EVENT NEWS – Page 81
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Volvo Penta signs up as sponsor for 2019 Boat Builder Awards
Sunbrella joins engine manufacturer on growing list of supporters for fifth edition of showcase awards
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New superyacht event launches today
The three-day Superyacht Gathering opened today in Auckland, New Zealand. Organised by industry professionals Linda Berry and Elle Brade, the event is an evolution of the previous, successful Yacht Vision conference along with smatterings of the long-gone NZ Days in Palma de Mallorca.
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New boat show planned for Martinique
The Caribbean island of Martinique, part of the French West Indies, is to host its first-ever boat show in May. Organised by CACEM (the Central Agglomeration Community of Martinique), the inaugural Martinique Boat Show will be held from May 16-19 at L’Etang Z’Abricots Marina.
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Superyacht Captains’ Forum attracts strong crowd
Over 350 guests attended the Superyacht Captains’ Forum in Viareggio, Italy last week as part of the 9th edition of YARE (March 20-23), the international aftersales and refit event dedicated to the superyacht sector.
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FLIBS 60th to feature new Superyacht Village and marina
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is making a splash for its 60th anniversary in 2019 with Superyacht Village, a new dedicated marina and on-shore exhibit space for the largest yachts of the show.
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2019 Kuwait Yacht Show to be biggest yet
The 2019 Kuwait Yacht Show (KYS) opens tomorrow, with event organiser PH7 Group stating that it will be the largest show in its seven-year history. KYS is also attracting strong regional interest. First-time exhibitor from Bahrain, Suprema Boats, will commemorate their introduction to the Kuwait show with the global launch ...
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Sustainability a key theme at the 2019 JEC World Composites Expo
IBI spent three days at the annual JEC World event near Paris and discovered the latest trends in industry’s move towards greener technologies and sustainability
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Hainan Marine Tourism Summit postponed
The 2019 Hainan Marine Summit scheduled for March 25-27 is understood to have been postponed until the second half of this year. The summit was due to follow a 2018 roundtable of leisure marine and China experts that was held in Hainan last November and hosted by Arthur Tay, CEO ...
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Polish builder hosts first US-based owners’ event
Poland’s Galeon Yachts recently held its first Galeon Onwers Rendezvous in the US. Held from March 7-10 at Galeon Marina in Key West, Florida, the four-day event attracted over 65 people and 15 vessels in the water.
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Amer Yachts picks up top design award for 94
Italian builder named among the winners of the International Design Awards
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Abu Dhabi show shortlisted for MESE Award
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has been shortlisted for a Middle East Special Event (MESE) award in the Best Consumer Exhibition category. The winners will be announced during the Middle East Special Event & Exhibition Show at Madinat Jumeriah in Dubai from April 8-9.
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Australian builders maintain strong presence at US shows
With the growing popularity of Australian-built luxury yachts in the North American market, two leading builders – Maritimo and Riviera – will both have a strong presence at the Palm Beach International Boat Show later this month.
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Seawork plans larger Superyacht Trail for 2019
The three-day commercial marine and workboat exhibition is also planning new areas with leisure marine features
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Positive outlook for Italian market as Genoa show registration opens
Registration for this year’s Genoa Boat Show, which runs from September 19-24 in the port of Genoa, is now open. Now in its 59th edition, the 2019 event is expected to be bigger than last year’s show, having been heavily promoted by Italian marine industry association UCINA at IBEX, FLIBS, ...
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Stockholm show sees fewer visitors, but strong sales of large boats
The 2019 Stockholm International Boat Show reported a drop in visitor numbers for the second year in a row. Just over 68,100 people (78,490 in 2018) attended the nine-day show, which closed on Sunday.
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7th Kuwait Yacht Show to be biggest yet
The 7th edition of the Kuwait Yacht Show (KYS), which opens on March 26 at Marina Crescent in Kuwait City, is expected to be its biggest yet.
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METSTRADE invites charities to apply for DAME funding
RAI Amsterdam is inviting certified marine-related charities to apply for the registration proceeds from this year’s DAME Design Awards. The deadline to apply is April 19 and the METSTRADE Exhibition Committee will announce the successful recipient mid-May.
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Japan International Boat Show reveals positive trends
Motorboat and outboard engines showed continued growth last year
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Reed appeals Cannes show verdict
The question over which organisation will acquire the long-term rights to manage one of industry’s premier boat shows remains open
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Rival Istanbul shows draw to a close
Turkey’s two rival boat shows have drawn to close, leaving much speculation as to how the events will unfold next year.