The Progressive® Insurance New England Boat Show® Presented by West Marine wrapped its nine-day run on Sunday, February 19 with a total of 51,725 attendees, up one percent from last year’s record breaking attendance and up nearly five percent from the three year attendance average. Exhibitors reported very strong sales and interest, with many expressing it was one of their best shows ...
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Vancouver Boat Show concludes with strong attendance
A cold weather front that consumed the Lower Mainland during the past week and brought a rare snowfall to the downtown core on Sunday, didn’t deter boating enthusiasts from attending the Vancouver International Boat Show this year. Western Canada’s largest boat show’s attendance numbers at both the indoor show at BC Place and the Floating Show at Granville Island are ...
Read More »Harbor Point Marina to host new luxury boat show
Show organizers announced that on May 3-4, 2019, a new luxury boat show experience will take place at the Harbor Point Boat Show, which will be held at the Harbor Point Marina, in Stamford, Conn. Organizers together with Building and Land Technology, (BLT), in Stamford, have joined forces to create a new experience combining yachts, cars, food and luxury lifestyle ...
Read More »NMMA: First winter shows conclude with strong sales despite down attendance
Sunday marked the conclusion of a four-show weekend in Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago and Kansas City. Despite some uncontrollable elements, all shows reported strong sales, leads and qualified attendees. The Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show saw a final attendance of 28,860, which is down 5 percent compared to 2018, however is up nearly 11 percent from the three year average of 26,047. ...
Read More »Hartford Boat Show celebrates 50 years
Leading the prominent 2019 Northeast winter boat show schedule, the Hartford Boat Show (HBS50) will open at the new Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Thursday, Jan. 17 and run through Sunday, Jan. 20, showcasing every aspect of boating under the sun on Connecticut’s lakes, rivers and the sound, just in time for boaters to start thinking ...
Read More »Informa Global Exhibitions announces new president of U.S. boat shows
Informa Global Exhibitions, a yacht show organizer and partner in many trade and consumer exhibitions, announced the promotion of Andrew Doole to President of U.S. Boat Shows, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Miami Yacht Show and Palm Beach International Boat Show — three of the world’s largest in-water boat shows — as well as the St. Petersburg Boat ...
Read More »Three boat shows open today in Nashville, Atlanta and Kansas City
Beginning today, the Progressive Insurance Nashville Boat Show, the Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show and The Progressive Insurance Kansas City Boat and Sportshow open for a four-day run featuring hundreds of the latest boat models, accessories and the latest technology. The Progressive Insurance Nashville Boat Show will be open at the Music City Center. In addition to the boats, the show has an extensive lineup of ...
Read More »MTAM to host Career Discovery Day at Baltimore Boat Show
On Friday, Jan. 25, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) in partnership with the Annapolis School of Seamanship will hold their 5th Annual Career Discovery Day at Progressive’s Baltimore Boat Show. The event is designed to introduce young people to a career in boating in an immersive and interactive way. Members of the Marine Trades Industry Partnership (MTIP) give ...
Read More »Chicago Boat, RV and Sail Show opens for 89th year
On Jan. 9, the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show opened its doors at the McCormick Center – South Hall, running through Sunday, Jan. 13. In its 89th year, the Progressive Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show will feature 600 of the newest power and sailboats, more than 100 RVs, and activities for the entire family. For the first time ever, ...
Read More »NMMA to offer advocacy programs during 2019 boat shows
With the 2019 boat show season kicking off this week, NMMA is inviting all stakeholders and exhibitors to join the advocacy team at select shows for a discussion on important issues impacting the recreational boating industry. Click here to register today. The first events – titled “Propelling Our Industry Forward” – will be held in Atlanta on Thursday and in Chicago ...
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