DOHA: Sixty boats will be on display at the second edition of the Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) to be held from November 11 to 15 at Mourjan Marinas in Lusail City.
“A total of 60 boats will be on display at QIBS 2014, including world acclaimed brands such as Azimut, Sea Ray, Princess, Ferreti, Riva, Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, Prestige, Itama, Al Shaali Marine, San Lorenzo, Benetti, Sunreef, Esen Yachts, Ares, Lagoon, Amer Yachts, Cranchi, Everglades and more,” said Faysal Mikati, Vice President of Snow Comms Conceptual Communications & Events, organisers of the show.
The event, organised under the auspices of the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, will see the participation of many of the top names in the international maritime industry. Snow Comms said bookings from exhibitors have now reached full capacity, despite the show being double the size it was last year.
Snow Comms has recently been admitted as the first candidate member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO), which brings together more than 30 of the world’s leading boat shows and marine and maritime trade exhibitions. Members of IFBSO own or operate events in 24 countries on four continents. All members are required to comply with the IFBSO Code of Excellence, ensuring that they meet the highest expectations of exhibitors and visitors alike.
“IFBSO pulled out all the stops for us, which is testament to the high regard that QIBS has already generated in the industry after only one show. We will be joining an elite family of member shows, including Monaco, London, Düsseldorf, Miami, Istanbul, Dubai, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Barcelona, Genoa, Fort Lauderdale and others; but given that some other well known boat shows have still not yet been officially recognised by IFBSO, we take this as a great honour indeed,” said Mikati.
He said that as well as the Marina Display, an External Area, Shipyards and Boatyards, Equipment Accessories and Services, there will also be a new section this year devoted to luxury products and services. These areas will be topped by a unique Floating Media Lounge and also one of the most atmospheric VIP areas of all boat shows worldwide.
QIBS 2014 sponsors include Masraf Al Rayan Bank as official bank sponsor; Ooredoo as official communications sponsor; Lusail City, Qatari Diar – the venue for QIBS; Murwab Hotel – official hospitality partner; Qatar Airways – the official carrier; Ulysse Nardin – the official time-keeper; Mourjan Marinas -Lusail City – a leading industry provider for marinas and management services; ‘World of Yachts and Boats’ – official magazine; ‘Sur La Terre’ – lifestyle partner; and ‘Yachts XL’ – official video partners.
The Peninsula
