138 international trade fairs to take place this year in Germany
13.1.2009 - This year, trade fair organisers from Germany intend to hold 138 international trade fairs at home. Despite a significant economic downturn in many sectors and with companies likely to implement saving measures, AUMA - the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry expects results to average close to those for the corresponding previous events.
According to AUMA, exhibitor numbers in particular should remain almost the same. At a time when the economy is slowing down companies have to bring their products and services to market in order to retain customers and gain new ones. Accordingly, a total of 160,000 exhibitors renting stand space covering nearly 6 million m² are expected at trade fairs. Visitor attendance is expected to reach around 9.7 million.
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