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We know that exhibitors are curious about overall attendance numbers and appreciate updates. For your information, the Vancouver Boat Shows utilizes a system of counting each ticket once. We ensure that each person with a ticket is counted one time only. This is unlike events that utilize a turn style system, that often counts consumers and exhibitors’ multiple times each day.
Final attendance is determined by counting each paid admission ticket at the box office, e-ticket, exhibitor guest ticket, complimentary ticket, exhibitor badge, marine trade badge and children.
Here is a recap for the 2023 Show so far:
- On opening day, Wednesday, the attendance was 2,713 (this number does not include exhibitor or marine trade badges). This represents a 3% increase.
- Thursday's attendance was 4,502, compared to 3,510 in 2020. This represents a 28% increase.
- Yesterday, (Friday) attendance was 4,721, compared to 4,682 in 2020. This represents a 1% increase.
Exhibitor and marine trade badges; counted one time each will be added to the final attendance figure.
Feedback from all of you indicate positive feedback on the quantity and quality of show attendees in anticipation of a very busy weekend!
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Media outlets from around the lower mainland continue to report on the many features of this year's event - venturing between BC Place and the Floating Show at Granville Island.
And of course, our media partners continue to promote the event, through widespread radio, television and online activity – as we head into the weekend.
The latest media outlets to explore BC Place and its many attractions were the Asian Global Press, Fairchild Television, and Omni TV.
In each of these cases, the focus was an overview of the latest and greatest from Show Manager Amanda Henschell.
The Xinhua News Agency was also on site at BC Place where they made the rounds, speaking to a number of exhibitors, including M&P and GA Checkpoint.
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At the floating show at Granville Island, Vancouver Living Magazine was the latest media outlet to take a personal tour of one of the stars this year’s event - the Princess X80 ‘Superfly’, an 80-foot yacht that is one of only three of its kind the world and is making her North American debut at the Vancouver Boat Show.
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Television and radio stations in the Vancouver and Vancouver Island markets were very excited to work with the Vancouver International Boat Show this year, after a three-year absence.
We secured promotions on a number of stations and all promotions delivered significant on-air presence - and in some cases, were supported with an online contest page, linking visitors to the show’s website.
TV PARTNERS:
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VANCOUVER RADIO
We secured promotional support from 10 Vancouver stations including community calendar listings, produced event tags, social media posts and contesting.
All promotions delivered significant on-air presence and nearly all were supported with an online contest page, linking visitors to the show’s website.
In total, we leveraged our Vancouver media spend and prizing to deliver at least 10 X the value in media exposure
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VICTORIA RADIO
The 100.3 The Q, The Island’s Rock station executed an on air and online contest giving away a Grand Prize of 2 X 2-day show tickets, a hotel night, and a $200 VISA gift card
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In total, the Vancouver International Boat show partnered with 10 broadcast television partners for province-wide coverage and 15 radio stations in Vancouver - including those who provide in language to Asian and South Asian listeners/viewers, and an additional 2 stations serving the Fraser Valley and four stations on Vancouver Island.
Every partner added additional promotional value on top of the paid media. Adding this piece vastly increases overall exposure and frequency of messaging. When prizing is added the excitement for and engagement with the content increases. Each radio station received show tickets to giveaway and key partners received $200 show shopping sprees for prizing as well.
The total promotional value is estimated at 19 X more than the value of prizing distributed.
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Important Move-out Information |
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PLEASE REVIEW THE 2023 MOVE-OUT INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact
Move Out Coordinator, Rob Scott, at: 604 926 8731
Move-out begins Sunday, Feb 5 at 5:01pm when the Show closes.
BOOTH EXHIBITORS: LEVEL 2 CONCOURSE VIA GATE C
- Sunday, Feb 5: 5:01PM - 10:00PM
- Monday, Feb 6: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
BOAT EXHIBITORS: FIELD LEVEL
- Sunday, Feb 5: 5:01PM - 12:00AM / Midnight
- Monday, Feb 6: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
**Please ensure you speak with Rob Scott to determine schedule and plans.
THE STAGING YARD:
Open Sunday, Feb 5th at noon and remain open until Tuesday, Feb 7 at 6PM. The Staging Yard / Holding Lot is located at Indigo LOT 039 / 180 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver (between GRIFFITHS Way and ABBOTT St.)
