Trade show : 2nd edition of the Cartagena Boat Show (Colombia ), the largest boat show in Latin America

In 2014, Colombia host world leading nautical tourism actors for the second edition of the " Cartagena Boat Show "

More than 3,000 people have an appointment in Cartagena, Colombia, from 22 to 24 March next , for the " Cartagena Boat Show 2014" , the largest Latin America Boat Show . This area is in a very dynamic economic development way , its nautical industry is growing , with a good profitability level.

For the second consecutive year, the Cartagena Boat Show will host the major international players in the marine industry , which offer all the equipment , from Fishing rods to the most modern boats. This new edition of sea Cartagena Boat Show will be held in the capital of the Bolivar department , north Colombia,next March 22 to 24 , with the participation of over 3,000 people (manufacturers and enthusiasts , Colombian and international ) , an increase of 57 % compared to the first edition of this event last April.

The idea is to "give the show a South American dimension or world , where you can find everything you need to develop a water activity . And what better place than Cartagena, the capital of the events, the more water city in the country to achieve this goal , "said Juan Pablo Hernandez, Associate Director of Easy Fairs for Latin America. Present in 16 countries , the company specializes in organizing international exhibitions and business conventions chose Cartagena for its tourist attractiveness recognized , but also for its natural conditions in addition to being away from the hurricane zone , the city ​​actually enjoys a superb and wide bay .

Besides the work of Easy Fairs , departmental and national authorities , actively encouraged this project. Among them, Proexport Colombia , entity dedicated to the international promotion of international tourism, which has in its catalog of eight tourism products , a product called " Boating & Cruises ." " The arrival of more than 3,000 international nautical tourism experts is a great way to position Cartagena as an ideal destination to practice this activity , it helps at the same time to attract 4 million foreign travelers that the Government planned to host in 2014 , "says Maria Claudia Lacouture , President of Proexport Colombia .

Exhibitors and visitors from around the world are expected at the event. Simultaneously with their visit to the fair , they will also have the opportunity to discover the facilities (marinas , shipyards, guarding and wintering sites ) that Cartagena has available boats ( sailboats, motor boats, etc. . ) Sailing in its surroundings.

A partnership with a U.S. trade union

One of the most striking of the next edition of the new Cartagena Boat Show is the alliance created between the organizers and the National Marine Manufacturers Association ( NMMA ) , a union that largely manufacturers of nautical and maritime industry of the United States. The representatives of the association participated last June a familiarization trip organized by Proexport Colombia , which allowed them to live extraordinary experiences that the country offers to foreign visitors , which are part of the tourism campaign " Colombia, where reality becomes magical . "

International exhibitors but also national

The national component will be provided by companies such qu'Eduardoño , Todomar CHL Marina, MotoMarlin , International Yacht Group , Elite Yachts, Boating International, NavalCat International PrimeYachts Colombia Forestal Montoya Traders, Aquatica Surtidor Náutico , High End Audio , Clase Unica , náutica Integral, Jaguar Adventure , representing more than 45 brands on the nautical sector.


Website: http://www.proexport.com.co/en