The 65th Annual Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, widely known by its acronym FLIBS, was in port Wednesday, October 30th through Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. If you are looking to find a world-class maritime experience, then look no further than FLIBS in sunny South Florida. The world’s largest — and most spectacular — in-water boat show celebrated its 65th Anniversary this year! And if you missed the show this year, then look forward to FLIBS 2025… we are already planning ahead for our next appearance.

This world-renowned show spans an action-packed five days and seven locations, which includes an impressive 3 million square feet of exhibit space. All locations are connected through easily-accessible ground and water transportation services, making show exploration seamless and simple. And adding to the simplicity of navigating to, through, and around the show? It’s ICON Shuttles, of course!

ICON Shuttles FTW (for the win)

ICON entered its third consecutive year as the official FLIBS golf car shuttle. As a result, ICON is now heralded as the official golf car of the marine industry, and the entire ICON Family of Brands has been honored to be such a big part of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Prospective attendees interested in visiting the show, but overwhelmed by the idea of traffic, were thrilled with the ICON golf cart shuttle solution. Beginning opening day, 25 ICON golf cart shuttles ran loops between Bahia Mar, Hall of Fame, and Superyacht Village.

Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Spearheads Sustainability Efforts

Despite the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show’s designation as the greatest boat show on the seven seas, sustainability efforts showcase its commitment to a cleaner planet. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS aims to produce a zero-waste and net-zero carbon show by the year 2030.

“The marine industry’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is key in preserving our largest asset, our coastal and marine environments,” said MIASF CEO/President Phil Purcell.

The extensive range of sustainability efforts enacted at FLIBS is impressive. These efforts include plastic reduction policies, robust recycling and waste reduction programs, sustainable catering strategies, showcasing exhibitors that spotlight innovative green technologies, and finally, transitioning to renewable and clean energy sources.

ICON’s golf cart shuttles, however, have been a key factor in reducing the carbon footprint of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. Since ICON began shuttling attendees at FLIBS, use of the service has increased exponentially each year. Consequently, carbon emissions produced by show traffic has reduced exponentially as well. In fact, the golf cart shuttles covered over 3,200 city miles this year! ICON shuttled a total of 2,282 trips between SuperYacht Village and Hall of Fame/Bahia Mar. In total, approximately 11,500 attendees were shuttled throughout the duration of the show.

The FLIBS Experience

So, what is there to do at an International Boat Show? Soak up the sun, the salty air, and especially the party vibe! Over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 1,300 boats are on display each year, which include products from sunglasses to fishing gear, to small boats and even superyachts.  A vast array of food and beverages are available, and run the gamut from light bites and soft drinks to gourmet dining and sophisticated libations.

Those looking for a luxury experience found their Utopia at the Windward VIP Club, located in the Hall of Fame area of the show. Premium open bars, spectacular culinary options, live music, as well as luxury pop-up activations entertained this year’s visitors. Complimentary water taxi and ground shuttles safely navigated the VIP attendees throughout all 7 show locations.

All ICON golf cart shuttles operated daily starting one hour prior to show opening through one hour after show closing. For 2024 show recaps, photos, and what to look for in 2025, visit the FLIBS website!

ICONs Drive ICONs at FLIBS and Beyond

After taking your ICON golf cart shuttle to the show entrance, we hope you visited the entire ICON Family of Brands at one of our booth locations. Display vehicles included not only ICON golf carts, but EPIC luxury carts and ICON E-Bikes as well!

Most notably, the new EPIC E40FX was on site! This beautiful vehicle has all of the “must-haves” at a “must-buy” price.

Were you among the first to see the road-ready luxury LSV in person?  It’s EPIC! If you’re interested in the details, check it out HERE.

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