Viareggio, April 27th, 2026

AB YACHTS, a brand of Next Yacht Group, will attend the Palma International Boat Show (April 29 – May 2), one of the Mediterranean’s leading events for the international yachting industry, further strengthening its presence in a key area for the sector.
On the occasion of the show, Next Yacht Group announces the establishment of Next Yacht Spain, a new entity dedicated to commercial development and direct market presence in the region, in partnership with SMART Yachting, a leading company in Spain—and particularly in the Balearic Islands—for luxury yacht sales and management services.
This initiative is part of a broader Group strategy aimed at building a highly selective and prestigious international sales network, aligned with the positioning of its brands. The partnership will enable the Group to further strengthen its presence in one of the most important global hubs for yachts over 24 metres.
SMART Yachting represents a highly valuable partner, with more than 150 qualified employees and a comprehensive offering ranging from yacht management services to new yacht sales and after-sales support.
“We’re proud to represent AB Yachts and Maiora in Spain. Both brands stand at the forefront of design, performance, and innovation.
This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision—offering clients something truly distinctive, backed by a complete ownership experience. With our infrastructure and technical capabilities across Spain, we’re well placed to support owners at every stage. We’re excited to bring these exceptional yachts to the Spanish market.” commented Charlie Veale, CEO of Smart Yachting.
The star of the exhibition in Palma de Mallorca will be the AB 110, an iconic model from the shipyard—recognized as the World’s Best Motor Yacht in the 30–40 metre category at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards 2025—which perfectly embodies the combination of high performance, technological innovation and distinctive design. With a length of 33.70 metres, the AB 110 can exceed 43 knots thanks to its triple waterjet propulsion system, while delivering outstanding comfort and stability.

Participation in the Palma International Boat Show therefore takes on an even more strategic significance, becoming not only a showcase for the excellence of the AB Yachts range, but also a concrete step in the development of a distribution model based on top-tier partnerships for both Group brands.
Giorgio Mattei, Deputy Chairman of Next Yacht Group, commented: “The Balearic Islands and Spain in general represent an extremely strategic area for us. In this context, building a sales network that reflects our positioning and values is an absolute priority. In SMART Yachting, we have identified a key partner that we believe to be the best in this region in terms of reputation, expertise and service quality. The launch of Next Yacht Spain is a fundamental step in this direction and significantly strengthens our presence in such an important market.”