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2025 boot Düsseldorf exceeds expectations
The world’s largest boat and watersports show, boot Düsseldorf, drew to a close on Sunday, attracting more than 200,000 people during its nine-day run. They came from 113 countries, a third of them from abroad. The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain, France, Turkey and Switzerland led the statistics in terms of visitor countries, although the number of interested parties from North America and Asia continues to grow.
While visitor numbers were slightly down from last year’s figure (214,000), manufacturers and dealers reported great interest in buying and many successful business deals were signed. Some 1,500 exhibitors from 67 countries were present in 16 exhibition halls, confirming the show’s pole position on the international trade fair market.
According to a visitor survey taken at the show, 94% of visitors said they were “very satisfied” with the range of powerboats and sailing yachts on display, as well as surf and diving equipment, tourism and charter offerings. An important hallmark of boot is its high international attendance in terms of both exhibitors and visitors. Over 63% of the companies and dealers at the fair travelled from other European countries and overseas to Düsseldorf, with the major producing nations Italy, the Netherlands and France in the lead.
Norway introduces zero-emission requirements for World Heritage fjords
The Norwegian government has announced a groundbreaking environmental initiative to introduce zero-emission requirements for tourist ships and ferries operating in the country’s World Heritage fjords. The new regulations, starting from 1st January 2026, aim to preserve these natural wonders, and promote sustainable tourism.
Minister of climate and environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, stated, "The goal is to preserve these spectacular fjords and promote sustainable tourism. The zero-emission requirement will drive technological development, reduce emissions, and ensure that the World Heritage fjords remain attractive tourist destinations."
The regulations will initially apply to tourist ships and ferries under 10,000 gross tons, with a phased implementation plan for larger vessels. Ships exceeding this size threshold will need to comply with the zero-emission mandate by 1st January 2032.
In parallel with these fjord conservation efforts, Norway is implementing several updates to environmental regulations in Svalbard. These updates impact permanent residents, individual travellers, researchers, and tourism operators.
Key changes, implemented on 1 January 2025, include stricter camping regulations, which now require a permit from the Governor for extended stays. Drone usage is also more heavily restricted, with a ban on flights within 500 metres (1,640 feet) of bird cliffs between April and August. Additionally, speed limits have been introduced for boats near walrus haul-out sites and bird cliffs to minimise disturbances to wildlife.
Polar bear conservation measures have also been strengthened, requiring a minimum distance of 300m (985ft) from bears, increasing to 500m (1,640ft) from March to June.
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