What’s actually working for charter businesses in 2025?

Charter businesses at ICE'25

The 2025 charter season is proving tough. Bookings are down, there’s more competition, and clients expect more than ever. Under pressure, many companies turn to the usual solution, cutting prices.

But the truth is, in today’s market, that approach doesn’t work long-term.

The industry’s default reaction: more discounts, less value

When bookings slow, the instinct is to cut prices in hopes of filling the calendar. While this might generate short-term interest, it often undermines long-term business health.

Discounting:
• Erodes perceived value
• Attracts last-minute, low-loyalty clients
• Creates a cycle of dependency on price-based decisions

Ultimately, it leads to more work for less profit, without addressing the root problem.

Charter businesses at ICE'25

Strategic investment over reactive cuts

High-performing charter businesses in 2025 are taking a more deliberate approach. Instead of reducing prices, they are investing in brand positioning, marketing visibility, and strong B2B relationships.

A clear example of this is the International Charter Expo (ICE’25). Forward-thinking operators recognize that growth doesn’t happen by accident, it’s planned. ICE provides a platform for meaningful, in-person connections that directly impact next season’s success.

ICE’25: from seasonal pressure to strategic planning

While much of the industry is stuck in reactive mode, ICE’25 offers an opportunity to take control of the future. It’s not just a trade show, it’s where smart businesses go to align with key partners, identify emerging trends, and secure early contracts for the seasons ahead.

By participating, companies are no longer just hoping for a better season, they’re actively creating one.

Discounts don’t build long-term success

It’s tempting to believe that a few last-minute deals will turn things around. But in reality, price-cutting is a short-term fix with long-term costs.

Real growth comes from investment, into brand visibility, strategic networking, and ongoing value creation. ICE’25 is a proven platform where that investment pays off.

If you want better bookings in 2026, the time to act is now.
Don’t wait for the season to slow down, use this moment to build what’s next.

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The power of networking at ICE

One business secret that nobody teaches you is that making the right connections through networking is one of the ways to achieve success and a good return on investment (ROI) early on in your career, especially in a niche industry like yacht charter. The International Charter Expo gives you the opportunity to network with C-level executives in the yacht charter industry, and as this year marks 10 years of doing so, we decided to honour our partners who have consistently attended and recognise their ability to network in the industry.

B2B Networking Master

We have decided to award the B2B Networking Master certificate to those who have actively participated in ICE for five years or more. This acknowledgement is in recognition of their consistent presence at the International Charter Expo. They are not only committed to delivering high quality service, but also to contributing positively to the future of yacht chartering. By fostering strong partnerships and collaborating with like-minded professionals, they are building a business model that is sustainable and set up for long term success. 

B2B Networking Specialist

But the story doesn’t end there, as recognition also goes to the people who have moved the industry forward, including the attendees who have been with us for three to five years. Those who have participated in the International Charter Expo have earned recognition as B2B Networking Specialists in the yacht charter industry. These attendees are business partners who believe that real growth happens when strong partnerships are built on trust, shared values and consistent communication.

 

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The Industry meets in Amsterdam

In today’s business environment, trust and reliable partnerships are more crucial than ever—because growth doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why the International Charter Expo matters. Join us in Amsterdam from 12–14 November to connect with trusted partners and give your business the foundation it needs to thrive.

B2B Networking Master

BROKERS

1a Yachtcharter
ADVENTURE-R SAILING
Anuras Charter Agency
APROACHE YACHTING
ARGONAUTI YACHTING
Barbera Yachting
BEBLUE
BestYachting.com
BG YACHT AND CHARTER
Boataround
BoatBooKing
Boatjump
Booktheboat.com
charter.pl
Charteritaly
Click & Boat
Cosmos Yachting GmbH
Danielis Yachting
DYNAMER
f7sailing
FIX YACHTING
GlobeSailor
Go Sailing
HELM
Hofinger Yachtcharter
La Bottega del Mare
Luxury Catamarans
Nautilus Yachting Ltd
NAVALIA
Sail Events Zeilvakanties
SailChecker
Samboat
Sea Land Yacht Charter
SEARADAR
Stanka Kristl Yachtcharter
The Yacht Week
Travel Boat
Tubber
Yacht4Less
YachtNet s.r.o.
YACHT-URLAUB / YACHT-HOLIDAY

