This year’s 5th edition of international nautical fair, Adriatic Boat Show, will be once again attended by the top players of the nautical industry in the popular Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Croatia and the region. For the first time, the ABS 2013 will take place in a new venue, the historic harbor of the old Šibenik town, from 9th to 12th May.
New attractive location opens a new dimension of the touristic and nautical growth of Šibenik and Croatia. The show offers a rich and interesting exhibiting, congress and entertainment program. Organizer of Adriatic Boat Show is NCP – Nautical Center Prgin.
NEW VENUE – OLD HISTORIC HARBOUR OF ŠIBENIK
New venue in the heart of millenial city of Šibenik brings lots of advantages for exhibitors, agents and fair visitors. New fair location will contribute to the image of Šibenik as attractive nautical and turistic destination known for its long maritime tradition. Surrounded by two national parks, The Krka Waterfalls, and the Kornati archipelago, the city of Šibenik grows into important nautical center on the worlds nautical map and a popular destination for guests chartering yachts in Croatia. Fair organizers in cooperation with hotels, marinas and turist board will present all the turist attractions for exhibitors, agents and visitors.
Šibenik historic harbor will show nautical spectacle with more than a hundred new and used vessels of all sizes and types.
WELCOME TO ABS 2013!
ABS 2013 offers domestic and foreign manufacturers and dealers, yachts and motor boats, sailboats and rubber boats, marine equipment, as well as inboard and outboard engines, sportswear, fishing and diving equipment, banks, insurance and leasing companies. All the sponsors and exhibitors will have significant representation in media and excellent platform for various promotional activities, introduction of new products in the market and company presentation.
Congress, educational, sports and entertainment program opens up numerous sponsorship opportunities that will enlarge the recognition of the existing and new companies who want to establish their business in Croatia- the fastest growing Mediterranean nautical market.
Visitors are invited to come and enjoy the nautical spectacle, exciting sport events and music programs with great eno-gastronomy offer in a pleasant atmosphere of Šibenik old town.
CREWED YACHT CHARTER SHOW
ABS is profiled as the only fair in Croatia that puts emphasis on specialized segment of nautical tourism consisted of crewed yacht charter and representatives of the industry. 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.
Agents with central fleet, charter brokers, yacht companies, charter and crew management will be gathered on CREWED YACHT CHARTER SHOW along with the captains and the crew members which will gladly answer all of visitors’ questions. This year Šibenik will be the home town of the specialized charter booking agents from all over the world.
This year Šibenik will be the home town of the specialized charter booking agents from all over the world. For the second time crew charter yacht fair will collaborate with Crewed Yacht Charter Specialist „Fortuna Cruising“, a leading company for the development of this segment of tourism in Croatia.
3rd NAUTICAL FORUM
The congress program of the show brings the important topics: from the legislation in Croatia for yacht charter and foreign flagged yachts, to the recent trends and technology. 3th Nautical Forum will consider themes such as maritime domain, adjustments and implementation of Croatian law requirements with EU regulations, and destination development strategy.
During the Adriatic Boat Show the second Croatian Travel Festival will be held in the organization the Croatian Club of Travelers which will gather lots of writers and journalists. This is an opportunity for exploring our homeland and finding inspiration for a new journeys and experiences.