The Biggest Boat Show Of Eastern Meditteranean

Istanbul Shop&Miles Boat Show 2009, the biggest event of its kind in the Eastern Mediterranean region, was held in MARINTURK Istanbul City Port between October 21 – 26, 2009. 273 boats, 178 companies and 585 domestic and international brands were available for the record-breaking 31500 visitors for six days. Serkan Tığlıoğlu, General Manager of NTSR International Exhibition & Congress Organizers said: “Our next objective is to be among Europe’s 5 largest boat shows.”

Nov 2, 2009  A record number of 31.587 people visited the 28th İstanbul Shop &Miles Boat Show held in MARINTURK İstanbul City Port, during 6 days between October 21st and 26th. As the classic event was held on water for the first time, the visitors have had a unique opportunnity to see megayachts over 50 meters (170 ft.) afloat. 2010 models of local and international boatyards, including some large sailing yachts that cannot be put into exhibition in closed halls were available for the visitors, while the trade record has exceeded the expectations of the participating companies.

Serkan Tığlıoğlu, General Manager of NTSR International Exhibition & Congress Organizers said that the event was a total success with 273 boats, 178 companies and 585 domestic and international brands, and continued:

“Holding the event on the water was a dream coming true with us. But, more than that, it was a success in fair organization which has put us on an even higher rank in Europe. Our next objective is to take place among Europe’s five biggest shows. The show is an Istanbul classic that begun 28 years ago with 19 participants and 900 visitors, coming together in a gigantic tent in the middle of the city. This tradition has become today a global convention, worthy of Istanbul’s growing position as a center of affection. As the city will become an European Culture Capital in 2010, we will contribute with an even bigger demonstration of Turkey’s seamanship culture.”