boot Düsseldorf 2021 says it’s well positioned for January

In a boost to the marine sector, the German Federal Government has decided that trade fair participants are generally considered business travellers with good cause to enter the country, according to organisers of boot Düsseldorf.

Entry to the show as an exhibitor, or visitor, will be tied-up with appointments and admission documents (all visitors must have at least one booked appointment) which are detailed on boot’s website and further information can be found in the FAQ of the Federal Ministry of the Interior under the question “Which skilled and highly qualified foreign workers are permitted to enter Germany from a non-European foreign country?”.

Currently those entering Germany from risk areas must present a negative corona test, which was carried out no more than 48 hours before entering, but the situation may change at any time.

“boot Düsseldorf 2021 is very well positioned,” says boot director, Petros Michelidakis. “The manufacturers of boats and yachts have almost uniformly announced their participation. Halls 1 to 6, 9 and 10, as well as 15 to 17 are already very well booked at this stage. We will have all the major global players in the sailing and motor yacht sector as well as the superboat and luxury yacht area on board again. The European shipyards are convinced of the great necessity of boat shows and have told us in many conversations that the boatbuilding industry would not survive without boat shows. They are the elixir of life of the entire water sports community.”