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Posted on 29 January 2013
Written by Reagan Haynes
The Miami International Boat Show will feature more than 3,000 boats and other products at three locations, including the Sea Isle Marina and the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Optimism in the industry, Miami’s reputation as a new-boat showcase lend energy as the show nears
This year’s Miami International Boat Show comes at one of the more optimistic times in the boating business since the economy turned sour in 2008.
The industry is buzzing about the prospects for the Feb. 14-18 show, one of the premier events for unveiling new product. Sponsored by Progressive Insurance, the show draws 100,000 visitors from around the world and generates about $1 billion for the local economy, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which owns and produces the show.
“There are probably more boats on display in Miami than any other boat show in the world,” says NMMA president Thom Dammrich. Some 2,000 companies will be showcasing more than 3,000 boats at three locations. And that doesn’t include the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which is produced and managed by Show Management and runs concurrently with the NMMA show (see story on Page 18).
“Basically, Miami is a launching pad for new product for a lot of manufacturers,” says Dammrich. “And this year there will probably be more new-model introductions than we’ve seen in years. The whole show — just the energy in the show — is exciting.”
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Posted on 29 January 2013
Written by Reagan Haynes
The Miami International Boat Show will feature more than 3,000 boats and other products at three locations, including the Sea Isle Marina and the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Optimism in the industry, Miami’s reputation as a new-boat showcase lend energy as the show nears
This year’s Miami International Boat Show comes at one of the more optimistic times in the boating business since the economy turned sour in 2008.
The industry is buzzing about the prospects for the Feb. 14-18 show, one of the premier events for unveiling new product. Sponsored by Progressive Insurance, the show draws 100,000 visitors from around the world and generates about $1 billion for the local economy, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which owns and produces the show.
“There are probably more boats on display in Miami than any other boat show in the world,” says NMMA president Thom Dammrich. Some 2,000 companies will be showcasing more than 3,000 boats at three locations. And that doesn’t include the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which is produced and managed by Show Management and runs concurrently with the NMMA show (see story on Page 18).
“Basically, Miami is a launching pad for new product for a lot of manufacturers,” says Dammrich. “And this year there will probably be more new-model introductions than we’ve seen in years. The whole show — just the energy in the show — is exciting.”
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