CROYA Yacht Charter Show Opens Its Third Edition in Split

The third edition of the CROYA Yacht Charter Show was officially opened on Split’s Western Coast. Until Thursday, 1 October, Split will once again serve as a hub for the global yacht charter industry, with the event organised by the Croatian Yachting Association (CRO.Y.A.) and held under the patronage of the Croatian Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The show brings together around 250 international brokers, a total of 36 luxury yachts and more than 15 Croatian exhibitors.

The opening ceremony brought together numerous representatives of local and regional authorities, key stakeholders from the yachting sector, representatives of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, as well as many distinguished guests.

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Following the official opening of CROYA, the programme continued with the presentation of Stories – Experience Premium Croatia, a premium tourism platform organised by the Croatian Chamber of Economy. The synergy between the CROYA show and the Stories platform is a natural fit, as both initiatives are focused on promoting authentic, high-quality and sustainable luxury tourism while creating unforgettable experiences along the Adriatic.

Stipe Petričević, President of CRO.Y.A., also expressed his satisfaction with the opening of what is the show’s most ambitious edition to date:

'The CROYA Yacht Charter Show is a unique B2B event of its kind in Croatia, with the primary aim of promoting Croatia as a luxury tourism destination and directly connecting the domestic offering with the global yachting elite. Through a rich four-day programme featuring fleet viewings, professional educational sessions, networking events and informal gatherings on board, the show brings together around 250 charter agents and brokers, primarily from the USA, Australia and Spain, and continues to strengthen its profile within the global yachting industry year after year.'

Immediately after the official opening, a competitive spirit took over the Western Coast with the show’s signature culinary crew competition – the Chef’s Competition. This year’s theme, 'DROPS OF GOLD,' placed premium olive oil at the heart of every dish, while the jury also assessed the crews’ skills in yacht table-setting and decoration.

International brokers and agents began touring the displayed yacht fleet and visiting the stands of Croatian exhibitors from the very first minutes of the show. Over the four days of CROYA on Split’s Western Coast, they will have the opportunity to discover the Croatian charter fleet firsthand, explore the yachts in detail, engage directly with captains and crews, and establish valuable business connections with representatives of Croatia’s yachting industry.