Prospects bright for boot Dusseldorf 2011
“Confidence has returned to the sector,” says Matthias Dornscheidt, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf. “As the central European show venue for boating and water sports, boot Düsseldorf is benefiting from this to a large degree. The available hall capacity is very well booked. All the signs are that our visitors can expect a versatile range of products and services that leaves nothing to be desired.”
According to the show organiser, sailing boats and sailing yachts are on course for growth. Demand for up to 20m (66ft) sportsboats and motoryachts has stabilised markedly. Some exhibitors have even booked more space than the year before. The sectors for equipment and accessories, diving, marine services, water tourism and chartering have also developed very favourably, says the organiser.
German marine industry association BVWW is now anticipating turnover of E1.726 thousand million for 2010 — a 4.7 per cent increase over 2009. Growth is expected to continue in 2011.
“The international marine industry has shifted into gear,” says BVWW managing director Jürgen Tracht. “Encouraging signals are coming from the German market. Private consumption is showing a strong upward surge and is being bolstered by the positive economic outlook and heartening reports from the labour market. The industry is therefore viewing boot 2011 with great confidence.”