The World Superyacht Awards moves east in 2012

Boat International Media is delighted to announce that the seventh annual World Superyacht Awards will take place in the magical city of Istanbul, Turkey at the luxurious Çırağan Palace Kempinski on 5 May, 2012.
  
The ancient city of Istanbul straddles the narrow Bosphorus Strait separating Europe and Asia, and with one foot in each continent embodies the best of both cultures. A city variously called Byzantium, Constantinople and more recently Istanbul, it has been the capital of three Empires, each leaving a heritage of architecture, places of worship and monuments.
  
Once an Ottoman palace, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is located on the European shores of the Bosphorus with spectacular views over the strait. A 5 star resort, it is the first Turkish member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Its 313 luxurious rooms include 20 suites in the hotel and 11 suites in the historical palace.
  
Accommodation
Special rates of accommodation at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski are exclusively available to guests attending the World Superyacht Awards in Istanbul. Further details and information on how to book can be found here.
  
Table Applications
We look forward to welcoming a distinguished guest list of the world's leading industry professionals and superyacht owners to the prize giving in May 2012.
  
Make your table application before December 31, 2011 and save up to €1,200 on the cost of your booking.
  
Click here to make your table applications
  
All table applications are subject to approval and priority will be given to superyacht owners and the teams involved with the finalist yachts.
  
Nominations
There is still time for you to make your nominations for the 2012 awards. Submissions have already been received for a number of notable yachts delivered to their owners this year including the 70.54m Talisman C, built by Proteksan Turquoise, 63m Feadship Lady Britt, 50m Satori by Heesen Yachts and the 44.2m Pendennis built Hemisphere. To qualify, all yachts must be over 30 metres in length and have been delivered to their owners between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011.
  
Announcing the Sponsors of The World Superyacht Awards 2012
The World Superyacht Awards 2012 relocates to Istanbul with the generous support of our two gold sponsors, Proteksan Turquoise and RMK Marine. Camper & Nicholsons International continue to support the event as a Silver Sponsor.
  
To apply for a table, make your nominations and for sponsorship opportunities, please visit worldsuperyachtawards.com or contact:
  
Holly Lunn | Events & Marketing Executive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9336
Email: holly.lunn@boatinternationalmedia.com
  
  
Victoria Lister | Commercial Director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9352
Email: victoria.lister@boatinternationalmedia.com