FLEET OPERATORS

Adventure Charter
AF YACHTING LTD
Aladar Sail srl
Altaïr Yachtcharter
ANGELINA YACHTCHARTER
Apeiron Yachting
AQUATROTTERS
Athenian Yachts
Barbara Cruising Croatia
Barcando Charter
Bax Yachting
BleYachting
Blue Dream Charter & Service
BodrumTour Yachting
Boomerang Sardinia Sailing Charter
Cagliari Sailing Charter – Sardinia – Italy
CATA SAILING
Chilla Sailing
CHRISTIANNA YACHTING
Croatia Sailing Academy
Cruising Charter SRL
CRYSTAL SEA YACHTING
CV Yachts
DISCOVERY YACHTING
DREAM YACHT CHARTER
EGOCHARTER
EL YACHTING
EOLIAN SAILING
Euromarine Charter
EURONAUTIC
EUROYACHT
Eversails Yachting
Five seasons yachting
FX YACHTING
FYLY YACHTING
GRsailing
Gulet Broker Yachting
IONIAN CATAMARANS
IonionSails.gr
ISALOS YACHTING
Island Spirit Charters
ISTION Yachting LTD
KEKERIS YACHTS … a family company
KIRIACOULIS MEDITERRANEAN
Lagoonlife – Catamaran Charter
Lovesail
LUXURY SAILING
Magic Sailing Charter
MARGEO YACHTS
Master Yachting Croatia
MG Yachts
MONDOVELA SRL
Nautika centar Nava
NAVIGARE YACHTING
NCP & mare
Nomicos Yachts
NSS Charter
Octopus Yachting
OMEGASAIL
OrtsaSailing
Orvas Yachting
Palmayachts – Portugal Yacht Charter
Paralos Yachts
PERFECT YACHTS
Pitter Yachtcharter member of NauticAlliance
PRIMA YACHTING
Puresailing Yachting
Riginos Sails
RM Croisieres
Sail And Experience
SAIL CROATIA
SAIL IN GREECE
Sailing Race Service Srl
SAILWAY CHARTER
SANDA YACHTING
SeaStar Sailing
SHAMANDURA CHARTER SRL
SOLEANIS LUXURY CHARTER
SP TRAVEL YACHTING
Spartivento Group srl
Star Voyage
Starsail
Starsails
Sunsail & The Moorings
Sunsicily
ULTRA SAILING CROATIA
Under the Heavens Sailing
Vastardis Yachting
Vela Charter
Vernicos Yachts
Yachtcharter Huibers
Yelkenli Yachting

SUPPLIERS

ACI d.d.
AndroNautic
Ankor Software
Bali Catamarans
BAVARIA YACHTS
Beneteau Group
BoatBooKing
Charter Itinerary
CHARTER MANAGER APP
Croatia Sailing Academy
Elan Yachts
ELVSTROM SAILS
EUROYACHT
Green Sail
Hamburger Yacht Versicherung Schomacker
MMK SYSTEMS- BOOKING MANAGER SYSTEM
NauSYS™
NAVELA LTD
NVequipment
OTP Leasing d.d.
Pantaenius Yacht Insurance
SAILSENSE Analytics
SEALEASE SA
Sealogy
Sentinel Marine Solutions
Skipper4you.com
Studio Disegnat: Graphic Design & Branding
Yacht-Pool International
XAIPE-Morandini
YachtSys (YachtBooker)

B2B Networking Specialist

BROKERS

A2A YACHTING CHARTER
Argos Yachtcharter
B.D. Graiver
Best Choice Yachting
Bluetrips Sailing
Bookingthesea
Borrow A Boat
BRABETZ YACHTING
CLASSY YACHTING
Denmar Yachting
DREAM SEA
Europe Yachts Charter
Filovent
FundaMentalSailing
HappyCharter
Horizon Yachting
Instant Sailing
Island Style Srl
ISLAND SAILING
ItalyCharter
Join The Crew
KH+P Yachtcharter
Kraken Travel
LEO Yachting
Macrocruise
Marenauta
mariteam
Mariver
Mascott
Mayer Yachten GmbH
Med Sailing AdventuresMJ Charter
MY WAY yacht charter agency
My Yacht Zone
Nautika-Yachting.com
NAVIESTA — regattas worldwide
Next Charter
Online-Yachting
PlainSailing.com
PLAVAI BG
Plujeme rádi s.r.o.
PUNT
Sail Charter International
SailCity
Sailing Around
sailingmotion-Yachtcharter
SailNomad
Sailormade
Sailvation
Salty Miles
Sana Sailing
Seatravel / Ruby Rejser
Sebastus Sailing d.o.o.
Secret Adriatic
Secrets d’Escales
Show Me Sailing
Starboard
STELZL Yachtcharter
Supreme Yachting Ltd
Triptiq Sailing
Yachtcharter Dagen
Yachtcharter Müller Linz GmbH
YACHTILIUS
yachting.com
YACHT-INGEN
Yachty
YachtZap
Yasido.com
Navigate Travel

