ATLANTIC MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BOATDEALERS.CA, WHO WILL PROVIDE ‘BOAT FINDER’ TOOL AT THE 2017 HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

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Dec 18, 2016

The Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA) announced today that they will be partnering with BoatDealers.ca for The 2017 Halifax International Boat Show (HIBS). BoatDealers.ca will be providing HIBS with their online Boat Finder tool. This widget will allow the traffic coming to the Halifax International Boat Show website the ability to preview any boats that will be on display before, during and after the show. This allows consumers to know what will be on display from each individual boat dealer. The Boat Finder tool will provide unparalleled value to boat dealers presenting at HIBS. Exhibitors who are showcasing their boats at HIBS will see increased exposure by utilizing this tool and their inventory will also be placed on the www.BoatDealers.ca listing website.

“Everyone walks away winners in this partnership. The boat dealers, show management and BoatDealers.ca will all benefit from having display boats showcased online.” said Cameron Coleman, National Account Executive at Digital Era Media Inc., producers of BoatDealers.ca. “This tool is really all about giving the consumer the most information possible before and after attending the show. If you are in the market for a boat and plan to visit HIBS, you will be able to see what options will be available on display.”

“The Boat Finder feature on our Halifaxboatshow.com page will be a great addition for consumers thinking of coming to the show and buying a boat,” said Jason Craig, President of the AMTA.” We are excited that show goers will have the opportunity to review what will be at the show.”

 

About BoatDealers.ca

BoatDealers.ca is a Canadian based boat listing website designed to to connect buyers and sellers. BoatDealers.ca is the most visited boating/marine website in the country with over 1.4 million unique visitors last year. Hundreds of boat dealers, brokers and private sellers count on BoatDealers.ca to help sell their boats.

 

About Atlantic Marine Trades Association

The Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA) is the official voice of the recreational boating industry in Atlantic Canada. AMTA is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the sport of recreational boating and support its members in their endeavours. AMTA members include manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers and brokers of yachts, boats, engines and accessories, as well as marina operators, recreational marine service providers and other boating-related organizations. AMTA is the owner of the Halifax International Boat Show and a partner in Discover Boating.

 

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