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Palm Beach Motor Yachts enters superyacht realm and announces new flagship yacht PB85

Australian yacht builder Palm Beach Motor Yachts has announced its new 27.6-metre flagship known as Palm Beach 85 (PB85).

A statement from the yard said: "Entering the superyacht realm is a natural progression for Palm Beach Motor Yachts, the acclaimed builder established by ocean-racing champion and performance yacht builder, Mark Richards. The Palm Beach 85 (PB85) is designed to surpass all industry standards in luxury, onboard comfort and performance, elevating the brand's custom offerings to a new level."

A key focus of the PB85 is comfortable crew well-being with spacious living quarters as well as well-appointed living areas. The main deck is characterised by a convenient and sociable single-level living and entertaining space, including the saloon, which stretches from the forward helm station to the covered cockpit. Meanwhile, a generous aft deck offers exceptional views and easy access to the water.

Located amidships, the full-beam owner's stateroom boasts a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, ample storage and large windows.

PB85 is constructed using Palm Beach's proprietary V-Warp Technology, a design and construction philosophy developed through Richards' experience as an ocean-racing champion and performance yacht designer.

With the aim of enhancing overall performance, the hull is fused directly to the carbon fibre structure, bulkheads, deck and superstructure of the vessel. Key features of the V-Warp Technology hull include a fine entry, a graceful curvature amidships and minimal deadrise at the transom, helping to reduce drag while adding buoyancy, stability and lift.

Speaking of the PB85, Richards said: "The Palm Beach 85 represents a dream achieved. When I was a young man working on the docks in Sydney, I would watch the yachts cruising through the harbour and knew that one day I'd do the same on my own boat. When the Palm Beach 85 splashes, she'll be the largest yacht we've built and will represent a new level of luxury, fuel efficiency and performance in the yachting industry.”

He continued: "At Palm Beach, we’re constantly improving, innovating, pushing ourselves and exceeding industry expectations - the PB85 is the result of countless hours of hard work by our entire team. I am extremely proud of what we’ve been able to achieve."

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Tiara Yachts’ Michelle Seneca Named a 2024 “Women Making Waves” Recipient by Boating Industry

HOLLAND, Mich., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiara Yachts, a family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, today announced that Director of IT, Michelle Seneca, has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves award.

As a valued member of the Tiara Yachts team for more than three decades, Michelle began her career as executive assistant to David Slikkers, president and eventual CEO of S2 Yachts. As her reach into the organization grew, she found a passion for technology, continued her college education, received a leadership role within the team’s IT department, and ultimately became the first woman to join the Senior Leadership team.

“When I first came to work at Tiara, I took notes at the Senior Leadership meetings. Today, I’m a member of the Senior Leadership team and I’m able to influence and contribute in a greater way to the success of the company,” said Seneca.

In her role, Seneca successfully implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, making Tiara Yachts one of the first marine industry manufacturers to integrate automation technologies to boat production lines. In return, Tiara Yachts has increased production efficiencies, empowered marine industry craftsman to focus on the art of the build, and strengthen customer satisfaction.

However, one of the things she’s most passionate about is mentoring other young women to pursue an education in the male-dominated IT field.

As of 2022, women held only 28% of computing and mathematical roles in the US (Zippia). Furthermore, women accounted for only 18% of computer science degrees (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and half of women pursuing tech industry positions drop out by the age of 35 (Accenture). Seneca feels privileged to have grown Tiara Yachts’ IT department with nearly half the team being females.

“Being able to shape and inspire young women in technology and the marine world is really rewarding. I'm grateful to be a part of Tiara’s team and I look forward to witnessing the future of women in the marine industry,” continued Seneca.

The Women Making Waves award honors the women in the industry who have and continue to contribute to its success, propel its growth and lead their individual organizations to success. Tiara Yachts’ Quality Manager Fawn Filley-Myers received the recognition in 2023.

