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Sunday, January 19
Show-Day Exhibitor Newsletter
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The Show-Day Exhibitor Newsletter (delivered to your inbox every morning) is your link to the daily updates of what's happening during the boat show.
If you would like additional members of your team to also receive the Show-Day Exhibitor News, please drop by the Show Office (Salon 103) and request that they be added to our distribution list.
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 Boaters are a hardy lot, as evidenced by the opening day crowds converging on the Enercare Centre, ready for summer, despite all of the winter storm warnings and "stay off the road" messages from the media.
Canadian Boat Shows utilizes a system of counting each attendee once, ensuring that each person/ticket is counted one time only - unlike a turnstile system that often counts consumers and exhibitors multiple times.
Final attendance is determined by counting each paid admission ticket at the box office, e-ticket, exhibitor guest ticket, complimentary ticket, exhibitor badge, marine trades badge, and children.
We will provide an update on overall attendance every couple of days. Due to the volume of responsibilities opening weekend, attendance will be reported in Monday's newsletter. |
 Media Updates &
Upcoming Segments |
The Toronto International Boat Show continues to be top-of-mind in the media. Here is re-cap of today's and upcoming media segments:
- Globe and Mail (article published January 18)
- Postmedia (published January 18 in over 50 outlets across Ontario)
- Radio Canada (air date TBC)
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Alkass Channel
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Eagle Broadcasting
- Newstalk 1010
UPCOMING:
- CP24 Breakfast with Jamie and Behan Gifford (January 19)
- Breakfast Television (January 20)
- CTV News at Noon (January 21)
- CHCH Morning (January 22)
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| Thank You To
Preview Day Sponsors
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Thank you to all who generously donated items for Preview Day's auctions. And to
Pride Marine Group
, who donated the top live auction items of 3 rental packages.: 2020 Sea Ray SPX 230; 2020 Avalon 22 Pontoon; 2020 Super Air Nautique 210.
Proceeds from this evening help support our
three charity partners: the Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund, Ontario Sailing: Able Sail, Access BOOM Program and CNIB Lake Joe Summer Camp.
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Friday's Winner
Buy A Boat & Win Contest! |
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Congratulations to
Glen Marshall from Port Sandfield Marine who sold a boat on Preview Day - Friday, January 17th!
A total of 56 have been sold to date by dealers who submitted ballots.
Saturday's winner will be announced in the next newsletter.
Click here to see how you can win $100, and your customer can win $10,000 toward his or her boat purchase - large or small - at this year's show!
Thank you to
RBC, the 2020 sponsor of the
BUY/SELL A Boat & WIN program.
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| Schedule Online
Shuttle Bus Leaves from Hall B
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 Free Shuttle Bus Service is provided from the Enercare Centre to the Sheraton, Westin and Chelsea Hotels.
Click here for complete Schedules, which are also posted in the Galleria Lobby, Hall B.
Note: On Tuesday, January 21 the shuttle bus service at the Sheraton & Westin will start at 8am for the Industry Breakfast.
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Will Call: Help Us, HelpYou!
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 Help us better serve your customers by bringing requests - such as updated badge/credentials lists or Will Call tickets - to the Show Office at the end of each day when lines are shortest.
This gives the office time sufficient time to ensure Will Call tickets are ready and waiting when your customers arrive the following morning.
Please print legibly, and arrange large numbers of Will Calls by last name, in alphabetical order, to avoid processing delays.
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Follow The Events On The Lake
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 Don't miss any of the live-action events at the Boat Show Indoor Lake.
Stay in touch via the Indoor Lake Live Webcam which captures all of the events up until closing, when The Lake transitions back to the Toronto Marlie's home ice!
For the full schedule on The Lake - Click here. |
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At recent events the Enercare Centre has experienced an increase in theft, as a result of non-show attendees gaining access to the show floor and the Galleria.
As a way to increase security and help protect your valuables, the venue has asked show staff, exhibitors and security to diligently keep the building secure, and
not leave doors propped open, even for short periods of time.
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Exhibitor Lounge (Salon 102)
Quiet place to relax and meet
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 The 2020 Exhibitor Lounge is located in Salon 102, just west of the show office. There will not be any food services in the Exhibitor's lounge this year.
However, The Galleria Cafe located in the Galleria Lobby Hall A (just west of room 102) is open:
Monday to Saturday 8AM to 4PM
& Sunday 9AM to 3PM
They serve homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, pastries and Starbucks Coffee.
The lounge has tables & chairs, free Wifi (computers are available for your use) and microwaves.
Thank you to our 2020 Exhibitor Lounge Sponsors: Wells Fargo, Boatdealers.ca and Boating Industry Canada.
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Exhibitor Reminders:
Entrances, Replenish Booths & More |
- OPEN DOORS: Please ensure that doors are not propped open for security and safety reasons.
- DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS: Just a reminder that smoking is only permitted 9M from the building.
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| First Aid Procedures at the Show |
If an emergency requiring paramedics arises, please alert any of the following and identify the location.
- Boat Show Staff Member
- Show Office (416-263-3185)
- Information Booth Staff
- Lake Staff
- Show Security Guards (at entrances, exits, roving)
We will radio paramedics and direct them to the location.
If the situation is non-urgent, you can also direct the individual to the
Show Office (Salon 103), where paramedics can meet them.
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REPLENISH BOOTHS: Exhibitors can replenish their booths 1.5 hours prior to show opening at door 29. There will be staff
