Press Note
PESCARE SHOW 2017, NEW FORMAT
-The next edition of the International Fishing Show in Vicenza takes place on 25 - 27 February 2017.
-The event is promoted by Italian Exhibition Group Spa, the new trade expo player formed by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza.
Vicenza, 11 November 2016 –The 2017 edition of PESCARE SHOW, the International Fishing and Boating Show, is set to unveil a more expansive new-look exhibition format. Taking place on 25-27 February at the Vicenza trade fair district, the show represents the leading business and informationplatform in Italy for companies and operators in the sector, as well as fishing and boating enthusiasts. There will be presentations of innovative new products from the top brands in the market, numerous demo areas and interesting opportunities for analysis and discussion.
Another important developmentabout the forthcoming edition of PESCARE SHOWis the fact that it will be organised by Italian Exhibition GroupSpa, the new trade show company formed by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza. The Group therefore inherits the expertise and know-how acquired by Fiera di Vicenza, which has invested significantly in the show over the years, making it an independent event as of 2015 (it was previously held in association with Hunting Show) and fostering its significant growth.
In fact, last year’s show welcomed 13,100 visitors,14% more than in 2015. There has also been an increase in the number of exhibitors, which currently stands at 185, almost 18% up on the 157 of last year and more than twice as many compared with 2011. Positive results achieved also thanks to the involvementofthe main tradeassociations, sports federations and fishing schools.
PESCARE SHOW 2017will have a different look and feel thanks to the larger exhibition area. Hall 7 will welcome visitors, presenting them with the best Italian and Internationalfishing products in the world, with both exhibitors and buyers hailing from countries like Austria, Germania, Holland, Russia, Serbia and Slovenia. The area will exhibit cutting-edge equipment, components for the creation of finished products, accessories and technical clothing that can be tested onsite in the numerous demo areas.
These areas will once again include the striking Acquademo, the biggest mobile aquarium in Europe, a 22,400-litre capacity structure that will be used for numerous demonstrations, seminars and presentations of new products in the sector. There will also be present fishing tourism companies, showing visitors a selection of some of the most stunning fishing lodges in the world.
PESCARE SHOW caters for enthusiasts of different ages and all sports techniques and specialities, from spinfishing to fly fishing and match fishing, from carp fishing to sea fishing, and through to surf casting and big game fishing, thanks also to a rich programme of events. More specifically, Hall 6, known as Fly Fishing World, will be completely dedicated to the world of fly fishing, with the world’s leading producers of artificial flies in attendance who, for the second year in a row, will perform their “Pescare Show Fly Tying Experience” demonstrations. The Fly Fishing Nation will join the show which,with its over 83,000 followers on Instagram, will be waiting to provide those present with plenty of tips on fly fishing.
The event will also offer an overview of the best of the boating industry with the fourth edition of the Boating Show which showcases top boats, motors and related components for recreational fishing at sea, always very popular with the public.
PESCARE SHOW is therefore a not-to-be-missed event for an industry that in Italy comprises 1.65 million fishing enthusiasts, the majority of whom between 25 and 54 years of age, over 150 companies in the recreational fishing sector alone, with estimated overall revenues of €420 million, and 1481 specialist shops across the country.
Opening times: Saturday 25 February and Sunday 26 February from 9.00 to 19.00, Monday 27 February from 9.00 to 16.00.
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ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP: FOCUS ON
Italian Exhibition Group Spa is the new trade fair company formed from the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza, two leading companies in the Italian trade fair sector. Headed by Lorenzo Cagnoni with the support of vice chairman Matteo Marzotto, the Group is the Italian leader in terms of number of directly-organised shows with 63 products in its portfolio (90% owned) and 160 events and conferences. The events are connected with Italy’s most important production chains: Food & Beverage, Green, Technology, Entertainment, Tourism, Transport, Wellness, Jewellery and Fashion, Lifestyle & Innovation.
The company’s main goal is to foster the internationalisation of these segments, representative of the Beautiful and Well Made in the world, starting with a solid presence in the international market, in particular with a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates and presence in the US, China and India, and with projects already firmly underway in South America.
IEG also acts as a national leader in the conference and congress segment with two sites located in strategic areas for the Italian economy.
For 2016 Italian Exhibition Group Spa forecasts a turnover of around €119 million (the second biggest Italian group in terms of overall volume), EBITDA of 19%, equal to €22.1 million euro (first position in terms of profitability), EBIT of 11%, equal to €13.6 million, and an overall net worth of over €100 million.
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