EVENT NEWS – Page 77
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EU to show its climate-change hand at Boot Düsseldorf
The European Commission will use 2020 Boot Düsseldorf, opening this weekend, to brief the global boating industry on its ambitious strategy to make the 27-nation EU climate-neutral by 2050.
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US show producer to host two new events in 2020
Showpiece Shows, a US producer of boat shows and other luxury events, has partnered with Steelpointe Harbor in Connecticut to produce two new shows at Bridgeport Harbor Marina in 2020. The newly built venue is expected to appeal to boating enthusiasts and luxury-focused consumers along Long Island Sound and beyond.
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Guangzhou to host water sports and leisure activities show
Combined three day event expected to attract some 30,000 public and professional trade visitors
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6th Athens International Tourism Expo attracts diverse crowd
Following the success of the Athens Boat Show in December, the 2019 Athens International Tourism Expo – held from December 6-8 at the city’s Metropolitan Expo – attracted a broad audience, although yachting and sea tourism were the dominant sectors.
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South Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.
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boot Düsseldorf to host ‘Sea Tourism Summit’
Key industry figures to debate future of marine business and tourism
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Positive response to 2020 Kiwi boat shows
Both shows recorded amongst their highest ever attendance figures in 2019 and 2020 is already shaping up to be just as big
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LYBRA launches US version of The Superyacht Show
LYBRA (the Large Yacht Brokers Association), which over the last two years has held a successful Superyacht Show in Barcelona, is expanding to the US with an event to be held in Palm Beach, Florida in late March 2020.
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Speakers confirmed for 2020 International Breakfast Meeting
The speakers have been announced for the 2020 edition of the International Breakfast Meeting (IBM) at boot Düsseldorf in January, featuring the topic of sustainable boating. They include the European Commission, as well as innovators and entrepreneurs from the fields of hydrogen, digitalisation, electric and hybrid.
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Strikes affect Paris show attendance
After a reasonably well-attended weekend, the prospects for weekday visitors look less promising if disruption continues
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Dubai show to move back to original location
The 28th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is moving back to its original Dubai International Marine Club venue location, now known as Dubai Harbour, following a two-year redevelopment. This is a much anticipated move for the leisure boat industry, after the show spent two years at a ...
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference sets course for 2020
Dubai-based P&O Marinas has announced that plans are well in hand for the 2020 World Marinas Conference (WMC). IBI met with P&O Marinas at the company’s new marina in Port Rashid to discuss plans for the event scheduled to take place from October 13-15, 2020.
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Paris boat show opens tomorrow despite disruption
Show organisers acknowledge Paris strikes will impact this year’s show, but say the quality of services will be maintained.
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1st Greek Yachting Awards Gala to be held next week
Athens is preparing to host Greece’s first-ever Yachting Awards Gala, a unique event that will honour the leaders of the country’s yachting and marine tourism sectors. Organised by Ondeck Media, the event will take place at the historic Zappeio Mansion in the centre of Athens on Thursday 12 December.
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2020 Motor Boat Awards – finalists revealed
The UK’s Motorboat & Yachting magazine has announced the finalists for the 2020 Motor Boat Awards, sponsored by Side-Power.
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Greek government makes maritime tourism a strategic priority
The Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Ioannis Plakiotakis, recently inaugurated the 16th Athens Boat Show, which ran from 27 November to 1 December in the former Olympic Fencing Centre in Ellinikon on the Athens Riviera Coast.
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Experts gather for 13th Middle East Yachting Conference
The 13th Middle East Yachting Conference, held last week at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, gathered more than 75 leaders from across government, business and tourism to dissect how the yachting industry and the GCC’s regulatory authorities are working together to reinvigorate the region as a global yachting hub.
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Miami show organiser seeks long-term deal
The Virginia Key Advisory Board (VKAB) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) met again recently to discuss maximising use of the island that hosts the trade association’s Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) and the Miami Marine Stadium.
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Larger marina and new onshore developments to give boost to SCIBS 2020
The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS 2020), to be held May 21-24, will benefit from an expanded marina and various onshore upgrades which are all gearing up for next year’s event to match the success of SCIBS 2019. SCIBS is one of the two leading ...
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Boat & Fun Berlin hits visitor milestone – how does it compare to other shows in the region?
After four days and a pre-start with the prestigious Gala Night of Boats, the Boat & Fun Berlin boat show ended with a big growth in exhibitors, exhibition space and visitors. The fact that Boat & Fun Berlin is booming is clear when looking at the figures published after the ...