Newport International Boat Show 2025 reports $22.5 million in economic impact for Rhode Island
by Newport International Boat Show 17 Mar 09:20 PDT
11-14 September 2025
Newport International Boat Show 2025 © Newport International Boat Show
The Newport International Boat Show announced today the results of its Economic Impact study on the 2025 event, taking place Sept. 11-14, 2025, at the Newport Yachting Center in Downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
Over the course of the four-day show, visitors contributed more than $22.5 million in economic impact to the State.
Serving as the kickoff to boat show season, the 2025 Newport International Boat Show welcomed 30,000 attendees from across the country and world, with 70% of visitors travelling from outside the state of Rhode Island. Additionally, the Show created 113 full-time equivalent jobs for workers in the area.
The Show featured more than $275 million worth of boats on display, with $78 million worth of boats being sold as a result of the Show. In addition to sales, the Show reported significant tax benefit to the state of Rhode Island, with a total of $2.9 million in tax income created.
"We are incredibly proud of the success of the 2025 Newport International Boat Show," said Andrew Doole, President of the U.S. Boat Shows with Informa. "With a weekend of perfect weather, we had the privilege of welcoming visitors from around the globe to Newport, contributing to the vibrancy and economic vitality of this remarkable community. We extend our deepest gratitude to our exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and the local community for their invaluable support in making last year's show such a resounding success. We are eagerly anticipating another exceptional and prosperous event this year!"
As one of the most coveted in-water events in the country, the Newport International Boat Show spans over 17 acres of Newport's renowned waterfront. It features hundreds of exhibitors, dealers, and manufacturers, showcasing a dazzling array of powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, alongside a comprehensive selection of marine equipment, services, and accessories for boating aficionados.
The 55th Newport International Boat Show is scheduled for September 17-20, 2026. For more information, visit newportboatshow.com.