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Ginn sur Mer^SM Presents

 

The 49th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®

October 30 - November 3, 2008

DATE:  April 28, 2008

THE FACTS

WHAT:

Ginn sur Mer^SM presents the 49th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® - the world's largest boat show - featuring more than $2 billion worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide.  The show encompasses more than 3 million square feet of space, both on land and in water, at six sites and are all connected by the offcial Show Transportation Network.

WHEN:

• Thursday, October 30 (Prime Time Preview)       10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Friday, October 31                                                     10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 1                                              10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sunday, November 2                                                10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Monday, November 3                                                10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Six Locations:

• Bahia Mar Yachting Center
• Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
• Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club
• Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel & Marina
• Hall of Fame Marina
• Las Olas Marina

ADMISSION:

• Prime Time Preview (Thursday, October 30)                  $32.00
• General Admission (Adults)                                               $18.00
• Children (Ages 6-15)                                                            $5.00
• Children (Under age 6)                                                        FREE
• Two Day Ticket (purchased at show box offices)            $34.00
• Two Day Ticket (purchased online)                                   $32.00

E-Ticketing Now Available for Advance Purchase: Tickets are available from the box offices at any of the show's six sites - or avoid the lines and purchase tickets through E-Ticketing.  Just visit www.showmanagement.com, and then click on the "Buy Tickets ONLINE" link box on the main page.  Admission is valid for the same-day entrance at all show sites.

TRANSPORTATION NETWORK:

Shuttle Buses: Free. Sponsored by Raymarine. Transportation routes between all six show sites, War Memorial Auditorium parking and downtown Riverfront parking.

Water Shuttle: $10 all-day pass, unlimited usage.  Sponsored by Yanmar Marine.  Waterfront location pick-up points are:

• Bahia Mar Yachting Center
• Broward County Convention Center
• Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club
• Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel & Marina

Shuttle busses and water shuttle run one hour prior to show opening and one hour after show closing.

The 49th Fort Lauderdale Boat Show® is:

PRESENTED BY:

Ginn sur Mer^SM

OWNED & SPONSORED BY:

Marine Industries Association of South Florida

SPONSORED BY:

KeyBank

CO-SPONSORED BY:

Yachts International, Stidd Systems, Corum Swiss Time Pieces, Intellian Tech, Sun-Sentinel, Residential Cruiseline, XM WX Satellite Weather, 10 CANE, Budweiser, Atlass Insurance Group, Novurania, Las Olas Riverfront and Hook the Future.

MANAGED & PRODUCED BY:

Show Management

FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION:

Visit: www.showmanagement.com; or Call: 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642.

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About Ginn sur Mer^SM

Just 55 miles from South Florida, the West End of Grand Bahama Island will be home to a $4.9 billion community developed by Ginn Resorts.  Situated on miles of pristine oceanfront property, Ginn sur Mer^SM will reflect a timeless elegance blended with distinct architectural features.  World-class amenities will include two Signature golf courses designed by legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, two large marinas, a private airport, a casino, water and swim pavilions, a beach club and spa.  In regard to luxury and scope, it will serve as Ginn Resorts' flagship development.