International Conference on Boating and Yachting.
A rejuvenating ayurvedic treatment, a captivating leisure boat trip or an alluring houseboat stay.. the beckoning call for tourists to the Gods owns Country would not have more reasons. 
The backwater tourism boom in Kerala is at a rapid pace resulting in a massive inflow of tourists from across the world. With regard to this significant rise in the backwater tourism industry, Marine BizTV, the Global Maritime Television Channel is organising BOAT INDIA 08 - the International Conference on Boating and Yachting.
The event is managed by BizTV Events and is scheduled to be held at Cochin from 14 to 16 December 2008. Thus, the port city of Kochi gets ready to host yet another maritime event of international importance.
The high profile event is accompanied with 'BOAT INDIA Expo' an exhibition showcasing the latest information and products in the boating and yachting industry and the inaugural International Boating Awards (IBA 08). There are 20 categories of awards bestowed for the outstanding contribution of the boating and yachting industry.
It is also the first international boating awards of the subcontinent. BOAT INDIA Expo will also witness the launch of digital booths for the first time in the subcontinent. Digital booth is a cutting edge technological concept to offer simplified business solutions right on the show floor.
BOAT INDIA 2008 constitutes an agenda-setting 2 day conference featuring 4 sessions of the hottest current issues, product demonstrations from the leading Boats and Yachts establishments around the globe, first International Boating Awards of the subcontinent and an exclusive business networking session along the exotic backwaters of Kerala.
The conference along with the exhibition will provide information and business networking opportunity to its delegates and all top players in the boating and yachting industry. Lead players in the industry such as Gulf craft, Fincantieri Yachts and so on will also mark their presence stealing the worldwide maritime attention.
Another added attraction is the commencement of Maritime Cultural Olympics and Marine Film Festival along with the event. Moreover, Cochin also gets ready to welcome the high acclaimed Volvo Ocean Race as it is chosen to be the single stop over point in India.
The Volvo Ocean Race will start from Alicante, Spain on 11 October 2008 and will enter Kochi on 3rd December 2008 with a halt of ten days. Both Boat India 08 and Volvo Ocean Race will bring Cochin to the international spotlight which also calls for a weeklong maritime carnival for the marine enthusiasts.
For Details Contact:
Marine BizTV
Kochi, India
Tel :0484 4066666
Fax: 0484 4055561
Mob: 09249561070/09895751563
Email: boatindia@marinebiztv.com
Please visit our website at www.boatindia08.com
by Marine BizTV
PALMYRA, WA
