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Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco Yacht Show in 2013
GenreLuxury yacht
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Port Hercules, Monaco
Inaugurated1991
FounderMaurice Cohen
Participants580+
Attendance30,000+[citation needed]
Organised byInforma
Websitemonacoyachtshow.com/en/

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is an annual trade show in Monaco, organised by the British events and publishing company, Informa.[1] It was launched in 1991 as a broker-oriented event focused on superyachts over 20 m (66 ft) in length.[2] It is held in Port Hercules, and is Europe's biggest in-water display of large yachts.[3]

In addition to the estimated 125 yachts on display, over 580 exhibitors including brokerage companies, superyacht builders, yacht designers, luxury brands, and luxury automobile companies participate in the event.[4]

Throughout the four-day event, there are over 150 private events including press features conferences, receptions and product presentations.[5]

In 2020, Informa cancelled the show due to the world wide COVID-19 pandemic.

History

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The Monaco Yacht Show was founded in 1991 and organized by the French entrepreneur Maurice Cohen.[6] In 1994, the rights to the event were sold to IIR, a management company that also held the rights to the Superyacht de Nice event.

After attendance issues, IIR decided to focus the Monaco Yacht Show on superyachts, featuring boats range that from approximately 20 m (66 ft) to 90 m (300 ft) in length, and repurposed its event in Nice as a trade show.

The event grew to host 65 yachts in 2002 and attracted nearly 15,000 visitors.[2] In 2005, IIR was acquired by the British event organizer Informa for $1.4 billion.[7][8]

By 2016, the event had more than doubled its 2002 attendance numbers and increased the number of yachts in Port Hercules to 125.[9] That same year, the Monaco Yacht Show debuted an exhibition space for luxury automobiles called Car Deck.[10][11]

The Car Deck exhibition has included automobiles from Aston Martin, Bentley, Hemmels, Lamborghini, McLaren, and Mercedes-Benz.[12][13] In 2017, there was an estimated €4.5 billion value in yachts in Monaco during the event.[14]

Notable yachts

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References

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  1. ^ Frean, Alexandra (31 January 2018). "Informa sails into wider waters with £3.9bn deal". The Times. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b "The Untold Story of the Monaco Yacht Show". Yacht Harbour. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Monaco Yacht Show FAQ". October 1, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-01.
  4. ^ "Monaco Yacht Show 2017: 27-30 September". Onboard Online. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Monaco Yacht Show 2017: Luxury Yachting". 17 October 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  6. ^ "New owner for Observateur magazine". Monaco-IQ. 3 January 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  7. ^ Shah, Saeed (17 June 2005). "The Interview: Publisher and conference organizer who buys to build rather than burn". Independent. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Informa acquires 5 major US yacht shows for $133 million". Yacht Harbour. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  9. ^ 2014 Monaco Yacht Show Guide, September 12, 2014, archived from the original on September 12, 2014, retrieved 2014-09-12
  10. ^ Jefferies, Chris (2 June 2016). "Monaco Yacht Show 2016 to feature Car Deck exhibition". Boat International. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Monaco Yacht Show Unveils Its Car Deck". The Islander. 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  12. ^ Iovino, Damiano (2 November 2017). "Monacao Yacht Show Stories". Collectible Dry. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  13. ^ Syed, Mustafa (2017). "Return of Monaco Yacht Show - Car Deck". Yachting Lifestyle 365. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  14. ^ a b "€4.5 billion worth of yachts at the Monaco Yacht Show". Yacht Harbour. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  15. ^ O'Ceallaigh, John (9 October 2017). "Lessons in Luxury: how to snap up a superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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