MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
29 April 2022
Publishers note
In what seems to be ongoing unsettled weather across the country, it is pleasing to hear that whilst the market seems to slowing a little bit, our industry remains healthy and positive.
In three weeks' time the recreational marine industry will be converging on the Gold Coast, if not to exhibit or visit at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, to participate in one of the adjoining conferences. Either way, this will be an enormous eight days of activity that will certainly be another boost for our industry.
It's good news that limited space remains for the conference activities, and we urge those that are interested to book yourself in today. It may be too late tomorrow.
Marine Business News will be at ASMEX, the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and Marinas22. We hope that our paths cross and we get to say hello.
Please feel free to contact me or our team at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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