NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW FORMAT FOR ANNUAL PRESS CONFERENCE

Panel Discussion to Give Expert Insight into the State of the Boating Industry

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today its plans for the 2014 State of the Industry Press Conference. This year, the event will take place on Friday, September 12^th at 8:15 a.m. in Sunset Lounge at the end of Commercial Wharf. The new format will feature a lively question and answer session among a panel of industry experts. Open to members of the press and individuals attending the Newport International Boat Show, attendees will be welcomed to the city by The Honorable Henry F. Winthrop, mayor of Newport. Following The Mayor, five executives from various marine segments will answer questions presented by an emcee about their view of the industry. The segments are Boating Gear, Engine Manufacturers, Marine Electronics, Powerboat and Sailboat. Once the question and answer period is complete, Brad Read, executive director of Sail Newport, will give a brief presentation about the Volvo Ocean Race and its planned, first-ever stopover in Newport next May. The press conference will conclude with the announcement of the Newport for New Products and Edson Star Award winners.

“We are excited to roll out this fresh approach to our annual State of the Industry Press Conference,” said Nancy Piffard, Show Director of Newport Exhibition Group. “Editors and attendees will hear each expert’s thoughts on current trends related to their segment of the industry, as well as what the future holds for the boating market. It’s an exciting time to be in Newport and this highlight of the show should not be missed.”

Expected to draw tens of thousands to historic Newport, the Newport International Boat Show will take place Thursday, September 11^th through Sunday, September 14^th, 2014 on the Newport Waterfront along America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, the event will host nearly 750 exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style from 15 to 110 feet, and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters. Online tickets are available through the Newport International Boat Show website. Children under 12 are admitted free any day when accompanied by an adult. On Friday, visitors with a valid Military or Newport County Resident ID receive half price admission. For more information on the 44^th Annual Newport International Boat Show and to purchase tickets, please visit www.newportboatshow.com. Event updates will be posted as they become available and communicated on the show’s Twitter and Facebook accounts: @NewportBoatShow and www.facebook.com/newportboatshow, respectively.

About Newport Exhibition Group:

Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Newport Exhibition Group has produced the highest quality consumer/trade shows for more than 30 years. A subsidiary of Newport Harbor Corporation, the organization owns and produces the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show and the Newport International Boat Show.

Newport International Boat Show Details for Calendar Posting:

Show Dates & Hours:

• Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 11, 12, and 13^th: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, September 14^th: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Admission Prices:
  • Thursday, September 11^th, VIP Day:  Tickets are $30*. If tickets are purchased by Wednesday, September 10^th - each order includes a reserved parking space at Easton’s Beach ($15 value, one parking space per transaction). Shuttle bus service from Easton’s Beach to the show entrance is included with the parking space.
  • Friday, Saturday or Sunday, September 12, 13 or 14^th: Tickets are $15* through Thursday, September 11^th and $18* September 12^th through the 14^th.
  • Two-day discounted ticket packages are also available.
  • Children under 12 are admitted free all days when accompanied by an adult.
  • Friday, September 12^th only, visitors with a valid Military or Newport County Resident ID receive half price admission at the ticket booth (This discount cannot be combined with any other discount offer).

Discounts, packages and advance pricing cannot be combined with other offers.

*Ticket prices are subject to additional processing fees.

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Images from the 2013 Newport International Boat Show

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