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The 26th Biograd Boat Show at Marina Kornati, Biograd, Croatia

by Biograd Boat Show 22 Oct 2024 10:44 BST 23-27 October 2024
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After the huge success of the 25th anniversary show, many new exhibitors applied for the 2024 show, and by June it was apparent that there was no room for most of them, and the organizers could not just say no, we have no space.

The first idea was to move the catamarans to the City Port, and with the cooperation of the County Port Authority and the City of Biograd, this became a reality. Then, with the cooperation of Jadran Tuna, a decision was made to expand the show to the Fishing Harbour, creating a free entry zone bringing the show closer to Marina Kornat West and integrating it with the town promenade. There, in addition to luxury motor yachts, will be 20 new automobiles and other luxury lifestyle products.

The new expansion of the show to the City Port and will increase the size of the show to over 50,000 m2 with more than 450 registered exhibitors and over 500 vessels exhibited.

New Croatia Luxury and Adventure Travel Show

Over the weekend in Hall D, this year the show will introduce a new Croatia Luxury and Adventure Travel Show, featuring luxury travel and adventure experiences offering boat show visitors much more than just boating. Hall E has also been expanded, as well as the exhibition area surrounding it.

The legendary Entertainment Program will include multiple parties and live music, a special fashion show by the Duchess brand, the regional Pageant for Miss World, the Orion Fireworks display, concerts by the Disco Magic Band and Soul Fingers, as well as explosive after parties.

Vessel premieres

Many new vessels will debut at the show including the World Debut of the concept vessel by Groupe Beneteau named the Monomaran, which is an electric vessel with solar panels that sleeps 8, and represents a radical new vision for the future of boating by the world's largest pleasure craft manufacturer. Biograd has been chosen for the global unveiling due to the region's concentration of closely spaced islands, which is ideal for this concept. PDF promo material for this, and a selection of other premiere vessels are in attachments.

Mixing business and pleasure

The 8th Croatia Nautical Days congress program sponsored by the Croatian Chamber of Economy, will be the biggest and most important to date, while the Croatia Charter Expo, where more than 3000 charter yachts are on offer to charter agencies.

Gastronomy In addition to the many food and beverage options, the popular Festival of Authenticity will offer a curated selection of the finest artisanal food and beverage products for purchase to add to the Boat Show Experience.

On-line Ticket Sales Now Available To avoid long waits to purchase tickets, a new electronic ticketing system will be introduced allowing visitors to purchase tickets on-line.

The Biograd Boat Show Experience The Biograd Boat Show is one of the most dynamic, and vibrant shows in the world, with a rich calendar of events attracting many affluent international visitors. The show's success is due to the unique formula created by the Organizer Ilirija d.d. who have combined their impressive Marina Kornati, Ilirija hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities into an attractive "Boat Show Experience" package. When the sun sets, the exhibiting stops and the party begins with the legendary entertainment program on site that spills into the town center. When combined with Biograd's intimate and spectacular setting, the show is truly unique boat show experience.

92 Page Digital Show Catalogue Released

For more information, visit the show website www.bbs.com.hr

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