Weekly transport agenda: Boats shows galore

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The Nautic show kicks off in Paris, with the Emirates boat show in Abu Dhabi hot on its tail.

Paris Nautic Show
December 5-13
Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Europe's third-biggest boat show will showcase the latest models in the nautical world. More than a quarter of a million visitors are expected to attend, as are 1,200 exhibitors representing 1,400 brands. Nearly 1,500 boats will be on display, including close to 300 new models.
http://www.salonnautiqueparis.com

2nd Emirates Boat Show International
December 8-12
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
More than 150 exhibitors are scheduled to be present and more than 200 boats will be in the water and onshore at the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club. The show, open to trade visitors and the public, will feature multi-million dollar yachts and the latest in marine accessories and electronics.
http://emiratesboatshow.com

Thalys accelerates
December 13
France/Belgium/Germany/Netherlands
The high-speed service linking France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands gets even faster on December 13. New high-speed lines reduce the journey time of Paris to Amsterdam by 51 minutes to 3 hours, 18 minutes and Paris to Cologne by 36 minutes to 3 hours, 14 minutes.
http://www.thalys.com

Phuket International Boat Show
January 7-10
Phuket, Thailand
The seventh annual PIMEX show is the largest in the region and features a display of yachts/superyachts alongside a series of seminars that combine international experts on maritime security with technical experts in their fields.
http://www.phuketboatshow.com