Full-service yacht brokerage house Fraser is joining the African Boating Conference, taking place in October 2026.
Fraser’s head of charter management Europe Lisa Airasca will feature on a panel discussing the future of yacht charter in Africa and what is required to position the continent as a competitive global cruising destination.
The African Boating Conference is set to take place from 20–21 October at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, gathering global industry leaders, marina developers, government officials and marine tourism stakeholders to explore growth across Africa’s blue economy.
Earlier this year, Erwin Bamps, CEO of Gulf Craft, and Paris Baloumis, director of strategic alliances at Oceanco, were confirmed as speakers at the conference.
Fraser’s network encompasses yacht sales, charter management, yacht management and new construction. The company’s participation in the conference brings an international perspective on the requirements of yacht owners, charter clients and brokers evaluating emerging cruising grounds.
Representing Fraser, Airasca brings more than two decades of experience spanning charter management, yacht brokerage, marketing and events. In her current role, she oversees a global fleet of more than 50 superyachts and leads one of the industry’s most experienced charter management teams.
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The charter discussion will examine both the opportunities and practical challenges facing Africa, including marina infrastructure, cruising regulations, customs procedures, provisioning, security perceptions, crew logistics and destination marketing. It will also consider how Africa can leverage its natural beauty, wildlife and diverse cultures to develop distinctive charter experiences and attract more yachts to its waters.
Maryanne Edwards, marketing & development director of the African Boating Conference, comments: “As one of the world’s foremost superyacht brokerage and charter companies, Fraser brings a wealth of international expertise and market insight to the conversation around Africa’s charter potential. Their global perspective is invaluable as the industry explores how to unlock the significant opportunities that exist across the continent and position Africa as a compelling charter destination.”
Fraser’s participation builds on CEO Anders Kurten’s involvement in last year’s African Boating Conference, where he addressed the importance of aligning commercial success with environmental responsibility. His session, ‘Steering Toward Sustainability: Leading the African Boating Industry into a Greener Future’, explored practical strategies for reducing environmental impact while driving sustainable growth across the boating industry.
Kurten said: “At Fraser, we are always looking at destinations that can deliver exceptional experiences for our owners and charter clients. Africa represents one of the industry’s most exciting long-term opportunities. Last year’s conference gave us valuable insight into both the ambition and the momentum building across the region. Lisa’s participation reflects our commitment to continuing that dialogue and contributing our global charter expertise to the conversations shaping Africa’s future as a world-class cruising destination.”
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