Growth for Newport Boat Show

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, reports the overall attendance for the 2018 show was at the highest it has been since the most recent economic downturn. The four-day show on September 13-16 was held along the waterfront on America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.

The 2018 event included over 400 boats in the water and 600 exhibitors from around the world displaying an assortment of boats of every type and style from 15 to 85 feet, and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters. Twenty percent of exhibitors came from outside the United States and represented 20 different countries. Over 41,000 visitors attended the show.

The dates for next year’s Show will be September 12-15, 2019. For more information: www.newportboatshow.com.

Source: Rushton Gregory Communications