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Originally Posted by DirtyJerz (Post 3331035)

With so many people making their way to Miami this weekend, it makes me wonder.......... Is the Miami boat show that much better than the other shows in the US or is it so popular b/c of the location, first show of the year, etc.??? I have been to the LA, Pomona/Ontario and Long Beach shows a couple years ago and thought they were good, but just dont have anything to compare it to.

In terms of the amount of companies, boats, booths, etc. does LA / LB compare or are they all taking a backseat to the Miami Show?

I would say Miami is biggest for the US/Americas and Genova Italy for Europe and most of the rest of the world.
Thank you
jim

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Originally Posted by MidOcean (Post 3331544)

I like Miami, but for me the two top US shows are IBEX and Ft. Lauderdale.. Genoa, IT is reported to actually be one of the largest in the world. I think you will see this year's Dubai show actually eclipse Miami.

One of the things that I noticed more this year was the amount of Chinese vendors selling directly at Miami.. ie, trailer parts...etc.

There is huge growing business of making Boats, Yachts and parts now in the Zhuhai area of China(ROC), Large modern plants that the Gov there is helping and supporting. a few exPats from the USA are there, helping and teaching them.
Zhuhai is right across the Pearl River(hour ferry ride) from Hong Kong and there is mega $$$ there in HK.

thank you
jim

Is the Miami show that much larger than the Ft. Lauderdale show?