News Archive 2009
27.01.2009KME with new advertising motives
After being successfully established since over three years as a specialised consultancy for the international exhibition industry, KME Consulting Group has done a re-launch of its advertising motives.
06.02.2009Exhibition industry associations in Switzerland join forces
The Association of Swiss Fairs (VMS) and the Expo + Event Swiss Association are about to merge to produce a strong sector association representing the interests of the live communication sector in Switzerland even more effectively.
09.02.2009Paris: Make it easy for your clients
The airports in Paris, the regional tourism organisation, the committee for exhibitions and Viparis as the umbrella of the various venues in the French capital have created a “Welcome Pack” for visitors, exhibitors and delegates to international events.
27.02.2009The Fog of Uncertainty
Global economics are in trouble
The forecast of the International Monetary Fund shows a differentiated picture of ups and downs in the global economic scene. The industrialised countries actually live a sharp recession in the running year 2009.
02.03.2009Four Global Exhibition Giants
Exhibition Companies with more than 400 mill Euro Turnover
When it comes to turnover figures in the global exhibition scene things are not that easy. Nevertheless it is clear that in the past year 2008 four exhibition groups reached a turnover of more than 400 million Euro.
03.03.2009CeBIT 200,000
CeBIT is still the leading global IT event. Nevertheless the biggest fairground in the world in Hannover, Germany was not more than half filled when CeBIT opened its doors on March 3, 2009.
03.03.2009The Big Seven: More than 1.9 billion Euro Turnover
Very successful year 2008
The Association of Major German Exhibition Organisers, the so called GDG, has seven members: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg. Together these companies succeeded to hit a new record of 1,925 million Euro turnover in the extremely successful year 2008 (2007: 1,833 mill Euro).
09.03.2009Eastern Partnership
EU Commission willing to support
The European Commission wants to deepen its cooperation with five countries in the Eastern European and Caucasian region, namely with Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.
13.03.2009China Rescue Expo 2010
New Trade Show for Civil Security
The first China International Exhibition for Rescue Technology and Equipment will open its doors in March 2010 at the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre.
16.03.2009Sustainable Exhibition Management
Sustainability is more and more recognised to be an important issue within the exhibition industry.
20.03.2009New Athens Metropolitan Exhibition Center
The exhibition industry in Greece opens a new chapter of its development: Directly adjacent to the Athens International Airport a venue has been built, covering five exhibition halls and three conference halls with a total size of 55,000 sqm.
02.04.2009German-Ukrainian Energy Efficiency Conference at elcomUkraine 2009
The financial and economical crisis has severely hit the Eastern European countries. On the medium and the long run, however, these markets are becoming ever more attractive. Some 250 exhibitors from 16 countries, among them nearly all Ukrainian and international leaders, showcase their technological innovations at elcomUkraine 2009.
06.04.2009ITA International Trade Fair Academy is online
In a world of globalization there is a substantial need for education, especially for young professionals (middle and higher management) to enhance their field oriented and strategic skills.
07.04.2009ITA goes India
In 2009 the International Trade Fair Academy is going to offer for the first time ever two Academy Courses in India in partnership with Dickenson Media Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai. The courses will be held in Mumbai from 21 - 23 May 2009 and in New Delhi from 25 - 27 May 2009.
09.04.2009DB Schenker and RE Rogers India: Lead Sponsors of the International Trade Fair Academy 2009 in India
DB Schenker, one of the world’s largest logistics service providers, and its Indian partner RE Rogers India have decided to come on board of ITA 2009 to support the upcoming events for young exhibition professionals in Mumbai (21 - 23 May) and New Delhi (25 - 27 May 2009).
14.04.2009German Trade Fair Presence in India 2009
Leading German trade fair organisers have put a lot of energy into being present on emerging markets over the past few years. In India alone German exhibition companies organise a total of 27 trade fairs in the running year 2009.
21.04.2009Losberger Group joins ITA India as Sponsor
The exhibition industry demands modern, multifunctional and state-of-the-art venues. The Losberger Group, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of modular building systems for temporary and permanent use, provides space solutions also for international exhibition centre projects.
03.06.2009ITA Mumbai Grand Success
The German ITA International Trade Fair Academy has from 21 to 23 May 2009 successfully held its first training program for the Indian exhibition- and congress industry in Mumbai, India, in cooperation with Indian company Dickenson Media.
10.06.2009Germany: Figures down until May 2009
During the five opening months of 2009 the international trade fairs in Germany showed a relative stability of their key figures, nevertheless suffering a decrease.
12.06.2009RENEXPO Eastern Europe to win UFI’s International Fair Poster Award
The Grand Prix of the 13th international competition of exhibition posters, annually held by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, was awarded to the trio of posters under the name “Created by Nature”. The series of posters is the branding for RENEXPO Eastern Europe | Alternative Energy, the first ever held trade fair for renewables in Kiev, Ukraine at the KyivExpoPlaza venue from 3 - 5 November 2009.
