The 4th International Boat Show of Šibenik – Adriatic Boat Show will take place in May 17-20, 2012 in Mandalina Marina, situated in one of the most popular yacht charter locations – Šibenik, Croatia. The show will be organized by NCP – Nautical Center Prgin. Preparations are in full swing. There will be lots of news and surprises in this year´s edition.
4th Adriatic Boat Show, May 17-20, 2012
Spring date
Adriatic Boat Show will be held in May for the first time, and will keep this date in future as well. Last year’s edition was postponed due to logistical reasons and construction works on the new part of Mandalina Marina, therefore the new concept of the show was adjusted to new spring date. With new dates, May 17th to 20th, Adriatic Boat Show has become the last show in season of nautical shows and it introduces the show to new nautical season.
New concept of the show
In attractive surroundings of 60.000 m2 of outdoor area, ABS with its new concept follows changes and trends on international nautical market. With the goal of strenghtening the market and promoting Croatia side by side with the most prestigious sailing destinations, for the first time ABS 2012 gathers specialized segment of nautical tourism consisted of crewed yacht charter and representatives of the industry: agents with central fleet, charter brokers and companies for yacht, charter and crew management. CREWED YACHT CHARTER SHOW is designated to guests, charter agents, yacht owners, captains and crew members as well as to all potential investors in this segment of tourism. Part of the show’s offer will be dedicated to PROMOTION OF TOURISTIC DESTINATION, which is also ABS 2012 4th edition news.
ABS 2012 will bring lots of news and surprises
Newly built venue
ABS 2012 will be held in new, even more attractive part of Mandalina Marina, specialy dedicated to megayachts, which is being developed by NCP – Nautical Center Prgin and Turkish partner Dogus Group. The investment of total 40 mil. € in marina and Hotel Šibenik project currently makes 10% of all foreign investments in Croatia which attracts great interest of domestic and international media about Šibenik region.
Welcome to ABS 2012!
The ADRIATIC BOAT SHOW will keep its exhibition program which includes domestic and international producers and dealers of yachts, motor boats, sailing yachts, dinghies, nautical equipment, in board and outboard engines, sports equipment, fishing and diving gear, sevond hand vessels and equipment and offer of banks, insurances and leasing houses.
At the recently held Antigua Boat Show in the Caribbean, as a part of presentation of Croatian nautical tourism held for one hundred megayacht agents from around the world, ABS sponsored 4 flight tickets to agents for visiting the show. 20 crewed yachts have already announced their attendance at ABS 2012.
To all sponsors and exhibitors the show will ensure significant media visibility so they can achieve the best possible results from their participation at ABS. Nautical Forum will consider themes such as maritime domain, adjustments and implementation of Croatian law requirements with EU regulations, destination development strategy. Apart from the congress program ABS will once again offer sport and entertainment events, gastronomic delights and excellent parties in attractive surroundings of Mandalina Marina, situated in Šibenik, Croatia.
