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Palma International Boat Show strengthens its commitment to sustainability and economic impact in the Balearic Islands

Jan 23, 2026 | Actualidad, Current affairs, Featured, Interview, Portada, Post, Revista Lloseta, Thursday Daily Bulletin, Tradition

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1 Palma International Boat Show strengthens its commitment to sustainability and economic impact in the Balearic Islands. A sustainable nautical event
2 Measuring economic impact
3 Unified brand and exhibition areas
4 A strategic sector for the Balearic economy

The Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) will further establish itself as one of the leading sustainable nautical events in the Mediterranean, aiming to reduce environmental impact while generating social and economic value for the Balearic Islands.

The event will take place from April 29 to May 2 at Moll Vell in Palma, and is organised by the Conselleria de Empresa, Autónomos y Energía and the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA).

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Palma International Boat Show strengthens its commitment to sustainability and economic impact in the Balearic Islands. A sustainable nautical event

The upcoming edition will focus on:

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • Improving waste management
  • Raising awareness among exhibitors and suppliers

This was highlighted by regional minister Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro during the presentation at Fitur, alongside industry and economic development representatives.

Measuring economic impact

The organizers will once again collect data to measure the economic impact of the Palma International Boat Show, allowing the Directorate General for Economy and Statistics to assess the evolution of wealth generated by the event.

Previous studies confirmed an impact of €20.1 million, later rising to €21 million, reinforcing the event’s role in tourism seasonality reduction and local economic growth.

Unified brand and exhibition areas

PIBS introduces a new unified brand identity, integrating all segments under a single name to enhance its national and international visibility.

The show is divided into three main areas:

  • Shipyard & Equipment
  • Superyacht Village
  • Superyacht New Build Hub, located at Marina Port de Mallorca

A strategic sector for the Balearic economy

The latest edition hosted 304 companies, over 600 boats, and nearly 30,000 visitors, confirming PIBS as a key driver of the Balearic nautical industry.

According to the Balearic Marine Cluster, the sector includes around 880 companies, generating €1.106 billion in turnover and more than 5,000 jobs.