EVENT NEWS
Balearic Islands to host first virtual Balearic Yacht Show
The Mallorca Chamber of Commerce and Balearic Marine Cluster have announced the launch of a new virtual boat show that will provide a unique opportunity to digitalise the nautical companies in the Balearics and reach a more international audience.
Yacht Racing Forum 2020 postponed
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the postponement of another key marine leisure sector event in the UK. The Yacht Racing Forum 2020 (YRF), which was due to have been held in Portsmouth on November 23-24, has been postponed until 2021 but it will still take place in Portsmouth. This follows ...
Paris Boat Show reorganisation and pleas for government support
The forthcoming Paris Boat Show to be held from December 5th to 13th and organised by the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) will have a very different layout this year. The exhibition will be reconfigured using Halls 3, 4 and 6 of the Porte de Versailles venue. It will not ...
BOATS2020 appeal to Secretaries of State rejected
Southampton City Council cancelled this year’s event on the eve of the show
World Yacht Trophies 2020 held despite Cannes cancellation
While the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival was unfortunately cancelled, one the key events traditionally held during the event – the19th edition of the World Yacht Trophies 2020 – still went ahead.
Auckland Boat Show cancelled
Acting on instructions from its member exhibitors, the Auckland Boat Show, scheduled to run October 8-11, has been cancelled by the organisers, NZ Marine.
Latest exhibition news (Updated)
The current status of boat shows through the end of December (as of 16 Sept)
Virtual Valencia Boat Show unveils final stand design
With less than two months to go before its opening, the 2020 Virtual Valencia Boat Show has revealed the definitive design and functionalities of its virtual stands.
Interboot, Germany’s first indoor show of the season, set to open this weekend
New ‘Special Edition’ planned with video streams and social distancing
British Marine responds to BOATS2020 cancellation
Following last week’s decision by Southampton City Council to cancel Boats2020 on the eve of the event, show organiser British Marine has issued a statement to say that it is seeking further clarification with regard to the reasons for the late notice of decision.
HISWA design, construction symposium updates format
The 2020 HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction (November 16-17) promises to be quite different from the previous 25 editions, and not because it will be an online event, courtesy of the Covid-19 pandemic.
FLIBS gets green light to proceed
Broward County Commission approves permission for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to operate as scheduled
Caravan show serves as test-case for Boot Düsseldorf
The first major post-covid exhibition running this week in Europe – Caravan Salon – is spread across the multi-hall venue at Messe Düsseldorf, paving the way for a modified, but successful indoor event handling 65,000 visitors in its first six days
European Boating Industry holds virtual General Assembly
EBI members discuss latest industry developments following turbulent six months
Positive feedback for Germany’s first 2020 inwater show
Fresh concept in the fresh air
Sanlorenzo wins ADI Compasso d’Oro award
Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo picked up an ADI Compasso d’Oro award in the ‘Exhibition Design’ category in Milan this morning for its ‘Il mare a Milano’ installation that was presented at Triennale di Milano in 2017. The company was chosen from over 350 finalists.
Fort Lauderdale show decision imminent
The Broward County Commission could reach a decision about the future of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), scheduled for 28 October to 1 November, at several venues along the intercoastal waterway, on….
Fédération des Industries Nautiques pushes ahead with Paris
In an interview this afternoon with IBI, Stéphan Constance, vice president of the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) and CEO of Allures Yachts, responded to questions about the effects of the cancellation of the Cannes and La Rochelle exhibitions, and the French association’s plans for the Paris Nautic in December.
CAMX 2020 trade show ready to launch in virtual format
Organisers of the 2020 Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) are working around the clock finalising details as North America’s largest trade show for the composites sector transitions to a virtual event in response to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.
Abu Dhabi show organiser confirms reasons for postponing this year’s show
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), has confirmed the reasons for postponing the show that was scheduled for October this year.
Singapore Yacht Show postponed until April 2021
Government fails to give definitive green light forcing organiser to pull the plug on 2020 event
International Superyacht Summit in Dubai scheduled for November 2020, postponed
Event could take place in early 2021
Upcoming Shows & Trade Events
Interboot (Friedrichsafen)
19-27 September 2020, Friedrichshafen, Germany
Genoa International Boat Show
1-6 October 2020, Genoa, Italy
Biograd Boat Show
21-25 October 2020, Biograd, Croatia
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
28 October–1 November 2020, Florida, USA
Paris Nautic Boat Show
5-13 December 2020, Paris, France
Boot Düsseldorf
23-31 January 2021, Düsseldorf, Germany
