Camper & Nicholsons is undeniably a powerhouse in yacht sales, charter, marketing, management and construction. Its presence is well-known, so when it comes to understanding trends, the brokerage house is pretty unrivalled. 

SuperYacht Times caught up with the next generation of Camper & Nicholsons sales brokers, Maël Fiolet, Benjamin Bensahel, Rodrigo Nicholson and Thomas O’Nial to find out more about their curve in the industry, new trends in the market and what the vision for Camper & Nicholsons International is for 2023.Photo: Camper & NicholsonsThe yacht market is constantly changing –  the 2022 market started off strong and was projected to grow at a fast pace, but what is driving this? There are many different factors that can contribute to the change in trends, from buyer preferences to the increasing digital presence of yacht brokers.

We often hear about newcomers to the industry, along with changing desires for cruising destinations and ways to spend onboard, but it’s rarely unpicked further – who are these clients? Over the years there has always been an increase in the amount of first time buyers that enter the market, but we are starting to see a shift towards a younger generation who are buying yachts as well. The age range is now more varied, with the industry catering for a new…