Eurasia Boatshow 2010 fair will be organized by CNR Expo, between 12 – 21 February 2010 in Istanbul.
Million-dollar boats were exhibited at the Eurasia Boatshow 2009, the second biggest boat and yacht show organized ashore. More than 200 small, medium or mega-size boats were exhibited in the fair, the importance of which was emphasized by Tony Rice, ICOMIA General Secretary.
The most important names and key decision makers of the marine sector visited Eurasia Boatshow 2009. In his speech at the VIP opening day of the show Tony Rice, The ICOMIA General Secretary (International Council of Marine Industry Associations), stated Turkey's importance for the Mediterranean Region with its fantastic coasts and also the yacht industry being developed in the country.
Eurasia Boatshow hosted 5.721 international visitors from many European countries including Netherlands, Germany, UK, Italy, Bulgaria and Greece. Chairman of the Board of NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) Thomas Dammrich and the Head of Great Lakes Boating Federation USA (with around 10 million members), Ned Dikmen were also among the visitors of the fair.
Some of the international brands participated to the fair are as follows ; Giant Motoryachts, Atlantis, Intermare, Delphia, Comet, Sealine, Glastron, Fairline, Regal, Northshore, Ferretti, Riva, Beneteau, Azimut, Bayliner, Maxum, Meridian, Polaris, Galeon, Carianda Yachts, Criscraft, Archamboult, Riviera, HanseYachts, Bavaria, Sanboat, Larson, Hallberg Rassy, Nimbus, Board Cruise, Jeanneau, Rinker, Northstar, Mastercraft, Tomcat, Stringray, Rancraft, Alson, Chaparral, Bat, Classic Cruiser, Taylan, Star, Egemar Liberty, Ada Board Yard, Alfa Beta, Barbarossa, Bonito, Posedion, Turbotsan and Apex.
The goal of Eurasia Boatshow is to provide new international perspectives to the sector in a familiar fair venue and with 22 years of experience and professionalism of CNR Fairs to become the best exhibition through Europe.
Why Turkey:
International business platform for marine
sectors
A "booming" country with a cumulative GDP
increase of % 187 between 2002 and 2007 totaling
663 billion $
A population of over 70 million with an
average age of 28.3 ( % 65 below 34 years old )
A fast growing domestic market
Qualified, cost effective and motivated
labor force Turkey has the fourth largest labor
force of the 27 countries of Europe with over 25
million people in 2008
Centrally located between Europe, Central
Asia and the Middle East, Istanbul is selected
as ''European Capital of Culture'' for 2010 by
European Union.
An important energy terminal and corridor in Europe which connects east to west
In EU customs union since 1996 and an EU
accession country since October 2005
Institutionalized economy fueled by 22
billion $ of FDI in 2007 and ranked the 15th
most attractive country in the world in 2006
Liberal and reformist investment climate
with highly competitive investment conditions
Dynamic and mature private sector with 107
billion $ worth of exports and increase of 197%
between 2002 and 2007
Attractiveness of Turkey for foreign direct
investments due to; geographical location which
links Asia to Europe, young population (65 % of
which aged under 35) and dynamic diligent
workforce
Reforms and standardizations going on in
Turkey, due to the period of adaptation to
European Union
Great opportunity for exhibitors to open up
to new markets by meeting with visitors from
Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and USA
Ideal place for visitors to follow up recent
developments in marine sector and find new
business partners
Eurasia Boatshow 2010 fair will be organized by CNR Expo, between 12 – 21 February 2010 in Istanbul.
Million-dollar boats were exhibited at the Eurasia Boatshow 2009, the second biggest boat and yacht show organized ashore. More than 200 small, medium or mega-size boats were exhibited in the fair, the importance of which was emphasized by Tony Rice, ICOMIA General Secretary.
