Written by: Lynne Edwards This month, The Superyacht Forum brought together over 800 people from our industry to celebrate a formidable milestone – its 30th anniversary. Amidst the celebrations, a key question surrounded many of the debates and discussions that took place – how can our industry evolve over the next 30 years? From the … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards From life ashore after yachting to the Shore Future Forum to conserving our ocean, here’s a roundup of the Monaco Yacht Show highlights from the LH team. Coming ashore at the Shore Future Forum – ‘endless possibilities’ Held at the beautiful HQ of the International Hydrographic Organization in Monaco, the Shore … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards The early years of Captain Kelly J. Gordon and Captain Brendan O’Shannassy differ quite dramatically. While Kelly grew up on a farm in small town Indiana, far away from water, Captain Brendan messed about with boats as a boy, in an Australian coastal town. However, both grew up to embrace uncertainty … Continue reading
Written by: Renata Balla What is luxury hospitality? From gilded rooms to sprawling, expansive swimming pools, caviar and the finest delicacies served with world-class silver service, a variety of images may spring to your mind. Transfer this term to super yachts and we venture into a world that includes even more exceptional additions – missile … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards Back in 2017, Impact Crew conducted a survey of over 800 people within the yachting industry that revealed the stark reality of high crew turnover in the industry. It found that nearly 50% of yacht crews leave within the first year. Specifically 38% of senior crew, 69% of junior crew … Continue reading
Written by: Julia Rogers 5 reasons why the best hospitality training for you starts with knowing yourself From carrying plates with aplomb to creating a perfectly balanced cocktail and delivering silver service in style, there are many technical skills that need to be mastered to ensure your guests receive exceptional service. Granted, these are all … Continue reading