Beijing Intl Boat & Marina Dev Show (20-22 Nov 08)
Australian companies are invited to participate in Beijing International Boat & Marina Development Show 2008 20-22 November 2008. This event will bring together the international marine industry's top decision makers and major players, marina and seafront property owners and potential buyers. 
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? China is the world's third largest market for big ticket items including boats.
? Annual sales of big ticket items is 10% of world's market worth approximately US$2 billion.
? Presence of over 500,000 Chinese millionaires (based on US dollars) presents strong purchasing power for boats.
? In 2006 Beijing witnessed 12% year-on-year growth with a GDP of approximately US$97 billion.
? Per capita income for urban and rural residents increased by 12.9% and 9.6% respectively.
? Chinese recreational boat industry grew 40% from 2005 to 2006.
? There are 56 marinas planned or currently under construction.
? China has over 90,000 lakes, 6,500 islands, and about 20,000 kilometres of waterfront coastline.
Holding of the 2008 Olympic Games has transformed the city's infrastructure to accommodate the needs of international and local visitors.
The show is organized by IIR, the Institute for International Research, who are the global leader in event management and part of the Informa Business Group, owners of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show.
International Trade Show Management Pty Ltd is the Australian agent for The Beijing International Boat & Marina Development Show 2008, and your local contact.
Exhibit Profile
? Boats and Luxury Yachts ? Tourism
? Special Marine Craft ? Media
? Manufacturing, Components and Equipment ? Lifestyle
? Marina Development ? Others
? Watersports, Leisure and services
The China Special Marine Craft Expo will take place concurrently with The Beijing International Boat & Marina Development Show 2008. This unique exhibit area will comprise an extensive showcase of non-leisure craft for specialist uses, open to manufacturers of craft with commercial, defence, scientific and research, environmental and industrial applications, plus all related supplies and services.
These include Lifeboats, Rescue boats, Dive Boats, Fire Boats, High-speed Police Boats, Marine Patrol Boats, Flood Evacuation Boats, oil spill contamination boats, Glass-bottomed Boats, Tourist Boats, River barges, Narrow Boats, Small Commercial Craft (shuttles), Mini-submersibles, and Semi-submersible vessels.
The New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) in Beijing is a brand new exhibition centre opening in 2008. NCIEC is only 1.5 km from Beijing Capital Airport, and less than 25 km from the city centre.
By exhibiting at these vital events, you will:
? Gain cost effective access to potential partners, distributors or agents
? Promote your products to potential New Customers
? Have opportunities to negotiate export contracts
? Build brand awareness, and establish a market presence
? Establish new business contacts for partnership and investment
? Gain direct face-to-face access to key decision and policy Makers
? Support existing industry representatives and market developers
? Gain valuable publicity directed to key buyers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Companies are encouraged to check with their State Government if they may qualify for any support programs. Companies may also be entitled to financial assistance via Austrade's Export Market Development Grants Scheme.
To reserve your space at The Beijing International Boat & Marina Development Show 2008, contact International Trade Show Management itsm@optusnet.com.aufor a Space Application and information pack. Early exhibitor registration will offer the opportunity to take advantage of pre-show publicity opportunities throughout China.
The Beijing International Boat & Marina Development Show 2008 website is a valuable source of additional information: www.beijingboatshow.com
by Paul Cahir
Bateau Bay, NSW
