The show received extensive media coverage in

The show received extensive
media coverage in international
regional and local publications
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
The World of Boats & Yachts -UK
International Boat Industry-UK
Yacht Capital- Italy
Nautica -Italy
Meer & Yachten-Germany
Boot Exclusiv - Germany
Redaction Bateaux-France
LOCAL & REGIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Arab Motor International
Mondanite
Layalina
Touristica
All Seasons
Al Idari
Masculin
Rijal
Al Ittihad Al Iktissadi
Al Bayan
Executive
LOCAL & REGIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Al Morakeb al Inmai
Al Iktissad wal aamal
Al moukawalat wal Tijara
Al Moasher
Al mal wal Aalam
Snob Al Hasnaa
Revue Du Liban
Al Bahhar
Al Massira
Wafaa
Al Hadeel
Achabaka
Prestige
Al Hadath al Riyadi
Speciale
Beirut Boat 2002
2001
2002
THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL BOAT & SUPER YACHT SHOW
May 29 – June 2 2002 • La Marina Joseph Khoury, Dbayeh
Multi-billion US$
investments in marine
facilities & leisure
The Middle East market for boats, super
yachts, marine equipment and
accessories is growing at an exceptional
pace. The region currently captures over
20% of market share of super yachts sold
worldwide. High disposable incomes
and high growth spending rates in the
leisure sector have lead to a boom in the
boating industry. Massive investments in
new marina facilities throughout the
Middle East is currently underway.
The region’s premiere boat
and super yacht show
For the 3rd consecutive year, Beirut will
play host to the region’s premiere boat
and super yacht show – Beirut Boat
2002. This major event is organized by
Messe Düsseldorf, organizer of boot –
Düsseldorf the world’s largest annual
boating and water sports trade fair, and
International Fairs and Promotions (IFP),
the largest trade fair organizer in the
Middle East. The show attracts VIP
buyers and visitors from all over the
Middle East and Mediterranean region,
and presents exceptional opportunities
to marine industry suppliers.
General Information
The venue
Spectacular water and
land showcase
This spectacular event will be held at the
prestigious La Marina Joseph Khoury,
one of the most modern equipped
marinas in the region. This unique
floating show will showcase super
yachts, motorboats and sail boats in the
water, while on land visitors will be able
to browse the wide range of marine
products, accessories and equipment.
VIP services and
sight-seeing tours
Exhibitors and VIP visitors at Beirut Boat
2002 will receive a special package of
services covering: travel, meet and assist
services, accommodation, land transport
between hotels and the exhibition site,
as well as a program of optional sightseeing tours to Lebanon’s famed
historical sights and tourist destinations.
Ideal climate and facilities
boost Lebanon’s appeal
The show is organised at
the prestigious La Marina
Joseph Khoury north of
Beirut. The venue ranks
among the most modern
equipped marinas in the region.
The 110,000 m2 facility offers mooring
for 700 boats and super yachts up to
85 m in length.
The Organisers
Beirut Boat is the combined effort of two of
the world’s leading exhibition organisers,
with a solid track record in the boating and
marine industry, and organising exhibitions
in the Middle East region - Messe Düsseldorf
the organiser of the most important
international shows in Germany, and
International Fairs and Promotions (IFP) the
organiser of over 300 international trade
shows in the Middle East to date.
For information and
to book space
Information on IFP's international exhibitions
and services are also available on the internet.
To access our information pages or for direct
booking: http://www.ifpexpo.com
Lebanon provides the ideal climate and
hospitality for Gulf region visitors. Just
a short flight away, they can relax and
enjoy the ‘ambiance’ that is unique to
Lebanon. Beirut now boasts luxury
hotels from almost every leading
international chain, world-class facilities
including 5 new marinas covering over
300,000 m2, and Beirut International
Airport receives over 36 international
airlines. Not surprisingly, the number of
visitors from the Gulf region has
increased over 100% in the last two
years, with international arrivals
growing at 13% annually.
Official Stand Contractor:
For further information, please contact your country coordinator or the organisers.
International Fairs & Promotions
s.a.r.l.
TA N N O U S T O W E R , D O R A H I G H W A Y, P. O . B O X : 5 5 5 7 6 , B E I R U T, L E B A N O N
TEL: 961-1-263421-5, FAX: 961-1-261212 E-MAIL: [email protected], WEB: www.ifpexpo.com
Telephone: +49 (0) 211/4560-01
Messe Düsseldorf
Infotel: +49 (0) 211/4560-900
Postfach 10 10 06
Telefax: +49 (0) 211/4560-668
D-40001 Düsseldorf
Stockumer Kirchtrasse 61 Infofax: +49 (0) 211/4560-86100
www.messe-duesseldorf.de
D-40474 Düsseldorf
e-mail: [email protected]
Germany
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Beirut Boat 2001
THE 2ND INTERNATIONAL BOAT & SUPER YACHT SHOW
May 30 – June 3 2001 • La Marina Joseph Khoury, Dbayeh, Lebanon
Sailing to success
for the 2nd year
in a row
Held under the High Patronage of
H.E. the President of the Lebanese Republic,
General Emile Lahoud
International Fairs & Promotions
Messe
Düsseldorf
❉ Between May 30-June 3, 2001 at the brand new Marina Joseph
Khoury, the most prestigious facility of its kind in the region, more
than 300 renowned boating manufacturers from over 22 countries
displayed over 45 yachts and mega-yachts in the water, and more
than 60 boats on land to an eager audience of over 23,500. The
additional covered exhibition space, which largely accommodated
marine equipment and accessories, was completely sold out.
