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

2. About European Boating Industry
Non-profit international association
15 national industry associations
Council with 8 members from business
Represent the whole sector
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. The European nautical tourism
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6. The European nautical tourism
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7. The European nautical tourism
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8. The European nautical tourism
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9. 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
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10. The European nautical tourism
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11. 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
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12. It was welcomed by the nautical community
Tackling the right challenges
Opinion CESE 1769/ 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:
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. Thank you for your attention!
European Boating Industry  
Mirna Cieniewicz, Secretary General
Website:
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