International Boat Industry – August-September 2019

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the inclusion of recreational
boats in the EU counter-
measures,” says Cecchi.
UCINA’s latest member survey
shows a generally positive mood, with
two out of three companies expecting
turnover growth in 2019. The enthusiasm
can be seen among exhibitors preparing
for this year’s 59th Genoa Boat Show.
Preliminary figures have forced the
organisers to find new ways of fitting in
a surplus of applications. “Confirming
last year’s trend of companies already
stating they would be back again this
year, in view of the event’s undeniable
importance for business development,
preparations are 26% earlier than for
the previous edition,” says the show’s
commercial director, Alessandro
Campagna. “We can safely say we have
already reached 100% of our target.”
Meanwhile, UCINA continues to lobby
the relevant government ministries to put
into effect several legislative measures

already included in the 2018 reform of

the Italian boating code. “We are confident

that once all of the necessary application

decrees will have become operational,

our sector should be able to benefit from

a more growth-friendly environment,”

says Cecchi.

“Apart from these efforts for a positive

conclusion of the reform of the Italian

boating code, an important requirement

for our companies is finding adequate

national and EU support policies with

regards to investment and innovation,”

he adds. “In order to be competitive at the

highest levels – as our companies are used

to – our sector should be considered by the

government and by the EU Commission as

the sector of the marine economy which

has the greatest impact on employment

throughout its supply chain.” „

X Newly elected president of
UCINA, Saverio Cecchi

S Genoa show organiser claims to be struggling to accomodate a surge in exhibitor numbers