REMINDER:
ALL boats and equipment must vacate the Staging Yard by 6pm on Tuesday, Feb 7.
LEVEL 2 CONCOURSE VIA GATE C NOTES
Priority will be given to smaller, single vehicles that can be quickly loaded and exit the concourse. Larger trucks / pickups and vehicles with trailers will be asked to delay entering the concourse so as not to block traffic and prevent flow OUT of the stadium. As the initial rush of move-out subsides, the restriction on larger trucks / pickups and trailers will be evaluated.
We have a much shorter staging lane on Pacific Boulevard, resulting in less vehicles being able to be at the Stadium, please ensure you are ready to load upon your arrival, Do NOT bring your vehicle to the Stadium until your exhibit and product is ready to load. lf your exhibit and product is capable to be hand carried or wheeled out PLEASE DO SO.
If you have specific questions about move out, please leave your name at the Show Office and you will be contacted directly by our move out staff.
Those in the floating show at Granville Island will be sent a schedule via email from Amanda and in-person review with Ron.
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Additional Move-Out Information |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
All persons on site during move-in and move-out are required to wear a reflective high visibility vest. (BC Place sells safety vests which can be pre-ordered or purchased at the Exhibit Service Desk.)
All persons moving freight, or in the vicinity of heavy mobile equipment must wear CSA approved steel-toed footwear in accordance with WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
All persons participating in, or in the vicinity of the movement of heavy overhead loads, must wear protective headgear.
Children under 16, including infants are prohibited from the show floor during move-in/out hours. Persons found not to be adhering to these standards will be not permitted on site.
Note - if you have any questions or special move-in/out requirements please contact
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Exhibitor's Lounge - Today's Menu
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The Exhibitor Lounge is located on Level 3 in the Edgewater Lounge. Take the elevator up to Level 3 and follow the signs.
Exhibitor Lounge Menu | Saturday
Dinner Service: 4-7PM
Carvery: Slow roasted striploin, Yukon gold mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley served with Garlic Bread. $28.00
Cheese Tortellini: (Mushroom, Truffle Cheese Sauce with Fresh Pesto, vegetable medley)
$28.00
Salad Bar: Build your own salad bar ($12.00), or add to dinner package for $6.00
Available All Day: 11AM-7PM
Grab & Go: Fruit Cups, Cheese Plate, Soup/Chowder
Sandwiches: Italian, Grilled Veggie, Prime Rib & Turkey Bacon
Salad Bowls: Cesar, Chef | Pastries: Croissants; Scones, Muffins
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Help Spread the Word - Digitally
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JOIN THE ONLINE CONVERSATION!
Exhibitors are encouraged to engage with consumers on their social platforms.
Tell your own stories, or the VIBS posts on your Facebook And Instagram Page. Optimize reach with the hashtags: #boatingbc, #vibs #vibs23 #vancouverboatshow # boatinglife
The Vancouver Boat Show social media conversation will be happening through out the show!
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Exercise All Safety Measures & Stay Healthy!
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We hope you and your staff are feeling well and exercising all safety measures such as washing your hand or using hand sanitizer often accessible to all your staff within your space.
Should you have any health concerns as the show progresses and wish to use a COVID test, they are available on the counter at the Show Office.
We wish you a great show!
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First Aid Procedures At The Show
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First Aid – BC Place
If an emergency requiring paramedics arises, please alert any of the following and identify the location.
- Boat Show Staff Member
- Show Office (604-678-8820)
- Information Booth Staff
- Show Security (entrances, exits, roving)
We will contact the paramedics and direct them to the location.
If the situation is non-urgent, you can direct the individual to the Show Office, where paramedics can meet them.
First Aid – Granville Island
Contact Ron and Dawn Goreski, the Floating Show staff at the Show Office tent.
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