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News from Blue Economy
Discover the latest news and events redefining the concept of marinas, with a focus on sustainable development, safety, hospitality, and innovation.

BESI: The Event Sustainability Index for the Blue Economy
Blue Marina Awards Launch BESI, the First Sustainability Index for Events in the Blue Economy Sector BMA Event Sustainability Index (BESI): We Do Not Only Reward Sustainable Marinas. We Measure the Sustainability of Events Too. The Blue Marina Awards (BMA) are taking another step forward

Italian Sailing Federation and Blue Marina Awards
Italian Sailing Federation and Blue Marina Awards Partner for More Sustainable, Inclusive and Safer Marinas The Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) and Blue Marina Awards have signed a cooperation agreement to promote a shared vision focused on environmental sustainability, the enhancement of marina infrastructure as places

Experiential Tourism: Houseboats and Glamping
Houseboats, Glamping and New Hospitality Models in Marinas and Coastal Tourism Why Liguria Is Emerging as a Blue Economy Destination for Experiential Tourism In recent years, experiential tourism has become one of the main growth drivers in the global travel industry. Travellers are increasingly looking

Blue Marina Awards at Maritime World Malta
Blue Marina Awards Selected Among the Top 10 International Startups at Maritime World Malta Blue Marina Awards has been selected among the Top 10 international startups invited to present their vision at Maritime World Malta, a global event focused on innovation, sustainability, and transformation in

Blue Marina Awards at Sun&Blue 2025
Blue Marina Awards Bring Italian Marina Excellence to Europe at Sun&Blue 2025 Blue Marina Awards will take part in Sun&Blue – the Blue Tourism Innovation Congress, held in Almería, Spain, from 19 to 20 November 2025 at the Cabo de Gata Congress Palace. The event

Marinas and the EU Tourism Agenda 2030
How Blue Marina Awards Support Sustainable Transition Across Europe and the Mediterranean Why Marinas Matter in the Future of European Coastal and Maritime Tourism Marinas and tourist ports are playing an increasingly strategic role in the future of European coastal and maritime tourism. Across Europe,