Show Summary
Beirut Boat
2001- takes
region by storm
BEIRUT BOAT 2001
MAY 30 - JUNE 3
LA MARINA JOSEPH KHOURY
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS
103
41
Direct international exhibitors came from:
CYPRUS-GERMANY-GREECE-ITALY-RUSSIATHE NETHERLANDS-TURKEY-UAE-UK
Beirut Boat 2001Takes the region by storm
Attendance and sales
exceed expectations
In only its second year, Beirut Boat
2001 created shock waves of
excitement, pushing the region’s
marine industry to new levels of
success. This comes as no surprise to
the organizers, Messe Duesseldorforganiser of Boot Duesseldorf, the
world’s number 1 boat show, and IFPthe leading exhibitions organizer in the
Middle East, who saw the vast
untapped potential of this market. This
highly professional event was held
under the High Patronage of H.E. the
President of the Lebanese Republic,
General Emile Lahoud, and was
inaugurated by H.E. the Minister of
Tourism, Dr. Karam Karam. After a
skillful air and sea salute by the
Lebanese Navy, the show was off to a
roaring start.
Attendance and sales exceeded
expectations, and were way above last
year’s figures. Over 23,500 visitors
turned out under the clear blue Beirut
skies to see boats and super yachts of
up to 49 meters in length. VIP visitors
totalled 1,200, confirming Lebanon’s
importance as the gateway to Gulf and
Arab markets. A total of 900 visitors
came from the Middle East, Far East,
Europe, and USA. Official participation
came from the Arab Marine Industries
Association (AMIA), who organize,
develop and promote the industry in
the region, the German Federation of
Water Sports Industry (BWVS), the
Italian Boating Association (UCINA),
and the Hellenic Marine Industry
Association, SECAPLAS-PEEY, who all
confirmed the level of professionalism
and importance of the show.
LOCAL EXHIBITORS
NUMBER OF INDIRECT EXHIBITORS
NUMBER OF EXHIBITED BOATS
62
241
87
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
VIP & PROFESSIONALS
TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITORS
900
23,500
International visitors came from:
SYRIA-JORDAN-SAUDI ARABIA-UAEKUWAIT-BAHRAIN-EGYPT-CYPRUS-OMANFRANCE-GERMANY-GREECE-ITALYSINGAPORE-SWEDEN-THE NETHERLANDSUK-USA
I The venue: La Marina Joseph Khoury, Dbayeh
Overheard at Beirut Boat 2001
A sampling of feedback from industry professionals who participated in the show
“The industry is connected with tourism,
leisure time, and the marine environment, which
will be (the) main sources of future development
of Lebanon.”
Maurizio Ragnini
Italian Trade Commissioner
“We think that being in this part of the world is
good for our business. Beirut Boat is one of the
gateway, there are other Boat shows in the
Middle East but I think Beirut has a particularly...
This show is very professional.”
Emanuele Spadaro
Italian Boat Building Association (UCINA)
“It looks like this event is very interesting for our
association’s business.”
Evagelos Glaridis
Hellenic Marine Industry Association
“The Boat show has improved a lot since last year.
We think and feel that next year will be even better
that’s why we have intention to participate with a
national pavilion.”
Spyros Abatzopoulos
Greek Embassy in Beirut
“We believe we have a market for (our) service in
Lebanon, with several big projects here.”
Wolfgang Scheel
Lloyd’s Register
“I’ve already sold something (and) it’s clear to
me that I’ll come back.”
Pellegrino Ritter
Flag Art
“It’s a very good Boat show, this is the second
time we participated and we are very happy with
the result of last year. This year looks quite
promising, absolutely we will participate next
year. The quality of visitors is excellent.”
Frans Felix
Commercial Director, AMELS Holland B.V., The
Netherlands
“The people who come here have a real interest
and come for a purpose. Beirut’s location is a very
important interface between the Arab world and
the European countries to meet and have
business.”
Christian Schâfer
Interior Architect/ Marketing & Sales for Abeking &
Rasmussen, Germany
“This is really a fact, Beirut is a gateway to the
Middle East because we have customers and
visitors from the Arab countries.”
Axel Meier
Managing Director for SIMRAD, Germany
“We believe that Beirut is a gateway to the
Middle East countries. We have so many contacts
during the show from Italy, Germany, Turkey...”
Mohammad Al Shaaali
Chairman, Gulf Craft Inc., UAE
“The visitors quality is good, aside from the
Lebanese visitors, we also have visitors from the
Gulf, UAE, Qatar and other Arab countries. Beirut
Boat 2001 was extremely successful for us. We
sold more, especially bigger-sized boats.”
