USSA Sky Lounge & FLIBS Pavilion Partnership Opportunities 2024 by USSA

October 30-November 3, 2024

The U.S. Superyacht Association invites you to

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is scheduled to take place October 30November 3, 2024. The USSA has once again curated a variety of promotional opportunities and experiences that provide members with the ability to maximize their exposure with key target markets along with a variety of price-point options to fit every budget and exceed expectations.

Exhibit within the Show: The USSA is creating Pavilion within the Yachting Tent with individual company booths. There is no other location or organization in the Show that provides fully turn-key stands with furniture and graphics, daily activations to drive attendance, in-show concierge service, in addition to an extensive marketing and promotional campaign across all social media channels (prior to, during and post Show).

USSA Sky Lounge: This members-only /VIP lounge, located only steps outside the hustle and bustle of the Show on the 2nd Floor of the Bahia Mar Hotel, provides the perfect location for casual meetings in a comfortable and private setting. This exclusive destination, open during the key days of the Show (Wednesday-Saturday), will once again feature daily continental breakfast, access to premium bar and beverage services as well as nibbles and gourmet food offerings. In addition, innovative activations and events provide sponsors with access to key target markets and new business opportunities. Sponsorship of the Sky Lounge provides companies with the perfect blend of engagement and exclusivity in a spectacular setting allowing them to focus on the needs of their customers and driving new business. Whether you’re looking for a social atmosphere, business setting, or the best of both worlds to impress your customers, the Sky Lounge brings it all!

Events & Networking: The USSA will once again create unique events, both in the Show itself and in the Sky Lounge area, designed to attract and connect quality top-tier executives, yacht owners, captains, agents, builders, marinas and the full gamut of decision makers with USSA members in an innovative way. These activities are another way for partners to get their brands noticed!

If you don’t find anything in the following pages to meet your needs, let the USSA team create a custom package for your company designed to exceed your expectations and fit your budget.

SKYLOUNGe Demographics

Join us as a part of the U.S. Superyacht Association’s (USSA) VIP Membership Skylounge during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) from Wednesday, October 30 to Saturday, November 3, 2024 – the four most important days of the show. The Sky Lounge is located on the 2nd floor of the Bahia Mar hotel—a few steps outside the show. The USSA lounge has historically been the “Place to Be,” and this year will be no exception. “Elevate your Show Experience” at the Skylounge .

The Skylounge concept provides an innovative and energized retreat especially curated to provide connections for USSA sponsors, exhibitors and members with targeted potential customers. It offers ideal settings for everyone to network with toptier executives, yacht owners, captains, agents, builders, marinas - the full gamut of decision makers and experts in innovative ways!

Enjoy casual meetings and networking designed to create diverse traffic. This location delivers access to complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, breakfasts and happy hours while the USSA exhibitor area continued to be a draw within the Show for key sectors looking to fulfill their superyacht industry needs.

Sponsorship of the Skylounge provides the perfect opportunity for companies looking for great exposure with a captive audience! It offers a fantastic setting combining both social and business to present your company's message or new product launch.

The USSA is the only association dedicated to the promotion and protection of the large yacht industry in the United States. All proceeds from the show help support our advocacy agenda and to benefit the entire industry.

Choose the level that best fits your needs and promotional budget or let us know what’s important to you and will create a custom package designed to exceed your expectations.

SKYLOUNGe & Show Pavilion

Presenting Sponsor - both Locations

$50,000

This level is the only premier opportunity offering head-line company exposure in the Sky Lounge with a curated experience for private meetings and industry networking, as well as naming rights in the USSA Pavilion that attracts the superyacht industry targeted customer base. This package contains a rich combination of branding presence, advertising exposure and the ability to include your team and customers! The sky’s the limit with this partnership.

