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ANDEC Takes Part in IFBSO Congress to Promote Abu Dhabi International Boat Show to a Wider Global Audience

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has recently gotten involved at the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) Congress, which was held from Sixth to 9th June in Berlin. Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Companys (ADNEC) presence at the congress drops in line with its preparations for the forthcoming inaugural edition of ADIBS, which is readied to happen from 17th to 20th October this year. Sustained by the Abu Dhabi Division of Culture and Tourist and Abu Dhabi Ports as the Strategic Partner, and organised by ADNEC. Being the initial member from the UAE to join the organisation. ADIBS recently signed up with IFBSO, an organisation focused on creating watercraft shows and marine trade exhibits worldwide.

By taking part at this event, ADNEC streaks a critical transfer to develop better global awareness concerning the highly-anticipated show, highlighting its significance to the global boating community, it likewise gave getting understandings right into global ideal practices for the leisure marine and luxury yacht industries and showcasing its readiness to host this leading occasion.

Alex Nicholl, Show Director of ADIBS said: "Signing up with IFBSO demonstrates our vision for ADIBS, which aims to develop itself in the international watercraft show schedule as one of the leading events to attend alongside various other front runner events such as the Cannes Yacht Festival and the Dusseldorf Boat Show held for over 40 years and 50 years respectively. The congress in Berlin provided us the chance to present to over 30 global watercraft show arranging teams; upgrading them on the plans for ADIBS, the character we are creating for the occasion, the technique we have actually taken and the obstacles we have and are encountering to be prepared to supply an effective show in October."

" The Congress additionally acted as an outstanding possibility for us to pick up from several of the best and most successful boat program organisers on the planet, getting knowledge of ideal practices to embrace and adapt concepts appropriate to Abu Dhabi and the MENA region." he included.

Nicholl kept in mind, "ADIBS will certainly embody the theme Uniquely Abu Dhabi, we are producing a setting that distinctly mixes luxury yachts and worldwide leisure aquatic together with the rich maritime background of the Emirates. Visitors and exhibitors attending the launch program will certainly be entrusted to no question regarding where and why they saw as ADIBS will certainly be providing them with an outstanding platform on which to market Abu Dhabi to a wider international target market."

Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel, President of IFBSO said: IFBSO is absolutely delighted to have gained ADIBS as a new Candidate Member and we feel that the show will be a very welcome addition to the existing portfolio of IFBSO boat show organiser members worldwide. We have matched ADIBS with the Gothenburg Boat Show as mentor and feel confident that the relationship will be mutually beneficial. We congratulate ADIBS on becoming a member and wish you every success for the inaugural show and many fruitful and enjoyable years of IFBSO membership.

Arranged and hosted by ADNEC, the inaugural version of the Abu Dhabi International Watercraft Show 2018 will certainly take place at ADNEC's own and conveniently accessible purpose-built 31,000 sqm marina providing a world-class platform for local and international companies from the recreation aquatic industry to showcase and show their latest products and services to a worldwide target market. ADIBS is anticipated to draw in 180 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors and will certainly showcase over 75 boats berthed at the ADNEC marina, recently reached enhance capability and satisfy the expanding demand.

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