The Barcelona Boat Show sets its promotion plan in motion

After various meetings of the communication working group of the Show Organization, consisting of the Barcelona Boat Show and ANEN, various plans for the promotion strategy have been developed for the next edition of the Show.

As it was announced in a press conference on the 21st of June by the General Secretary of ANEN, one of the priorities of this edition of the Show is to attract more foreign clients.

With this in mind, the Show will carry out, apart from the promotional work in its international delegations, a promotional campaign in the main Spanish yachting harbors to encourage the visits from the residents of foreign origin that often frequent these harbors. These actions are backed up by public relations exercises in the more prestigious ports and marinas, with an aim to strengthen the image of the Show in events with a high participation of foreign VIP clients.

The structure of the new building at Moll Vell is finished and the rest of the work will be completed before Christmas

The reform of the Moll Vell will be finished before Christmas. The structure of the building is now completed, and the silhouette that will be welcoming the passers-by from the direction Avenida Antoni Maura can be clearly observed. Also the wide flight of stairs that give continuity to the said passage all the way up to roof terrace of the new building is ready, giving access to an unobstructed view of both the old harbor and part of the adjacent boatyards.

The first phase of the construction was very complicated, although everything has progressed without incidents, according to our sources at the construction. We are talking about the basement, situated on an artificially gained ground and below the sea level, giving fears of possible water leaks, as the materials previously used were not that reliable.

The transformation of the Moll Vell area next to the old town was initiated in November last year with the demolition of two existing buildings, the old restaurant La Lubina and the offices of various consignees and nautical companies.

Pupils available for non-working profesional training in companies

CAEB/BSEF is carrying out training actions that allow the participants to obtain a Certificate of Professionalism which will increase their options of entry into the labour market. In these actions can participate pupils who have completed 800 hrs of theoretical training in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION and also pupils who have participated in courses specialized in CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES AND MICRO ENTERPRISES (480 hrs of theoretical training at superior level).

Apart from the theoretical training, the said actions include realization of non-working profesional internship in companies (80 hours per pupil in the first case, and 40 hours per pupil in the second case), to be carried out between July and November. The internship don´t suppose an existence of a labour contract between the pupil and the collaborating company, which will receive a subvención of 120 € or 240 € per pupil. The collaborating companies are required to appoint a tutor who will follow up and evaluate the progress of the pupil, whose tasks can not be complimentary to the regular staff of the company. If your company is interested in offering non-working professional training to one or more pupils, please pass us your contact details.

Josep Fortuny Gomila

jfortuny@caeb.es

Director of CAEB Menorca

Tel. (+34) 971 356 375 :: Fax. (+34) 971 356 376

The next edition of the Palma Boat Show will grow by 15%

The Director General of Commerce and Enterprise, Lourdes Cardona, had a meeting this morning with the Organizing Committee of the Palma Boat Show to evaluate the last edition, the first collaboration between the public and private sectors, and to discuss the novelties that are planned for next year.

The event, which celebrated its 30th edition this year and is considered to be the number one national show and third most important at the European level, was a great success, thus securing its continuity. "The change of the format has been a success and it has strengthened the whole industry as well as the local businesses with a connection to the nautical sector and other complimentary services", Lourdes Cardona pointed out.

The show has the most competitive pricing in Europe. The exhibitors pay considerably less than in other European fairs of the same category, the reason being that it is managed by the public sector and is not seen as a business venture. The aim is to offer a show open to all segments of the public and to support the nautical sector of the islands so that it can generate activity. At the same time, a great effort is made to make the event finance itself. Not having closed the accounts of the 30th edition of the show yet, the Council of Economy and Competitiveness expects moderate results. The department directed by Joaquin García together with the rest of the organization have agreed to invest these funds in the promotion of the next year´s event.

AENIB´s first contact with the Government´s new counselor of Economy and Competitiveness

La Asociación de Empresas Náuticas de las Islas Baleares (AENIB) se ha reunido esta mañana con el conseller de Economía y Competitividad, Joaquín García, para hablar sobre el futuro del Boat Show Palma y también sobre la Mesa Estratégica del Sector Náutico, de la que AENIB forma parte activa.

Se trata de la primera reunión que mantienen ambas partes desde que García fuese nombrado conseller hace poco más de un mes. García ha resaltado la importancia del sector náutico para la economía balear y ha trasladado su receptividad a los problemas que han expuesto en esta primera toma de contacto los representantes de AENIB. Durante el encuentro se ha hablando de dinamizar el sector, de trasladar la importancia que tiene en un entorno como el de las islas, y de cómo puede generar valor añadido en el modelo de turismo que como isla tiene Baleares.

The Ministry of Public Works announces a reduction in port fees

The Minister of Public Works, Ana Pastor, has announced a package of measures that includes a reduction of port taxes. With these measures, the Ministry is attempting to contribute to the adjustment of prices demanded by the export sector, "without putting at risk the self-sufficiency of the port authorities".

This is how Pastor put it during the inauguration of the new container terminal in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and explained that the objective of these measures is to make it easier for the companies and the ports to achieve their objectives regarding competitiveness, infrastructures and the relationship between quality and cost.

Besides the revision of the fees, the head of the Ministry indicated that these measures include the revision of certain conditions that regulate the concessions in the ports, with the aim to reduce their financial difficulties and favor their competitiveness in the market, for example "by revising the conditions when the results haven´t been as expected", she clarified.

As a third measure, the package includes the elimination of obstacles that are still related to the port services, and which, in her opinion reduce "in many cases" the competitive edge of these infrastructures.

Read the complete article in Ultima Hora.

29,1% of the visitors to the last Barcelona Boat Show had an intention to buy a boat

According to an opinion analysis carried out by Fira de Barcelona, 29,1% of the visitors to the last edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show, which took place in 2012, came to the Show with an intention to buy. This number represents an increase of 9,4 points compared to the previous edition in 2011.

The survey, based on over 300 interviews, reveals that out of the total number of visitors with an intention to buy, 38,6% wanted to acquire nautical accessories, 34,1% motor boats and 15,9% sailing boats.

The report reflects also that 44,7% of the public visit the Show to find out what is new, and 43,7% come because they are nautical enthusiasts. The sectors attracting most interest are the motor and sailing boats, as well as the Shopping Area. 66,2% declare that they are quite or very satisfied with the Show, and that it has covered their needs satisfactorily. Also bringing the dates forward to September and concentrating the Show in Port Vell is valued positively.