The Welcome Channel is once again a proud sponsor of the 2011 Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach as it celebrates 23 years. In addition, the two will be joining forces to host the Official Kickoff Soiree held on Wednesday, February 16th at the Sunset Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) in Miami Beach from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The invite-only event promises to be an unforgettable evening of luxury featuring a floating champagne lounge aboard a private Mega Yacht, passed hors d’œuvres and a commemorative cake by celebrity chef Jackie Salas and complimentary cocktail bars by Rums of Puerto Rico and Polar Express Beer with poolside dancing to Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band.
Guests can enter to win more than $10,000 in prizes including round trip airfare from Miami to Destin, FL with two-nights of resort accommodations at the Emerald Grande courtesy of Vision Airlines, a Van Der Bauwede Yacht & Brokerage Show commemorative watch, a two-night stay at The Lodges at Eagles Nest in North Carolina, complimentary dockage at SHYC and more. Additional presenting sponsors include Mercedes Benz, Alan Solis and Urban Icons Marketing, Pioneer Linens and One Sotheby’s International Realty.
“The Welcome Channel is so proud to be hosting this grand event, kicking off the Yacht & Brokerage Show Miami Beach, in addition to being partners once again this year” said April Donelson, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Welcome Channel. “Combined together with the Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, the Yacht & Brokerage Show produces the highest revenue producing weekend for Miami & the Beaches – a win – win for everyone involved. From the many Mega Yacht lines, brokerages, and affiliates in town displaying the most extraordinary yachts from around the world, the international and national visitors in town, and most of all, the Miami community, this is a very important event each year. ”
Every year, the Yacht and Brokerage Show transforms Collins Avenue into a multi-million dollar presentation of brokerage yachts including the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed vessels from the world’s foremost boat builders and brokerage houses.
“We are excited about this opportunity,”