“Michelle’s dedication to Tiara and to uplifting women in the marine industry is truly inspiring,” said Tom Slikkers, CEO and President of Tiara Yachts. “Her efforts and implementations have propelled Tiara’s practices to a new level of performance, streamlining the way we do things without compromising quality, creativity, or craftsmanship. I look forward to watching her continue to grow in her career and to witnessing how she continues to shape the future generation of women in the marine industry.”

The full list of 2024 recipients can be viewed on Boating Industry ’s website and within the latest print issue. To learn more about Tiara Yachts, please visit tiarayachts.com.

About Tiara Yachts   

Tiara Yachts, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is one of the oldest privately held boat manufacturers in the United States and celebrates their 50 th Anniversary in 2024. The Tiara Yachts model line includes inboard vessels from 39 to 60 feet in the Coupe and EX lines. Outboard powered Tiara Yachts models range from 34 to 48 feet in three distinct Series: Luxury Sport (LS), Luxury Crossover (LX), and Luxury Express (LE). For more information, please visit tiarayachts.com.

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Tiara Yachts’ Michelle Seneca Named a 2024 “Women Making Waves” Recipient by Boating Industry

HOLLAND, Mich., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiara Yachts , a family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, today announced that Director of IT, Michelle Seneca, has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves award.

As a valued member of the Tiara Yachts team for more than three decades, Michelle began her career as executive assistant to David Slikkers, president and eventual CEO of S2 Yachts. As her reach into the organization grew, she found a passion for technology, continued her college education, received a leadership role within the team’s IT department, and ultimately became the first woman to join the Senior Leadership team.

“When I first came to work at Tiara, I took notes at the Senior Leadership meetings. Today, I’m a member of the Senior Leadership team and I’m able to influence and contribute in a greater way to the success of the company,” said Seneca.

In her role, Seneca successfully implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, making Tiara Yachts one of the first marine industry manufacturers to integrate automation technologies to boat production lines. In return, Tiara Yachts has increased production efficiencies, empowered marine industry craftsman to focus on the art of the build, and strengthen customer satisfaction.

However, one of the things she’s most passionate about is mentoring other young women to pursue an education in the male-dominated IT field.

As of 2022, women held only 28% of computing and mathematical roles in the US ( Zippia ). Furthermore, women accounted for only 18% of computer science degrees (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and half of women pursuing tech industry positions drop out by the age of 35 ( Accenture ). Seneca feels privileged to have grown Tiara Yachts’ IT department with nearly half the team being females.

“Being able to shape and inspire young women in technology and the marine world is really rewarding. I'm grateful to be a part of Tiara’s team and I look forward to witnessing the future of women in the marine industry,” continued Seneca.

The Women Making Waves award honors the women in the industry who have and continue to contribute to its success, propel its growth and lead their individual organizations to success. Tiara Yachts’ Quality Manager Fawn Filley-Myers received the recognition in 2023.

“Michelle’s dedication to Tiara and to uplifting women in the marine industry is truly inspiring,” said Tom Slikkers, CEO and President of Tiara Yachts. “Her efforts and implementations have propelled Tiara’s practices to a new level of performance, streamlining the way we do things without compromising quality, creativity, or craftsmanship. I look forward to watching her continue to grow in her career and to witnessing how she continues to shape the future generation of women in the marine industry.”

The full list of 2024 recipients can be viewed on Boating Industry ’s website and within the latest print issue . To learn more about Tiara Yachts, please visit tiarayachts.com .

About Tiara Yachts   

Tiara Yachts, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is one of the oldest privately held boat manufacturers in the United States and celebrates their 50 th Anniversary in 2024. The Tiara Yachts model line includes inboard vessels from 39 to 60 feet in the Coupe and EX lines. Outboard powered Tiara Yachts models range from 34 to 48 feet in three distinct Series: Luxury Sport (LS), Luxury Crossover (LX), and Luxury Express (LE). For more information, please visit tiarayachts.com .

