During the 2025 edition of the Palma International Boat Show, one of the Mediterranean’s most important nautical events, Toni Salom, President of Balearic Marine Cluster, was honoured with the Marcial Sánchez-Barcáiztegui Award in recognition of his business career and his long-standing commitment to the development of the yachting sector in the Balearic Islands.
This award, granted by the show’s organisers, honours individuals who have played a significant role in raising the profile of the Balearic Islands as a top-tier nautical destination. In the case of Toni Salom, it goes far beyond a personal distinction — it symbolises the impact of a shared vision, built on perseverance, leadership, and collaboration.
At Balearic Marine Cluster, we want to give this moment the visibility it truly deserves. Although the recognition was formally presented during the fair, we believe it is important to publicly highlight the importance of this award — not just for Toni, but for the entire ecosystem of professionals, businesses, and institutions who have contributed to the collective growth of the Balearic nautical industry.
Under Toni Salom’s leadership, the Cluster has undergone a profound transformation, becoming a national benchmark and a key player on the Mediterranean stage. His continued commitment to innovation, vocational training, sustainability, and internationalisation has been essential to positioning the Balearic Islands as a global hub for refit, marinas, superyacht services, and technical excellence.
Beyond his business acumen, Toni has shown a remarkable ability to build bridges — between companies, institutions, knowledge centres and the next generation of talent. His inclusive, strategic and forward-thinking leadership has helped establish a shared project that today brings together more than one hundred companies across the entire value chain of the superyacht sector.
This award also highlights the long-term approach that is so vital in today’s fast-changing and globally competitive environment. Recognising a career like Toni’s is a reminder that real progress comes from consistent work, a broad perspective, and a deep-rooted commitment to one’s territory.
From Balearic Marine Cluster, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our President and thank him for his dedication, his vision, and his ability to inspire the entire industry.
Because as he knows well: yachting isn’t built just in shipyards — it’s shaped by the will to move forward together.
Thank you, Toni.
