Progressive International Motorcycle Show Attendance Up
According to a report at Dealernews.com attendance at the first five of 12 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows is averaging up 7.3 percent over last year’s figures.
Big winners according to show organizers were the Dallas show with a double digit increase of 12 percent and Atlanta with a seven percent increase in attendance. The biggest loser being the New York show with a 19.4 percent decrease in attendance – a winter nor’easter tamping enthusiasts’ willingness to venture from the warm confines of home. With nearly 59,000 visitors, however, the New York show remains one the tours’ largest. The San Mateo show reported an attendance increase of three percent while the Long Beach show drew even with last years attendance of fifty-four thousand and change.
“The overall mood of the shows has been very upbeat, with a lot of energy,” said Advanstar’s Powersports Group VP, Tracy Harris. “New model launches have generated a lot of excitement and enthusiasm, and are contributing to attendees spending more time at the shows.”
Exit polls conducted at the events were also positive with numerous first-time show goers and many attendees citing intentions to purchase a new motorcycle in 2014.
For up-coming show dates and information go to www.motorcycleshows.com.
A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.
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