Toronto Boat Show Exhibitor News
Our primary communication method, Exhibitor News provides the knowledge and tools needed to prepare for a successful show, January 17 - 26, 2020.

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November Action Items  

From the online Exhibitor Kit, below is a brief recap of November action items that will help keep you on track as we move closer to the opening of North America's Largest Indoor Boat Show.
  
DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15:

DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 2:

  • New Product Submissions - information on products/services you are introducing at the show - used for online promotion and also reviewed by our PR team

ALSO NEEDING YOUR ATTENTION:

Questions? Contact us at 905-951-0009 or via e-mail.
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Hotels - BOOK NOW!  
Due to other events taking place in the city during the show dates this year, rooms at our official hotel partners will be booked fast. It is important that you
BOOK EARLY!
 
starting at $165/night  
 
starting at $165/night
 
starting at $134/night (rates increase after Nov. 15, 2019)
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Boat Show & Women's Day Banners  

As you prepare for this year's show remember to take advantage of the online promotional tools available to exhibitors.  
 
We have Boat Show & Women's Day banners available for all exhibitors to post on their websites, social media and newsletters.  
 
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Order Exhibitor Guest Tickets 

Order Exhibitor Guest Tickets now at a 50% discount, distribute all the tickets you want - and you pay only for those used! 
  • Mail them to customers or prospects.
  • Give them out at your showroom.
  • Or include them with monthly statements or holiday greetings.
Gold Ticket Preview Day Option:
  • Invite your customers and prospects to enjoy the show.
  • Regularly sold for $35, these tickets are also available to exhibitors at a 50% discount.
  • If not used on Preview Day, January 17, but redeemed on a regular show day, January 18 - 26, you will be charged only 50% of a regular show ticket.
You may also order electronic tickets. Contact Hannah Jones for more information (905-951-0009). 
 
REMEMBER: You pay only for those used!
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FREE Promotion of Your New Product

Populating the online New Product Showcase sends consumers and media straight to your booth.
 
Exhibitors can easily upload New Product photos and information on the Toronto Boat Show website.
 
Onsite, "New Product" helium balloons pinpoint the location of New Product meeting the New Product criteria.
 
Click here for information on what is considered a New Product, and submit your information before Monday, December 2.
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FREE Promotion of Boats  
You Are Displaying at the Show
Don't Delay - Submit Boat Information Today!

Exhibitors and consumers both benefit by the Toronto Boat Show website hosting a listing of all boats to be on display at the show.
 
Boat Finder helps advertise boats as consumers pre-shop the show, creating more leads and onsite sales.
 
Boatdealers.ca is our supplier for the boat listing service and creating the virtual showroom.
 
Boat listing information is due
Friday, November 15.
 
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Floor Covering is Mandatory 

Reminder - all exhibit areas are required to have floor coverings (carpet, tiles, plastic, etc.), which adhere to these guidelines:
  • Installation without trip hazards (lumps, loose edges, raised edges, etc.).
  • Secured edges using approved carpet tape. 
  • Cables placed under highly visible cable mats/runners or secured overhead.
  • Where cables are placed on top of floors/carpet or under carpets, the trip hazard must be highlighted, easily seen, and secured in place.
  • Large cables should have ramps in place and single steps.
  • Change in floor level or low-level protruding display parts should be highlighted using signage or bright coloured tape.
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Get Creative With Your Exhibit! 

Creating new layouts and enhancing the look and feel of your booth positively impacts visitor impressions of both your business and the boat show overall. 
 
Please keep in mind the Safety and Structural Guidelines and Display Guidelines, please submit proposals for exciting and dynamic display ideas that seem "outside the box" to show manager Cynthia Hare for approval.

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