Brisbane Boat Show to steal the spotlight

by Marine Qld on 17 Aug 2009

Brisbane International Boat Show. Bob Wonders

TThe Brisbane Boat Show will again cruise into the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 27-30 2009, this year without sharing the limelight with the Brisbane Festival, RiverFire.

Now in its 49th year, the Brisbane boat show is the only event in Queensland which brings together every aspect of the marine industry under one roof. The show has time and again demonstrated that it is a proven location for the marine industry to showcase products and for consumers from throughout South East Queensland and beyond to browse and make a purchase decision.

After a significant consultation process with the show venue and suppliers, Marine Queensland is pleased to announce a 15% reduction on space rates from the 2008 show. This will result in savings of up to thousands of dollars for many exhibitors.

For the first time in five years the Brisbane Boat Show will not be sharing the Southbank precinct with the popular Brisbane festival ‘RiverFire’, which has been pushed back to September. This change in event scheduling has allowed event organisers to seriously consider the possibility of utilizing the river front to conduct a range of on-water demonstrations. This change will also mean easier access to the show venue and facilities such as public transport and car parking.

Board action - Brisbane International Boat Show 2007. This year, the show will welcome world champion wakeboarder, Daniel Watkins. © Marine Queensland http://www.marineqld.com.au

The success of the 2009 Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show, also owned and managed by Marine Queensland, proves that boat shows continue to play a significant role in the decision making process when it comes to buying a new boat.

Not only did the event set a new crowd record in excess of 31, 600 visitors, Tinnie and Tackle Show exhibitors experienced increases of up to 200% in sales compared to the 2008 show.

Brisbane International Boat Show always attracts a crowd. © Marine Queensland http://www.marineqld.com.au

Jason Plant, Events Manager, stated: 'For the majority of Queenslanders, owning a boat is still a very affordable activity. People are moving away from overseas holidays and are instead choosing to holiday closer to home and this is why are seeing an increase in the number of people taking up marine based activities such as boating and fishing.'

More at www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au
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