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Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), announced recently that after leading the Show for over two decades, Nancy Piffard, show director, is retiring. Desiring a continuity of leadership, Lisa Knowles, who has been the Show’s senior sales manager, has been promoted to replace Piffard. To ensure a streamlined transition Piffard will continue in ...

The 50th Anniversary of the Newport International Boat Show will take place September 16 – 19, 2021 on the downtown waterfront along America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. “We are seeing an incredible amount of excitement from boaters about this year’s show,” said Nancy Piffard, Show Director, Newport Exhibition Group. “Consumers are looking forward to seeing the latest products, ...

With COVID vaccines in distribution around the country and news of various events returning this fall, Newport Exhibition Group said it has high hopes that the 50th Newport International Boat Show will take place September 16 through 19, 2021 at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. “We are excited to kick off the boat show season in-person ...

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced that, even with site changes and construction, the 2019 Show ended on a positive note. “Ticket sales were on par with last year, which was a banner year at NIBS,” said Nancy Piffard, show director, Newport Exhibition Group. “With the unique situation of non-gated exhibitor display space ...

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, have announced plans are underway for integrating the boat show with the new Hammetts Wharf Hotel. “Over the past few months, we have received many questions about the boutique hotel being constructed on a portion of the Newport Yachting Center site and its effect on the Newport International ...

Newport Exhibition Group has announced its 48th Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place Sept. 13-Sept. 16 at the Newport Yachting Center located in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water shows in the country and the premier show in New England, the Newport International Boat Show encompasses over 13 acres and will host hundreds of exhibitors ...

The 2017 Newport International Boat Show was a success, despite weather concerns that were affecting most of the eastern seaboard, organizers recently reported. A final tally of ticket sales put the show’s overall attendance in line with last year. “We were delighted with the show’s outcome on many levels,” said Nancy Piffard, show director, Newport Exhibition Group. “Heading into September, ...

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced Friday its sponsorship program for this year’s show. A number of premier companies have already committed and will play an instrumental role in providing attendees with the most enjoyable boat show experience yet. “Our attendees come from all over the globe and represent a sophisticated demographic with ...

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the 2016 Education Series for this year’s Boat Show. Greatly expanding on past offerings, the Newport International Boat Show will host on-water courses, seminars and demonstrations, giving showgoers plenty to look forward to beyond the excitement of new boat debuts and boating gear. This year’s education ...

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced Tuesday that The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Leukemia Cup Regatta is its official charitable partner, while Sailors for the Sea is its environmental partner for the 46th Annual Newport International Boat Show. These non-profit organizations will receive complimentary exhibit space at the event and the opportunity ...