L’Emir Mohammed Chehab
Quattro Marine (Princess and Cranchi Dealer)
“We were very happy with the results from Beirut
Boat this year. Although we have exhibited in
previous years, this year we sold more, including
two Ferretti. Total sales exceeded US$13 million.”
Alain Maaraoui
SEA PROS
“I can clearly say that this is now the number
one boat show in the Middle East.”
Ziad Abou Jaoude
Marketing Manager for Gulf Craft
“Beirut is the gateway to the Gulf and Arab
markets. We will very seriously consider
participating next year with our own booth.”
Pierre Saint-Cas
Atlantic Mega-Yachts
“For the first time Beirut Boat is on our list of
foreign trade fairs and official support for German
participation has also been realized. We are
reviewing this fair. The impression’s good and, as
things look, this will grow.”
Kurt Drewelius
Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology,
International Affairs Dept.
“Everybody wants to see the boat (Golden Head).
It is the biggest in this year’s show, as it was last
year. If I sell or not, I will come back next year.”
Rustu Altunbas
Turkish Boat Builder
Show
Statistics
VISITOR ANALYSIS
The quality of visitors received at your stand
How many visitors did you receive at your stand?
Over 300 companies from over 22
countries participated in Beirut Boat 2001
GERMANY
ABEKING & RASMUSSEN
Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH
Bernhardt Apparatebau GmbH & Co.
Secumar Rettunggsgerate
BOOT 2001
Delius-Klasing-Verlagg GmbH
Flag Art-Pellegrino Ritter
Fr. Lurssen Werft Gmbh & Co.
German Federal Ministry of
Economics & Technology
German Marine Association - BWVS
German Trade Fair Industry Association - AUMA
Lloyd’s Register Yacht Services
MTU
Oldenburger Mobelwerkstatten GmbH
Pantaenius Gmbh & Co.
Pump Segelmacherei
Simrad GmbH & Co. KG
SSR Freizeitprodukte Gmbh & Co. KG
Sub-art
Wirtschafts - und Verwaltungs - Gesellschaft der
Sport - und Freizeitschiffahrt mbH
ITALY
The quality of inquiries received at your stand
Apreamare
Azimut
Besenzoni
Cranchi
Cressi-Sub
Ferretti
Fiart Mare
Gobbi
Ideamare
Marvelship srl
Opacmare
Osculati spa
Poliplast Dangelo sarl
Riva
UCINA
Veleria San Giorgio srl
Yacht Capital
LEBANON
How many business inquiries did you
receive at your stand?
Would you like to participate in
Beirut Boat 2002?
A. R. Dabbous & Sons
Abyss
Acqualine
Al Bayan
Al Iktissad Wal Aamal
Al Madina Group
Alamco
Allied Diesel
Amcco Group
AMIA
Anastasia Travel
Arab Motor International
Arbajian Brothers
Beirut Cargo Center
Beydoun Fire & Security
Business Life
Comptoir Maritime Phenicien
Dar Assayad
Dynamics Concept
Edan Group
Executive
Expanding International Distributers
Fakra Marine
Friends Shop
GAP
Greek Embassy-Lebanon
Khayat Trading
Khonaysser Motors
Kyriakos Freres Sarl
Lamasat
Lebanese Yachting Federation
Lebanon Divers
Lemec
Mail Boxes Etc.
Marriott Vacation Club International
Medgulf
Melia Riviera Hotel
MEPS
Mets
Middle East Marine Works & Supplies Office
Movenpick/Marina
Nanael
Ogero
Quattro Marine Sarl
Questar Media
Radio One
Residences La Marina
Rymco Marine
Sea Link sarl
Sea Pros
Selcom
Select Marketing
Sharper Vision
Siyaha Invest
T. Ghargour & Fils
Tatianco
Team Nine
Tecnautica
The Daily Star
The Guide
The Hole In The Wall
Today’s Outlook
UNIFERT ARBUSTA
WindRiders
Yellow Pages
UK
Avon
Castrol
Dart
Laser
Princess
Sunseeker
The World of Yachts and Boats Magazine
USA
Baja
Carver
Connelly Skis
Correct Craft
Detroit Diesel
Edgewater
Formula
Fountain
Hatteras
Larson
Pro-Line
RayTheon
Regal
Rinker
Sea Ray
Trojan Express
Wellcraft
GENERAL PARTICIPANTS
Sunseeker Sales M.E
Dufour
Zodiac
Lalizas
Marina Management
Secaplas Peey - Hellenic
Marine Industry Association
Furuno
Yamaha
Yanmar
Rusaqua
Volvo Penta
Amels Hollands BV
Fair Promotion B.V.
Altunbas Turizm Yatirim
Denizcilk Ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti.
Karsan Karadeniz Kimya ve
gida sa. Tic. Ltd. Sti
San Boat
Al Shaali Marine
Frances Helices
Green Line Interiors
Cyprus
France
France
Greece
Greece
Greece
Japan
Japan
Japan
Russia
Sweden
Netherlands
Netherlands
Turkey
Turkey
Turkey
U.A.E
U.A.E
U.A.E