Trade show : A review of Grand Pavois 2013 positive , but caution is

The 2013 Grand Pavois seduced by its number of new boats shown ( ed , more than 100 new boats on display on the 550 present ) , the number of highlights that have marked this year and the overall atmosphere at the after editing. 92,000 visitors ( ndr , against 89,000 in 2012) walked the docks this year and waiting on the Grand Pavois seems to have been satisfied for many professionals present . Launched a positive sign to the professionals, but caution stay there after two years of known difficulties .

The presence of 800 international exhibitors confirms the "Grand Pavois" is known and recognized as a business lounge. And the 2013 edition proves the rule , despite the complex economic context in which the profession is . Sales , many quotes , many post appointment lounge taken : Grand Pavois remains in the Top 5 of the major international afloat events and confirms being essential , first for enthusiasts of secondly for professionals who sees the event, the business prospects of the coming year .

A real thrill that is good for yachting professionals

Alain Pochon (Chairman of the Grand Pavois ) : "The "Grand Pavois" is a business lounge . These six days continue to prove that the Atlantic Area is an important date for professionals in the calendar of international exhibitions . It sold boats and we find worthy volumes year 2010/2011 , which is a positive and optimistic sign for the coming year . Now, is  this trend will be confirmed in the coming months ? We wish.

Hand motor boats, units 7 to 8 meters worked well , a segment size that allows sites to volume . Boats over 40 feet also worked not to mention a growing interest trawlers . Side sailboats sales 40/45 feet remain good and we find a true interest also for sailing , not to mention the multihulls that have been successful . This is undoubtedly a market segment that we will work . For large general sites, they confirmed a good improvement over the previous year , which is an optimistic sign for 2014.

We can therefore speak of a real thrill that is good for yachting professionals at the end of this Grand Pavois (...)

We will finish this Grand Pavois around 92,000 visitors. A good attendance over the past year but also a significant change in the quality of our visitors. Indeed, we still and always work to help our exhibitors , attracting customers quality prospects. In this regard, our Premium Lounge Area has clearly been a success since contracts have been signed and the exhibitors who have relied on this service ( ndr , valet parking, private space ... ) have been met. The concierge service was also much appreciated. We need to work on the hotline to facilitate the arrival of our visitors to be used . We already have Exploring the Grand Pavois in 2014 . "

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