PHOTO COURTESY NIBSOrganizers of the Newport International Boat Show are reporting success, as Hurricane Lee had threatened the Northeast during the show’s run last weekend.
The weather on Saturday resulted in lower-than-expected attendance.
“The weather is always an unknown factor when planning events this time of year,” Lisa Knowles, Newport show director, said in a statement. “In spite of multiple contingency plans outlined for both exhibitors and attendees, as Hurricane Lee was predicted to have a major impact on the event, the sun shone for most of the event, and Sunday’s attendance was incredible. There were many serious buyers, and many impressive sales were made, as well as positive connections among those who came.”
Exhibitors and sponsors were pleased with their exposure and traffic, and expanded show space on Perry Mill Wharf “showed potential for future programming development.”
The 2024 Newport show is scheduled for Sept. 12-15.
