Raising Global Marina Standards
Ben Taylor speaks with Jon White, General Manager of The Yacht Harbour Association, to explore how marina standards, accreditation, and shared best practice are shaping the future of the sector. From the Gold Anchor and Clean Marina programmes to international collaboration through ICOMIA’s Marina Group, Jon explains how objective assessment, training, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange drive higher quality, safety, and customer experience worldwide. The discussion also covers emerging markets, the impact of changing customer demographics, and how “smart marina” thinking is guiding investment. With the World Marina Conference 2025 in Venice on the horizon, this episode offers marina operators, suppliers, and investors clear insight into where the sector is heading - and how to stay competitive.
Key Points
Key Points
- Why accreditation drives global marina quality and safety
- How collaboration supports emerging marina markets
- The vision for “smart marinas” and future investment
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