
Riviera has recorded strong sales at the Miami International Yacht and Brokerage Show which closed on Monday evening this week with six new boat sales totalling USD$10.4 million and further sales are expected following sea trials.
In Miami, Riviera’s director of brand and communications Stephen Milne said he was very grateful to the US team for their great commitment and passion they have shown towards displaying Riviera at the show.
"With the US market showing encouraging signs of bouncing back, 2012 is shaping up to be the best Miami Show result for Riviera in more than four years," Milne added.
Among the sales were two 63 Enclosed Flybridges, two 53 Enclosed Flybridges, one 43 Open Flybridge and one 5000 Sport Yacht.
"These boats are bound for diverse boating destinations including, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Maryland. We have several more sales that expect to finalise pending sea trials that will be conducted later this week In Miami. We are certainly excited with the level of attention our boats continue to attract in the giant US market despite the prevailing market conditions, competitive brands and the current exchange rates we face," Mr Milne said.
Riviera Yachts USA director Chris McCafferty said the five day show was a huge success for Riviera and he congratulated the effort made by all the dealers and their representatives.
"The results from the show speak for themselves and I can honestly say that we should be very proud of the team in the U.S. for ensuring all the boats on display looked first class," Mr McCafferty said.
"These significant results are testament to Riviera's impeccable quality, design features and 'built-to-last' philosophy."
Mr McCafferty said the Miami Yacht and Brokerage show was regarded as one of the world’s leading boat shows and it was pleasing to see the positive response to the Riviera brand.
"This has been an extremely rewarding show and the results confirm the US market is on the rise," Mr McCafferty said.
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