THE BULGARIAN SEASHORE The Perfect Place for Business & Tourism
Gary Groenewold Vice President, Westrec Marinas, Intl. Director, Super Yacht Society Licensed Mega-Yacht Captain American Boat Builders and Repairs Association, ABBRA Association of Yachting Professionals, AYP Broward Economic Development Council Marine Industries Association, MIA Certified Marina Manager
Tremendous Potential Exists for Bulgarian Ports Coastline of Bulgaria named The Black Sea Riviera.
VARNA, BOURGAS, GOLDEN SANDS These resort towns are situated at similar latitudes as the famous French resorts of Bayonne and Biarritz. FEATURES: 10-11 hours of sunlight during Summer months Calm seas, free of dangerous tides Cultural attractions, museums, multiple resort facilities
What makes Bulgaria Attractive to Yacht Tourism? Good Infrastructure Stable Government Quality Goods and Services Historical Attractions Cultural Attractions Multiple Seaside Resorts Unspoiled Environment Transportation Services Temperate Climate Casinos
KEYS TO ATTRACTING YACHT TOURISM Creation of state of the art yacht dockages and facilities. Effective advertising Incentives for cruise lines Fueling, replenishment, watering, and pump out services Quality repair services
GLOBAL MARKETS Cruising Market International Boat Shows United Yacht Transport
CRUISING MARKET Currently More Than 2000 Sailboats and Motor Yachts Cruise Worldwide
INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOWS A Way to Stimulate Tourism Vessels come from all over the world to attend these events, berthing at local marinas and spending millions and millions of dollars on products, fuel and services
FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW Features more than a billion dollars worth of boats, yachts and super-yachts from manufacturers worldwide
The Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show brings in yachters from all over the world. FACT: An estimated $250 Million is pumped into Florida s economy during this 14 day event.
MONACO YACHT SHOW
80% of visitors come from abroad 20% of the clientele is domestic The show was fully booked for the 11th edition (2001) Evolution of show over last 4 years 273 companies of the Super Yacht Industry in attendance Approximately 85% of exhibitors return to the trade show each year.
How Yachts Travel Worldwide
UNITED YACHT TRANSPORT
Yachting Facts 420+ yachts worldwide currently under construction. 30.8% increase in production in 2001 over 2000. 9.6 miles of yachts are being built in 2001. Yachts are the fastest growing segment of the boating market. Major shift in yacht market to larger vessels.
Yacht Production by Year 500 400 300 200 100 0 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Average Yacht Length (ft) by Year 150 100 50 0 1998 1999 2000 2001
OPPORTUNITES Worldwide there is a shortage of berthing for yachts. Average yacht owner spends 10% of the value of the vessel on maintenance aloneevery year! Yacht owners spend even more when cruising. Fuel sales to yachts are enormous and profitable.
Examples of Worldwide Yacht Harbors Hall of Fame Marina Harbour Towne Marina Harbor Islands Marina Grove Isle Marina Pirata s Mall Marina Monaco Marina de Gloria Istanbul Atlantis
HALL OF FAME MARINA Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Marina Description 43 Wet Slips up to 135 Catering to Mega yacht Market Dockmaster Office / Concierge Services Heads and Shower Laundry Sanitary Pump out, Cable Television and Telephone Service at Slip Parking Amenities: Daily Paper, Heated Pool, steps to Beach, City Nightlife Site of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
HARBOUR TOWNE MARINA Port Everglades, Florida
Marina Description 33 Acre Multi-Use Facility 164 Wet Slips 469 Dry Storage Racks Ship s Store / Bait & Tackle Shop Service Yard with 85-ton Travel lift Laundry / Showers / Head Community Center Over 20 Marine Related Businesses on Site Government Recognized Clean Marina and Clean Boatyard
Harbor Islands Hollywood, Florida
Marina Description 189 Wet Slips up to 120 Fixed Concrete Docks with Finger Piers Store: Food, Deli, Apparel, Gifts, Nautical Dockmaster Office Brokerage Offices (2) Veranda with Tables Shower Facilities Laundry Sanitary Pump out Station Parking
Amenities: Heated Pool Jacuzzi Sauna Exercise Room Tennis Courts
Miami Beach, Florida GROVE ISLE
85 Slips - Located on Private Island Noble House Hotel Resort 5 star rated Baleen Restaurant Club Facilities Lounge, Pool, Tennis State of the Art Security Weather Station Charter Fishing, Sailing, Watersports
ATLANTIS Paradise Island, Bahamas
2300 Luxury Rooms/Suites 63 Mega-yacht Slips 50,000 sq. ft. casino Over 20 Restaurants Luxury Shops and Boutiques Golf
Atlantis Features a Lost City Theme, Incorporating Water Integration Throughout its Design, Including Lagoons, Aquariums and Swimming Pools.
World Class Restaurants, Casinos and Hotels Round Out This Facility and Truly Make This Resort a Destination Spot for Tourism in the Bahamas
Pirata s Mall Marina Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
First dry storage facility in Brazil 175 Wet Slips 375 Racks Dry Storage Heliport Premium Upland Development
MONACCO Home of the World Famous Monte Carlo, This One Mile Square Principality Attracts Tourists and Cruisers from All Over the World Monaco Features Accommodations for Large Yachts as well as Five-Star Hotels, Famous Casinos and Fine Dining
One Key to Monaco s Success in the Tourism Market has been its Willingness to Modernize Facilities and Infrastructure, Catering to a Wide Spectrum of Tourists and Visitors
Marina da Glória Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Home of the Rio Boat Show Plans to expand from 250 to 800 Wet Slips Add 300 rack Dry Storage Building Uplands include Convention Center and Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey Most popular port in Turkey for tourism. Istanbul offers the visiting public: Hotels Restaurants Open Air Markets Historical Attractions Unspoiled Environments
Keys to Successful Tourism for the Yachting Market Safe Harbors Quality Landside Improvements Reliable Fuel Supplies Convenience Services Replenishment Services Skilled Mechanics Access to Needed Parts Amenities Hotel & Restaurant Facilities
THE BULGARIAN SEASHORE The Perfect Place for Business & Tourism