Boating Industry Association
The Boating Industry Association has today released an optimistic outlook for boating events in 2021.
BIA President Darren Vaux said the Board of Directors were confident measures taken throughout 2020 had put the organisation in a strong position for the recovery stages of COVID-19.
“Like many organisations we had to make hard decisions relating to budget and resources through 2020, and that has put us in good stead to rebound,” Vaux said.
“Retail activity across the boating industry has been very strong over the past eight months as the public have opted to get outdoors for recreation and leisure, and what better way to do that than on the waterways in a boat with family and friends. Boating is an activity that supports being COVID Safe.”
Miami Shows to Join as One
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced a partnership with Informa Markets to merge the Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show, including Superyacht Miami, creating one of the largest marine events in the world.
The joint production, which will be branded under Discover Boating and carry the Miami International Boat Show name, is scheduled to debut Feb. 16-20, 2022.
“For 80 years, the Miami International Boat Show has served as the recreational boating industry’s flagship event and a prized platform to showcase world-class products and innovations to nearly 100,000 people across the globe,” NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer said in a statement. “With NMMA’s new partnership with Informa Markets, together, we will take the show to the next level and deliver an unforgettable experience for our members, attendees, exhibitors and the local community for decades to come. “
In-person Stuart Show Runs This Weekend
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Jan 11, 2021
The Stuart Boat Show, as an in-person event, runs Jan. 15-17, and will include hundreds of boats and products on display, as well as seminars.
Show organizer AllSports Productions,
said in a statement that it worked with local, state and Centers for Disease Control officials to follow respective Covid-19 guidelines. The company said it will continually monitor and evaluate the show and adjust safety protocols as needed.
“We are expecting a robust turnout from both exhibitors and attendees this year due to the eagerness to get back to normal since the Covid-19 pandemic, so we need to be razor-sharp in our planning and safety procedures,” AllSports president Skip Allen said.