BoatAsia expects to grow in 2009

1:52 AM Fri 16 Jan 2009 GMT
Following the success of last year's Boat Asia, which saw a 22% increase in visitors and generated more than S$57million in revenue, Boat Asia, one of the region's leading leisure boat and luxury waterfront lifestyle events, has promised that this year's show will be even bigger and better.

To be held for the second year running at the world class Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore from 23-26 April, the show is targeted at boating enthusiasts in the region, and will showcase the cr?me de la cr?me of luxury motor boats, sail boats, keel boats, catamarans, mega yachts, and super yachts from leading brands such as Grand Banks, Princess, Azimut, Ferretti, Horizon, Riviera and Sunseeker.

In line with the luxury lifestyle theme, guests will also be treated to an on-water fashion show, yoga and belly-dance performances as well as band performances. For the first time, the on-water display area will also feature a floating bar where visitors can refresh themselves while walking around the exhibits. Specially invited high-net worth individuals will also enjoy exclusive access to the Admiral Suite, a VIP lounge with a panoramic view of the marina.

Adding another element of glamour to Boat Asia 2009 will be the Charity Gala Dinner, which raised S$70,000 for the Mainly I Love Kids (MILK) Fund in 2008.

Herman Ho, Managing Director of TMX Show Productions, the producers of Boat Asia said, 'The less than rosy economic outlook in fact poses a lucrative opportunity for prospective buyers and boating enthusiasts to pick up good deals, so we are confident that Boat Asia 2009 is going to be yet another success. The show will be 30% bigger in terms of exhibition space, and we expect to showcase some breath-taking models. If the response we have been receiving from exhibitors is anything to go by, next year's show is definitely going to be an unforgettable one.'

BoatAsia 2009 will open 1300-2100 hrs Thursday to Saturday and 1200-1900 hrs on Sunday.

For more information: www.boat-asia.com

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