• Provides your company with the highest level recognition within the USSA Sky Lounge and the USSA Pavilion exhibit space within the Show with company name/logo on all show communication

• Company-branded prime seated area for your team to utilize for meetings and to host your clients or guests

• Premier signage location within the USSA Sky Lounge and the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• Company name/logo prominently featured on ALL signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge and the USSA stand (pending print deadlines)

• 50 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 250 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Eight (8) FLIBS exhibitor passes (including access to discounted exhibitor passes if need more)

• Ten (10) guest tickets to the show per day

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops playing on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Individual boosted company promotional campaigns across multiple social channels as either a video or a static post

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Exposure to USSA’s tens of thousands of social followers across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter before, during and after the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, with paid online ads to boost exposure

• Opportunity to run a company/brand video on USSA’s social media accounts: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• Three (3) 5-minute live interviews promoting your company through social media (1 prior to show, 1 during the show and 1 post event (locations TBD)

• Web ad placed on USSA home page for one year (1900 x 200 pixels)

• Table for 10 at the USSA Annual Meeting in prime location with company branding and sponsorship rights.

Sky Lounge Hours: Wednesday: 11 am – 7:30 pm Thurs. – Sat. – 9 am – 7:30 pm

SKYLOUNGe Presenting Sponsor

$35,000

This level of sponsorship has been specially created for those superyacht companies who want the largest exposure and interactive opportunities available to our targeted member and VIP audience in the USSA Pavilion and Sky Lounge. This package contains a rich combination of branding presence, advertising exposure and the ability to include your team!

• 50 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• Provides your company with the highest level recognition within the USSA Sky Lounge with company name/logo on all show communication

• Company-branded seated area for your team to utilize for meetings and to host your clients or guests

• Premier signage location within the USSA Sky Lounge

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge and the USSA stand (pending print deadlines)

• 250 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Four (4) FLIBS exhibitor passes

• Eight (8) guest tickets to the show per day

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops playing on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Individual boosted company promotional campaigns across multiple social channels as either a video or a static post

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Opportunity to run a company/brand video on USSA’s social media accounts: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• Two (2) 5-minute live interviews promoting your company through social media (prior to, during or post event - locations TBD)

• Web ad placed on USSA home page for six months (1900 x 200 pixels)

• Table for 10 at the USSA Annual Meeting in prime location with company branding and sponsorship rights.

Sky Lounge Hours: Wednesday: 11 am – 7:30 pm Thurs. – Sat. – 9 am – 7:30 pm

SKYLOUNGe Premium PartNer

$22,500

This high-profile partnership offers a limited number of members with the unique opportunity to have a presence in the USSA Pavilion and have a branded and exclusive designated location for larger groups in the Sky Lounge to host meetings, entertain clients, network and more.

• Company-branded seated area for 10-12 for your team to utilize for meetings and to host your clients or guests

• Lunch platters for 10 to be delivered daily to your assigned location

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge and the USSA stand (pending print deadlines)

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• 30 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 150 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Two (2) FLIBS exhibitor passes

• Sixteen (16) guest tickets to the show (max of 2 for Prime Time Preview Day)

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops playing on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand.

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Opportunity to run a boosted company/brand video or promotion on USSA’s social media accounts: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• One (1) 5-minute live interview promoting your company through social media (prior to, during or post event - location TBD)

• Web ad placed on USSA home page for six months (1900 x 200 pixels)

• Four (4) tickets to the USSA Annual Meeting

SKYLOUNGe PartNer

$17,500

This level of sponsorships offers a limited number of members with the unique opportunity to have a branded and exclusive designated location in the Sky Lounge to host meetings, entertain clients, network and more.

• Company-branded seated area for four (4) members of your team to utilize for meetings and to host your clients or guests

• Lunch platters to be delivered daily to your assigned location

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge and the USSA stand (pending print deadlines)

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• 30 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 150 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Two (2) FLIBS exhibitor passes

• Twelve (12) guest tickets to the show (max of 2 for Prime Time Preview Day)

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops playing on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand.

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Opportunity to run a boosted company/brand video or promotion on USSA’s social media accounts: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• One (1) 5-minute live interview promoting your company through social media (prior to, during or post event - location TBD)

• Web ad placed on USSA home page for six months (1900 x 200 pixels)

• Four (4) tickets to the USSA Annual Meeting

Sky Lounge Hours: Wednesday: 11 am – 7:30 pm Thurs. – Sat. – 9 am – 7:30 pm

SKYLOUNGe BAr SPoNsoR

$13,500

Naming rights (ie “Company Name” Bar) within the USSA Sky Lounge-EVERYONE’S FAVORITE SPOT; the bar will be open for the duration of the lounge.

