The 64th Genoa International Boat Show closes with remarkable success, with 120,864 visitors registered by 1400CET on the event’s closing day. The increase is over 2% compared to 2023, despite occasional challenging weather conditions.
The 2024 Genoa International Boat Show showcased 1,052 brands and 1,030 boats across an expansive exhibition area of 220,000 square meters, with 85% of the space located outdoors. The Fjord 39 XL motor cruiser had its world premiere at the show, and six yachts for sale made their show debut.
Notably, the format for sea trials has seen a significant rise, with 3,855 tests conducted during the Boat Show, marking a 24% increase from the previous year. Yacht buyers were keen to test the wide variety of boats for sale at the show.
More than 100 new products were unveiled, along with 30 premieres, 125 conferences and workshops, 1,154 accredited journalists (a 1.58% increase compared to 2023), and 2,416 articles published during the event days alone, reflecting a 5.3% rise from the previous edition.
The Genoa International Boat Show has marked a turning point for many exhibitors following a somewhat slow start to the season. The organizers’ efforts to rethink and update the show have been pivotal to this success.”
President
I Saloni Nautici
The Genoa International Boat Show continues to serve as a crucial platform for the yachting industry’s interaction with government and public institutions. This year’s edition saw the approval of the regulatory framework for the Italian Boating Code, which provides comprehensive support for all types of vessels, from small boats to larger yachts. The framework also includes measures like reduced bureaucracy for Italian-flagged vessels, updated safety equipment regulations, and the introduction of a new boating license for 16-year-olds.
Additionally, the new Professional Chartering Title was introduced, and the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency announced a technical round table to facilitate the transition from national to EU regulations.
The 64th Genoa International Boat Show has once again proven its status as a premier event for the international yachting sector and a global showcase for our city. This year, the show has reaffirmed its position as a world reference point, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the Waterfront.
Mayor of Genoa
The 64th Genoa International Boat Show received substantial support from the Italian Trade Agency, which, in collaboration with the Italian Marine Industry Association, facilitated the participation of a delegation comprising representatives from international media and foreign buyers from over 30 countries and five continents.
The dates for the 65th Genoa International Boat Show have already been announced, set to take place from 18 to 23 September 2025.
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