Global yacht charters see growth in Middle East

The Middle East has strong potential to become a preferred luxury yacht chartering destination, leading global yacht chartering firms told Gulf News. They cite the steady expansion of the region's infrastructure, particularly marinas, and a growing vessel support network as key drivers in putting the area on their's and their client's radars. Amanda Armstrong, charter broker at Burgess Yachts, professional superyachting service, said clients 'are always on the lookout for new destinations and if the large superyachts become available here — and they will, given the infrastructure development taking place — as well as good accessability from all over the world, then the Middle East will become very popular in the years to come'.