Los Angeles & Atlantic City boat shows report attendance gains
The Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show wrapped up Sunday, February 9, with a 15% gain in attendance at 13,497 compared to 11,785 in 2013. The Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show reported a total attendance of 34,220, up 6% from 32,175 in 2013. Dealers in LA reported strong show sales, while in Atlantic City many dealers reported promising leads and anticipate solid post-show sales.
“We are very happy with the show. We saw strong sales and met with quality prospects we’re anxious to follow up on,” Chris Ainsworth, Tige Watersports. (LA)
“We are very pleased with the show results. We sold boats on the floor and we’re heading back to the showroom with great leads,” Mark Dakan, Inland Boat Center. (LA)
“We were able to sell several high-end Premier pontoons. We had a great show!” Ron Hendrickson, Johnson Marine (LA)
“We were thrilled with our location and are returning next year and hope to increase our space. The show did a fantastic job on the marketing; we saw it everywhere,” – Anthony Sandora, Schooner Island Marina. (Atlantic City)
“Traffic is up. Buyers being well informed ahead of time led to strong sales, which is great for the future growth of the brand,” Paul Zamoyta, Coastal Boat Sales. (Atlantic City)
Annual LA Boat Show offers family fun in two venues, Los Angeles Daily News
An optimistic spin on recreational boat sales, Philly.com
Up next: Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show (Feb. 22-Mar. 2), Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat & Sportshow (Feb. 26- Mar. 2).