MIBS 2010 Gathers Intetnational Exhibitors
The Mumbai International Boat Show MIBS 2010 slated to be held between 18th to 21st Feb 2010 already seems packed with exhibitors confirming stalls for the show some of which include the biggest names in the yachting industry worldwide. The event will be held at Bandra Kurla Complex and the marina adjacent to the Gateway of India.
According to IBI news, the MIBS has already has confirmed exhibitors some of which include Ocean Style/Burgess, Sunreef, Azimut, Mahindra Odyssea, Ava Marine, Larson, Superior Jetties, Drago and Sealegs.
The Mumbai international boat show has been hosting the Indian chapter of the boat show for the past 2years. The IBI listed boat show was acquired a few months ago by Spenta multimedia one of India’s largest publication conglomerate which publishes over 40 magazines.
“We are positive that boating in all forms is poised for growth in this country,” says Maneck Davar, proprietor of Spenta Multimedia. “With its extensive coastline and inland waterways, coupled with more affluence and disposable income, India will become a big market for boats. As in other areas, the world will slowly recognise India’s potential and MIBS will be the platform for boats and their development for the entire subcontinent.”
MIBS is said to be the third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival. With a population in excess of 12 million, the city is said to have more millionaires per square mile than Manhattan.
Our view-
Mumbai is slated for another boat (IMF Boat show) which is scheduled to be held just 1-2 weeks before the MIBS. With 2 other boat shows being held in Goa before that we feel it would be difficult for many exhibitors to pick the right platform for them.
We also believe that too many boat shows within short intervals would lead to confusion among participants as well visitors who normally schedule and allocate time according to boat show dates.
FYI – some confirmed participants have denied being confirmed exhibitors but have none the less have expressed interest.
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