FLEET OPERATORS

Adria Yachting
Adriatic Yacht Charter – AYC.hr
ALBORAN CHARTER
Ammos Yachting
Anasa Experiences
Ancyra Sailing
Anyachting
Aquatoria Yachting
ARCHON Yachting
Asmira Marine
Asta Yachting
AVeleCazzate
BARBAROS YACHTING
BE CHARTER
Blue Memories
Blue Sails
Butch Sailing
CATAMARAN SAILING
Cavo Yachting
Chillax Yachting
Clipper Stad Amsterdam
DMS SAILING
Dufi Sail Charter
E.G.G. Yachting
Ediba Sailing
Endless Blue Yacht Charters
EURO SAIL YACHT | CHARTER WITH LOVE
Exadas Yachts
First Class Sailing
FREE CHARTER
GAIS S.R.O.
Good Sails
Goolets
Gr sailing
Have Fun Sailing
Heads Yachting
HELLENIC Yachting
Hermes Yachting
Just Sail
Kavala Yachting
LAVA CHARTER – SAILING CANARY ISLANDS
LE ROTTE DI PORTOLANO
Legrand Bleu P.C
L’O Yachting
Marimari
Marina Yacht Charter
Master Charter
MED CAT YACHTS
Mediterranean Sailing Group
MIKNATIS Yachting
Most Sailing
MY HOLIDAYS -MEDITERRANEAN YACHTING HOLIDAYS
My Sailing
ND Sails
Nimbus Charter
Niriides Cruises
Nord Sail
NORTHSAILING
Oasis Sailing
Olympic Yachting Shipping Ltd
Panouseris Yacht Charters
Phillip Yachtsun Charter
Platten Sailing Cuba
Ploce Sailing
Q-Yacht
Reful Yachting
rudder&moor
SAIL AEGEAN
Sail Lanka
Sail On Yachting
Sail Your Myth
Sailfleet Yacht Charter
Sailing In Italy
Sailman Yachting
SAILOÉ
Sailorsbreeze
Sailway Yat işletmeciliği A.Ş.
Sea Alliance Group Greece
SEAFOLK srl
Seagma Yachting
SINATA LUXURY YACHTS
Summer Sail
SUN YACHTING GREECE PRIVATE COMPANY
THRACE YACHTING
VALENTINO YACHTS
Vapor Cruising
Venturi Sailing
VoiliVoilou LTD
Waypoint Croatia
White Blue Seas
Wind Charter Brasil
World Yachting Charter d.o.o.
Yacht IN
YACHT MALDIVES
Yachtcharter Sweden
Yaloou Services Exclusive Yachting & More
YOLO

SUPPLIERS

1uk.com
Adranos gangways
ALBORAN CHARTER
Appex Trade
Azimouthio Yachting Info
Balaskas Yacht Provisioning
battleface
BLAUWASSER.DE / Online Sailing Magazine
Boat Charter Agency Association (BCAA)
Boat Pilot
BoatSY
CapetanClub // SailArmada
Capt’n Boat
ENAVIGA
Euthalia Marine
Aquilaboats power cats & Honda Marine – Fred Bobek
ASAP Adriatic d.o.o.
Floatist
Flywire
HP WATERMAKERS
InnSpace
IQNautics BV – Now we can sea!
JMM Europe
kleesto
Kontra
Liberty Pass
Ocean Voyager
Paradise Foods
Premium Yacht Insurance by Jack Surija
Sanlorenzo South Central Europe
Seazone
ZAR mini

A Day at the International Charter Expo

ICE'25 - day at ICE

Know What to Expect at ICE

The International Charter Expo (ICE) is one of the most important events in the global charter industry calendar. It offers a full day of scheduled meetings, new business opportunities, and valuable networking, all in a professional yet relaxed environment. Here’s what a typical day at ICE looks like.

Starting the day: accreditation pickup

The first step is to check in at the registration desk and collect your accreditation. This gives you access to the exhibition hall and meeting areas. Once the accreditation is taken, you’re ready to begin the day.

