Monaco Yacht Show: a voyage of discovery

Find out how millennials are changing the face of superyachts - and why it’s good news for charter guests

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Mention of the Monaco Yacht Show conjures up images of a sea of bling and blazers, and there is some truth in that.

Each year Monaco’s Port Hercules hosts a fresh display of 120 superyachts, with 2018’s selection worth a collective total of around €3.5bn (£3bn) - more than the GDP of many a poor nation.

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Kari Wilkin is The Week Digital’s global managing editor. She joined the UK site as production editor in 2017, after moving across from The Week magazine. Her career as a journalist began as a sub-editor at newspapers including The Sun, Metro, the Daily Star and News of the World, followed by stints at Elle and Asda Magazine. She also helped to launch the UK edition of Women’s Health magazine, as chief sub-editor with a sideline in writing; has penned travel and lifestyle articles for titles including The Telegraph and The Sun; and is a contributor on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast.