Bringing together charter companies from across Greece, the LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 took place from April 14–16 at LaLiBay Resort & Spa on the island of Aegina, offering three days of business meetings, knowledge exchange and meaningful networking.
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.
The sessions enabled an in-depth exchange on evolving market needs, allowing for open discussion around key challenges, while paving the way for targeted solutions and future opportunities.
Iasonas Lalizas, Marketing & Communications Director of LALIZAS, gave a presentation on the entire Group, offering a broader perspective on the Group’s evolution in recent years.
Reflecting on the event, Iasonas Lalizas shared: “The 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’s 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.”
Representing the Greek market, Vasilis Nikolopoulos, Greek Wholesale Supervisor, addressed collaboration with charter companies, while George Papoutsis, Technical Director of Lofrans & MAX POWER (companies of the Group), highlighted the importance of technical support and partnerships with boat builders.
A distinguished contribution to the Summit was made by guest speaker Capt. George Parisis, Cpt/ MMA MSc (MARINE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT) MD, 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.
At the same time, a key issue discussed throughout the Summit was the challenge of attracting the next generation to the yachting industry.
Beyond the conference sessions, the Summit fostered strong connections through dedicated one-to-one meetings and informal networking moments in a relaxed setting, including a welcome reception, seaside lunch and evening BBQ.
The LALIZAS Charter Summit 2026 concluded on a positive note, with participants’ 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.