Morning coffee and preparing for meetings

Before meetings begin, many attendees visit the open bar for a fresh cup of coffee and take a few moments to relax in the lounge area. It’s a great way to prepare for the day ahead and briefly catch up with colleagues.

Meet the People Behind the Boats

Meetings begin

By mid-morning, meetings are underway. The Handshake app helps you keep track of your schedule and meeting locations. As you move between sessions, there’s often an opportunity to reconnect with long-time partners and industry contacts.

Time to recharge and explore

Between meetings, participants can have lunch at the onsite restaurant or enjoy a quick refreshment at the bar. The exhibition floor is also worth exploring, many new and innovative companies from around the world are showcasing their products and services.

Networking in a more informal setting

After a busy day of appointments and discussions, the Networking Party offers a more relaxed environment to connect with other professionals. Held in one of the lounges, it’s a great chance to continue conversations, strengthen relationships, and enjoy the evening.

Sounds interesting? See you at ICE.

New Charter Destinations for Travel and Tour Agencies

ICE’25: Where Travel and Tour Agencies Discover New Charter Destinations and Sailing Opportunities

Expand Your Portfolio with New Destinations at ICE

Tour Operators and Travel Agencies know how difficult it can be to wow your clients with the quality and wide range of your offerings. This is especially true if you include new charter destinations in your offerings, where both you and your clients expect perfection and luxury. To ensure you have reliable partners for such high-level service arrangements and maintain your brand’s reputation, it is essential to meet them in person. That is what ICE’25 is for!

The International Charter Expo (ICE) brings together the entire yacht charter industry. Brokers, travel and tour agencies, fleet operators, central agents, suppliers, and yacht owners come together to build partnerships, find new opportunities, and expand their businesses. 

As a tour or travel operator, ICE’25 is your chance to meet top charter fleets, brokers and agents from popular sailing destinations such as Croatia, Greece and Italy, as well as more exotic locations like Norway, Zanzibar and the UAE. Expand your offerings with new charter destinations to match your clients’ evolving travel needs. You can learn more about new charter destinations and sailing in general, all in one place.

ICE’25: Where Travel and Tour Agencies Discover New Charter Destinations and Sailing Opportunities

Meet the People Behind the Boats

What sets ICE apart is its emphasis on pre-arranged, efficient meetings. Participants can schedule B2B meetings up to a month in advance using the Handshake 2.0 app, enabling them to plan their agendas and maximize networking opportunities before the event begins. This approach led to over 25,000 meetings during the ICE’24.

ICE’25 will be held in Amsterdam from 12–14 November this year. Travel and tour agencies, join us and let’s talk about new charter destinations and sailing.

Superyacht Village at ICE’25

Superyacht Village - ICE'25

The International Charter Expo is coming back to Amsterdam this November and it promises to be the biggest and best edition yet. One of the main highlights this year is the new Superyacht Village, a special area focused on crewed charter yachts and the luxury sector of the industry.

The Superyacht Village brings together professionals who work with crewed yachts over 24m LOA, with a high-season charter rate starting at €85,000 per week. This includes central agents, charter brokers, suppliers/vendors, and shipyards. It is a great place to build new partnerships, present your services, and meet the right people in a focused and professional setting.

ICE expo is a B2B event, designed specifically for yacht charter professionals. The format is based on pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings between brokers, central agents, and suppliers. This makes ICE one of the most efficient and productive events in the industry – like no other! Exhibitors and visitors create a meeting schedule in advance via our special custom-made Handshake App, making sure every minute of the event is used for real business.

This year, many new companies are joining ICE for the first time, especially in the superyacht sector. As interest in crewed charters continues to grow, ICE’25 is the perfect place to explore new business opportunities.

Superyacht Village at ICE'25

The Superyacht Village is supported by Ankor Software, the official sponsor. Ankor Software is also offering to cover 50% of the participation costs for first-time visitors and exhibitors in the Superyacht Village, making it even easier for new companies to join and benefit from the event.

If you work with crewed yachts, ICE’25 is a great chance to connect with key people in the industry. The Superyacht Village takes ICE to another level, making sure the superyacht world gets the attention it deserves.

Join us in Amsterdam from November 12 – 14, and be part of the future of luxury charter at ICE’25.

5 key points – why ICE is not just another boat show

International Charter Expo

If you’re looking for an effective way to connect with the global yacht charter industry, we have your back. Boat shows are not the only option. In fact, ICE (International Charter Expo) offers many significant advantages. Have a read at the 5 key points why ICE is not just another boat show, but a must-attend trade show for the yacht charter industry.

