VICENZA EXHIBITION CENTRE24TH - 26TH FEBRUARY 2018
Press release no. 1
PESCARE SHOW 2018, EXTENDED AND RENEWED FORMAT
From Saturday 24th to Monday 26th February at Vicenza Exhibition Centre
the new edition of the international fishing and boating Show organized by
Italian Exhibition Group
PESCARE SHOW is the exhibition leader for a sector that in Italy counts two million anglers,
over 150 companies for sports fishing alone and 1,500 specialized stores.
More than two billion Euros in allied activities.
Vicenza, 19thFebruary 2018 – PESCARE SHOW, the international fishing and boating Show organized by Italian Exhibition Group, is getting ready for a new edition in 2018 with an extended and renewed exhibition itinerary. Scheduled to take place from Saturday 24th to Monday 26thFebruaryat Vicenza Exhibition Centre, the Show will present the latest ideas from the international market's top brands, numerous demo areasas well as informative and updating meetings.
PESCARE SHOWis a much-awaited event of reference for an industry that counts almost three million anglers in Italy, the majority of whom in the 25 and 54 age bracket, over 150 companies in the sports fishing sector alone and 1,500specialized stores within the territory. FIPSAS (Italian Sports Fishing and Diving Federation) has about200,000members while sports associations count over3,200.The economic spin-off that sports fishing promotes in Italy exceeds two billion Euros.Sports fishing is traditionally one of the most widespread disciplines: in terms of membership, Lombardy holds 4th place while Liguria and Veneto hold joint 5th (Source: Coni).The discipline is also considerably popular throughout Europe which is estimated to have over 20 million anglers.
PESCARE SHOW continues to grow, as does the fishing sector. In 2017, Vicenza Exhibition Centre saw 15,000 visitors (+14.5%). Thetrendalso regards the number of exhibitors (220this year compared to 209 in 2017. The positive results were also due to the involvement of leading category associations, sports federations and fishing schools.
This edition will be particular for the Sports Fishing world. In fact, the seven world sports fishing Championships, which, organized by FIPSAS (Italian Sports Fishing and Diving Federation), will take place in Italy in 2018, will be presented.
The International freshwater Fishing Championships will be presented onSaturday 24th (at 2 pm in theFishing Arena, Hall 7)while Sunday 25th (11 am in the Fishing Arena, Hall 7) will be the turn of the International Sea Fishing Championships.
PESCARE SHOW is also a place for reflection. Sunday 25thwill see a seminar entitled “Fishing 4.0. A new seed to cultivate a modern fishing management that supports and protects anglers and the environment” to imagine how the sector will evolve and to arrive at drafting a National Bill on fishing that includes everyone.
Ample space inside the Exhibition Centre will also be dedicated to boating. The event will provide a wide overview of the very best in the sector with the fourth edition of the Boating Show, where top producers of everything to do with boats, engines and the relative components for sea fishing, will be exhibiting, always to the great pleasure of the public.
The Show will see the participation of Veneto Region authorities.
FOCUS ON PESCARE SHOW 2018
Title: International Trade Show; Organization: Italian Exhibition Group SpA;frequency: annual; 19th edition;group exhibitions director lifestyle & innovation: Paolo Audino; brand manager: Patrizio Carotta; entry: traders and the public; tickets: full price 17 Euros;useful information about discounts and season tickets at opening times: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February from 9 am to 7 pm, Monday 26th February 9 am to 4 pm; websites: exhibitor info:; facebook:
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