Media Contact   Alysa Kirn  [email protected]   586.354.4669

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1021adee-147a-4da9-b80e-0d3b27a57db7

Seneca is recognized as a trailblazer and one of the most impactful women in the marine industry as a 2024 “Women Making Waves” recipient by Boating Industry.

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46.63m  /  153' | north american yachts | 2002 / 2023.

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The 46.63m/153' motor yacht 'Focus' (ex. Genesis) was built by North American Yachts in the United States at their Viareggio shipyard. Her interior is styled by American designer design house Luiz de Basto Designs and she was delivered to her owner in December 2002. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Luiz de Basto Designs and she was last refitted in 2023.

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Focus has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include wheelchair accessibility, elevator, gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

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Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3512B) 12-cylinder 2,250hp engines running at 1925rpm, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 66,620 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board promises exceptional comfort levels at anchor or on any voyage. Her water tanks store around 15,140 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) ✠A1, Yachting Service, AMS classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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Focus Motor Yachts reveals the highly anticipated new Focus Power 44.

We are delighted to announce the release of our magnificent new focus power 44, engineered to deliver the ultimate in recreational flexibility. handcrafted. world‑class..

The Focus Power 44 is one of the world’s most versatile sports cruisers. With its combination of performance, refinement and layout flexibility, it is as attractive to cruising couples as it is to large families - and as comfortable for guests as it is for owners.

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The Power 44 dedicates more than 50% of its length to the external cockpit. That cockpit is organised around a broad, single-level walkway, which runs all the way from the swim platform steps to the helm station, creating plenty of space for a galley to port, as well as an expansive seating area to starboard.

At the forward end of the seating arrangement, a two-man helm station enjoys 360-degree visibility, alongside a large chart table and optional joystick control for stress-free navigation and easy close-quarters manoeuvres. Aft of that, a luxurious six-man dining station backs onto a three-man sun lounger that extends out over the swim platform, so you can relax in the sun, soak in the view or prepare for a ski in comfort.

The retractable hardtop also plays a key part in the Power 44’s new cockpit. With its oversized sliding glass sunroof, it enables you to opt either for the shelter and refinement of an all-weather coupe or for the natural light, fresh breeze and salty air of a Med-style open day boat.

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The Power 44 can be configured in whatever way suits your lifestyle. Finished in muted oaks and well lit by long hull windows and overhead skylights, you can spec it with two ensuite staterooms or with three cabins and either one or two bathrooms. In all cases, you get full standing headroom throughout, alongside plenty of storage and a full-beam central saloon. In addition to its six-man dinette and fully equipped galley, the positioning of the lounge area provides a natural separation zone between the master suite and the guest accommodation for the utmost privacy during an extended cruise.

In short, whether for sunbathing, dining, watersports or passage making, the new Focus Power 44 is one of the most complete sports cruising solutions in its class.

Our CEO is understandably upbeat about the new model:

“ The FP44 enables you to live virtually any kind of yachting life you like. With its intelligently conceived lower deck options, its variety of main deck entertaining spaces and its ‘inside-outside’ flexibility, it’s a paragon of modern sports cruiser design. ” -

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Luxury sales are flattening amid a self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes, study finds

The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes and apparel is on pace to stall this year amid a creativity crisis and price hikes focused on the biggest spending customers

MILAN — The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes and apparel is set to stall this year amid a creativity crisis and price hikes as brands shift focus to the biggest spending customers, a new study by the Bain consultancy said Tuesday.

Bain is forecasting flat worldwide luxury sales in 2024 following a slight first-quarter dip, according to the study commissioned by the Altagamma association. The consultancy cited political uncertainty during a presidential election year in the United States as well as economic uncertainty in China that has brought on a phenomenon of “luxury shaming.”

Beyond socioeconomic factors and rising geopolitical tensions, the slowdown is also partly “self-inflicted,’’ said Bain partner Claudia D’Arpizio.

