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Blue Marina Awards 2026 in Italy

Overview

The fifth edition of the Blue Marina Awards concluded at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, recognizing 22 Italian tourist ports and marinas for excellence in service quality, innovation, safety, and environmental sustainability. The evaluation process utilized over 40 performance indicators across six strategic areas, including energy, climate, digitalization, and accessibility, with independent verification provided by RINA.

Recipients included facilities such as Bisceglie Approdi SpA, Marina di Pescara, Porto Turistico Marina Uno, D-Marin Punta Faro, and Shipyard & Marina Sant’Andrea. The awards ceremony highlighted the strategic importance of maritime infrastructure in supporting Italy’s coastal economies and tourism competitiveness.

Among the honorees, Marina di Porto Cervo received the award in the superyacht tourist port category on October 21, 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive year the facility has earned the recognition. Davide Cerea, CFO of Smeralda Holding and Marina di Porto Cervo, accepted the award. Part of the Smeralda Holding Group, which is indirectly controlled by the Qatar Investment Authority, the marina accommodates vessels up to 160 meters in length and serves an international clientele.

Entities

Blue Marina Awards · Chamber of Deputies · Marina di Porto Cervo · Smeralda Holding · Qatar Investment Authority

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Marina di Porto Cervo receives Blue Marina Award for fourth year

    Marina di Porto Cervo has won the Blue Marina Award for the fourth consecutive year, recognized for excellence in superyacht tourism, sustainability, and innovation.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Three Friuli Venezia Giulia marinas win Blue Marina Awards 2026

    Three marinas from Friuli Venezia Giulia—Marina Uno, D-Marin Punta Faro, and Shipyard & Marina Sant’Andrea—received the Blue Marina Awards 2026 for excellence in sustainability, innovation, and safety.

  3. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Blue Marina Awards 2026 recognize Italian tourist ports

    The Blue Marina Awards 2026 honored 22 Italian ports for sustainability and innovation in Rome, alongside recognition for individuals supporting the development of Italy's southern and fragile regions.

Sources

askanews.it · belvederenews.net · bisceglie24.it · friulioggi.it · goldtv.it · ilfaroonline.it · ilgolfo24.it · informatorenavale.it · nordest24.it · notiziedabruzzo.it · olbianotizie.it · unionesarda.it

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