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International yacht brands confirmed sales right on-site, such as SUNSEEKER, AZIMUT, REGAL and BENETEAU. First time exhibitor RIVA confirmed having met potential customers throughout the show period and showed confidence on first sales soon. Also domestic boat builders confirmed excellent business with wealthy end-users and international visitors.

Not only newcomers at CIBS such as RIVA , ITAMA, AZIMUT, ALPHA and YANMAR expressed their satisfaction, but also the leaders of the supporting associations, Aimex, La Fin, NZ Marine and UCINA acknowledged the progress of CIBS and the maritime market in China. Representatives of the US Commercial Office, attending the show with a delegation of boat builders stated their intention of taking part at CIBS 2008.

Statistics confirm the upward trend of CIBS: Total exhibition area reached 26,000 sq m, 15% up on 2006. The total amount of exhibitors reached 352, about 10% up on 2006. 87 yachts were on display taking up almost all available outdoor space. The amount of 23,000 visitors shows a 10% increase on the past event.