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After returning from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017, YachtCharterFleet reflects on the highlights of this year’s world class exhibit held, as always, across seven show locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Bringing together a glittering showcase of superyachts, FLIBS 2017 was hailed a success by all in attendance. From day one, the mood across the busy boardwalks was buoyant and the general outlook from industry professionals was extremely positive.
Serious charter clients were in attendance booking vacations aboard the charter yachts in show. On the sales side, meanwhile, a number of smaller boats were sold with serious interest reported on some of the larger superyachts in attendance.
YachtCharterFleet heard first-hand from CEOs of the top brokerage houses and superyacht builders that they were happy with the business being done and this optimistic spirit matched the sunny weather show-goers were treated to.
The talk of the show was undoubtedly the 73m/238ft charter yacht CLOUDBREAK from Abeking & Rasmussen. YachtCharterFleet was lucky enough to be invited on board for an exclusive tour and will provide an in-depth review in the upcoming weeks.
Also drawing admiring glances was the 66m/217ft superyacht VANISH, a 2016 build from Feadship. Unfortunately not available for charter, she stood out thanks to her beautiful exterior styling and helicopter perched atop her helipad.
The renowned Dutch shipyard was also turning heads in the exhibition area. A member of the team designing superyachts in real time and an interactive model wowed all who passed by the stand.
Other highlights from the boating event included the ISS Design & Leadership Awards, which were held on 1st November. The 86m/180ft charter yacht AQUILA picked up the ‘Best Refit’ award, while the 50m/160ft charter yacht CHASSEUR won in the ‘Best Power 40m – 65m’ category.
YachtCharterFleet visited a number of other yachts, including the 78m/257ft superyacht TV, and will be providing more coverage on these over the upcoming weeks in the form of yacht reviews.
Check out our livestream of the best show photos from FLIBS 2017, as well as the best people and party photos from FLIBS 2017 to be transported back into the heart of the action.
From day one, the mood across the busy boardwalks was buoyant and the general outlook from industry professionals was extremely positive
When it comes to destination wedding photography around the world. (Photo: Junebug Weddings/Caters News)
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Carrie Schwab, editor-in-chief of Junebug Weddings, said: “A great destination photo highlights a location’s vibe first and foremost.” (Photo: Junebug Weddings/Caters News)
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Iranian vice-president and candidate in Iran's upcoming presidential elections Eshaq Jahangiri gives an interview to AFP in Tehran on May 9, 2017
Iranian vice-president and candidate in Iran's upcoming presidential elections Eshaq Jahangiri gives an interview to AFP in Tehran on May 9, 2017 (AFP Photo/ATTA KENARE)
Tehran (AFP) - Iranians will vote to keep opening up to the world despite the "climate of tension" created by US President Donald Trump, vice president and election candidate Eshaq Jahangiri vowed in an interview with AFP.
"Our government has started along a good path -- the nuclear issue was settled, we have stabilised the economy, hope has returned. I am confident Iranians will vote for this government to continue its work," Jahangiri told AFP at his office in Tehran.
But he said the aggressively anti-Iranian posture of Trump's administration threatens to undermine Iran's reconnection with the world.
"Mr Trump is creating a climate of tension. If he creates problems, Iran has the means to make him regret it," said Jahangiri.
A leading reformist, the 60-year-old is only standing in the May 19 election to support his boss, moderate President Hassan Rouhani, as he faces an onslaught of criticism from hardline candidates in pre-election debates.
He said there was a "90 percent chance" either he or Rouhani would drop out just before the election "to ensure our movement wins."
Polls still see Rouhani as the frontrunner, but conservatives have slammed the continued stagnation of the economy and failure to capitalise on a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers that lifted many sanctions.
Trump's threats have scared off global banks and investors, Jahangiri said, but he remains confident other parties to the nuclear deal in Europe, Russia and China will not allow it to collapse.
A key test will be whether Trump agrees to continue suspending sanctions against Iran -- which he is scheduled to do over the next two months.
Rouhani and Jahangiri have tried to shift the focus of the campaign towards civil liberties, arguing there is much greater freedom since they took over in 2013 even if the conservative-dominated judiciary and security services have frustrated some of their efforts.
"Despite all the problems and obstacles... the situation is better in universities, in the media, in the cultural domain," he said.
The apparent hypocrisy of the struggle over civil liberties is highlighted by the ban on Twitter, which continues despite the fact that all six candidates and the supreme leader are regular users.
"This is part of the problem of Iranian society: faced with new technologies, there is always resistance," said Jahangiri, recalling the early days of the Islamic revolution in the 1980s when video cassettes were banned.
"Iranians adapt... they find ways to get around these things. And we've developed the infrastructure so that people have fast internet access," he said, adding that other social media such as Instagram and Telegram are not blocked.
But the most pressing challenge for the current government has been the economy, which is Jahangiri's portfolio.
Rampant inflation has been tamed, but the government has struggled to boost growth beyond the oil sector, and foreign trade deals are held up by the chaotic state of Iran's banks and fears the US may reimpose sanctions.
"People have been under a great deal of pressure these past years due to sanctions and the poor management of the previous government," said Jahangiri.
"The economy has been put on the right path but we are still a long way from an acceptable position... unemployment is in a worrying place."
He said the government would continue with efforts to boost the private sector, reform the banks and attract foreign investment.
But he admitted they were far off the $50 billion a year in outside investment that Rouhani said was necessary to meet his growth targets.
A raft of huge financing deals are ready to go with European and Asian countries, but global banks are waiting for signals from the Trump administration.
"If sanctions return, we can manage. For the first three years of the government, sanctions existed but we still stabilised the economy."