Shows are perhaps the premier staging site for selling and buying boats. Builders from across the country and around the world deliver their best and newest boats, electronic equipment, engines and supplies to a prime location so boaters can see, inspect and perhaps make a deal to buy them. Whether the location is a glamorous site such as Miami Beach or a small, local venue, shows are where builders and consumers connect.
Postponed last year, the boat show, which will be an in-person event, is scheduled for March 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center.
The April 15-18 event combines the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and Bay Bridge Boat Show.
Organizers are now awaiting city approval for in-person attendance at the scaled-down show, which is scheduled for March 25-28.
This July, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show returns to Orlando—and in-person attendance is planned.
Under Covid-19 guidelines, the South Carolina boat show has a modified format for the safety of attendees and exhibitors.
The German show, previously postponed until late April due to the pandemic, will return in January 2022.
The partnership between NMMA and Informa will create a single South Florida boat show in February 2022.
Organizers said they will adhere to state, local and federal Covid-19 guidelines and adjust safety protocols as needed.
The four-day U.S. Powerboat and five-day U.S. Sailboat shows will return on consecutive weekends.
Happy hours, a DJ spinning beats, and tons of educational content helped the event stand out from a sea of virtual events.
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive.
Complacency will kill businesses, especially when times are challenging.
Metstrade Connect 2020 opened today with a special one-time award for the French electric outboard Temo 450.
With Covid-19 numbers remaining high across the EU, organizers say the event cannot be held in January.
Organizers have unveiled a content-based program with international focus on innovative technology.
The announcement follows cancellation of the concurrently running Miami International Boat Show.
Exhibitors report “a sense of urgency” that is atypical of election years with robust sales.
Over 20 new models are premiering at the downsized show; here are some of the standouts under 60 feet.
This year’s FLIBS is truly unlike any other: notably less crowds, but with a healthy dose of serious buyers.
Under a much smaller footprint and comprehensive safety precautions, dealers are predicting a steady flow of serious buyers.
An impressive number of boats will debut at the 5-day event.
The awards will acknowledge challenges and resolve of the marine industry during the pandemic.