The U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) organized and hosted the first ever Refit Roundtable on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 following the Annual Superyacht Summit in West Palm Beach.
This working meeting brought nearly 30 of the senior decision makers from the country’s most prestigious boatyards to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. refit, repair and build market to develop a working plan designed to position the U.S. as the ultimate refit destination worldwide.
The meeting discussions focused on the challenges the U.S. faces globally with perceived image and regulations, and brainstormed ways to promote the U.S. as the world’s finest destination for service, build, sales and cruising.
Participants left the Roundtable with an agreement to work more closely together moving forward, approval for the USSA to lead the charge in proposing a marketing package and pledged to participate in several subcommittees focused on promotion, education, and regulation.