摘要: |
Last year, after a two-year Covid-induced pause, the International WorkBoat Show returned to New Orleans. This year, the 42nd edition of the show, which opens Nov. 30, promises to be even stronger. More exhibitors are signed up and a bump in attendance is expected. Last year, most of the talk at the show revolved around the pandemic and how it has affected workboat businesses. While Covid is still around, businesses are more positive this year. We anticipate that there will be more scuttlebutt about contracts and other business deals. The improved business climate is most evident in the passenger vessel industry, the workboat sector that many would argue was hit hardest by the pandemic. Passenger vessels rebounded, with operators reporting improved numbers. Dan Yates of Portland Spirit said the company had not only a solid year in 2022 but "the most successful income year in our 28 years." |