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PRESS CENTER

PRESS CREDENTIALS

Press credential registration for the 2027 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® will be opening soon.

All media must submit a credential request prior to entering the boat show, and all credentials are subject to verification. The media credential application deadline is February 1, 2027There will be no on-site media registration at the 2027 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. You will receive an update on the status of your application within 7-10 business days.

Please note: Influencer applications will not be accepted for this year’s show. Media credentials are reserved exclusively for working members of the press on active editorial assignment. Each individual must submit their own application, and each company may receive up to four credentials.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

For all media-related questions or interview requests, please contact: MIBS@rbbcommunications.com

MEDIA ASSETS, PRESS EVENTS, & DEBUTS

To access show logos, photos, b-roll, and press releases, please click below.

To submit a press event or product debut for inclusion in the official media calendar, please complete the 2027 Spotlight Form, which will be available soon. Although coverage is not always guaranteed, your submissions will help fuel our show marketing and will be shared with press covering the show.

MEDIA CENTER INFORMATION

MEDIA CENTER HOURS

  • Tuesday, February 9 | 12PM – 4 PM
  • Wednesday, February 10 | 9AM – 6PM
  • Thursday, February 11 | 8AM – 6PM
  • Friday, February 12 | 8AM – 6PM
  • Saturday, February 13 | 9AM – 3PM
  • Sunday, February 14 | 9AM – 2PM

FAQs

This year’s Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will include a dedicated media lounge at the Miami Beach Convention Center, offering a space for media professionals to work and connect. Approved media will receive a QR code for show access, which must be presented at the entrance to gain entry. 

Members of the media must submit their application online at www.miamiboatshow.com. All applications will be reviewed by the show’s media team. Incomplete or unclear applications may result in delays or denial. Approval or follow-up inquiries will be communicated within 7–10 business days.

Yes. Each company may receive up to four credentials.

We are not accepting influencer applications for this year’s show. If you are working directly with an exhibitor, you will need to coordinate directly with those exhibitors to secure passes prior to the event.          

Applications must be submitted no later than February 1, 2027. There will be no on-site registrations at the 2027 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

Yes, the 2027 show has implemented updated accreditation standards specifically for print and digital journalists. Please ensure you review the new guidelines when applying.

Yes. Photographers working with exhibitors must coordinate directly with those exhibitors to secure passes prior to the event. Photographers representing media entities must provide evidence of commissioning via an official letter from the editor’s office. Individuals without proper credentials will not be granted access. Drones are not allowed on site. 

Applicants will be notified within 7–10 business days of submitting their registration. Inquiries regarding incomplete applications may delay this process.

How can I contact the media team if I have further questions about the accreditation process? Questions should be directed to MIBS@rbbcommunications.com. 

Detailed information about the show’s schedule and press events will be available on the official show website.

Media passes grant access to all general admission show sites, and the media center at Miami Beach Convention Center.

Media passes grant access to all general admission show sites.

Each member of a publication is required to submit an individual application for a media pass. All applications must be completed by February 1, 2027. Each company may receive up to four credentials.

Once your accreditation is approved, you will be added to the media list for updates. Please check your email and the official website regularly for any last-minute changes, special events, or media-specific opportunities.

To submit a press event, ensure all relevant details—date, time, description, exhibitor, and host—are provided no later than February 1, 2027. Submissions can be made HERE. The media team will update the press schedule weekly. 

Please send interview requests to MIBS@rbbcommunications.com. Include details such as the intended topic, preferred date, and time.

Approved media representatives will receive their credentials digitally via email. There is no need for a printed badge, as your digital pass will provide access to designated media areas and show exhibits. If you require a physical badge, please visit the media center.

Parking is not reserved specifically for media. However, several convenient parking options are available to all attendees across the show sites. For details on parking locations and transportation options, please visit the parking information page on the Discover Boating Miami Boat Show website.