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NMMA offers advocacy programs at US boat shows
This weekend marks the unofficial opening of ‘boat show season’ in the US, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is inviting boaters and the industry alike to attend its new advocacy sessions at select boat shows throughout the States.
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Control of Cannes boat show awarded to Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN)
The Paris High Court (Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris) has issued a ruling in favour of the French boat industry federation (FIN) in its case against UK-based Reed Exhibitions concerning control of the Cannes Yachting Festival.
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Netherlands joins America’s Cup challenge
A joint Dutch challenge from the Royal Netherlands Yacht Club Muiden and the Royal Maas Yacht Club for the 36th America’s Cup has been accepted by Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
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Toronto show celebrates 20th Special Preview event
The Toronto International Boat Show will kick off on January 18 by celebrating its 20th annual Special Preview event, providing guests with VIP admission to the show while raising money in support of local children’s charities.
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1st China yachting summit planned for 2019
A new strategic summit which will address the prospects for yachting, marine tourism and related infrastructure in China is planned to be held in Hainan from March 25-27, 2019. The event follows a recent roundtable held in Hainan to discuss the Chinese market and in particular the plans for Hainan, ...
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New Tahiti superyacht cluster
Tahiti Tourism is stepping up its support of the superyacht market by creating a cluster of committed yachting professionals. This is designed to meet the challenge of 2021, when the number of visiting superyachts is expected to double in the Islands of Tahiti before, during and after the America’s Cup ...
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Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous heralded as biggest yet as show aims to drive boating engagement in region
New Superyacht Hub at private island to showcase Phuket’s superyachting potential
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NMMA and Informa in joint venture to promote Miami shows
Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show to create world’s largest display of boats for sale
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Shanghai China International Boat Show 2019 preparing for new venue and date
UBM Sinoexpo, the organisers of the China International Boat Show (CIBS), are expecting over 40,000 visitors to the relocated 2019 show which will be taking place from 20-23 June at a new venue – the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. More than 600 exhibitors are expected to be ...
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Dubai SY summit to be held in February
The Dubai International Superyacht Summit (DISS) will celebrate its second edition next year on February 27 and 28 on the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) moored in Mina Rashid Port in Dubai under the patronage of P&O Marinas. The summit takes place during the Dubai International Boat Show to maximise ...
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Winners & Highlights of the 2018 Boat Builder Awards
A record total of 15 winning companies and individuals, plus 12 honourable mentions, were announced last night at the 2018 Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine. In a fitting finale for the evening, more than 350 guests witnessed an evening celebrating the industry’s many successes ...
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Middle East Yachting Conference draws strong crowd
The 12th Middle East Yachting Conference took place in Abu Dhabi on November 28. Organised by the Dubai International Boat Show, the event called for greater interaction between GCC countries to support the superyacht market.
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Entries open for 2019 Innovation Awards
Recreational marine manufacturers who believe they have a new and innovative product have until 11 January 2019 to submit an entry for the Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards.
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Strong sales recorded at 7th Pattaya show
Exhibitors generated around 100m baht in sales at this year’s Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
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Best of Boats Awards – winners revealed
The winners of the Best of Boats Awards (BOB Awards) were presented at the Boat & Fun Berlin boat show in Germany last week.
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7th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show approaches
A multibillion baht line-up of power and sail boats for sale and charter will be on display next week at the 7th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show in Pattaya, Thailand. Almost 30 global and local boat brands will be represented, ranging from dinghies, trailer boats and speedboats, to larger luxury ...
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US exhibitors report strong METSTRADE
Exhibitors in the USA Pavilion are nearly unanimous in their assessment that METSTRADE 2018 was a “great show”, down in large part to the number of new and qualified attendees drawn to the event by show organisers RAI. Show attendance is reportedly up 5% this year.
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METSTRADE 2018 breaks all records
The 31st METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam came to a successful end on Thursday with a record number of visitors. According to event organiser Amsterdam RAI, 16,716 people attended the three-day show and the number of visits reached 26,052 – a 5% increase over last year’s event.
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Clipper Ventures launches new China division in major expansion
Clipper Ventures, the British organiser of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, is undertaking its biggest expansion in 23 years with the establishment of a new China-based division. The aim of this new arm is to support the growing participation in sailing in China.
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HISWA symposium marks 50 years of innovation in yacht design
Celebrating a half-century of innovation in yacht design and construction, the 25th bi-annual HISWA International Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction featured a “Back to the Future” theme for its golden jubilee edition that was well-received by the large and enthusiastic crowd of delegates in attendance.