{"id":276421,"date":"2026-04-20T18:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/?p=276421"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:03:50","slug":"charter-season-sets-sail-from-aegina-lalizas-charter-summit-2026-at-lalibay-resort-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/en\/charter-season-sets-sail-from-aegina-lalizas-charter-summit-2026-at-lalibay-resort-spa\/","title":{"rendered":"Charter Season Sets Sail from Aegina: LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 at LaLiBay Resort & Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bringing together charter companies from across Greece, the LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 took place from April 14\u201316 at LaLiBay Resort & Spa on the island of Aegina, offering three days of business meetings, knowledge exchange and meaningful networking.<\/p>\n

During the Summit, a series of presentations and discussions took place, focusing on developments within the sector, with particular emphasis on the needs of charter companies and emerging trends in marine tourism.<\/p>\n

The sessions enabled\u00a0an in-depth exchange on evolving market needs, allowing for open discussion around key challenges, while paving the way for targeted solutions and future opportunities.<\/p>\n

Iasonas Lalizas, Marketing & Communications Director of LALIZAS<\/strong>, gave a presentation on the entire Group, offering a broader perspective on the Group\u2019s evolution in recent years.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the event, Iasonas Lalizas shared: \u201cThe LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 highlighted not only the strength of our partnerships within the charter community, but also the growing expectations of a rapidly evolving market. It was especially rewarding to see how engaged and impressed participants were with the LALIZAS Group\u2019s capabilities, from our product range to our technical expertise and customer-centric approach. This kind of interaction reinforces our commitment to supporting charter professionals with solutions that truly meet their needs, while shaping the future of nautical tourism together.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

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Representing the Greek market, Vasilis Nikolopoulos, Greek Wholesale Supervisor<\/strong>, addressed collaboration with charter companies, while George Papoutsis, Technical Director of Lofrans & MAX POWER<\/strong> (companies of the Group), highlighted the importance of technical support and partnerships with boat builders.<\/p>\n

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A distinguished contribution to the Summit was made by guest speaker Capt. George Parisis, Cpt\/ MMA MSc (MARINE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT) MD<\/strong>, Scientific Advisor on Training Issues and Chairman\/President of the Education for the Hellenic Yacht Crew Association (HYCA). During his presentation, he emphasized the shift of chartering from a simple boat rental service to a comprehensive customer experience, underlining the importance of the human factor and crew training.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, a key issue discussed throughout the Summit was the challenge of attracting the next generation to the yachting industry.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the conference sessions, the\u00a0Summit fostered strong connections through dedicated one-to-one meetings\u00a0and informal networking moments in a relaxed setting, including a welcome reception, seaside lunch and evening BBQ.<\/p>\n

The LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 concluded on a positive note, with participants\u2019 engagement and active involvement playing a key role in its success. The insights gained will support the continued development of partnerships in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

For more information read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can watch the official video of the LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 here.<\/p>\n