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Eurasia
BOATSHOW 2010
Eurasia
Boatshow 2010 fair will be organized by CNR
Expo, between 12 – 21 February 2010 in
Istanbul. Million-dollar boats were
exhibited at the Eurasia Boatshow 2009, the
second biggest boat and yacht show organized
ashore. More than 200 small, medium or
mega-size boats were exhibited in the fair,
the importance of which was emphasized by
Tony Rice, ICOMIA General Secretary.
The most important names and key decision
makers of the marine sector visited Eurasia
Boatshow 2009. In his speech at the VIP
opening day of the show Tony Rice, The
ICOMIA General Secretary (International
Council of Marine Industry Associations),
stated Turkey's importance for the
Mediterranean Region with its fantastic
coasts and also the yacht industry being
developed in the country.
Eurasia Boatshow hosted 5.721 international
visitors from many European countries
including Netherlands, Germany, UK, Italy,
Bulgaria and Greece. Chairman of the Board
of NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers
Association) Thomas Dammrich and the Head of
Great Lakes Boating Federation USA (with
around 10 million members), Ned Dikmen were
also among the visitors of the fair.
Some of the
international brands participated to the
fair are as follows ; Giant Motoryachts,
Atlantis, Intermare, Delphia, Comet,
Sealine, Glastron, Fairline, Regal,
Northshore, Ferretti, Riva, Beneteau,
Azimut, Bayliner, Maxum, Meridian, Polaris,
Galeon, Carianda Yachts, Criscraft,
Archamboult, Riviera, HanseYachts, Bavaria,
Sanboat, Larson, Hallberg Rassy, Nimbus,
Board Cruise, Jeanneau, Rinker, Northstar,
Mastercraft, Tomcat, Stringray, Rancraft,
Alson, Chaparral, Bat, Classic Cruiser,
Taylan, Star, Egemar Liberty, Ada Board
Yard, Alfa Beta, Barbarossa, Bonito,
Posedion, Turbotsan and Apex.
The goal of Eurasia Boatshow is to provide
new international perspectives to the sector
in a familiar fair venue and with 22 years
of experience and professionalism of CNR
Fairs to become the best exhibition through
Europe.
Why
Turkey:
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International business platform for
marine sectors
- A
"booming" country with a cumulative GDP
increase of % 187 between 2002 and 2007
totaling 663 billion $
- A
population of over 70 million with an
average age of 28.3 ( % 65 below 34
years old )
- A fast
growing domestic market
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Qualified, cost effective and motivated
labor force Turkey has the fourth
largest labor force of the 27 countries
of Europe with over 25 million people in
2008
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Centrally located between Europe,
Central Asia and the Middle East,
Istanbul is selected as ''European
Capital of Culture'' for 2010 by
European Union.
- An
important energy terminal and corridor
in Europe which connects east to west
- In EU
customs union since 1996 and an EU
accession country since October 2005
-
Institutionalized economy fueled by 22
billion $ of FDI in 2007 and ranked the
15th most attractive country in the
world in 2006
-
Liberal and reformist investment climate
with highly competitive investment
conditions
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Dynamic and mature private sector with
107 billion $ worth of exports and
increase of 197% between 2002 and 2007
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Attractiveness of Turkey for foreign
direct investments due to; geographical
location which links Asia to Europe,
young population (65 % of which aged
under 35) and dynamic diligent workforce
-
Reforms and standardizations going on in
Turkey, due to the period of adaptation
to European Union
- Great
opportunity for exhibitors to open up to
new markets by meeting with visitors
from Europe, Asia, the Middle East,
Africa and USA
- Ideal
place for visitors to follow up recent
developments in marine sector and find
new business partners.
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