Internautica International Boat Show is the longest running large-scale nautical event in Slovenia. With its long tradition, Internautica has undoubtedly surpassed the borders of the nation and is held in great esteem throughout Europe and most recently, also around the world. Internautica, therefore, is not only a Boat Show exhibiting vessels and setting the latest trends in maritime equipment.
It is, above all, a showcase of Slovenian success in business acumen, as well as in tourist attractions. Both of these aspects have an impact on the development of tourism and on the strengthening of the economy in our region. The local coastal tourism has already reached a prestigious level therefore, an event such as Internautica gives it added value by affording visitors to Slovenia the opportunity to experience Slovenian excellence in the nautical industry. Therefore, Internautica and Slovenian tourism complement each other well.
The Slovenian Government closely studies and supports all activities and events which contribute to our common progress. We are enthused by the fact that this year's Internautica will dedicate much of its program to actively promoting environmentally friendly technological development. This is incredibly important for our commitment to sustainable development. In the times of the global financial crisis, The Slovenian Government supports and focuses its attention on knowledge, innovation and development.
This crisis makes also for an opportunity to encourage creativity and new economic expertise, which will result in better products with added value. Internautica has certainly recognized this opportunity. I can only wish for more projects of this kind. The kind of projects which mean a step forward for the Slovenian economy and entrepreneurship, as well as an encouragement for development of new ideas by the best innovators around. I wish to thank the organizers of Internautica, all Slovenian manufacturers and innovators, and last but not least, the local tourist workers, who have once again prepared one of the best nautical events in Europe. With your continuing dedication and work you demonstrate that Slovenia, as a maritime country, can be an important meeting point of international activities in the nautical field and maritime industry.
Borut Pahor, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia
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