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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the largest in-water boat show in the world, with its ever expanding fleet of superyachts, sport fishing vessels, go-fast boats, submersibles, and everything in between, is set to take place Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. more
Recognized as the pinnacle of all nautical exhibitions, FLIBS showcases more world and U.S. product debuts than any other boat show in the U.S. More than 110,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world are expected to embark to the “Yachting Capital of the World” for this international boating spectacular featuring more than 1,500 boats and 1,200 exhibitors, spanning three million square feet of exhibition space and six miles of floating docks across seven locations. Generating a substantial annual statewide economic impact of $857 million, FLIBS features nearly $4 billion in product with show sales exceeding $508 million.
Sailing into its 60 th anniversary, FLIBS will feature unique activations, remarkable experiences and new show stopping megayachts hailing from all corners of the world.
Boasting over 240,000 square feet of exhibition space, upwards of 280 exhibitors, and more than 300 boats, this is a great place to get your boat fix. more
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Held in Cleveland, Ohio, this is one of the country’s largest indoor boat shows. It’s also recognized as one of the top 15 boat shows in the USA. here
Demonstrating the extensive health and safety protocols that Informa Markets developed through their AllSecure program as well as utilizing heightened preventive measures developed by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) was a crucial step in working the state and local health officials to open the show which serves as an important business event in the boating industry.
Needless to say, the hotels and the restaurants in the area are excited about the influx of visitors, especially during a time like this. “The city is ecstatic that we are doing the event,” Doole adds. It has been a very involved undertaking. “We have been working with the city and the county, using GBAC regulations, and had to abide by a 62-page health and safety document that includes all the protocols we had to put in place,” Doole said. more
With 80 percent of the show taking place in open-air outdoor spaces, this design works well in a COVID-19 world. more
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, (or FLIBS as it is affectionately called) claims to be the largest boat show in the world: it covers more than 278,000 square metres of space over seven locations. Visitors to the show can expect a selection of the best new superyachts in Fort Lauderdale, numerous luxury yachts for sale and exotic car displays. There are 1,500 boats on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and more than $4 billion worth of boats and kit.
Hosted in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the self-styled “superyacht capital of the world", this show benefits from its beachfront location, offering a laid-back vibe. The superyacht portion of FLIBS has grown in recent years and offers a number of VIP boat show experiences, while the show's selection of super-fast tenders is also exceptional. more