Rhodri Glyn Thomas - Minister for Tourism

Welsh Boat Show 2008 - Nears ‘Sell Out’

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PRESS RELEASE Monday 7th April 2008**
The Latest News:
As Welsh Boat Show 2008 - Nears ‘Sell Out’

The first May Bank Holiday Weekend 3rd to 5th May 2008
hosts the 2nd Welsh Boat Show.
As Exhibitor stand space nears Sell Out, the ‘Official’ Welsh Boat Show
has cemented it’s position
as the largest annual Fixed Indoor / Outdoor Boat Show to be held at the
United Counties
Showground, Carmarthen, Wales.
This year the event has grow to become three times bigger than 2007 and
is proving to be a very
interactive bumper filled show. Taking into account the feedback the WBS
Team received, the event
will see the return of a variety of popular features, complete with a Marine
Fashion Show and a large
increase in Sailing craft and Electronics.
For the children, who are free to attend the Welsh Boat Show, we have a
huge new Kids Area with a wider offering which is due to be unveiled very
soon.
 
For 2008 we are expecting between, 15 to 20,000 visitors and the WBS
management team are presenting the show through a high impact,
creative and innovative promotional campaign.
This includes our website and chosen media partner BoatShop 24 Group
of publications, Boat Trader,
Boats and Yachts for sale, Boats and Outboards, Local and Regional
Radio and BBC and ITV Wales Broadcasting and Advertising campaign.
For further information Log onto www.welshboatshow.co.uk
Alternatively if you wish to take advantage to the limited space left
available at this year’s Welsh Boat Show email:
Simon@welshboatshow.co.uk
or telephone him direct on 07778 285362.

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Come along to the Welsh Boat Show on Saturday the 3rd of May to see

The Offical Launch of South Wales Power Boats

"Its nice to see a new local company being officially launched at this years show, and to do so by putting on such a large display of craft not only in the main exhibition hall, but also taking outside space as well" Nigel Burke WBS Team 

Ian Case Managing Director told us that  in April their new showroom at the prestigious Cardiff Marine Village is due to open

South Wales Power Boats commenced trading on 1 January 2008 and is looking forward to the exciting prospect of opening their 2000 sq ft showroom on the prestigious Cardiff Marine Village in late April (see press for details).

The position and nature of the development at the end of Penarth Road, opposite the Pump House, will have its own slipway and complimentary range of marine businesses. South Wales Power Boats are indeed proud to be associated with this exciting new venture

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**PRESS RELEASE (001) WEDNESDAY 16^th JANUARY 2008**

 

Welsh Boat Show 2008 – Now even Bigger and Better.

The Biggest Indoor & Outdoor Welsh Boat Show  Held in Carmarthen this

May Bank Holiday Weekend 3^rd – 5^th May 2008

 

Since the very successful inaugural event held in 2007, the ‘Official’ ‘Welsh Boat Show’ has cemented its position as the largest annual Fixed Indoor / Outdoor Boat Show to be held at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Now in its second year, the Show will once again take place on the first May Bank Holiday Weekend from 3^rd – 5^th May 2008.

Taking into account the feedback the WBS Team received, the event will see the return of a variety of popular features, complete with a new and well organised wider offering, which is due to be unveiled very soon. 

 

Today also sees the official launch of the Welsh Boat Show 2008 Website which will continue to be updated with the latest exhibitors, product launches and planned activities for 2008. For further information Log onto www.welshboatshow.co.uk

 

Alternatively if you wish to link to the WBS website please email: nigel@welshboatshow.co.uk

 

If you wish to obtain further information regarding this Press Release or future Press Releases and the opportunities available  for Media Partners, please contact Simon Ashton Tel: 07778 285362 or email on simon@welshboatshow.co.uk

 

Regards

Welsh Boat Show Team