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Beirut Boat 2006
17 May - 21 May 2006
The 5th International Boat and Super Yacht Show
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| Exhibition Overview |
Marinas mushroom amid skyrocketing luxury boat sales
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| The Middle East’s luxury pleasure boat sector continues to expand dramatically – it now accounts for almost a fifth of global super-yacht sales. Surging luxury boat sales have, in turn, generated massive demand for mooring facilities. Regional seafront developers have responded by building one luxury marina after another. Across the Middle East and Gulf, from Lebanon to Kuwait and Dubai, Egypt to Bahrain to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, marinas are being constructed and planned, or have already been completed. Meanwhile, the infectious regional passion for boating and water sports, fuelling the marina construction flurry, shows no sign of slowing. |
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2nd Conference on Marinas and Seafront Development
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| For the second time, marine industry decision-makers, developers and investors, multinational corporations, financial institutions, marina and seafront property owners, academics, and government officials will converge on a conference organized by the Arab Marine Industries Association (AMIA) in collaboration with The World of Boat & Yachts magazine, concurrently with the 2006 Beirut Boat show. Together, they will marvel at the revenue generated by successful waterfront development projects, and chatter about those in the pipeline or underway here in Lebanon, and about the multi billion dollar projects in Dubai and other parts in the Middle East. Conference attendees will underscore the benefits of marinas as barometers of social advancement and cultural melting pots and discuss ways of maximizing the regional marine sector’s potential, paying particular attention to Lebanon’s marine industry assets. Debate will also center around the need for government industry-supporting legislation, notably investment, insurance, and commercial laws to protect local and international private investors. Finally, the myth that marinas necessarily harm the environment will be dispelled. |
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Beirut Boat 2006 joins the select company of accredited world leading boat shows
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| Since its debut in 2000 Beirut Boat has attracted over 60,000 visitors, 550 local and international companies from 22 different countries with official pavilions, and has showcased more than 300 yachts and super yachts in water and on land. Beirut Boat has established itself as an international and professional boat show that meets all the requirements of becoming a member at the IFBSO ( International Federation of Boat Show Organisers) |
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Two major players join efforts to organize the Middle East’s premiere boat show
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| Beirut Boat 2006, the 5th International Boat and Super Yacht show will again be jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf, organisers of the world’s largest boat and water sports trade fair (boot-düsseldorf) and, International Fairs and Promotions (IFP), the Middle East’s leading fair organiser, ensuring the highest standards of both quality and professionalism. The show will once more be the center stage of the latest product lines from the world’s leading boat, yacht and super yacht producers to thousands of visitors including hundreds of VIP’s from around the region. |
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Extensive water and on land display on exhibit
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| The showcase will include a variety of moored boats, sailboats, yachts and supper yachts from different manufacturers. More than just a floating show of the world’s top brands, Beirut Boat also features an on-land display of marine equipment and instruments, engines, accessories and a wide range sport gear for all types of water enthusiasts, which also cover hundreds of top brand names. Visitors can also expect to see a variety of services with their representatives including marinas, major touristic projects and touring agents, marina developers, brokerage, charters etc. |
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Investors pumping billions of dollars into marina development in Lebanon & the region
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| Soaring regional demand for boats over the last few years has spurred massive investment in waterfront development. Over the next five years, a whopping $20 billion will be invested in the sector. A stunning $1 billion has already been spent on marinas and seafront developments in Lebanon alone. |
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Regional visitors to Lebanon grow by over 100 percent as tourism and marine facilities expand
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| For the past years, Lebanon has returned as a favored tourist destination with a full range of historic, natural, and cultural attractions. International arrivals are growing by more than 40% annually covering different nationalities, and the number of highly sought after Gulf visitors has doubled over the last two years. Beirut International Airport is host to some 36 international airlines. Recently built marinas and water front facilities constitute a major part of the boom. Coming in direct response to the increasing demand of boating and other water sports activities, immense projects are underway on the costal line of Lebanon starting from the South up to the North. |
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Showcased at the event
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Boat trailers & hoists |
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Associations & organizations |
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Boat & yacht accessories |
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Boat building material |
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Boat equipment |
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Boat repair & maintenance |
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Boat, yacht & marina services |
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Brokerage, finance & related services |
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Coast guard & emergency equipment |
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Commercial craft |
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Communications & computers |
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Deck fittings |
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Diving & fishing holiday packages |
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Diving equipment |
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Engines, drives & pumps |
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Fishing equipment |
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Generators & electrical equipment |
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Inflatables |
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Jet skis & accessories |
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Marina Developers |
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Marina supplies & equipment |
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Motor boats |
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Nautical gift items |
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Navigational & GPS systems |
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On board instruments
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Sailing boats & yachts
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Ship management
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Small boats
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Super yachts
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Trade literature & publications
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Water skiing equipment
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Water sports clothing |
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Water tourism, cruise liners & charters
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Wind surfing & equipment |
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