Overview: Press Releases
First-ever European COVID impact study shows mixed impact on industry in 2020, with optimism for coming years
29/04/2021
Brussels/Düsseldorf/Cologne, 29 April 2021 – The first-ever study by European Boating Industry, Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V., and boot Düsseldorf offers a unique insight into how the recreational boating industry in Europe fared in 2020 given the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Breakfast Meeting 2021 shows compelling tourism and recreation opportunities for boating industry
21/04/2021
The 2021 International Breakfast Meeting was held digitally on 20 April to great success. High-level panellists from business and politics, including European Commissioner Sinkevičius and a Member of the European Parliament, discussed the key issues for the boating industry, including the impact of COVID-19, the sector’s recovery, and trends in travel and tourism.
Commissioner Sinkevičius to speak at 2021 International Breakfast Meeting
11/03/2021
Brussels/Düsseldorf 11 March 2021 – European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, will participate in the 2021 International Breakfast Meeting on 20 April 2021.
boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry (EBI) announce:
23/02/2021
Brussels/Düsseldorf 23 February 2021 – boot Düsseldorf and European Boating Industry announce that the sixth edition of the annual International Breakfast Meeting will move to a digital format.
European champions on the water
22/01/2021
The winners of the two prestigious awards, ‘European Yacht of the Year 2021’ for sailing yachts and ‘European Powerboat of the Year 2021’ for powerboats, were announced this Friday as part of a virtual awards ceremony.
Messe Düsseldorf cancels boot 2021 due to ongoing pandemic
21/01/2021
Messe Düsseldorf decided on Thursday, 21 January, to cancel boot Düsseldorf for 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic and the associated worldwide lockdown measures. The next boot, as scheduled in the trade fair calendar, will open its doors from 22 to 30 January 2022.
General rehearsal for new diving tower
17/12/2020
Diving instructors Jürgen and Frank are the first to dive into the waters
boot exhibitors call: Take advantage of the opportunity in April 2021
15/12/2020
Michelidakis: boot is the only trade fair to offer the start of the 2021 water sports season
boot Düsseldorf moves to Spring
03/12/2020
Water sports trade fair to open its doors from 17th to 25th April 2021
Great anticipation of the new diving tower
03/12/2020
The boot team's anticipation is huge: after 42 years there will be a new diving tower at boot Düsseldorf 2021. The tower was designed and developed by architect and designer Jürgen Sütterlin from Cologne.