Call for Exhibitors: Auckland Int'l Boat Show
The Marine Industry Association has big plans underway for the Auckland International Boat Show 2009.Auckland International Boat Show), 5-8 March 2009.
'Ideally located on one of the world's finest harbours, the Auckland International Boat Show attracts visitors from around the globe.'
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For the first time, the boat show will be part of a major promotion for Auckland City as one of three complimenting events being promoted by Tourism Auckland (Auckland Festival 2009, Auckland Cup Week and Auckland International Boat Show 2009).
The Auckland International Boat Show has always been renowned for its showcase of the latest New Zealand and international innovations and technological developments in boats, engines and marine equipment.
The 2009 show will see the largest ever display of New Zealand and international brands of yachts and launches on the purpose built boat show marina and to accommodate additional on-land exhibitors.
Executive Director of the Marine Industry Association of NZ, Peter Busfield says: "This show has played a major role in developing a vibrant New Zealand Marine Industry that enjoys NZ$1.8billion turnover, NZ$600million in exports, employs 10,000 New Zealanders and has 600 Boating Industry Training Organisation apprentices.
"And with a host of international media flying in to peruse this world renowned event it's no wonder the show continues to be recognized by and accepted as a member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers (IFBSO). As Auckland's major maritime event the show is also proudly supported by the Auckland City Council."
More at www.aucklandinternationalboatshow.com
by Jeni Bone 
Bermagui, NSW