• Your logo featured on any drink menus and bar signage.

• Special promotions to encourage brand awareness

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• 20 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 100 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Two (2) FLIBS exhibitor passes

• Eight (8) guest tickets to the show (max of 2 for Prime Time Preview Day)

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops playing on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Four (4) tickets to USSA Annual Meeting

Sky Lounge Hours: Wednesday: 11 am – 7:30 pm Thurs. – Sat. – 9 am – 7:30 pm

SKYLOUNGe HAPPY HOUR SPoNsoR

$7,500

Host a company branded Happy Hour on your designated day within the Sky Lounge. Each evening, members and VIPs congregate in the lounge providing a strategic, high-visibility time to present your brand while supporting and encouraging networking.

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge on your day

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• 10 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 50 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Four (4) guest tickets to the Show (Max of 2 – Prime Time Preview Day)

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops running on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) will be posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Two (2) tickets to USSA Annual Meeting

SKYLOUNGe BREAKFAST SPoNsoRs

$3,250

Kickstart everyone’s day at the Show in the USSA Sky Lounge with coffee and light breakfast fare. In addition to coffee, the morning will feature:

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• 10 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 50 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops running on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) will be posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

Sky Lounge Hours: Wednesday: 11 am – 7:30 pm Thurs. – Sat. – 9 am – 7:30 pm

SKYLOUNGe event Presenting SPoNsoR

$10,000 - $7,500

The USSA is creating an assortment of targeted events to provide partner companies with the opportunity to educate key sectors of our industry on a variety of topics. These events will also provide our partners with the chance to showcase their company’s unique qualities to top-tier executives, yacht owners, captains, agents, builders, marinas and the full gamut of decision makers and experts in new and innovative ways. We are currently creating the event schedule. Partners will have input on the topics and events presented during the Show with approval by our event committee.

• Premiere logo exposure featured in all promotions tied to the event

• Company logo prominently featured on signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge on your day

• Logo recognition on signage within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• 10 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 25 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Four (4) guest tickets to the Show (Max of 2 – Prime Time Preview Day)

• Opportunity to have a 30-second pre-produced video ad included in the video loops running on the screens in the lounge and USSA stand (video to be provided by sponsor)

• Promotional materials placed in designated area within the lounge and USSA stand

• Your company logo (with hyperlink where possible) will be posted on the USSA website and in all social media promotion prior to, during and after the event

• Two (2) tickets to USSA Annual Meeting

USSA Pavilion exhibit wiTHin The SHOW

USSA Pavilion

The USSA is proud to once again host an engaging pavilion in a prime location n the Yachting Tent for members to exhibit with turnkey booths.

The USSA Pavilion features high-quality superyacht businesses and destinations as well as a designated USSA stand to provide activations designed to drive traffic and exposure. Booth packages provide a fantastic opportunity for companies to have quality exposure at the world’s largest boat show with none of the hassles.

KEY ADDED BENEFIT

Exhibitors have dual access and exposure in their own stand and in the USSA VIP Sky Lounge upstairs at the Bahia Mar Hotel to maximize their investment.

TURNKEY BOOTH PRICING

Booth Size

10’ x 20’

10’ x 10’

5’ x 10’

What’s

USSA Pavilion Presenting sponsor

$25,000

This level of sponsorship provides the ultimate exposure in the USSA stand. This turn-key location is the “home-base” for all Show activations in the Pavilion providing prime engagement with Show attendees.

• Provides your company with the highest level recognition within the USSA Exhibit Space within the Yachting Tent with company name/logo in all USSA Show communication

• Premier logo recognition within the USSA exhibit space in the Superyacht Tent

• Logo recognition within the USSA Sky Lounge

• Company logo prominently featured on ALL signage, promotional e-blasts and on the screens within the Sky Lounge and the USSA stand (pending print deadlines)

• 25 guest passes to Sky Lounge

• 100 drink tickets for use in the Sky Lounge (wine and beer are complimentary)

• Eight (8) FLIBS exhibitor passes (including access to additional discounted exhibitor passes)

• Ten (10) guest tickets to the show