The 52nd edition of the International Boat Show has opened at the Mostra d’Oltremare in Naples. The event is moving to a new date in October.
NAPLES . Campania Region President Roberto Fico and Tourism Minister Daniela Santanché were the first to send their best wishes to Nauticsud , which this morning opened its pavilions featuring over 500 vessels at the Mostra d’Oltremare in Naples . Inflatable boats, speedboats, gozzi, and yachts from more than 800 brands attracted crowds of visitors for the first weekend of the 52nd event dedicated to the sea and the nautical economy.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was preceded by a conference entitled ” The economic impact of recreational boating and the 2027 America’s Cup on Campania “, moderated by journalist Antonino Pane, and attended by – representing the Municipality of Naples – the Councilor for Health and Green Areas, Vincenzo Santagada , representing Mayor Manfredi, the Honorable Girolamo Cangiano , President of the Parliamentary Intergroup for Boating, Fishing and Scuba Diving, Gennaro Amato and Remo Minopoli , organizers of the event, for Afina and Mostra d’Oltremare respectively.
In the South and on the islands, the nautical industry has seen a 25% drop in turnover and a 35% decline in productivity over the past two years, due to the lack of moorings. The negative gap in Campania is approximately 43,000 moorings.
” The crisis also has another indicator: we need to enable producers and buyers to plan their boat purchases, ” explained Afina President Gennaro Amato . “Nauticsud can no longer do this in February; the market demands more time, so we’re asking Mostra d’Oltremare, which owns the brand and the fair, to schedule it for October.”
Councilor Vincenzo Santagada announced some good news: ” I can reassure those present because I can announce that a meeting between the Mayor and President Amato will take place this week. The infrastructure upgrade is part of a plan for the growth and revitalization of our city .”
As for the America’s Cup, the study presented by Egidio Filetto indicated that the 38th America’s Cup, in terms of a multiplier effect of 1.1, will leave Naples with a significant economic legacy. Immediately observable indicators indicate an estimated direct tourist spending of approximately €370 million, to which must be added international visibility, which, according to the Ministry of Tourism, will generate a 5-10% increase in visitor flows in the two-year period 2028-2030, with an additional annual induced impact of €200-400 million in new tourist spending, and finally an increase in employment, with 10-12,000 temporary jobs and 1,000-2,000 permanent positions.
In addition to the 121 companies present, the stands of the law enforcement agencies, displaying their equipment for ensuring targeted interventions at sea to ensure the safety of boaters and protect the environment, also attracted a large number of visitors.
A thrilling “simulated helicopter flight” is the experience the Guardia di Finanza has made available to the most curious, who are willing to lock themselves in a swinging cabin, where they can experience the thrill of flying over the sea and the coast between Gaeta and Sperlonga, at high speed and performing daring maneuvers in the air. Among the technologies on display are drones made by Leonardo, equipped with cutting-edge technology made available to highly experienced military personnel (click the link if you want to “fly”).
” Unfortunately, the industry is going through a period of crisis, which we already know is cyclical. But our small shipyard on the Garigliano River caters to a niche clientele who appreciates a product tailored to their tastes and the pleasure of owning a unique boat with high-quality details. It’s the work of artisans who put in the work with skill and heart, ” reveals entrepreneur Paola Borrazzo Scognamiglio , sole director of CNT in Sessa Aurunca , a shipyard on the border with Lazio, which is presenting a special boat for people with mobility disabilities at Nauticsud. The motorboat is equipped with a mobile platform that allows wheelchair access, allowing the pilot to operate it independently.
Source: ilroma.net
