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Business Insights for the maritime sector

Business Insights is the new digital content hub of boot Düsseldorf, which provides you with topics, trends and news from the maritime sector. Under the motto “reboot your business” boot Düsseldorf will accompany you on your way to the trade fair! With our Business Insights, you’ll always be up-to-date on the latest developments in the watersports industry and get all the important business news about the boot Düsseldorf. Register now as a trade visitor and receive attractive benefits, such as access to exclusive business-relevant content and matchmaking.

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Your benefits as a registered trade visitor
 Trade fair admission from 9:30 a.m. 
 Matchmaking for trade visitors
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New in: The reboot talk

Which developments are taking place in the watersports industry? What are the forecasts for the next years and which trends will prevail in the maritime sector? Together with experts from the maritime industry, boot Düsseldorf talks about perpectives, market developments, strategies and challenges.

Topic in December: Watersports tourism in times of Corona

The watersports tourism sector has been hit pretty hard during the corona pandemic: the tourism industry experienced immense restrictions in the last 1 ½ years. On the other hand: Domestic vacation has become extremely popular.
Together with Ingela Wilhelm (Marketing Manager NE for Sunsail / The Moorings) and Axel Brinkmann (Water Tourism Expert ADAC e.V.), we will talk about the consequences of the pandemic and how Corona will influence the industry.
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More reboot talks

Topic in August: Trends in boat building

The boating industry is as diverse as it is innovative and always offers a new fascination with its designs, trends and possibilities.
Listen to Dr. Jens Gerhardt (CEO of HanseYachts AG) and yacht designer Lorenzo Argento who look back at 2020 - a very successful year for shipyards and brokers -, assess developments in 2021, and venture a look into the future.
Go to the reboot talk about trends in boat building here

Topic in July: The trend sports sector

How is the boardsports sector evolving, how much do discounters influence the market and what defines a trend? Listen to Andrea Hoeppner (Owner of Hoeppner Communications and three times windsurfing world champion), Dirk Muschenich (General Manager of VDWS International) and Florian Brunner (CEO of APM Marketing & Starboard Distribution Germany) talking about the development and definition of trends in surfing.
Go to the reboot talk about trend sports here

Topic in April: Crisis strategies for diving

The worldwide Corona pandemic has strongly influenced the diving industry. The sector had and still has to deal with some severe challenges and strategies had to be adjusted and rethought. In our reboot talk, we've talked to experts from industry: Dr. Uwe Hoffmann (President of VDST), Thomas Dederichs (CEO of BtS Europe AG), Axel Becker (General Manager of Beluga Reisen) und host Jörg Müller-Dünow.
Go to the reboot talk about diving here

Industry news

Messe Düsseldorf
North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Health: No large public fairs possible in January
Due to the spread of the omicron virus variant, further restrictions have been in place in Germany since 28 December, including on events. Following the meeting of the Minister Presidents of the federal states on the pandemic situation on 21 December 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) banned the holding of large events with spectators in January.
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Copyright © Garmin
Garmin acquires Vesper Marine
Garmin acquires Vesper Marine, a leading provider of marine communication equipment and services
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Copyright © Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce invests in methanol technology
Rolls-Royce invests in methanol technology for climate-friendly shipping
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Copyright © The Italian Sea Group
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. was awarded Perini Navi S.p.A.
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. was awarded Perini Navi S.p.A. for 80 million Euros. It consolidates its market presence and activates significant synergies and benefits for the Group
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Global order book: Over 1,000 superyacht projects on order in 2022
Despite some initial wobbles in 2020 when Covid-19 first struck, the superyacht industry has largely shrugged off the pandemic to record a third year of consistent order book growth. The 2022 Global Order Book records an impressive 1,024 projects in build or on order, a rise of 24.7 per cent on last year’s 821.
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boot Düsseldorf flag with Rhine tower
International Breakfast Meeting
boot Düsseldorf and European Boating Industry announce that the seventh edition of the annual International Breakfast Meeting will finally takes place online again. Save the date for January, 25th from 10:00 to 11:30.
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Trend reports

News + Trends: Yachting
Yachting is attracting new groups of buyers - Latest on-board electronics in demand - Trend towards cosy cruising with good sailing abilities
To the trend report yachting
Copyright © Messe Düsseldorf | C. Tillmann
Copyright © Messe Düsseldorf | C. Tillmann

News + Trends: Chartering
Chartering a yacht is a great  option for spending an exclusive dream holiday on the water. Charter customers experience coastal tourism from a new perspective.
To the trend report chartering

News + Trends: Luxury Charter
Just for private use? To buy and charter out? Or would you rather just charter? Anyone thinking of entering the world of large yachts faces a plethora of decisions.
To the trend report luxury charter
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Copyright © Messe Düsseldorf | C. Tillmann

News + Trends: Diving
The boot Düsseldorf is the traditional start into every new season for all water sports enthusiasts. The novelty for 2022 is the new diving tower. It is a real wonder made of stainless steel and acrylic glass.
To the trend report diving

News + Trends: Surfsports
Home waters, multi-talented all-round boards and Wingfoiling are very popular - also at boot Duesseldorf!
To the trend report surfsports
Halle 8a Surfsport

The most diverse water sports fair for the watersports industry

A huge diversity of offerings gives you the best opportunities for successful business – all at boot Düsseldorf. Over 17 exhibition halls with 19 theme worlds offer a comprehensive and hitherto unparalleled range of products and services. Convince yourself!

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News, articles, surveys and so much more – boot Düsseldorf’s LinkedIn channel is the perfect place for your daily networking in the watersports industry. Convince yourself and follow boot Düsseldorf on LinkedIn now!
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