is set to take place from the 2nd to the 6th May, 2020 and promises to be offer another spectacular 5 days of yachting excellence in the port of Nafplion. Τhe 6th MEDYS was a resounding success, with 102 luxury crewed yachts registering and more [...]
MOREThe 6th Mediterranean Yacht Show came to a close in Nafplion.
15 May 2019 Once again the event with the largest number of luxury crewed charter yachts in the world took place in Nafplion, placing Greek yachting tourism at the centre of global attention. 102 crewed charter yachts More than 450 industry professionals from 31 countries The 6th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS), which was once again organised [...]
MOREΑνακοίνωση Χορήγησης Υποτροφιών
28 Nov 2018 Ο Ελληνικός Σύνδεσμος Θαλάσσιου Τουρισμού θα χορηγήσει δύο υποτροφίες για το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2019 -2020 σε υποψήφιους ενδιαφερόμενους που επιθυμούν να ακολουθήσουν το επάγγελμα του Yacht Broker. Οι υποτροφίες αφορούν την απόκτηση μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος (Master’s degree ) μέσω του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου, στη Διεθνή Ναυτιλιακή Διοίκηση, που απονέμεται από το διακεκριμένο Βρετανικό [...]
MOREThe 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show ended in Nafplion with a record-breaking number of entries
10 May 2018 A record-breaking number of participants joined the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show in the welcoming port of Nafplion again this year, which opened its doors on Saturday 28 April and came to a close on May 1st. The show, which is organised annually by the Greek Yachting Association, was attended by [...]
MOREThe 4th Mediterranean Yacht Show took place once again with great success!
11 May 2017 96 luxury yachts registeredMore than 300 attendees from around the world4 days of yachting excitement The 4th Mediterranean Yacht Show came to a close with great success after the four day event, which was organised by the Greek Yachting Association from 29 April to 2 May this year. The historic port [...]
MOREWelcome on Board! MEDYS 2017 President's note
08 Mar 2017 Dear friends and colleagues, As President of the Greek Yachting Association, I am delighted to invite you to the 4th Mediterranean Yacht Show, which will be held in Nafplion, Greece from 29th April to 2nd May 2017. It is very rewarding for all of us at the Greek Yachting Association, who are [...]
MOREVAT changes in Greece
25 May 2016 Dear Colleagues, This is to advise you on the latest tax measures that were introduced by the Greek Government. A new VAT rate of 24% instead of 23% has been announced for Greece and will effect all charters starting from June 1st 2016 onwards as follows: A. Charter duration of 3 days or [...]
MOREMEDYS 2016 Press Release
16 May 2016 The 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show sets a new record! • 75 crewed luxury yachts• More than 300 yacht brokers from around the world• 4 days of networking The Greek Yachting Association’s annual showcase for crewed luxury charter yachts was held in Nafplio from May 7 to May 10. The medieval seaport was [...]
MOREGreek Yachting Association Info-line Service
06 Apr 2016 Dear Partners, The Greek Yachting Association values your longstanding cooperation and in order to honor it, has decided to introduce an information service that will allow us to answer any questions or concerns that may arise in an effective and direct manner. The GYA Infoline will be active as of April 6th. [...]
MORE3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show Don’t Miss the Boat!
05 Apr 2016 3rd Mediterranean Yacht ShowDon’t Miss the Boat! May 7-10, Nafplio, Greece • A must-attend event on the global yachting calendar• 2016 yacht registrations heading for a record• Greece remains among the best and safest yachting playgrounds Dear Friends, The eastern Mediterranean is an exceptional yachting destination, a unique fusion of striking landscapes and all-encompassing [...]
MOREGYA meets with Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Thodoris Dritsas
16 Mar 2016 GYA's President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis, Vice President Mr. Aris Drivas and General Secretary Mr. Ioannis Kourounis have met with Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Thodoris Dritsas. GYA’s President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis has introduced the Minister with the activities of the Greek Yachting Association.Both representatives welcomed the successful outcome [...]
MOREGYA General Assembly Meeting
18 Jan 2016 Τhe Greek Yachting Association (GYA) held its annual General Assembly Meeting (GAM) for 2015 on Thursday January 14th, 2016 at the Yacht Club of Greece in Mikrolimano Piraeus. GAM 2015 began with opening and welcoming remarks of GYA Board President, Mr. Michael Skoulikidis. He concluded his remarks by reading names of [...]