She cited a “creativity crisis,’’ in the sector, as a number of major fashion houses are transitioning creative directors, and a new focus on the super-wealthy customers, at the expense of the aspirational middle class and Gen-Z youngsters who fueled growth before the pandemic.

“There is a lack of clarity for many of these brands. They are making attempts to regain focus. It is five, six brands under turn-around, big ones. This is not helping the overall excitement,’’ D’Arpizio told The Associated Press. “This is a supply-driven industry. When you have the brands really in tune with customer needs, it usually reacts quickly.’’

She said some “tweaks” are needed on strategy and price points, adding that “you can’t grow without the middle class and younger generations.”

Among major fashion houses, Gucci and Moschino have made runway debuts of their new creative directions, while the first Valentino collection by the new creative director hits the runway in September. Chanel has the position to fill after the incumbent resigned earlier this month.

While inflation is one element of price hikes, D’Arpizio said brands are also refocusing on the estimated 6 million to 8 million consumers at the top of the pyramid as they search for better profit margins. At the same time, there has been less rejuvenation in the offerings.

Steep price increases for items that don’t show significant innovation, and feel like something they have seen before, leaves customers “upset and puzzled.”

Flat global luxury sales forecasts follow a pent-up post-pandemic spending surge that pushed sales during the 2021-23 period up 24% over 2019 levels.

Last year, sales of personal luxury goods grew by 4% to 362 billion euros (about $388 billion) from 349 euros in 2022, due largely to a resurgence of U.S. and Asian tourism to Europe fueling purchases. Add in luxury travel, fine art, cars and yachts, the vast global luxury market expanded to 1.5 trillion euros last year — highlighting a trend toward experiences over tangible goods.

Japan is a bright spot as the return of foreign tourists with the yen at the lowest level to the U.S. dollar in 20 years, while Europe continues strong trends due to tourist spending and an increase in local consumption, especially in French and Italian cities.

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Media deal activity is “constrained,” and the presidential election is one reason.

"We expect potential dealmakers will remain cautious and postpone their evaluations of more transformative transactions until there is less uncertainty around regulations and what the future will hold," PricewaterhouseCoopers says in a new report.

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Deal activity in the media and telecommunications sector in the first four months of 2024 remained “constrained by the prolonged impact of higher interest rates and uncertain regulatory dynamics,” top accounting and consulting services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said in a Thursday report.

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One stat it highlighted is the fact that 39 percent of the disclosed deal value in the media and telecom sector since the second quarter of 2023 was driven by two megadeals: the $27 billion stock merger between Dish Network and EchoStar Corp. and Silver Lake’s take‑private deal for Endeavor , which valued the company at $13 billion with an enterprise value of $25 billion.

Despite the broader dealmaking downturn, “the sector continues to attract interest as market players continue to evaluate ways to refine their strategies and infrastructure to meet evolving consumer demands,” PwC argued, pointing to a return of private equity buyers as one factor that could come into play in the near future. “After being sidelined by higher borrowing costs, private equity investors are eager to get back into the game and have shown a renewed interest executing megadeals in the sector,” the firm explained.

PwC also pointed to the likes of TikTok, generative AI , the emergence of streaming bundles, and other factors affecting media, entertainment, and telecom firms and possible dealmaking.

“Shortform user-generated content platforms have continued to eat into traditional viewing habits, with platforms like TikTok leading the way,” the PwC report highlighted. “Streaming platforms will continue to evolve their suite of content, leveraging bundled offerings, joint ventures, and partnerships to share rising content costs while both promoting subscriber stickiness and curating larger audiences to drive advertising revenue.”

And generative AI is “starting to dramatically impact the ad tech market,” PwC emphasized. “It’s significantly reducing the cost and time required to bring new ad campaigns to market.”

