Boat Shows

The group is creating a single, focused brand, with a new logo and new name for its annual conference.

From coast to coast, January is boat show month.

The NMMA show will also have the first interactive Discover Boating Experience area.

Entries must be submitted by Jan. 10.

The show will include more than 250 new models.

The MRAA event had a strong first year, with a field trip to the country’s largest RV dealership, new educational pathways, 100 OEM and service provider exhibitors, and Ted-style “10 x 10” talks.

The event will include powerboats, sailboats and recreational vehicles, as well as educational seminars.

The new Discover Boating Experience at five NMMA winter shows is designed as an educational and promotional tool with multiple open areas, similar to an Apple Store.

The Dec. 7-15 Paris Boat Show is struggling in the midst of the civil unrest and strikes in France.

The unconventional closing by Clint Pulver, motivational speaker and drummer, reflected the new approach MRAA took toward its event.

Anghel, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, began her marine industry career in 2008.

Yesterday’s live-streamed interviews included Malibu CEO Jack Springer; Ron Huibers, president of Volvo Penta of the Americas; and a virtual reality demo with Chaparral/Robalo.

Texting is a hot topic at Dealer Week, judging from a standing-room only session on messaging etiquette.

First-time boat buyers are in decline, and retention rates are shrinking, according to research presented at MRAA’s Dealer Week in Tampa, Fla.

Its Waveless stabilizers made their world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

The 42nd annual show will have more than 400 boats from 250 exhibitors.

The 60th anniversary event had more than 100,000 attendees.

Political instability was a factor in the decision.

The marine equipment trade show reported all-time-high visitor numbers, with a record number of 1,670 exhibitors from 53 countries.

Free shuttles will run between the water and land parts of the show.

Each year, Vetus rents a bowling alley across from Metstrade to hold its most important business meetings.