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Marine BizTV organizes ‘BOAT INDIA 08’
Added: (Tue Aug 26 2008)
‘A rejuvenating ayurvedic treatment, a captivating leisure boat trip or an alluring houseboat stay... the beckoning call for tourists to Gods owns Country would not have more reasons’.
The rapid boom of backwater tourism in Kerala has resulted in a massive inflow of tourists from across the world. With regard to this significant rise in the backwater tourism industry, Marine BizTV, the Global Maritime Television Channel is organising BOAT INDIA 08 - the International Conference on Boating and Yachting. The event is managed by BizTV Events and is scheduled to be held at Cochin from 14 to 16 December 2008. Hence the port city of Kochi gets ready to host yet another maritime event of international importance.
BOAT INDIA 2008 constitutes an agenda-setting 2 day conference featuring the hottest current issues. It also includes an exclusive business networking session along the exotic backwaters of Kerala. The event will provide an excellent platform for the water sports freaks of India (especially Kerala) to learn more techniques on Yachting. Another highlight is the introduction of Marinas to India, particularly Cochin. The importance of Marinas in India is re-established with the upcoming events of international facet like Boat India 08 and Volvo Ocean Race. Henceforth, the concept, operation and development of Marina will also constitute to be a topic of collective interest for the conference.
The high profile event is accompanied with ‘BOAT INDIA Expo’ an exhibition showcasing the latest information and products in the boating and yachting industry and the inaugural International Boating Awards (IBA 08). There are 20 categories of awards bestowed for the outstanding contribution of the boating and yachting industry. BOAT INDIA Expo will witness the launch of Digital Booths for the first time in the subcontinent. Digital Booth is a cutting edge technological concept to offer simplified business solutions right on the show floor.
Another added attraction is the commencement of Maritime Cultural Olympics and Marine Film Festival alongside the event. The conference along with the exhibition will provide information and business networking opportunity to its delegates and all top players in the boating and yachting industry. The presence of prominent names like Gulf craft, Fincantieri Yachts and others will make the event an international convergence of lead players in the industry stealing the worldwide attention.
Moreover, Cochin also gets ready to welcome the high acclaimed Volvo Ocean Race as it is chosen to be the single stop over point in India. The Volvo Ocean Race starts from Alicante, Spain on 11 October 2008 and will enter Kochi on 3rd December 2008 with a halt of ten days. Both Boat India 08 and Volvo Ocean Race will bring Cochin to the international spotlight which calls for a weeklong maritime carnival for the marine enthusiasts. The live telecast of Boat India 08 will be available on our website at www.marinebiztv.com.
For More Details, please visit our website at www.boatindia08.com