What about potential dealmaking in the streaming sector? “Players in the streaming space are exploring new avenues ranging from consolidation and bunding to new offerings, including video games and live sports, to entice consumers to stay within their ecosystem,” PwC wrote. “In a period of inflation, consumers have the upper hand, and we expect they will continue to be drawn to platforms they perceive as providing the best value. To support average revenue per user (ARPU) and limit customer churn, streaming platforms will need to maintain a focus on providing subscribers a compelling value proposition.” At the same time, PwC said, “we expect regulators and technology platform changes will continue to present obstacles to deal execution in the sector.”

Looking ahead, the consultancy doesn’t expect much to change over the near term. “With the upcoming presidential election looming in the background, we expect potential dealmakers will remain cautious and postpone their evaluations of more transformative transactions until there is less uncertainty around regulations and what the future will hold,” PwC concluded. “In the meantime, we expect buyers will remain vigilant of shifting consumer behaviors, so they’re poised to act when the M&A market eventually turns.”

Plus, “leveraging economies of scale should lead to increased profitability,” Spiegel highlighted. “As platforms evolve and mature, additional factors may motivate mergers and acquisitions, such as rising costs of sports rights, advancements in advertising technology supporting AVOD, and integration of video game offerings.”

Could the rise of streaming bundles impact M&A activity? The PwC expert says that major partnerships and bundles are “highly attractive to consumers and could offer significant value,” even if pricing and other details are in most cases still to be detailed. “These collaborations may reduce the likelihood of headline-grabbing, transformative M&A,” said Spiegel. “However, market players excluded from these arrangements may struggle with managing churn and average revenue per user as customers prioritize value perception. This exclusion could drive consolidation among these entities as they strive to maintain relevance and scale.”

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From heels to flats: luxury sales stall amid price hikes, study finds  .

Bain is forecasting flat worldwide luxury sales in 2024 following a slight first-quarter dip, according to the study released Tuesday and commissioned by the Altagamma association. The consultancy cited political uncertainty during a presidential election year in the United States as well as economic uncertainty in China that has brought on a phenomenon of “luxury shaming.”

Beyond socioeconomic factors and rising geopolitical tensions, the slowdown is also partly “self-inflicted,” said Bain partner Claudia D’Arpizio.

She cited a “creativity crisis,” in the sector, as a number of major fashion houses are transitioning creative directors, and a new focus on the super-wealthy customers, at the expense of the aspirational middle class and Gen-Z youngsters who fueled growth before the pandemic.

“There is a lack of clarity for many of these brands. They are making attempts to regain focus. It is five, six brands under turn-around, big ones. This is not helping the overall excitement,” D’Arpizio told The Associated Press. “This is a supply-driven industry. When you have the brands really in tune with customer needs, it usually reacts quickly.”

She said some “tweaks” are needed on strategy and price points, adding that “you can’t grow without the middle class and younger generations.”

Among major fashion houses, Gucci and Moschino have made runway debuts of their new creative directions, while the first Valentino collection by the new creative director hits the runway in September. Chanel has the position to fill after the incumbent resigned earlier this month.

While inflation is one element of price hikes, D’Arpizio said brands are also refocusing on the estimated 6 million to 8 million consumers at the top of the pyramid as they search for better profit margins. At the same time, there has been less rejuvenation in the offerings.

Steep price increases for items that don’t show significant innovation, and feel like something they have seen before, leaves customers “upset and puzzled.”

Flat global luxury sales forecasts follow a pent-up post-pandemic spending surge that pushed sales during the 2021-23 period up 24% over 2019 levels.

Last year, sales of personal luxury goods grew by 4% to $388 billion from $375 in 2022, due largely to a resurgence of U.S. and Asian tourism to Europe fueling purchases. Add in luxury travel, fine art, cars and yachts, the vast global luxury market expanded to $1.61 trillion last year — highlighting a trend toward experiences over tangible goods.

Japan is a bright spot as the return of foreign tourists with the yen at the lowest level to the U.S. dollar in 20 years, while Europe continues strong trends due to tourist spending and an increase in local consumption, especially in French and Italian cities.

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