Matchmaking Software

Unlike most boat shows, ICE provides a sophisticated matchmaking software that helps attendees connect with each other. Browse through other participating companies and representatives, check out their profiles, pre-arrange B2B meetings, and optimize time and opportunities. This can save hours of aimless wandering and waiting like at other boat shows.

Complementary Approach

ICE and boat shows are not mutually exclusive. They are complementary. While most boat shows focus on in-water displays of yachts, ICE focuses on bringing together over 600 companies and their representatives in one place. Meet decision-makers, booking managers, and central agents, as opposed to boat shows, where you meet yacht agents and yacht crew. 

Schedule

ICE is open from 9 am to 6 pm, which allows you to plan your own time and take a break for lunch without closing the entire expo as it is at other boat shows – lunch break). This flexible and efficient schedule ensures that you can maximize your time and minimize your stress during the event.

Participants

With over 600 companies from more than 50 countries attending ICE’25, you can expect a diverse and rich mix of participants. Connect with international small and big businesses and different types of yachts and services. Whether you’re looking for bareboat or crewed & luxury yachts, you’re sure to find them at ICE’25 in Amsterdam.

Connections that Matter

ICE’s main focus is on connecting people and businesses that matter. More and more bareboat brokers nowadays want to meet and connect with superyacht companies, and vice versa. Easily connect with both types of companies and build relationships that can last for years. It’s not just about buying and selling, but about building trust and collaboration.


In summary, ICE is not just another boat show, but a trade show that offers unique and valuable benefits to its attendees. By attending ICE, you can leverage its matchmaking software, complementary approach, convenient schedule, wide scope of participants, and connections that matter. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this dynamic and essential event for the yacht charter industry. 
Register now and see you at ICE this November.

Our Journey Towards an Environmentally Friendly ICE

We aim to reduce our environmental impact by selecting eco-friendly materials and practices.

Let’s take a look at some of the key initiatives that are making this year’s ICE at the EXPO Greater Amsterdam even more sustainable:

Reusable carpet tiles: One of the most innovative aspects of ICE’24 is the use of carpet tiles that can be reused at future exhibitions. By choosing carpet tiles, we’re not only reducing waste, but also ensuring that resources are used efficiently across multiple events. This simple change reflects our commitment to minimizing our carbon footprint.

Recycled graphics: Our graphics are not only eye-catching, but they’re also environmentally conscious. We’ve chosen graphics made from recycled materials, including fabrics from previous events. This not only reduces waste, but also gives our graphics a unique story to tell. For those who want to take their graphics with them, the added benefit is that they’re lightweight and easy to transport, making them a sustainable addition to any home or office. Their compact size means they fit seamlessly into any luggage.

Open Premium booth ICE 2024

Eco-Friendly catering: We believe that good food should never come at the expense of the environment. That’s why our catering services prioritize eco-friendly options, including paper cups and wooden utensils. By minimizing single-use plastics and opting for sustainable alternatives, we’re promoting a greener future.

Venue in a greenhouse: Our choice of venue is all part of our sustainability strategy. By hosting the event in an ex-greenhouse, we’re taking advantage of natural light and reducing our reliance on artificial lighting. In addition, the greenhouse provides natural insulation, helping to regulate temperature and minimize energy consumption.

At the end of the day, our goal isn’t just to host a successful ICE – it’s a part of the way to a more sustainable future. We invite you to join us on this journey towards environmental responsibility and to experience firsthand the positive impact of sustainable event planning. 

Together, we can make a difference – one event at a time!

ICE’24 in Amsterdam

The best place to network, collaborate, and grow your business.

The International Charter Expo (ICE), recognized as the world’s largest B2B yacht charter expo, is delighted to announce that it will be held in the vibrant city of Amsterdam from 13-15 November 2024. This move underlines ICE’s commitment to providing an unrivaled experience for exhibitors and attendees by responding to the overwhelming demand for more space and improved accessibility.

With over 600 of the world’s most prestigious companies and more than 1,500 industry decision-makers from all over the world expected to attend, ICE’24 promises to be an exceptional gathering of key players in the yacht charter industry. ICE is the best place to network, collaborate, and grow your business, whether you’re a Central Agent, Yacht Owner, Broker, Fleet Operator or Supplier.

Similar to previous years, the ground floor was dedicated to bareboat charters which were present the biggest number so far.

