Genoa International Boat Show has closed the doors on its 64th edition with almost 121,000 visitors, a 2% increase compared to 2023.
1,052 brands and 1,030 boats were on display across a total exhibition area of 220,000sqm on land and water, with 85% of the area outdoor.
The numbers of those taking part in sea trials also rose by 24% to 3,855 tests undertaken.
More than 100 new products were presented along with 30 premieres, 125 conferences and workshops.
“According to the vast majority of our exhibitors, the Genoa International Boat Show has represented a turning point following something of a less dynamic start to the season,” said Andrea Razeto, president of I Saloni Nautici. “We are confident that the organisers’ tremendous effort to rethink and update the boat show is a key factor behind this success.”
Highlights of the show included the approval of the regulatory framework implementing the Italian Boating Code.
This provides regulations in support of all units from small boats to superyachts, a reduction in red tape for those flying the Italian flag, safety equipment updates, and the introduction of a boating licence designed for 16-year-olds.
The regulations are also aimed at facilitating the transition from national to EU regulations.
The 64th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show also saw official visits from the President of the Italian Senate, Ignazio La Russa, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructures and Transport, Matteo Salvini, the Minister for Business and Made in Italy Production, Adolfo Urso (via a video message at the opening conference), the Minister for Tourism, Daniela Garnero Santanchè, the President of the Italian Trade Agency, Matteo Zoppas, and the General Confederation of Italian Industry’s Presidential Delegate for the Marine Economy, Mario Zanetti.
The 2025 edition of the show will take place from 18th to 23rd September.
