Chicago, IL - All available space is nearly sold out inside the 2007 Dubai International Boat Show’s USA Pavilion. The NMMA is organizing an American Pavilion at this event for the first time since 2001. The Dubai show takes place March 13-17 at the Dubai International Marine Club in Mina Seyahi. To date, approximately 90 percent of space inside the USA Pavilion is accounted for, and an additional 36 NMMA members will participate outside the Pavilion area.

“News of the Pavilion’s near sell-out affirms Dubai is one of the most rapidly-expanding markets of interest in the worldwide recreational marine industry,” says NMMA president Thom Dammrich. “US companies are eagerly taking advantage of this unique growth opportunity.”

More than 250 exhibitors will be on hand for the 14th annual Dubai International Boat Show, showcasing the latest in recreational marine vessels, equipment and accessories from both local and international manufacturers. Approximately 25,000 people attend the event annually, which has quickly become the Middle East’s largest marine industry exhibition. In addition to the USA Pavilion, several other countries host similar displays during the event, including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.

For NMMA members who are unable to actively participate at the 2007 Dubai International Boat Show, a literature display area will also be available. Cost to feature literature inside the USA Pavilion is $300 USD.

A limited amount of space inside Dubai’s USA Pavilion is still available. For more information about the Dubai International Boat Show or to reserve your exhibit space, visit nmma.org/international, or contact NMMA Accessory Division program manager Janice Ilg at (312) 946-6217; e-mail: Janice Ilg.