Mumbai International Boat Show 2008, 28 February to 2 March 2008
Venue: Mumbai, India
The second Mumbai International Boat Show will take place next year February 28 - March 2nd 2008. The British Marine Federation is a strategic partner in the show, providing marketing consultancy, operational guidance and running global space sales.
The 2008 exhibition will be on the same site as the 2007 event and show space is expected to double to near 3000 square metres. The show will again be complemented by a conference, gala dinner and additional events. The marina will be installed at the famous "Gateway to India", and will provide 150 metres of space for on the water exhibits.
The project will be led by International Commercial Manager Tom Chant with operational guidance being provided by Murray Ellis and the National Boat Shows Operations team.
India's economy is booming and economic commentators point to an era of unprecedented growth. In a recent CapGemini - Merrill Lynch study India is the second fastest growing HNI (High Net Worth Individuals) market in the world. Consumer spending on lifestyle and luxury brands is at an all-time high, and that appetite shows no signs of abating. The country also has a strong maritime history, with Mumbai the home of the third oldest yacht club in the world, the Royal Bombay Yacht Club.
"Our position as strategic partner of the Mumbai International Boat Show offers very exciting opportunities for NBS, BMF and all of our members," said Tom Chant. "India has a rapidly developing leisure marine market and the MIBS offers unparalleled opportunities for exhibitors from the UK and around the world to make their mark.
"We look forward to working with the Mumbai team over the coming months to ensure that the show goes from strength to strength."
The debut show in Mumbai last year was deemed a great success. Over 60 exhibitors took the opportunity to display products ranging from small single man canoes to super yacht brokers and builders.
If you would like to discuss the show and the opportunities there, please contact Tom Chant on 01784 223 642 or tchant@britishmarine.co.uk or go to http://www.mumbaiboatshow.com
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