NYC & COMPANY WELCOMES BACK THE 111TH ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE NEW YORK BOAT SHOW

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NYC & COMPANY WELCOMES BACK THE 111TH ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE NEW YORK BOAT SHOW



—World’s Largest Boat Show to Feature More Than
325 Exhibitors, January 6 to January 10—



New York City (January 6, 2016) — NYC & Company, New York City’s official tourism, marketing and partnership organization, welcomes back the 111th Annual Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show to New York City, which brings lifelong boaters and enthusiastic dreamers the latest in luxury motor yachts, sport fishers, performance boats, watersports vessels and personal watercraft, along with thousands of new marine technologies and accessories. The five-day convention starting today and running through Sunday, January 10, is expected to bring nearly 40,000 attendees and more than 325 exhibitors to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

“As a harbor and river city, water sports and boating are an exciting aspect of the New York City experience for New Yorkers and visitors alike,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “The Annual Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show is an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on this activity, and we welcome their exhibitors and buyers back to NYC.”



Since its inception, the Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show, the world’s largest boat show, has welcomed more than eight million boating enthusiasts to explore the best of life on the water, and served as a key revenue generator for boating businesses in New York and beyond. The event gives outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to see and shop the latest models and product launches from marine manufacturers.



“As the world’s first and longest-running boat show, we are proud to continue the tradition of innovation that started 110 years ago right here in New York,” said Jon Pritko, Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show manager. “2016 brings an exciting year of business for boat manufacturers and dealers, with increased sales on the horizon and more accessible ways to get on the water at every turn.”



Show highlights include:





  • Hands-on learning opportunities

    , including

    The Progressive Boat School

    , featuring an opportunity for novices and pros to boost their boating IQ, and

    Discover Fishing Seminars,

    a series of seminars produced by the Recreational Fishing Alliance.





  • The chance to see and shop magnificent motor yachts, tricked out runabouts and hundreds of new boats, plus cutting edge technologies.

    With everything from kayaks, sailboats, sport fishers and power yachts, and even boats that can be financed for less than $250 a month, there is a boat for every lifestyle and budget at the show. There will also be tours of the

    “Queen of the Show,”

    a 50-foot Sea Ray 510 Sundancer yacht.





  • Kid-friendly activities

    , which include the opportunity to build a nautical masterpiece of their own and take photos with a pirate. In addition, the whole family can check out the all-new Miss GEICO race boat, the world’s fastest catamaran breaking speeds of 200 mph.               



Tickets for the 2016 Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show are $16 for adults and free for children 15 and under when accompanied by an adult. For complete information on exhibitors, features, hours, tickets and more, visit NYBoatShow.com. Guests can save $3 off of each full-price adult ticket by using the code “NYCGO” when purchasing tickets online at NYBoatShow.com.



About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For more information, visit nycgo.com.



About Progressive Insurance ® New York Boat Show:
The Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world's largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit nmma.org.



About Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York:
Known as the “Marketplace for the World,” the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York was designed by I.M. Pei & Partners and opened in 1986. The iconic facility has since become New York City’s primary venue for large conventions, trade shows and special events and serves as home to many of the world’s top 250 trade shows, hosting millions of visitors a year. These large-scale events generate up to $1.8 billion in annual economic activity for New York City and New York State, supporting more than 17,000 jobs in and around the facility. Located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 40th Sts., the Javits Center has 840,000 square feet of total exhibition space, 102 meeting rooms and four banquet halls, as well as a range of telecommunications services, including WiFi access. For more information, visit javitscenter.com.
 



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    Contact: NYC & Company / Chris Heywood 212-484-1270
                   NYC & Company / Sean Altberger 212-484-1270
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