Exhibit space sells out at Yacht & Brokerage Show

swadminJanuary 10, 2005

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space that will make up the 2005 Yacht & Brokerage Show has sold out, show organizers reported in a release this morning.

“The market for high-end consumer products including luxury yachts continues to be very strong,” said Andrew Doole, vice president of Yachting Promotions, Inc., producers of the Yacht & Brokerage Show. “Builders and brokers expect the high-ticket buying trend to continue and are anticipating an active-selling show.”

The show, to be held Feb. 17 – 21 along the Indian Creek Waterway and Collins Avenue on Miami Beach, will feature more than three-quarters of a billion dollars worth of yachts ranging in size from 30 feet up to 160 feet. In addition, a 30,000-square-foot air-conditioned Floating Pavilion will feature builders, equipment, accessories and services will be making its debut.

The Yacht & Brokerage Show is sponsored by KeyBank USA, INAMAR Recreational Marine Insurance and duPont Registry. The show is owned and sponsored by the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and Yachting Promotions, Inc.