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DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW WINS COVETED INDUSTRY AWARD
Region’s Longest Running Boat Show Recognised for Innovation and Excellence in Leisure Marine Industry
Dubai International Boat Show was the winner of the Business Achievement Award 2010 for Innovation & Excellence at the World of Yachts Recognition Awards for Excellence at a major ceremony held over the weekend in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Arab Marine Industries Association (AMIA) presented the award to Dubai International Boat Show for its continued outstanding contribution to the leisure marine industry over two decades.
The Dubai International Boat Show is the largest and most established event of its kind in the Middle East having launched the first event in 1992. Next year’s show, the 19th edition, will be held at the Dubai International Marine Club from 1 – 5 March 2011.
Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of Dubai International Boat Show, said: “It is a great honour for the Dubai International Boat Show to be presented this great accolade by the regional marine fraternity. I would like to thank the organisers for recognising our efforts and we look forward to increasing our contribution towards the continued growth of the Middle East’s leisure marine industry.”
The Dubai International Boat Show attracts more than 23,000 visitors each year to see the latest boats and leisure marine products and services from more than 700 companies including international brands Atlantis, Azimut, Benetti, CRN, Danish Yachts, Four Winns, Palmer Johnson, Riviera, Trinity Yachts and Westport.
The show also includes many of the leading regional market leaders such as Al Hareb Marine, Al Masaood, Al Yousuf (Yamaha), AMIT, ART Marine, Behne Mar, Delma Marine, Gulf Craft, IMG Boats, Leisure Marine, Macky Marine, Mercedes, Sebile, Sun Marina and Sunseeker Middle East.
This year’s show was the platform for 15 Global Launches and 25 Regional Premiers, highlighting the powerful influence of the Dubai International Boat Show to the global leisure marine industry.
For more information www.boatshowdubai.com
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About Dubai International Boat Show:
www.boatshowdubai.comDubai International Boat Show, the most trusted and established marine industry exhibition in the Middle East, is a showcase of yachts and boats from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine equipment and accessories.
Established in 1992, the multi-award winning show showcases the latest Leisure Boats, equipment and associated services in the Middle East:
• Exhibitors include both local and international boat manufacturers as well as the latest innovations in marine equipment and supplies
• More than 25,000 international and local visitors attend including key buyers from Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):
www.dwtc.comAs the organiser of Dubai International Boat Show, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 31 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge.
Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region. Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors.
DWTC works the region's leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all conferences deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Jon Barber
Public Relations Manager
DWTC
Tel: +971 4 308 6124
Email:jon.barber@dwtc.com
