EVENT NEWS
Boat Builder Awards 2019 – sponsors quick to sign up for signature event
Raymarine commits to two-year headline sponsorship deal
First USA Pavilion to appear at Sydney show
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is bringing its USA Pavilion concept from the METSTRADE Show to the Sydney International Boat Show in August, but opening participation to boatbuilders as well as boat component manufacturers.
Vancouver show attendance better than expected
Despite unseasonably cold temperatures that brought high winds and a rare snowfall to the region, attendance at the 57th Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS) slightly surpassed strong 2018 numbers, pleasing event organisers and exhibitors alike.
Miami breakfast briefing: US marine industry growth expected to slow
Outgoing NMMA president Thom Dammrich delivers keynote speech at start of 78th Miami International Boat Show
2019 Innovation Award winners announced
Judges select 18 winners and one honourable mention in 18 categories
Large crowds gather for Miami show
Around 100,000 visitors from around the globe are expected to descend on South Florida today through Sunday for the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), Miami Yacht Show and Super Yacht Miami, with nearly 2,000 boats and 1,000 exhibitors selling everything and anything to do with boating.
Weather hampers Montreal show attendance
An unfortunately-timed winter storm that brought icy winds, temperatures in the -20C range and multiple road closures is being blamed for lower crowds at the 20th annual Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show, which was held from January 31 to February 3 at the Place Bonaventure exhibition complex.
Solid sales at Gothenburg show
Exhibitors at the 60th Gothenburg Boat Show, which closed on Sunday after a 10-day run, have reported strong sales. In total, around 56,792 people visited the Swedish show (56,892 in 2018), which is seen as a barometer of the Nordic boat market.
VriThink Night Out expands to Dubai
The popular VriThink presentation, held annually in November on the eve of the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, will also be staged at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show on the evening of Wednesday 27 February.
London Yacht Show relaunched as 'boutique' event offering slice of luxury in heart of the capital
More than 10 brands already onboard for new event that runs from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks
9th YARE refit show returns to Viareggio
The ninth edition of YARE, the international aftersales and refit event dedicated to the superyacht sector, is returning to Viareggio next month for another four-day run.
Italians shine in Düsseldorf, says UCINA
Italian marine firms reported a successful appearance at Boot Düsseldorf this year, with lots of new products displayed in the halls of the German exhibition centre during the show’s nine-day run.
Upcoming Shows & Trade Events
Miami International Boat Show
14 - 18 February 2019, FL, USA
Miami Yacht Show
14-18 February 2019, FL, USA
Tuzla Boat Show
16-25 February 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
Nauticampo - Lisboa Boat Show
20-24 February 2019, Lisbon, Portugal
Zagreb Boat Show
20-24 February 2019, Zagreb, Croatia
Budapest Boat Show
21-24 February 2019, Budapest, Hungary
Fredericia Boat Show
22-24 February & 28 February - 3 March 2019, Fredericia, Denmark
CNR Eurasia Boat Show
23 February-3 March 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
Dubai International Boat Show
26 February - 2 March 2019, Dubai, UAE
Wind and Water Warsaw International Boat Show
28 February – 3 March 2019, Warsaw, Poland
Stockholm International Boat Show
1-10 March 2019, Stockholm, Sweden
Tallinn Boat Show
1-3 March 2019, Tallinn, Estonia
