boot Düsseldorf confirms move to April
boot Düsseldorf 2021 will be held from 17th to 25th April, as predicted by MIN. The original dates from 23 to 31 January could not be used due to the ongoing high infection numbers across all of Europe, says organisers.
A statement released todays says Messe Düsseldorf has postponed boot after close consultation with its partners and exhibitors who endorse this decision and have opted in favour of the new dates. Announcing the new dates early on Messe Düsseldorf also gives exhibitors planning security for preparing their trade fair participation and transporting their boats and yachts.
Messe Düsseldorf’s CEO Wolfram Diener is convinced that the new dates for boot Düsseldorf send out a positive signal to the water sports industry: “At the present moment in time, we cannot reliably gauge whether a trade fair can be implemented in January 2021. This is due to current infection rates, ongoing travel restrictions and existing legal provisions which do not permit trade fairs to be held currently.
“In consultation with our boot advisory board and the associations we have selected the new dates in April with caution. Statements from numerous experts have led us to believe that it is highly probable the situation will calm down in almost all European countries by spring 2021 on account of the measures currently in place.
“The exhibitors can focus on the new dates now and continue their preparations. We will concentrate from now on to prepare the best possible and successful platform for the boating and water sports business.”
“After many talks with exhibitors, associations and partners we have chosen very carefully the new dates although we know that it is difficult to fulfil everybody’s wish,” says boot project director Petros Michelidakis.
“Moving boot to April will also accommodate the purchasing and booking behaviour of many water sports enthusiasts. Long-term organisation of holidays and leisure activities will not be possible in the coming months and we believe that boot Düsseldorf held in April will be welcomed for the planning of the boating and water sports activities for the rest of the year.”
All applications for boot Düsseldorf 2021 remain valid, says the boot team, and more are welcome.
