Apr 22, 2008

Croatia International Boat Show 2008


The greatest boat show in South-East Europe and one of top ten nautical events in the world, Croatia Boat Show this year celebrated its tenth anniversary..

The Split show, which in the past ten years has grown into a respectable nautical event, every year attracts numerous shipbuilders from Europe and other countries of the world, manufacturers of nautical equipment and clothing, as well as providers of various nautical services. This rich economic event has proved itself to be the best place for making business contacts, so it is reasonable to expect some of the most successful enterprises of the nautical industry of Europe and the world.


The visitors and the exhibitors of the 10th annual Croatia Boat Show from April 5 to 13 this year enjoyed a spectacle on the recently renovated Split promenade – the exhibition space both at sea and on land was significantly larger than last year, and all participants have been treated to various product presentations, contests, promotions and other entertaining events.


Last year the show attracted 50.000 visitors who all came to admire products of over 1300 exhibitors, displayed a record number of 425 vessels – 271 at sea and 154 in water – other nautical products and luxury vehicles. Judging on those records and a record number of applications for participation in this year's show, the 2008 show saw 30% more exhibitors from both Croatia and the world.


Other than the best that the Croatian shipbuilding industry has to offer, the show featured the world's most influential groups and brands like Ferretti, Azimut-Benetti, Sunseeker, Princess, Fairline, Aicon, FIPA, San Lorenzo, Uniesse, INRizzardi, Drettman, Rodman, Elegance, Doral, Sea Ray, Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Elan, Hanse, Dufour, Absolute, Bavaria.


The Croatia Boat Show is an attractive and important nautical event perfectly suitable for 'the little man' – a great place to see family yachts and fishing boats, and a place of glamour on international level, with spectacular races, presentations of luxury hotels and fashion shows. In its tenth edition the Croatia Boat Show has once again prove that its impeccable organization justifies the top ten spot the show boasts.

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