MOREGYA meets with Greek Minister of Economy,Development & Tourism Mr. George Stathakis
03 Dec 2015 GYA's President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis, Vice President Mr. Aris Drivas and General Secretary Mr. Ioannis Kourounis have met with Greek Minister of Economy, Development & Tourism Mr. George Stathakis and Deputy Secretary General of Tourism Prof. Gerasimos Zacharatos to discuss a range of issues of bilateral cooperation and of regional [...]
MOREGYA Cocktail Reception at Yacht Club de Monaco
29 Sep 2015 The Greek Yachting Association, with the ideal opportunity of the 25th Monaco Yacht Show, held a cocktail reception on Thursday 24th of September. The cocktail reception was held at Yacht Club de Monaco in the company of leading personalities of the yachting industry. On this occasion, the Association extended its gratitude [...]
MOREGYA meets with Greek Minister of Tourism Mrs. Elena Kountoura
30 Jul 2015 GYA President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis, Vice President Mr. Aris Drivas and General Secretary Mr. Ioannis Kourounis have met with Greek Minister of Tourism Mrs. Elena Kountoura to discuss major topics of the industry. GYA has reported and explained thoroughly the problem with VAT rate increase for the Greek charters, especially [...]
MOREVAT changes in Greece
23 Jul 2015 According to the new Greek Law N.4334 (ΦΕΚ Α' 80/16-07-2015) VAT is now 23% instead of 13%.The new rate of VAT is due for all charters executed in Greece from July 20th 2015 onwards, irrespective of the date the charter contract was signed. The new VAT rates are as follows: A. [...]
MOREMEDYS 2016 announcement by GYA
11 Jun 2015 It is our great pleasure to announce that the 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show, organized by the Greek Yachting Association (GYA), will be held in Nafplion Greece, from May 07 to May 10, 2016. The Mediterranean Yacht Show has established itself as one of the leading charter yacht shows for crewed yachts, [...]
MOREMEDYS 2015 Press Release
14 May 2015 The Greek Yachting Association organized the 2nd MediterraneanYacht Show from May 2 through to May 6 in Nafplion. The Mediterranean Yacht Show is now considered to be an established event on the yachting calendar and is recognized internationally as a leading charter yacht show for crewed yachts.The success of the [...]
MOREGreek Alternate Tourism Minister Mrs. Elena Kountoura expresses her support of the 2nd Mediterranean Yacht Show
27 Feb 2015 GYA President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis, Vice President Mr. Aris Drivas and General Secretary Mr. Ioannis Kourounis have met with Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Mrs. Elena Kountoura to discuss a range of shared industry -related priorities, including the 2nd Mediterranean Yacht Show. During the meeting the Representatives exchanged views on the current [...]
MOREGYA General Assembly Meeting 2014
20 Dec 2014 Τhe Greek Yachting Association (GYA) held its annual General Assembly Meeting (GAM) for 2014 on Wednesday December 17th, 2014 at Yacht Club of Greece in Pireaus Mikrolimano. Individual members, representatives from domestic and international companies, Greek government officials, as well as officials and representatives from the yachting sector attended the [...]
MOREFYBA
11 Nov 2014 The Greek Yachting Association and the Florida Yacht Brokers Association joint collaboration to exchange benefits and to offer additional services to members . "GYA is committed to thinking outside of the box and finding new ways to bring enhanced membership options and privileges to its members.The collaboration between GYA and FYBA [...]
MORECocktail Party at Zest Monaco
30 Sep 2014 The Greek Yachting Association, with the ideal opportunity of the 24th Monaco Yacht Show, held a cocktail party on Friday 26th of September. The party was held at ZEST Monaco in the company of leading personalities of the yachting industry. On this occasion, the Association extended its gratitude to all those who supported [...]
MOREMEDYS 2014 Press Release
08 May 2014 The Greek Yachting Association (GYA) organized the first Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplion from the 3rd to the 7th of May 2014.The MEDYS (Mediterranean Yacht Show) is an international exhibition of crewed charter yachts which targets professionals of the yachting industry. 57 luxury vessels were on show and 21 pavilions hosted [...]
MOREUnder The Aegis Of The Ministry Of Shipping, Maritime Affairs & Aegean And With The Official Support Of The Peloponnese Region And Municipality Of Nafplion
01 Apr 2014 The Greek Yachting Association held a press conference on Wednesday 19 March 2014, at the historic Yacht Club of Greece in Mikrolimano.Mr. Michael Skoulikidis, introduced the main features of the Association and presented the program of the inaugural Mediterranean Yacht Show, It was during the press conference, that Mr. Skoulikidis [...]
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