Giant yachts and COVID safeguards: The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is here
Date Posted: October 27, 2020
Source: Sun-Sentinel
One of the biggest events since COVID-19 struck South Florida, FLIBS is here, smaller and more restrained than in past years.
Unlike other big events, the 61st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show chose not to cancel in hopes it can help reverse some of the devastating economic losses of the pandemic in South Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry.
Organizers said the region could not afford to lose an event that generated $740 million in economic impact last year. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida says the industry generates 111,000 middle-class jobs in Broward County, 142,000 regionally and $8.9 billion in economic activity for the county.
Here’s what to expect at this year’s show.
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Comment Submitted by Mark Parrish - October 28, 2020
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