The magnificent setting of the Grand Hotel Excelsior’s yacht marina will be the venue for a brand new Boat Show that will open its doors to the general public in the last week of September.
John Formosa, organiser of the Valletta Boat Show, was very enthusiastic about how his plans were developing. “At the moment, we’re contracting out all the players to make sure our event has something for everyone, and I can tell you that the response we’ve had from companies has been tremendous.” He added, “We’ve been working on this for a very long time – since when we first realised that there is a void in our island’s calendar, in fact. We believe that Malta hasn’t had its own boats-in-water show for far too long. I have no doubt that this year’s event will be a great success, but there’s even more to come, too. Our intention is to develop this as a premier event on the international boats and yachting calendar, and we are already working on some exciting new plans for next year.”
The first Valletta Boat Show is being organised in Malta, right in the heart of the Mediterranean, under the official patronage of the newly set-up Yachting Services Trade Section of the Malta Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise, and also of the Royal Malta Yacht Club.
For four magical days in September, the impressive yacht marina at the brand new Grand Hotel Excelsior Hotel in Floriana will be transformed into a boating haven for this first Valletta Boat Show, packed with everything for boating enthusiasts and their families and friends.
The Boat Show, which is also being organised with the collaboration of Bank of Valletta, Belair, Citadel Insurance, Cutrico Services and Firetech Marine, promises to be a spectacular day out for everyone with a passion for water and all things boating.
What a venue! The Grand Hotel Excelsior is a monument to ever-changing times, blending contemporary vision with of the rich history that graces Marsamxett Harbour and Valletta. Moored within its picturesque yacht marina, the in-the-water feature boats at the first Valletta Boat Show are guaranteed to appeal to all generations of boating enthusiasts. Back on dry land, various boating related products and services, selling everything from navigation equipment, furnishings, clothing, dinghies, safety equipment, and everything else, will be on hand for you to explore.
So whether you want to buy a boat, kit one out with the latest equipment or simply interested in getting a feel for boating and the water, experts will be on hand to guide visitors and to answer questions and provide useful information. There will be some great prizes up for grabs, too, for visitors, including some great weekend breaks and dinners, compliments of the Grand Hotel Excelsior, and perhaps something else as well. You’ll have to visit to find out.