NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Islands of The Bahamas will as soon as once more be prominently displayed on the 63rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), October 26-30, to promote the boating sector within the nation.
Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS is recognised as the biggest in-water boat present on this planet.
John Pinder, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation together with Dr. Kenneth Romer, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) are anticipated to attend the present and meet with numerous members of the worldwide media, traders and main boating business companions.
“Boating is a sector that is essential to The Bahamas especially as we continue to see significant arrivals to our islands by boat. To date we are more than 80% back to pre-pandemic levels”, mentioned the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, investments & Aviation for The Islands of The Bahamas.
“FLIBS is an incredible opportunity for us to showcase the expansive offerings we have available in this space, while networking with key industry partners, media and more. We look forward to another successful year of promoting our partners and experiences to boating enthusiasts in Fort Lauderdale“.
With Florida being the biggest supply marketplace for the boating sector, the group led by Exec Director, Bridgette King and Senior Director, Greg Rolle are equipped for an inflow of inquiries for boating season 2023.
In reality, in accordance to Senior Director Rolle, that is maybe one of probably the most important reveals of the 12 months and shall be an indicator of how the subsequent 12 months will carry out. We have a report quantity of stakeholders on the present this 12 months and by all indications we’re assured that 2023 shall be one other banner 12 months for boating.
Bahamas highlights will embody:
- FLIBS Booth: Guests are inspired to cease by The Bahamas sales space #23, positioned in the primary tent, to study in regards to the newest choices and developments throughout the boating sector and enroll early for the favored 2023 boating flings. Yacht charter brokers can even be invited to take part in The Bahamas Yacht Charter Show Feb 2023.
- FLIBS Seminars: Attendees could have entry to two seminars hosted by The Bahamas:
- Oct. 28: Boating to The Bahamas hosted by Grant Johnson, Bahamas Boating Ambassador and Jonathan Lord, BMOTIA Ambassador. The seminar will happen at 4 p.m. on the Broward County Convention Center.
- Oct. 29: Boating to The Bahamas hosted by Robert Brousseau, Bahamas Boating Ambassador and Jonathan Lord, BMOTIA Ambassador – 4 p.m. on the Broward County Convention Center.
- FLIBS Happy Hour: In partnership with Staniel Cay Yacht Club and Makers Air, The Islands of The Bahamas will host a contented hour on-site. Trade present goers can cease by The Bahamas sales space #23 on Oct. 29 between 2-3 p.m. for Bahamian bites and Bahama Mama cocktails.
- And More: The Bahamas shall be featured on the night occasion expertise hosted by Worth Avenue Yachts on the yacht docks. Attendees could have the chance to expertise a style of Junkanoo, in addition to Graycliff’s famed cigar rolling and sampling.
The full listing of this 12 months’s collaborating Bahamas companions and exhibitors embody: Romora Bay Hotel & Marina, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas, Makers Air, Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Sandals Emerald Bay, Atlantis Paradise Island, Bay Street Marina, Valentines Resort, Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, Kalik, 3N’s Exuma Vacations, Bahamas National Trust, Bahamasair, Bluff House Resort & Marina, Nassau Yacht Haven, Neal Watson Bimini Scuba Center, Tropic Ocean Airways, Silver Airways, Buzz Air, Bradford Marine, Bimini Big Game Club, Abaco Beach Resort, Graycliff Hotel, Sterling Financial Group, Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina and Montage Cay.
For extra data, please go to www.FLIBS.com and https://www.bahamas.com/getting-here/boating.
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SOURCE The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
