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Moscow Boat Show introduces ‘Charter Days’

The 2010 Moscow International Boat Show (MIBS), held at Crocus Expo on 15-18 April, will feature ‘Charter Days’ – each day being dedicated to a popular sailing destination. 

The provisional schedule is as follows:

15 April – Croatia
16 April – Italy
17 April – France & Corsica
18 April – Caribbean

The ‘Charter Days’ have been organised by the Russian Yachting Centre in association with the All Russian Sailing Federation and the Volvo Ocean Race.  The first day, dedicated to Croatia, is sponsored by Salona, a manufacturer of performance cruisers since 2002.

 

Chartering is one of the fastest growing sectors in the boat industry, enabling a much wider audience to experience the luxury and prestige associated with boating.  The ‘Charter Days’ at MIBS 2010 will direct boat enthusiasts to the Russian Yachting Centre’s stand, where regular seminars and presentations will be taking place, offering valuable advice and promoting the benefits of chartering.  It will give visitors an opportunity to ask questions and find out about other people’s experiences.  Crucially, they will also be able to talk directly with charter companies and those who provide auxiliary services, such as insurance, all of whom will be present on the stand.

The new initiative will also enable companies, such as Salona, to benefit from increased publicity in Russia, as Event Manager, Mrs. Olga Galkina, explains, “The ‘Charter Days’ will be well advertised during the event, focussing attention on these destinations and the companies that serve them.  As Russia’s best known boat show, MIBS attracts a lot of visitors, both consumer and trade, so it is a prime opportunity to build awareness and generate sales”.

Notes to Editors

MIBS 2010 will take place on 15-18 April 2010 at Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia.  The 2009 event featured 217 exhibitors from 26 countries, demonstrating models from Azimut, Ferretti, Sunseeker, Fairline, Princess, Riva, ISA International Shipyards Ancona, Oyster Marine, Contest Yachts, Elling, Elegance, Jeanneau, Doral, Galeaon, Monterey, SeaRay, Sessa Marine, amongst others.   The event attracted an attendance of 20480 (up 7,000 on the previous year). The exhibition covers all aspects of the boat and yacht industry, from small parts and accessories producers to mega yacht manufacturers. 

MIBS is organised by ITE Group Plc.  ITE is a leading organiser of international exhibitions and conferences in fast-developing and emerging markets.  The Group comprises 23 offices worldwide and organises over 180 events every year in 11 countries.  For more about ITE, please see the website:  www.ite-exhibitions.com.

Salona performance cruisers have been built since 2002, following the spirit of yachtsmen looking for reliable, well-built sailing boats that would match best cruiser racers on the market in terms of racing performance, as well as providing comfortable cruising abilities.  Quality, performance and comfort remain the main characteristics of the impressive range of Salonas, with new models to be presented in the forthcoming year.  Salona will be represented at the Moscow International Boat Show on the Charter Village stand. 

For additional photographs, exhibitor comments & other information, please contact us:

Nadine Buckley
Marketing Manager - ITE Group Plc
Tel: +44 207 596 5260
Email: nadine.buckley@ite-exhibitions.com

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