5 Fresh Reasons to Attend the 65th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Leave a comment

FLIBS 2024 returns with an array of enhanced experiences for all to take pleasure in

The 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is gearing up for its 65th anniversary, showcasing an thrilling lineup of recent options and making a grand return to its iconic venues throughout the metropolis of Fort Lauderdale. Running from October 30 to November 3, this 12 months’s present guarantees enhanced experiences for each boating fanatics and trade professionals because it continues to honor the area’s wealthy custom of sailing and yachting, now spanning over six many years.

FLIBS is greater than only a boat present—it’s a celebration of 65 years of marine innovation and neighborhood connection. As the largest in-water boat present in the world, FLIBS has left an indelible mark on the native boating trade whereas enjoying a pivotal position in Fort Lauderdale’s economic system. It has not solely boosted the native marine scene however has additionally fueled the metropolis’s tourism and hospitality sectors, serving to small companies thrive and attracting worldwide guests. With over 100,000 attendees yearly, the occasion generates a staggering $1.79 billion in financial influence for the area, cementing its standing as a cornerstone of the world marine neighborhood.

This 12 months, attendees can look ahead to a variety of thrilling new additions designed to elevate the total expertise. A standout characteristic of the 2024 present is the partnership with Goslings and Anheuser-Busch, which can supply a singular culinary and cocktail journey, that includes rigorously crafted drinks and well-liked brews. Whether you’re an informal fan or a seasoned skilled, this 12 months’s FLIBS is ready to ship unforgettable moments because it celebrates its 65th 12 months of excellence.

According to a information bulletin from present organizers, new options and additions debuting at the 2024 FLIBS embrace:

• NEW location for the Windward VIP Club:Now positioned at the Hall of Fame Marina, the bigger house will supply extra luxurious experiences together with an unique Sunday Brunch, entry to particular movie star visitors, and distinctive pop-up activations. Other Windward VIP perks embrace a premium open bar, gourmand meals, unique entry to luxurious sponsorship activations, and personal restrooms inside the VIP space.
• Expanded Designers Pavilion at Superyacht Village: This 12 months, the Designers Pavilion at Superyacht Village might be bigger than ever, showcasing cutting-edge designs and improvements in luxurious yachts.
• More Products at Pier Sixty-Six and Las Olas Marina: These iconic areas will play a distinguished position in the present, providing more room and showcasing the newest merchandise and vessels.
• Superyacht Village @ Pier Sixty-Six: This 12 months, positioned at Pier Sixty-Six’s Hotel & Marina “Pier South” property, Superyacht Village will characteristic the largest vessels at the present. This unique marina will host high-end exhibitor shows and an expanded lineup of every day seminars. Superyacht Village might be open to all normal admission ticket holders. The space might be accessible by water tenders, water taxi, and shuttle bus and golf cart routes to and from all seven present areas, in addition to on-site valet and self-parking.
• Expanded Transportation Options: This 12 months, present organizers are growing the variety of water taxi stops and water taxis serving the present at present areas and, guaranteeing larger comfort and simpler mobility throughout the seven present areas. Water Taxi tickets should be bought individually for $15.

(*5*) shared Andrew Doole, President of the U.S. Boat Shows division of Informa Markets. “As a key event on the marine industry’s calendar, we are already seeing early excitement from exhibitors and look forward to welcoming our guests back to our docks.”

Phil Purcell, CEO and President of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, added, “As we mark the 65th anniversary of FLIBS, we not only celebrate its legacy, but also its significant impact on shaping the marine industry. Over the years, FLIBS has welcomed millions who have walked the docks, supported, and contributed to the industry’s growth. The evolution of FLIBS from its early days to its current status as the world’s largest in-water boat show emphasizes its impact on the industry, Broward County, and South Florida as a whole. I am incredibly proud of the work our team and our partners at Informa have done to put on this iconic event, and we are all excited for the milestones that lie ahead.”

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), the proprietor of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, is the largest commerce group in the Southeast United States devoted to selling, defending, and rising the 142,000 middle-class jobs and driving the financial output to $18.5 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the not-for-profit commerce group is targeted on the sound development of the marine trade in the South Florida Region to profit its members and their prospects, communities, and the setting. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.

Tickets for FLIBS can be found solely on-line. To guarantee a seamless expertise, attendees are strongly inspired to buy their tickets prematurely, as there is not going to be a ticket field workplace on-site. Guests attending the present can contribute to the Water Revolution Foundation (WRF), this 12 months’s official neighborhood companion. Donations could be made whereas buying tickets, funds immediately help the WRF’s Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) program. Developed by the IUCN Task Force on Marine Mammal Protected Areas, this program goals to establish and defend essential habitats. By mapping these important areas, notably in the North West Atlantic area, which incorporates well-liked boating locations like the US East Coast, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, we will foster a thriving ocean ecosystem.

This 12 months, the Broward County Convention Center returns as the official FLIBS Transportation Hub, providing over 3,000 parking areas at a every day flat price of $20. With handy entry to all present areas by way of water taxis, shuttles, and golf carts supplied by ICON Electric Vehicles, the Convention Center is the supreme start line to your #FLIBS expertise. Inside the Convention Center, visitors will discover a powerful array of fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine equipment, fishing gear, diving gear, and private watercraft.

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