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Toronto Boat Show Exhibitor News
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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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In This Issue:
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 Final Show Preparations
Are You Ready For Move-in? |
Important details on move-in can be found here:
If you have any questions related to move-in, please contact move-in coordinator
Shawn McConnell at
416-574-9826.
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Exhibitor Pre-Show Staging
& Trailer Storage |
- Exhibitors may utilize the staging yard to pre-stage boats.
- Park in the extreme south areas towards Lakeshore Boulevard.
- Please ensure you don't block any other boats, as their move-in time may be earlier than yours.
- There is no round-the-clock security service, however, Exhibitor Place security maintains an hourly patrol.
After move-in is complete, trailers may not remain in this lot. If they do, they will be towed. Empty trailers should be moved to one of these lots:
- Better Living Centre & QE Building - boat trailer storage with non-fuel source.
- Gore Lot - boat and trailer storage with and without fuel source.
- Lot 856, behind Raptor Training Facility (BioSteel Centre) - overflow trailer storage with and without fuel source.
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Banner Hanging
Have You Placed Your Order? |
 If you have submitted your banner hanging order - thank you!
If you haven't sent your order in and are planning to have a banner hung at the show
please send your order in to
Exhibitor Services by January 7.
If not received by this date there is no guarantee it will be hung by show opening.
To date, only 48 orders (about half the usual amount) have been received so we know there are more to come.
Don't delay send your orders in now!
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| 2020 Preview Day Reminders |
Preview Day
Friday, January 17 2- 8pm
(Booths must be staffed by 2pm)
A reminder to exhibitors that booths should be set up by 6pm, Thursday evening, to ensure all halls are open, clean, and set to greet your customers for the 2pm
Preview Day opening.
If you have any concerns about this timeline, please contact sales manager
Tracy Williams (905-951-4050 | twilliams@canadianboatshows.com)
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Auction Items:
Silent and live Charity Auction donations are still needed. This is an excellent opportunity to increase exposure of your business, with proceeds donated to our 2020 charity partners.
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Parking:
There will be
FREE parking for your customers on Preview Day
after 5PM.
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| Show Badges Are Non-Transferable |
For security purposes, boat show badges are for the exclusive use of the person named on the face; they are not transferable.
Security will check photo ID during show hours to ensure it matches exhibitor and badges.
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 From January 17-26: Free shuttle buses will run between the Sheraton, Westin and Chelsea Hotels.
The bus schedule will be posted in the lobby of the hotels and a flyer with the schedule will be provided to you on check-in.
Finalized bus schedules will also be outlined in a future newsletter prior to the show.
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Show Features To Attract
Media Attention |
 Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel returns to this year's show! A family friendly, fun-filled interactive show, Twiggy teaches the audience about water safety. Located in the Mariner's Marketplace.
Darrell Miklos and Jim Sinclair are the crew behind 'Cooper's Treasure'. Hear their stories of recovering sunken treasures
January 17,18 & 19.
The 2020 Indoor Wakeboarding Championships will be part of the WWA World Series of Wakeboarding held January 24 & 25 in the World's Largest Indoor Lake. This event features $10,000 in prize money attracting many of the best wakeboarders in the world. The Toronto Boat Show continues to support wake sports, attracting a younger demographic and media on an international level.
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Are Your Boats Among the MANY
Now Being Considered by Consumers? |
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Click on the video to see how your consumers will search and find your boats. |
Consumers are now using our website to
Search Boats on Display at the 2020 Toronto Boat Show and plan their boat show visit.
Our virtual showcase allows boat buyers to pre-shop the show, search by boat brand, view pricing and schedule appointments with dealers during the show.
Make sure your boats among those currently listed online as attendees research their next boat purchase!
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RSVP For Industry Breakfast
Tuesday, January 21st
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Annual breakfast will be held
Tuesday, January 21st 8:30-11AM
at the
Beanfield Centre
(formerly the Allstream Centre,
across from the Toronto Boat Show venue),
Agenda:
- NMMA Canada Annual General Meeting
- NMMA Canada Update
- NMMA US State of the Industry - Frank Hugelmeyer, President
- Keynote Speaker | Nick Bennebroek, Wells Fargo
- NMMA Hall of Fame Awards
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Celebrate Boating Safety
at the CASBAs - January 19th |
 The 22nd Canadian Safe Boating Awards Gala (The CASBAs) will be held
Sunday, January 19 at the
National Yacht Club starting at 5:30PM
The CASBA Gala and dinner recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the filed of boating safety and environmental stewardship.
Order your tickets for the CASBAs before January 14th.
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Please remember safety is very important, and during move-in and move-out, all exhibitors, contractors and staff must adhere to the
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