ICOMIA Launches 'Grow Boating Guide'

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has launched the first ever ‘Grow Boating Guide’ – a collection of strategies and tactics to increase participation in recreational boating globally.

The Guide is aimed at both new and established trade associations, as well at special interest groups wishing to start a national trade association and/or develop a unified campaign to attract new boaters. It is also a key resource for marina operators, dealers and business such as charter companies, wanting innovative new ideas on how to grow demand in their services/products and, in the long run, safeguard the future of the industry by attracting new boaters.

Topics and strategies explored in the guide include:

• How to form alliances and gain industry commitment

• How research can provide insights into perceived barriers to boating

• Ideas for consumer campaigns, such as harnessing the power of the ‘Mummy Blogger’

• Utilising boatshows and events

• Measuring and monitoring marketing and campaign results and how to communicate these within the industry and to the consumer

The Guide also features a directory of ICOMIA member ‘Grow Boating’ campaigns, which are dedicated to promoting watersports and supporting, nurturing and growing the industry globally.

Available for all in the industry, the Guide is FREE. To download your copy please click here.