The recent staging of boot Düsseldorf, 48th International Boat Show, closed to positive results, organizers said. “boot is in great shape. There was a vibrant atmosphere in all the halls during the nine days. Good sales and a party mood were the outstanding features of boot 2017. The trade fair efficiently succeeds in satisfying the conflicting requirements of being both ...
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A final dispatch from Dusseldorf
Boot Dusseldorf continues through January 29, but Monday was my last day as I’ll begin my 14-hour journey back home Tuesday. The biggest takeaway from the show is the scope and organization of the show. It was a huge undertaking, with more than 1,800 exhibitors spread across 2.3 million square feet. I managed to at least walk through all 16 ...
Read More »Boot 2017: Water sports take center stage
It's been another packed day here at Boot Dusseldorf. The halls were even busier today (Sunday) than yesterday as it seems to be the family day here at the show -- lots of people with kids today. That's always good news. Just like back home in the States, Europe is facing the same problem of getting younger people into boating. ...
Read More »Companies optimistic but uncertain at Boot Dusseldorf
Day 1 of Boot Dusseldorf is in the books, and it was an interesting day. As I noted earlier, it's my first time at the show, so I wasn't sure what to expect. First of all, this is one heck of a big show. One reason, of course, is that they've got the superyachts in the exhibit halls rather than ...
Read More »A Boating Industry editor in Dusseldorf
Greetings from across the ocean. I'll be covering the Boot Dusseldorf show this week, so keep an eye out for info here on BoatingIndustry.com, as well as our Facebook page. This is my first trip to Germany, so should be an interesting experience. The show kicks off tomorrow morning, but I took some time to get acclimated today, walking around ...
Read More »Weekly 5: Industry scrutinizes Trump position on ethanol
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every week on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. Industry scrutinizes Trump position on ethanol With a Republican administration under President-elect Donald Trump coming to Washington, the boating industry is looking to see how it handles ethanol ...
Read More »boot Düsseldorf returns in January 2017
boot Düsseldorf, 48th International Boat Show, will return from January 21 – 29, 2017, to the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. Show organizers plan to roll out several new features. The Wave – the First Standing Deep Water Wave The Wave is a 29 feet wide standing wave inviting visitors to surf at the new Surfers Village in Hall 2. “It ...
Read More »Four Winns Vista 255 wins European Powerboat of the Year
DUSSELDORF, Germany – The Four Winns Vista 255 has won the “2016 European Powerboat of the Year” award in the “up to 25 feet” category. The award was recently announced at a ceremony held at the Dusseldorf International Boat Show, Dusseldorf, Germany. This is the second time the brand has won the award, bringing home the trophy in 2012 with ...
Read More »Boot Dusseldorf reports busy first weekend
More than 80,000 visitors visited boot Dusseldorf on it's opening weekend, show officials reported. "The first boot weekend was simply fantastic," said show director Goetz Ulf Jungmichel. "The atmosphere in the exhibition halls was great. The visitors and exhibitors were in the best of moods." On the first two days of the trade fair, a total of 80,120 attendees crowded ...
Read More »Boot Düsseldorf to feature 1,700 exhibitors in 17 halls and 20 themed areas
DÜSSELDORF – With the motto “360-degree water sports,” boot Düsseldorf – 47th International Boat Show, will highlight all activities in, on or by the water in a worldwide unique format. 1,700 exhibitors and 20 themed worlds in 17 halls will offer water sports fans a wide range of products from January 23 – 31, 2016 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, ...
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