Biograd Boat Show 18.0

Biograd, Croatia, 20-23. 10. 2016

Press Release - 20. 09. 2016
Übersicht
Biograd Boat Show 18.0
Croatia's Largest Boat Show and Central Europe's In-water Show
Marina Kornati, Biograd, Croatia
Organized by: Ilirija d.d.
Photos – More than 30 high resolution photos available on the following dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0uamvrdv5jcal8b/AAARv_cvyFCs3ZQRxor-jfXna?dl=0

Boat Premieres - The following Drop Box link contains info on boat premiers and will be updated regularly https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y8g524t0wsols2i/AAAkZnmN6ikKWgCZg3_tXAMMa?dl=0

Biograd Boat Show Sells Out One Month in Advance!

Plans under Way to Accommodate Waitlisted Exhibitors – This available exhibitions space for this year’s show is filled up at a record pace, and will lead to an 18th straight record show in terms of exhibitors and boats. Plans are underway to accommodate waitlisted exhibitors by rearranging some areas of the marina to expand the 32,800m2 exhibition area. Expect to see well over 300 registered exhibitors and more than 300 vessels on display.

Biograd Boat Show Comes of Age!
The Biograd Boat Show turns 18 this year, and visitors can expect to see signs of maturity. Expect to the widest range of products on offer to date. The show has become the meeting point for Croatia’s nautical industry and marks the end of the boating season, and the beginning of a new nautical business year. It is visible that this nautical season has been a good one for the industry, particularly with a pick-up in new boat sales. This should be reflected at the show where there will be a good selection of new models on display.

The World Premiere of the Greenline 36 Hybrid Motor Yacht among the Many New launches for the show. Greenline is the world leader in electric/diesel hybrid yachts, and the 36 marks the introduction of their 5th generation hybrid technology, and first model as newly independent yacht builder.

Volvo Expands its Exhibit to Include “Pop-up” Salon and 7 Automobiles
Volvo has long been associated with offshore yacht racing, and this year is expanding its ties with the Biograd Boat Show by building a “Pop-up” salon and will feature 7 automobiles including a special Volvo Ocean Race version. In addition, the Volvo dealer of Split will introduce the newest 12m motor yacht from the Croatian shipyard Damor.

Exhibition Hall B Becomes the Home of the Biograd Charter Show- The BCS is designed to present in one place, the yacht charter fleets of the Biograd Boat Show exhibitors, and Croatian yacht charter providers. The show is designed for both Business to Business interaction on Thursday and Friday (20 -21), as well as direct interaction with consumers. A new on-site presentation room has been added and the HGK Croatian Chamber of Economy is participating as an active partner. Last year’s focus market was France, and this year’s will be the UK, with a special presentation by the London office of the Croatian Tourist Board.

Backstory
Another Record Show Expected
After 17 years of consecutive growth, another record show is expected. In 2015 a record number of visitors and more than 300 register exhibitors attended from many countries, displaying more than 300 vessels. The event has taken on an international flavor due to the importance of Croatia as a boating destination and the impressive facilities and management of Ilirija d.d. which include Marina Kornati, Ilirija hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. Favorable pricing for all services adds to the leisurely atmosphere, while a pontoon bridge links the main marina with Marina Kornati West, offering a unique and attractive in-water exhibition.

The “Boat Show Experience”
Sunset marks the end of the exhibition day and the beginning of an on-site evening program offering great food and live entertainment each night, continuing into the town centre until the late hours. Also, many side events take place with themes such as business, education, social, culinary, sport and recreation. Known as the “Boat Show Experience”, it is the key to the show’s success, visible in the eyes of the locals as well as many affluent visitors from Central Europe that make a holiday of the event.

The Gateway for Central European Boaters
More and more, the show attracts visitors and exhibitors from neighboring countries and afar. Many are introduced to Biograd through its world class calendar of events, or as one of the largest yacht charter destinations in the world, or as one of busiest marinas in Croatia. Regardless the number of international visitors to the Biograd Boat Show increases each year.

Biograd Charter Show (BCS)
As Croatia leads the world in bareboat yacht charter, the Biograd Charter Show is an important yearly meeting point for the industry, and takes place in Hall “B”. On Thursday and Friday It focuses on Business to Business dealings, while the weekend offers consumers the best opportunity to speak directly with charter providers and to take advantage of special offers. A rich charter congress program for the industry is topped off by a grand Charter Friday Party in the Hall “B” restaurant.

New for BCS 2016
On Site Conference Facilities in Hall B – allows all meetings and presentations to take place on site On-line B2B Meeting Scheduling – administered by the Croatian Chamber of Economy. Expanded Meeting Facilities – allowing for more meetings between Charter professionals. Complementary refreshment bar – open to all accredited charter professionals on Thur. & Fri.

Gold Member of IFBSO
The Biograd Boat Show is a Gold Member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers, adopting the high standards of the organization and participating in its further development by sharing its unique business model, and innovative touches such as the 360 degree virtual tour.

Go to www.bbs.com.hr and take a 360° virtual tour of the show, and view many video clips on Boat Show TV.