ICE’24 in Amsterdam will feature a wide range of crewed yachts, showcasing the growing trend towards personalized luxury experiences in the charter industry. With numerous Central Agents and Brokers representing these yachts, attendees can discover tailored charter solutions to meet their client’s preferences and needs.

What makes ICE so recognizable and efficient are the pre-arranged meetings with participants through our matchmaking software. The matchmaking software allows scheduling meetings up to a month before ICE, giving everyone enough time to prepare for meetings and explore possible partners. The number of pre–arranged meetings at ICE’23 in just three days exceeded 20,000 and broke all the previous records.

ICE is a special opportunity to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and open up new growth opportunities – regardless of the level of business experience or the stage of one’s entrepreneurial journey.

The last event, held on December 6–8, 2023 in Zagreb, ICE’23 broke all prior records. The considerable development of the Crewed & Luxury sector, which recognized the importance of this occasion, was especially noteworthy. More than 400 crewed yachts were represented, some longer than 50 meters, thanks to the efforts of Central Agents and Brokers. The event is expected to be even more spectacular this year in Amsterdam, offering attendees never-before-seen possibilities and experiences.

Early bird registration discounts for ICE Amsterdam will be available soon for a limited time.

Everything you need to know about ICE

The International Charter Expo – ICE was created more than a decade ago, as a place in which the owners/operators/central agents would meet with the brokers once a year.

ICE is the only place in the world where yacht charter professionals can meet each other on a global scale, without the distraction of yachts and clients. They meet to make new connections, to open new collaborations, to forge new partnerships and sometimes, friendships. Over 2,000 professionals, from over 50 countries, representing almost the entire global yacht charter market, are going to meet in Amsterdam from 13th to 15th November 2024.

ICE has changed locations every couple of years in order to ensure its international, even global character. With every move it has created a larger following. Amsterdam, the travel hub, the proverbial center of the world, is going to host a global network of central agents and retail brokers in the business setting of EXPO Greater Amsterdam.

With the help of a matchmaking app, over 20,000 meetings are going to be pre-arranged before the actual event. Every CEO, every fleet or charter manager, every broker, is going to be able to find and contact just the one individual or company he/she needs to meet.

ICE has been consistently growing, mainly because it is the most productive and cost-effective B2B yacht charter event on the planet.

ICE’23 – Uniting Global Yachting Industry Leaders in Zagreb

From December 6th to 8th, the International Charter Expo (ICE) – the largest business to business (B2B) expo in the yachting industry, was held at the Zagreb Fairgrounds. Participants were divided into three sectors: suppliers, CAs or fleet operators, and brokers/agencies, making it easier for representatives to be more effective in finding potential partners.

Over the course of three days, more than 1,500 representatives from over 500 companies spanning over 50 different countries (including Greece, Norway, Seychelles, Thailand, Australia, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Belgium…) gathered to hold business meetings and meet with their business partners and friends. The number of new participants was notably high this year, with 120 new companies deciding to come to Zagreb and visit ICE.

Particularly noteworthy were the visits from the Ambassador of the Turkish Embassy in Zagreb, H.E. Yavuz Selim Kiran, the Head of the Office for Trade and Economy of the Greek Embassy, Mr. Michail Charokopos, Ms. Sandra Di Carlo, Director of the Italian Trade Agency in Zagreb, and Isabelle Castaldi, Economic and Commercial Attaché from the Italian Embassy, along with representatives from the Slovak Embassy.

What makes ICE so recognizable and efficient are the pre-arranged meetings with participants through our matchmaking software, Handshake. Handshake allows scheduling meetings up to a month before the ICE, giving everyone enough time to prepare for potential meetings and explore possible partners. The number of pre – arranged meetings over these three days exceeded 20,000, the highest yet.

Similar to previous years, the ground floor was dedicated to bareboat charters, while the gallery was reserved for crewed and luxury fleets, a section considerably larger than in previous years. Central agents and brokers represented more than 400 crewed yachts, some reaching lengths of over 50 meters. Particularly noteworthy were the yachts from companies like Goolets, Master Charter, Touch Adriatic, Feel Yachting, and FX Yachting.

Due to ICE’s expansion and growing international interest in visiting this expo, ICE’24 will be held in Amsterdam because it offers larger space and easier accessibility.

To make ICE more pleasant, exhibitors’ booths were again adorned with graphics made from DISPA material, which is eco-friendly and entirely recyclable. All 9000 square meters of carpet were donated and utilized because we care about the environment and strive to leave minimal waste after such an event.

We want to thank each and every one of you for trusting us and being part of ICE. See you in Amsterdam!