Hygiene concepts for re-opening of trade fairs in Asia – Part of the IFES survey

November 11, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

In Asia and Europe, for example, trade fair organisers in the USA rely 100% on hand disinfection and the wearing of masks, while only three quarters of trade fairs in the USA publish this among …

IFES Super Brainstorm with great resonance and outstanding interaction

November 10, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Unanimous opinion: Gladly more of it and more often! It was not only about meeting IFES colleagues but also about brainstorming with them about the future needs that IFES should cover. It was an energetic …

IFES Super Brainstorm – today!

November 9, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Do not miss the opportunity to meet and brainstorm together with your fellow IFES colleagues about the future needs IFES should cover  Monday, 9 November at 2.30 pm CET (Paris time). This is 9.30 pm …

Impacts of Covid-19 on the Exhibition + Event Service Provider Industry in Africa

November 9, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Due to the postponements and cancellations of trade fair events so far, many trade fair and event service providers have got into economic difficulties. For IFES, International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, this was …

Current challenges regarding customers and challenges arising in the future

November 6, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Digital disruption has long been an issue in the trade fair industry. CoVid-19 has accelerated this upheaval. Many digital formats have arrived to remain. Not only that raises questions! How are you reacting to arising …

Don’t miss today’s IFES Skyperol

November 5, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Not being able to meet is one thing, but seeing, exchanging and looking for solutions is another. Today, 06 November 2020 We start at 4pm CET (Paris), 09 am CDT (Chicago), 11 pm CGT (Shanghai/Hong …

Regarding postponed exhibitions, how did customers react? – In case of postponement, what happens to pre-build stands/material?

November 5, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Due to the postponements and cancellations of trade fair events so far, many trade fair and event service providers have got into economic difficulties. For IFES, International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, this was …

Upcoming challenges regarding employees

November 4, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Besides the predefined selection, further challenges were defined. Since this question is not necessarily influenced by global effects, the challenges differ from continent to continent and country to country.In Africa, for example, many workers change …

Have you already had to lay off employees?

November 3, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

The results of this question vary widely, as they depend strongly on governmental support in the respective countries.23% of those surveyed stated that they had not had to lay off any employees due to state …

In which quarter of 2021 do you expect to see exhibitions taking place?

November 2, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Assumptions regarding the comeback of trade fairs vary widely and are spread over the whole year 2021. Two thirds of the participants expect a new start in the first half of the year. Another 29% …

Regarding 2021, which statements apply best?

October 30, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

The IFES survey revealed that already at the time of data collection, barely half of the responders indicated that all postponed and initially planned shows for 2021 are likely to take place as scheduled.This figure …

From 1 March 2020 onwards, how much have your revenues dropped as a Y/Y comparison to 2019?

October 29, 2020 | , Blog | Published by Dany Kupczik | No Comments

Since the beginning of CoVid, the exhibition industry has been locked down and lost all income possibilities overnight.The slow return of national fairs and events is a step in the right direction. Nevertheless, around three-quarters …