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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held annually in the fall, is the largest in-water boat show in the world. It covers six locations and more than 3 million square feet of space. The boats and other vessels on display include runabouts, sportfishers, high-performance boats, center consoles, cabin and express cruisers, sailing yachts, motoryachts, catamarans, trawlers and extraordinary superyachts.
Fort Lauderdale Show Opens Today
The five-day show last year attracted more than 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, with 1,300-plus boats on display.
Positive Winds Blowing
A steady breeze kept temperatures down and spirits up at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FLIBS Draws More Than 100,000 Visitors
The five-day show showcased more than 1,000 boats and included a new Innovation & Sustainability Award.
FLIBS 2023: ‘Crowds Abound’ on Day Two
A roundup of company news and product launches by the Sounding Trade Only Team, which is reporting on-site.
FLIBS 2023: “Double-Digit Growth”
The first day of the Fort Lauderdale International boat show kicked off with a bevy of trade updates and multiple new boat introductions.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Opens Today
Now in its 64th year, the show is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors, host 1,000-plus exhibitors and display in excess of 1,300 boats.
The Main Event
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), runs October 25-29. For visitors and builders around the world, it's the mecca of the recreational boating industry
FLIBS 2022: ‘Buyers Are Here’
The second day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened to long lines and a flurry of new boat and industry partnership announcements.
FLIBS 2022: A ‘Successful First Day’
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened yesterday to throngs of visitors and a multitude of product introductions from the global marine industry.
FLIBS 2022 Opens Tomorrow
Last year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show had an economic impact of more than $1 billion for the Sunshine State.
FLIBS Posts Economic Impact Results
A study indicates that the 2021 show contributed $1.79 billion to Florida’s economy.
Lightning in a Bottleneck
As the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show closed yesterday, sales successes were tempered by continued issues in the supply chain.
A ‘Glorious Day in Beautiful Fort Lauderdale’
The docks were packed as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened yesterday, with numerous builders introducing new models.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Opens Today
The show runs through Oct. 31, and organizers are hoping for a return to pre-Covid success.
Organizers Tout Success at FLIBS
Exhibitors report “a sense of urgency” that is atypical of election years with robust sales.
Charging Forward
For some builders, FLIBS 2020 was a lot less weird than predicted.
A Wealth of Debuts at FLIBS
Over 20 new models are premiering at the downsized show; here are some of the standouts under 60 feet.
One of a Kind
This year’s FLIBS is truly unlike any other: notably less crowds, but with a healthy dose of serious buyers.
FLIBS Kicks Off
Under a much smaller footprint and comprehensive safety precautions, dealers are predicting a steady flow of serious buyers.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Starts Today
An impressive number of boats will debut at the 5-day event.
Vandalize Boats Will Debut at FLIBS
Nautical Ventures will market and sell the new lineup of center console sport utility vessels.
New Boat Debuts Slated for FLIBS
More than 20 boats are making world and U.S. debuts at the show.
It’s Full Steam Ahead for FLIBS
The show now has county and city support.