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DISCOVER BOATING MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW RETURNED WITH GREAT FANFARE TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND MIAMI BEACH

With over 100,000 visitors and six locations, the 2022 event was a boon for the recreational boating industry over Presidents’ Day Weekend

The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is set for February 15-19, 2023

Miami, FL (February 24, 2022) – The 2022 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® was a huge success by all measures after returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center and Downtown Miami for five days of boating and yachting fun. As the largest boat and yacht event in the world, the show welcomed over 100,000 visitors and featured more than a thousand of highly sought after boating and marine products, generating big business for the recreational boating industry.

This was the first iteration of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show – a joint production between Informa Markets, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) – combining the Miami International Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Show and SuperYacht Miami to create one seamless experience for exhibitors, customers and the marine industry at-large.

“The 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show was a historic success, welcoming over 100,000 guests to the largest boat and yacht event in the world and placing South Florida as the top boating and yachting destination,” said Andrew Doole, president of U.S. boat shows with Informa Markets. “We are grateful to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the International Yacht Brokers Association, and all of our local partners for working diligently with our team to deliver a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees.”

The 2022 Miami event is the first boat show to be integrated with the Discover Boating brand, which is the North American lifestyle brand for boating aimed at attracting the next generation of boaters and engaging current boaters.

“The reimagined, re-branded Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show was a resounding success and couldn’t have come at a better time, bringing all facets of the recreational boating industry together to deliver a world-class, one of a kind experience to boaters from all walks of life,” noted Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA president. “We are grateful for our partners and look forward to building off of the 2022 event to continue to deliver the best of boating to hundreds of thousands of boating enthusiasts from around the globe for years to come.”

SuperYacht Miami, which was the place to be for those looking for the largest and most luxurious yachts, showcased Damen’s 182-foot Gene Chaser and 180-foot Gene Machine as well as Oceanfast’s 163-foot Thunder, among other luxurious superyachts.

“The docks were full and the exhibitors were pleased with the consumer response. It is clear that our partnership with the NMMA in the new and reimagined Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will be a successful one for many years to come,” said Paul Flannery, chief operating officer with the International Yacht Brokers Association. “Many thanks to Frank Hugelmeyer and his team at NMMA and the folks at Informa Markets for their hard work in making the 2022 Miami Boat Show a great success! Next year will be even bigger and better.”

With the return to the Miami Beach Convention Center – powered by West Marine – visitors got the chance to get an up-close look at power boats, engine manufacturers, marine accessories, electronics, and retail pavilions. The boat show was the first exhibitor to occupy the entire Miami Beach Convention Center since reopening after the pandemic and featured the largest variety of the nation’s leading boat brands and thousands of marine accessories, gear, technologies and engines.

Sustainability and innovation took center stage at the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show at the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park. As the ultimate boater's destination, Pride Park featured experiential activations such as the AquaZone from Nautical Venturesthe Costa Conservation Village – which was dedicated to sharing information on how we all can protect and promote a healthy marine environment – and the Charged! Electric Pavilion, which featured state of the art electric propulsion systems, battery powered boats, and high-tech products from across the globe.

Emerging technology trends also made their way to the 2022 boat show, specifically in the arena of NFTs, electric boats, and cryptocurrency awards. Cloud Yachts, a digital yacht dealer, created a strategic partnership with Informa Markets to release a limited series of 100 yacht NFTs at the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. The NFTs are original artwork by the top superyacht designers. The limited series is currently available on OpenSea.io/CloudYachts.

Historically, the Miami International Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Show, and SuperYacht Miami have attracted over 100,000 visitors from approximately 35 countries around the globe to South Florida while generating an estimated $1.34 billion for the state.

The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is slated to return on February 15-19, 2023.

For more information, please visit: www.miamiboatshow.com.

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About the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show

The Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show® is owned by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and produced by Informa Markets in partnership with the International Yacht Brokers AssociationDiscover Boating is an industry-powered effort to help people explore life on the water.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Boating, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Fashion, and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

About the National Marine Industries Association (NMMA)

NMMA is the leading trade organization for the North American recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, marine accessories and gear used by millions of boaters in North America. The association serves its members and their sales and service networks by improving the business environment for recreational boating including providing domestic and international sales and marketing opportunities, reducing unnecessary government regulation, decreasing the cost of doing business, and helping grow boating participation. As the largest producer of boat and sport shows in the U.S., NMMA connects the recreational boating industry with the boating consumer year-round. Learn more at www.nmma.org.

About the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA)

The International Yacht Brokers Association is the world’s largest yacht brokers association with members in over 40 countries. Our stated goal is to promote professionalism and cooperation in the yacht sales industry. We accomplish those goals through education, networking, and the removal of barriers to commerce. Visit www.iyba.org for more information.

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