Fourth Korea International Boat Show in the Spotlight
(2011.05.18)

June 8 to 12 at Jeongok Marina of Hwaseong City and Tando Port of Ansan City
Over three-hundred and fifty local and overseas boat and yacht companies to participate

The Korea International Boat Show and World Match Racing Tour Korea Match Cup will take place over a five-day period from June 8th to 12th at Jeongok Marina of Hwaseong City and Tando Port of Ansan City. (Photo taken at the same event in 2010.) – GNews Plus, Hwang Jin-hwan

The Korea International Boat Show, set to open in June, will introduce marine leisure sports to Korea.

According to Gyeonggi Province’s announcement on May 18th, the 4th Korea International Boat Show and World Match Racing Tour Korea Match Cup will take place from June 8th to 12th at Jeongok Marina of Hwaseong City and at Tando Port of Ansan City.

The Korea International Boat Show, a celebration of marine leisure sports, is considered an international business opportunity and the leading event of its kind in Asia.

Targeted marketing is being recommended to stimulate business deals between potential buyers and corporations at the 2011 event, which will feature yacht parades, a variety of marine leisure exhibitions, conferences, and a selection of interesting entertainment programs.

The exhibition area has been expanded following a large influx of requests for participation.

Ninety local companies and one hundred and three overseas companies will attend the 2011 Korea International Boat Show, along with one hundred and sixty investment firms and three hundred and fifty buyers.

Sunseeker of the UK, a leading boat manufacturer, and Beneteau of France, the world’s fifth largest boat manufacturer, as well as companies from Germany, Canada the US, and Australia, and numerous boat, yacht, and marina companies, will attend the event.

The government has expanded the exhibition area by 800 square meters, bringing total event space to 11,200 square meters. Targeted marketing will be encouraged during the boat show to promote business deals.

Potential buyers and opinion leaders will be invited to the event to connect companies with clients and to promote communication between the buyers.

A variety of exhibitions and conferences have also been organized, including the 2011 Asia Marine Conference, which will be held for local and overseas marine leisure industry specialists to assess Korea’s marine industry and discuss its future direction under the theme “Korea Marine Leisure Industry Vision” within the boat show exhibition conference zone.

On June 8th and 10th there will be a special introduction to thirteen selected participating companies and individuals. On June 11th and 12th specialists will give lectures on marine exploration on the Korean Peninsula, water sports safety, how to read marine maps, and marine sports classes.

The 2011 Korea International Boat Show is attracting additional attention for the various activities laid on for visitors.

Jet across the sea on a high-speed powerboat, browse around a luxury sports yacht or cruise your way to Jeongok Marina and Jebudo Island. There are plenty of programs for families looking for a memorable experience.

For those who are looking for something different, why not try walking over water in an enormous air-ball, have a go on a surfboard, or let your children ride their first pedal boat. The Tando Port Special Exhibition Hall will feature displays on the history of boats in Korea, Badasesang contents, and a ‘sand’ experience.

Don’t forget to check out the multi-cultural performances of twenty-four teams from ten countries and the international food festival that will take place during the boat show.

There are plenty to things to do other than trying out marine sports, including face painting, making family t-shirts, making pin wheels, lessons on taking landscape photographs of the ocean, and much more. Performances will include a Gyeonggi Province Quiz, band performances, a Taekwondo demonstration, and prize handouts during the boat show to add to the fun.

A tramcar will travel between Jeongok Marina and Tando Port for visitor convenience during the event period.

Jeon Tae-heon, Assistant Governor of Economy & Investment for Gyeonggi Province, said, “The Korea International Boat Show marks its fourth anniversary in 2011. I hope the event will lay the foundation for Korea’s emergence as a center of the marine leisure industry in East Asia.”

For further information on the Korea International Boat Show, visit the official website at koreaboatshow.org.

– GNews Plus News | Im Jeong-seon

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