Miami International Boat Show

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show hosted fewer visitors, but many exhibitors reported robust sales during the five-day event.

The Miami International Boat Show was held in six locations in South Florida from Feb. 14 through 18 and drew nearly 100,000 visitors despite storms on the final day.

NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer gave a state-of-the-industry update at yesterday’s Industry Breakfast during the Miami show.

The show kicked off with press events announcing new products, industry awards, branding arrangements, environmental initiatives and more.

The show has a $1.34 billion impact on the Florida economy, and last year welcomed more than 100,000 visitors.

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show returns amid a sales slowdown, but with encouraging signals.

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show welcomed 100,000 visitors from 35 countries to six venues across the city

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show kicks off at six locations across the city and runs through Sunday.

The builder reported that it sold through its entire stock of display boats, with sales of about $40 million.

IYBA chief operating officer Paul Flannery spoke with Trade Only Today about the reimagined Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

NMMA said 100,000 visitors attended the rebranded show’s five venues during the five-day run.

Judges recognized products across 15 categories, from engines and docking accessories to boats and electronics.

NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer talked about the state of the industry at this morning’s Industry Breakfast during the Miami show, which included host of speakers and presentations.

The show kicked off with press events announcing new products, industry awards, branding arrangements, environmental initiatives and more.

The reimagined show is anchored at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with four additional locations across downtown.

The event, to be held after opening day closes Feb. 16, will include the unveiling of Discover Boating’s “See You Out Here” campaign.

The tickets include admission to the VIP lounges at One Herald Plaza and the Miami Beach Convention Center, along with other perks.

The announcement follows cancellation of the concurrently running Miami International Boat Show.

Boats at the Miami shows were smaller, more affordable

Strong sales drive a busy month for the builder.

Attendance was down 10 percent, but organizers say the show was a “strong sales event.”