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July 12, 2023
U.S. Virgin Islands a Hotbed for Yacht Chartering – 2023 USVI Charter Yacht Show November 11-14, 2023 – Mango Media Official Media and Presenting Sponsor
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Picture this: the global yacht charter market is projected to reach U.S. $11.06 billion by 2030, based on a report by Fortuna Business Insights. It’s travelers’ preference for luxury marine tourism and the accompanying personalized services that are fueling this growth globally, as well as locally where the economic impact of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ marine charter industry is upwards of $88 million. In an age where images often speak louder than words, it is companies such as Mango Media, LLC, named as the official media company and Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 USVI Charter Yacht Show by event organizer, the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), that puts the U.S. Virgin Islands on the world charter yacht map with spectacular sea-and-shore photos and videos, along with fully integrated print and digital marketing.
“The U.S. Virgin Islands is recognized as a hotbed for both charter yachts and charter business entrepreneurs. November’s USVI Charter Yacht Show is the platform for charter brokers to meet and build relations with charter yacht crews while connecting the territory as the base of operation of these yachts. In January 2024, VIPCA will additionally host the first Virgin Islands Boating Exhibition (VIBE.vi), a place for charter brokers to exhibit their charter brokerages and network directly with potential new yacht owners. We are pleased to have Mango Media as a sponsor for both events. Their deep understanding of the Caribbean’s charter yacht market facilitates their exceptional skills in marketing, web design, photography, and videography for yachts, marine businesses, and charter brokerages,” says Oriel Blake, VIPCA Executive Director.
New 3-D Charter Yacht Photo Tours
Mango Media offers cutting-edge 3D photo tours of yachts of any size. The company in Yacht Haven Grande also creates yacht branding and builds custom websites to showcase photos, crew, amenities, and destinations with an integrated booking platform.
“We are thrilled to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 USVI Charter Yacht Show. Last year was a tremendous success for the show and our reach in the yachting community. The USVI Charter Yacht Show is a massive event for tourism in the territory and we are proud to be a part of it as well as the inaugural VIBE,” says William Torrillo, owner and designer of Mango Media, who has over 20 years of experience in the yacht and tourism industry.
Mango Media will host a Captain’s Lounge at its office at Yacht Haven Grande. Crew and brokers can stop by for a rum tasting and view the company’s yacht photos, videos, and 3-D charter yacht tours in person.
“As they say, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ and that most certainly holds true in our industry. Based on experience, I’m a firm believer that the quality of a yacht’s online presentation and in particular, their online photos, will have a direct correlation with their bookings each season,” says Lynne Campbell, managing director and broker, Carefree Yacht Charters.
Sneak Peek @ Who’s Attending – Large Power Yachts
The U.S. Virgin Islands crewed charter yacht fleet offers something for everyone. The variety of professionally crewed vessels on show keeps this event fresh and new. While the Virgin Islands may best be known for luxury sailing catamarans, 2023’s exhibitors also feature several large power yachts including Outta Touch, a 105’ Intermarine, and Indulge II, a 90’ Ferretti.
This year marks the third year Outta Touch is exhibiting, and the first year Indulge II will show at the USVI Charter Yacht Show. A full year of boatyard refurbishment updating both interior and exterior in 2022 brought the 2006-built luxury yacht Indulge II every inch up to speed. Standout features include Starlink internet; a uniquely large flybridge with BBQ, large TV, a hot tub; and an array of water toys.
“We are brand new to the USVI but not new to chartering,” says Laurence DeBerry, owner of Indulge II. “We are so excited for the opportunity to showcase her upgrades to the Caribbean charter world and introduce her to brokers and vendors in the area.”
Register Now!
Yachts can register at usviyachtshow.org/register/ with slip space available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Brokers can also register at usviyachtshow.org/register/.
“As a professional yacht charter broker, one of our top priorities is having that in-depth knowledge about the yachts, the crews, and the destinations that we’re recommending for our clients. The USVI Charter Yacht Show provides us with an ideal venue to inspect a wide array of crewed yachts, get to know the new crews in the fleet, plus catch up with our favorite, veteran crews along with our industry partners,” says Carefree Yacht Charters’ Campbell.
The Show is FREE for VIPCA member brokers. This is an excellent deal as VIPCA membership offers additional year-round benefits including advertising opportunities and the latest industry updates, plus supports the association’s USVI marine tourism, marine infrastructure, and marine vocational training work. Brokers can receive a discounted rate of $244 per night on accommodations at Bluebeard’s Castle by booking by phone and giving the discount code ‘VIPCA Yacht Show’. A daily shuttle service will offer easy access to and from the marina.
Strong Sponsor Support
Sponsors of the USVI Charter Yacht Show include the USVI Department of Tourism; Yacht Haven Grande; IGY Marinas; the Gowrie Group representing Trawick and Cigna; Parts & Power Ltd., distributor of Northern Lights; Mango Media; Cardow Jewelers; Offshore Marine; Catamaran Central; Grey Goose, distributed by West Indies Company; Veuve Clicquot and Captain Morgan, distributed by Bellows International; VIYA Business Solutions; ZUP; Harbor Shoppers; Seachange; and, the Charter Yacht Broker Association.
For more information about the USVI Charter Yacht Show, visit usviyachtshow.org. For more information about the Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE), visit vibe.vi. For information about VIPCA and its programs, visit www.VIPCA.org, Email: info@vipca.org, or call (340) 642-0656.
ABOUT VIPCA
VIPCA is the territory’s 501(c)(6) non-profit marine association, whose purpose is to preserve, protect and promote the charter yacht sector of the U.S. Virgin Islands marine industry and the businesses that sustain them. VIPCA’s focus is multi-faceted and includes offering membership benefits such as access to health and hull P&I insurance; sharing pertinent and timely industry updates and information; producing a Marine Directory of marine vendors and services; promoting USVI marine charter tourism; liaising with USVI, BVI, and PR to assist in cooperative efforts; seeking relevant official rulings from Customs and Border Protection (CBP); developing USVI marine infrastructure, including moorings; providing compliance guidance for mariners and vessels; and providing marine vocational training for USVI youth under VIPCA’s charity, the Marine Rebuild Fund, which is fiscally sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI.net). www.VIPCA.org
Media Contact:
Carol Bareuther
Media, USVI Charter Yacht Show
Tel: 340-998-3650
Email: bareuther@earthlink.net
Skype: Carol.Bareuther
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