The largest and most diverse boat and water sports trade fair in Austria and CEE
Tulln (OTS) – Fact Box – an overview of the most important data from the Austrian BoatShow 2024
- 42,578 visitors
- Numerous Austrian premieres: motorboats, sailing boats
- European Yacht of the year 2024: cruising boat segment: Bavaria C46, daysailer segment: Saffier 24SE Lite
- Largest range of electric boats and electric motors
- World premiere: Corsiva 607 Runabout
- European Powerboat of the Year: X-Shore 1
- Full range of nautical accessories, marinas and charters, lots of fun sports
- Try diving in the diving pool
- More than 120 lectures in seven different locations
“Total water sports” was the motto of the Austrian BoatShow – Boot Tulln. The largest and most diverse boat and water sports trade fair was the meeting point at the ideal time shortly before the start of the season. 360 exhibitors from 16 nations presented the entire world of water sports: motor boats, sailing boats, luxury yachts, electric boats, canoes and kayaks, charters, tourism, boating holidays, fun and diving sports and lots of accessories.
“Boot Tulln 2024 was once again a great success for the water sports industry: the potential was fully achieved in the individual markets, which is crucial right now. We are also pleased that we were able to delight our visitors in all segments with a comprehensive range of exhibitors and a unique atmosphere.”
, Mag. Wolfgang Strasser, Managing Director of Messe Tulln.
“The Austrian BoatShow – Boot Tulln was a successful start to this year’s water sports season. Our exhibitors praised the excellent quality of the visitors and received positive feedback on their comprehensive offering. The large number of Austrian premieres for motor, electric and sailing boats as well as the presentation of innovations in water sports have once again confirmed the position as the leading trade fair for boat and water sports fans in Austria and CEE.”
, Mag. (FH) Michaela Brunner, authorized representative and trade fair manager Boot Tulln.
Exhibitors were very satisfied with how the trade fair went:
“Boot Tulln is a highlight of the trade fair season for us and every Austrian who is involved in water sports comes to the trade fair here. The special thing for us is that it is a compact trade fair, but there is still a lot to see. Participation here in Tulln has been very important to us as an Austrian dealer for 30 years.” Mike Klemm, authorized representative, Sales Yachts Meltl GmbH.
“We are pleased that we can meet our business partners from Austria at Boot Tulln. Presence at the trade fair is very important for the Austrian market. We mainly meet existing customers here, but also new customers.” Zlatko Coskovic, Sales Manager Baotic Yachting GmbH.
“The Austrian BoatShow – Boot Tulln is our in-house trade fair and the only trade fair in Austria where we are represented and with a large stand. It is very important to us to maintain customer contact here and to present our goods. We primarily meet our target group in the B2B sector here.” Daniel Rigal, Management and Sales, Alltechnik-Allroundmarin HandelsgesmbH.
“As an Austrian shipyard, Boot Tulln is an in-house exhibition for us and we can show our colors here. The special thing about this trade fair is the family environment; we not only meet customers here, but also friends. We are therefore already looking forward to Boot Tulln 2025.” Günter Ambrosi, Head of Sales, Sunbeam Watersports GmbH.
“The special thing about the Austrian BoatShow is the regional market. Boot Tulln is the trade fair for electromobility in Austria and CEE. That’s why it’s important for us to be present here and present our products.” René Mureny, CEO, Fun Products Handels GmbH – René Mureny.
“We are new to the market with our product and are therefore at Boot Tulln for the first time. It is important for us to generate customer contacts here in order to make our product known.“, Felix Landolt, Yachtwerft Landolt.
“The special thing about the Austrian BoatShow is the wide audience mix, from sailors on the Danube to 30 tons of steel on the sea. For us, this is a unique selling point of Boot Tulln. We will definitely be there again in 2025.” Arthur Thüringer, managing director and owner of Ropes Expert Warenhandel & Services GesmbH.
“For us, the catchment area from Austria and Eastern Europe is very important, as is the focus on electromobility. We are purely active in wholesale and meet our dealers here. We were able to have good conversations and are very satisfied.” Felix Klein, LLM.oec., Managing Director MCM Handelsgesellschaft mbH.
“We appreciate the friendly and uncomplicated atmosphere at Boot Tulln. This is our first time at the trade fair and we will definitely come back. We absolutely meet our target group here, both the dealer and the end customer.” Knut Kühnle, Head of Sales at Bartels GmbH.
“Being present at Boot Tulln is very important to us in order to establish initial contact with customers. This is our first time at the trade fair and we are very happy with the result. We reach our charter customers as well as the yacht owners here, which is very important to us.“, Pietro Foddis, MARINEDI S.R.L.
“The timing of the Austrian BoatShow – Boot Tulln is ideal for us. Tulln has a good catchment area and we meet our customers here. There is an ideal atmosphere here, our sub-exhibitors are also here and can serve the Austrian market as well as the markets in CEE. For us, the trade fair appearance in Tulln is extremely important in terms of customer care. Our target group ranges from end customers to the B2B sector. Boot Tulln is an industry meeting place for everyone. The streams of visitors from all over Austria and the surrounding countries are unique.” Herbert Gfrörer, Taucher.Net GmbH.
“Being present at Boot Tulln is important for our company because we want to present our quality products. Regular customers as well as new customers come to us and find out about our products. We will soon be offering diving trips in addition to our shop and diving courses.” Gregor Dziendziel, Seastar Tauchsport GmbH.
The Austrian BoatShow – BOOT TULLN 2025 will take place from March 6th to 9th.
Questions & Contact:
MESSE TULLN GmbH
Barbara Nehyba, MSc
Head of Communications
02272/624030
barbara.nehyba@messetulln.at
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