The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s public relations team, the Miami show team, show partners and the city of Miami hosted more than 25 media members at Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Wednesday for a Miami International Boat Show preview event to showcase highlights and enhancements for 2017.

Enhancements discussed included transportation, food and beverage, exhibitor product offerings and the show’s new VIP experience.

As a result of the preview event, the NMMA said the show is already drawing headlines across Miami, including CBS News Miami: Miami Boat Show Striving to Make Experience More Convenient for Visitors, and NBC Miami: Miami International Boat Show Preparing to Set Sail.