14International <strong>Marina</strong> & Boatyard ConferenceJanuary 26–28, 2011Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FLPhone: (401) 682-7334 • Email: imbc@marinaassociation.org • Web: www.marinaassociation.org/imbcFACT SHEETAttendee FactsNumber <strong>of</strong> attendees: 800+Number <strong>of</strong> countries represented: 11<strong>Marina</strong>s represented: over 100Top 3 reported reasons to attend:1. Educational Sessions2. Networking3. Exhibit Hall and exposure tocutting edge technologyNumber <strong>of</strong> CMMs present in <strong>2010</strong>: 60Exhibit Hall FactsNumber <strong>of</strong> hours the hall is open: 14Number <strong>of</strong> exclusive exhibit hours: 6.5Number <strong>of</strong> exhibitors: 125 in <strong>2010</strong>Percentage <strong>of</strong> return exhibitors: 60%New Exhibitors: Over 30 newcompanies at IMBC <strong>2010</strong>Floor plan square footage: 44,000Education FactsTotal number <strong>of</strong> seminars <strong>of</strong>fered: 131 Keynote address4 General seminars8 Breakout seminarsEducation Time: over 600 minutesContact Hours available for CMMs: 10Additional education time and contacthours during the IMBC field trip: 4Number <strong>of</strong> annual member meetings: 21 AMI1 ABBRAFort Lauderdale Area FactsMiles <strong>of</strong> navigable inland waterways: 300Number <strong>of</strong> flights daily: over 700Number <strong>of</strong> direct flights daily: over 300Number <strong>of</strong> restaurants: over 4,000Average Hours <strong>of</strong> sunshine per year:3,000Average Temperature: 77 0Award winning Convention & VisitorsBureau
Around The WorldWork Begins on First <strong>Marina</strong> in LusailCitySource: Zawya, The PeninsulaMourjan <strong>Marina</strong>s IGY, the developer and manager <strong>of</strong> luxurymarinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, yesterdayannounced it has started construction work on the firstmarina within the Lusail City development in Doha.Located in the <strong>Marina</strong> District <strong>of</strong> the prestigious Lusaildevelopment, the marina will start operating after QatarNational Day in mid December with services and facilitiesthat will make it one <strong>of</strong> the premiere marina facilities inthe region.Mourjan <strong>Marina</strong>s IGY, who will undertake full responsibilityfor design, construction and operation <strong>of</strong> all marinas inthe Lusail City development, is now leasing berths at themarina and will develop 96 modern floating marina berthscatering for yachts <strong>of</strong> 10-40 metres in length.The marina will also include three on-water lounge areas,a shisha café, a juice bar and a family lounge area, uniqueintegrated misting technology with air condition in thewalkways during the summer season in addition to contemporaryshade structures on the marina.Your browser may not support display <strong>of</strong> this image. MatthewBate (pictured), Director <strong>of</strong> Operations for Mourjan<strong>Marina</strong>s IGY, said: ‘’We are delighted to have started theconstruction <strong>of</strong> this marina which will combine elegantlydesigned facilities with world-class services to become one<strong>of</strong> the region’s premiere berthing facilities.”The marina’s features will include underwater lighting,black and grey water ‘pump-out’ at the berths, a fuel servicestation, 24 hour security, a five-star concierge service,laundry service, a deck wash for all yachts and valet parking.In addition, the marina - designed as an eco-friendlyfacility - will also <strong>of</strong>fer wi-fi services and a clubhouse.Situated along the coast just north <strong>of</strong> Doha, the Lusail Citydevelopment is set to become a thriving maritime hub,with a number <strong>of</strong> marinas serving the different segments,including private, business, and community marinas. Thismaster planned urban development will be home to a selfsustainingcommunity, comprising residential, commercial,retail, hospitality, resort, and entertainment venues.Bate added: “The marina is the first <strong>of</strong> multiple marinas tobe built in Lusail City and one <strong>of</strong> the region’s most excitingand ambitious projects.” He said the marina will set newbenchmarks for the yachting experience locally and internationallyand will be the place to be for yacht owners inQatar and beyond.“This marina has been designed with the needs <strong>of</strong> the localmarket in mind and nothing like this has been built before inthis region. As we expand our work on the Lusail City <strong>Marina</strong>development, we remain committed to providing the bestequipped berthing facilities throughout the region,” he said.Reedley <strong>Marina</strong> Expansion PlanSource: The CitizenReedley <strong>Marina</strong> could almost double in capacity after planswere submitted for a major extension.The 90-berth marina opened in 2008, becoming a big attractionfor narrowboats.Bosses said it had been such a success more capacity wasneeded, and now a ‘’second phase’ <strong>of</strong> the scheme has beenunveiled.It would see a new 76-berth marina built on vacant landnext to the current site on the Leeds Liverpool Canal.More than 40 new car parking spaces would also be added,as well as two new buildings, <strong>of</strong> 220 and 54 square metres.The plans have come from Jason Fyldes, the director <strong>of</strong> themarina in Barden Lane, on the Burnley and Pendle border,and have won the approval <strong>of</strong> British Waterways, thequango that controls the canal.A statement by Reedley <strong>Marina</strong>’s planning agent, BlackobasedCrosby and Co, said: “This application follows thesuccess <strong>of</strong> the existing marina and increased demand formoorings from visitors to the area.”15Around the World Continued on Page 5
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