The potential of European nautical tourism for islands

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The potential of European nautical tourism for islands EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014 Mirna Cieniewicz, Secretary General European Boating Industry

About European Boating Industry Non-profit international association 15 national industry associations Council with 8 members from business Represent the whole sector EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

Key figures for the boating industry in Europe 32,000 companies directly employing over 280,000 people Annual turnover of 20 bn EUR Main boatbuilders in Europe: Italy, France, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Poland Nautical destinations: Mediterranean attracts 70% of world charter Baltic Sea, inland waterways & lakes EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

Nautical Tourism The boating industry comprises of: A definition of nautical tourism The boating industry comprises of: Manufacturing: boatbuilding, equipment Infrastructures: marinas, slip ways, moorings Services: trade, repair & maintenance, chartering (rental), shipchandlers (retail) Nautical Tourism EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014 4

The European nautical tourism EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

The European nautical tourism EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

The European nautical tourism EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

The European nautical tourism EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

Key figures for the nautical tourism in Europe Nautical tourism is popular! 48 million EU citizens practice watersports 36 million of them also boaters Fleet of 6 million boats, 80% below 8m 4,500 marinas offering 1.75 million berths High attraction for sea festivals, regattas & ocean racing EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

The European nautical tourism EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

Seasonality & concentration over few weeks Nautical tourism also faces bottlenecks Seasonality & concentration over few weeks No EU internal market for nautical services Professional qualifications not always accepted Boating qualifications not always accepted Different safety requirements for charter fleet Different administrative & fiscal treatment Need for training & better nautical services Uncertainty when cruising across Europe EESC Seminar on Maritime Industries – Athens, 12 May 2014 11

It was welcomed by the nautical community Tackling the right challenges Opinion CESE 1769/2012 - CCMI/103 It was welcomed by the nautical community Wish to see now the political willingness of national and EU decision-makers to tackle the identified issues The nautical sector can be better exploited in Europe Link: http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.ccmi-opinions.24258 EESC Seminar on Maritime Industries – Athens, 12 May 2014 12

An under exploited potential in Europe (1) A fantastic potential to exploit Nautical tourism can bring prosperity and employment in new areas like islands We deserve a better, harmonised regulatory and fiscal framework to operate across Europe EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

An under exploited potential in Europe (2) Member States and EU to recognise the particularities of our activity and support its coordinated and sustainable development European Boating Industry is committed to work with policy makers to achieve these important long-term objectives EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014

Thank you for your attention! European Boating Industry   Mirna Cieniewicz, Secretary General E-mail: mc@europeanboatingindustry.eu Website: www.europeanboatingindustry.eu EESC & INSULEUR Public Hearing – Brussels, 8 May 2014