A few days after the end of the Cannes Yachting Festival and Gulf Craft’s attendance of the Southampton Boat Show, the Emirates-based luxury yacht builder marks its debut at the Genoa Boat Show by announcing a dealership agreement in Italy with Yacht Services International. Specifically, the company will handle the distribution of the company’s leisure boat brands- Oryx and Silvercraft.

Riccardo Tumbiolo has been appointed Sales Director for Italy and Alessio Tumbiolo will be the dealership’s After Sales Director. Both have many years’ experience marketing and managing luxury yachts, with a special focus on the Middle East market, after having worked for over twenty years in the marine industry.

This new partnership is part of Gulf Craft’s ongoing growth plan, representing an important step forward with the strategy to enhance the company’s presence in Europe with an offering of product lines that are seen as particularly attractive and competitive in this region. It also contributes to the strategic development of a brand that yachting enthusiasts are already familiar with off the back of the luxurious models in the Majesty Yachts collection, the company’s flagship brand. Starting this autumn Gulf Craft is presenting Nomad Yachts in Europe too, the line of innovative yachts designed to offer the utmost in comfort to owners who love to go on long-range expedition, with their loved ones.

Oryx Sport Cruisers will be at the 59th Genoa Boat Show from September 19 to 24, 2019, stand G601A. On show: Oryx 379, available daily for sea trials from 1.10pm to 2.00pm by appointment.