The fifth edition of India’s largest and only truly international boat show will bring a unique opportunity to participate in a well established and trusted platform to cater to arguably the last large untapped leisure boating market in the world. With the Middle East reaching a saturation point, the focus of sales is bound to move to India, which has the potential to be the largest market in the region for boats.

The event in 2007, its inaugural year, established itself as the benchmark for boat shows in India and served …

The fifth edition of India’s largest and only truly international boat show will bring a unique opportunity to participate in a well established and trusted platform to cater to arguably the last large untapped leisure boating market in the world. With the Middle East reaching a saturation point, the focus of sales is bound to move to India, which has the potential to be the largest market in the region for boats.
Based on the suggestions and feedback of many exhibitors, attempts are being made to bring the land and water …

In its fourth edition, the Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 (MIBS) on February 18th to 21st February 2010 is the only show of its kind to be held in Mumbai with both a substantial land and sea component. Over 15000 sq. mtrs. space on land at the Bandra-Kurla Complex and a marina with space for over 30 boats at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai harbor, will make up MIBS 2010.

MIBS 2010 is also pleased to announce an exclusive sponsorship tie-up with India’s largest media house The Times of …

1) Established since 2007, now in its fourth year, the Mumbai International Boat Show has been enjoying phenomenal success year-on-year and is today seen as being on par with annual calendar boat shows the world over.
2) Designated as the only third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai, after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival.
3) Supported by:
• Government of Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
•  Indian Navy
• Mumbai Port Trust
•  Yachting Association of India
• FICCI
•  Indian Trade Promotion Organization
•  Indian Coast Guard
4) Organized by: An independent company; Mumbai …

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 …

The 6th edition of The Goa International Boat Show (GIBS), on the prestigious IBI International Calendar sets sail from 15-17 January ‘2010 at Goa, India.
GIBS is India’s Oldest & Only on-water luxury lifestyles show, featuring over 200 International & Indian brands. The current edition has booked space of over 30,000 sq.ft. making it the largest industry platform, supported by the Government & States, Chambers of Commerce, Trade Associations, Industry Media, related business & professional organisations, etc.
GIBS has now become a household name for any player in the Boating, Water Liesure …

Although there have been speculations & rumors of the boat show not being held this year, we however have received a press release confirming the occurrence of the MIBS 2010.
The Mumbai boat show is being held since the last 3 years in a row and has shown a positive increase in no of growth in the form of visitors and exhibitors.  The MIBS 2010 is scheduled to commence from 18th Feb 2010 to 21st Feb 2010.
The 2008 boat show was impressive and showcased large boats in the exhibition hall as …

The worlds largest boat show turns 50 this year and it does that in grand style. The Fort Lauderdale boat show to be held at Fort Lauderdale, Florida the place which is considered the Mecca of yachting all over the world. with more than $3 billion worth of watercraft, engines and electronics on display & more than 250 super-yachts, the Fort Lauderdale boat show is the largest and most attended boat show in the world. (click here to read more about fort Lauderdale)

The boat show will commence on 29th …

Ranking in the first five countries in the international arena, particularly in mega yacht building, Turkey forges ahead at full speed to be the most outstanding maritime country of the world. Many great shipyards of Europe either are situated or take part in joint ventures in Turkey, hosting every tone of blue with its 8.400 km long shoreline, for mega yacht building. As Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum shipyard zones are in full flow to be a world brand, the number of ships launched every year is also quite impressive.

Rising star …

it is often a common misconception by boat buyers that boat exbhitions are the best time and place to buy a yacht. The buyer believes  due to the immense competition and endless varieties they are bound to get a good bargain. But the fact remains that the dealers or exhibitors have paid huge amounts for participating in the boat show which eventually they pass on the cost to the buyer.
It is also a myth that going to dealers / brokers directly may not lead to attactive bargains but the fact remains that …

With boat prices probably being at an all time low we feel that NOW is the best time to buy that dream yacht.  Statistical Surveys Inc. findings for the recreational marine industry show that sales fell 47.6 percent in the 30-foot-and-up segment across all 50 of the United States in 2008.   Hinckley Yachts, Mercury MerCruiser, Viking Yachts, Cummins, Crownline, Cruisers, Hatteras and dozens of other manufacturers have laid off a large part of their workforce in the last few months.  Some have stopped building boats altogether.
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