With the economic recession experience in the western markets, Sri Lanka’s regional markets have become more lucrative proposition for this industry and therefore an extra effort would be made to promote the industry among selected regional markets such as Maldives, India, Bangladesh, Seashells, Madagascar and the Middle East for possible long term investment and export opportunities.

The Hotel trade is expected to also benefit by this type of a show since the latest water sports methods and water related activities will be displayed by leading international and local traders. This will be a fine opportunity for the hotel trade to try out new areas to improve hotel entertainment. Leisure and sports fishing, sailing, whale and dolphin watching are the other attractions that could be brought in to hoteliers’ package.

For the past 30 years this industry was working in an environment where 2/3 of coastal belt with virgin beaches were inaccessible, restrictions on use of high powered engines in boats specially leisure and pleasure crafts.

The uncompromising leadership of the country and the valiant efforts of our armed forces including police have liberated our motherland from the clutches of LTTE terrorism; the barriers to the growth of this industry are slowly but steadily diminishing. This indeed a very good sign for not only the existing entrepreneurs of boating industry but also for the new comers to invest in the industry and secure a good future for the industry.

The boating enthusiasts whether you are an existing one or aspiring to become one simply could investigate the opportunities and select from variety of products and services that could make you delight and achieve your dream of boating. At this show you will be able to access advice on services to maximize the enjoyment of your boating experience.

The youth will be exposed to the new frontiers of boating to add to their leisure activities marking a new area of out door expeditions/adventure.

Therefore, the Boat Show Sri Lanka 2010 will be an exhibition that would interest both the inventors and investors in the boating industry and the upcoming ocean adventurers.