12.06.2009First International Trade Fair and Conference on Alternative Energy in Ukraine
RENEXPO Eastern Europe | Alternative Energy is the brand name for the first international trade fair and conference for alternative energy set to take place from 3 - 5 November 2009 in Kiev, Ukraine.
19.06.2009KME becomes a new member of UFI Education Committee
During its meeting in Budapest, Hungary on 7 May 2009 the UFI Education Committee under the chair of Janos Barabas from Hungexpo decided to welcome KME Consulting Group as a member within the committee.
19.06.2009Mobile Connectivity or Internet Fatigue?
What Type of Tech-User are you?
39 % of Americans have positive attitudes about their mobile communication devices, whereas 14 % of Americans are entirely off the grid. Some 7 % of Americans is so intensively connected to mobile devices and social networking tools that the internet is their primary means of social communication.
19.06.2009German Exhibition Trends
Out of the five most important marketing tools within the b2b communication of German exhibitors the first three instruments are based on personalised contacts. Among them trade fairs and exhibitions and personal sales / sales force are by far the most important ones.
19.06.2009Indian Subcontinent
Growth gaining Strength under new Government
Although growth has slowed from last year, India’s economy is still expanding faster than most other economies in the world. The new government looks at massive infrastructure investments. Consequences for the exhibition business?
19.06.2009Marketing in Times of Recession
Focus on Rising Market Share, not on Turnover
In times of recession companies should not focus on turnover figures, but on boosting their market share.
15.07.2009Sustainability in the international exhibition industry
KME Survey among EMECA member venues
Sustainability and energy efficiency have become increasingly important over the past few years and have found their way into the exhibition industry, especially in the area of venue management.
05.08.2009ITA International Trade Fair Academy cooperates with Akademie Messe Frankfurt
ITA International Trade Fair Academy and Akademie Messe Frankfurt have agreed to cooperate to make their expertise available outside of Germany regarding joint exhibition trainings.
12.08.2009ITA Academy Course in October 2009 in New Delhi, India
3-day certification course of International Trade Fair Management
Following the grand success of the ITA International Trade Fair Academy course in Mumbai in May this year, ITA is returning to India the coming autumn.
28.09.2009International Exhibition Night in New Delhi
India Habitat Centre hosts networking event on 23 October 2009
The ITA International Trade Fair Academy, Germany, will hold its second 3-day training course on International Trade Fair Management (ITM) in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2009 (see program brochure).
20.10.2009Nuremberg Messe 2020
300 mill Euro turnover - 300 mill Euro investment
During the last ten years the German Nuremberg Messe has almost tripled its turnover to reach 153 mill Euro in 2008. By 2020 the Franconian exhibition professionals aim at doubling this figure.
20.10.2009Berlin and London Fashion Weeks
High end flexible room solutions by Losberger
Fashion shows and state of the art tent structures are closely linked to each other. Why? Fashion tents offer the unique opportunity to successfully present the ‘zeitgeist’ of fashion at extraordinary locations in the heart of metropolis cities like London and Berlin.
20.10.2009Structure of Exhibitors’ and Visitors’ Expenses
Only 20.7 % of exhibitor costs allotted to booth rental
The detailed cost structure of the exhibitors’ expenses at trade fairs & exhibitions in Germany reveals that only 20.7 % of their overall spendings are allotted to booth rental incl. extra booth-related charges. Stand construction, transportation, cleaning and security cost represent the highest cost block on the exhibitor side with 30.8 %.
20.10.2009Economic Impact of Trade Fairs & Exhibitions in Germany
Direct expenses & investments of 12 bill Euro per year
Domestic and foreign exhibitors spend a yearly average of around 7.8 bill Euro for their participation at German exhibitions, thereof 6.4 bill Euro at international trade fairs in Germany.
20.10.2009Crisis Consequences on Communication-Mix
Traditional communication is loosing, internet is gaining
The economic crisis accelerates the paradigm shift in communication, thus acting as a catalyst for marketing expenses.
09.11.2009Successful exhibition training program in India
International Exhibition Night: Panel discussion reveals potential for 2010
With altogether 35 participants the 3day training course held by ITA International Trade Fair Academy from 21 - 23 October 2009 in New Delhi again showed a high acceptance by the Indian exhibition industry.
20.11.2009Bezpeka | Security: High visitor quality
German Lounge gets excellent response
The IT security exhibition in November in Kiev, the Bezpeka | Security (14th edition from 2 - 5 November 2009) proved to be a very efficient platform for high-level matchmaking with decision makers from Ukraine and the neighbouring countries.
23.11.2009First green energy exhibition in Ukraine
More than 3,000 visitors at RENEXPO Eastern Europe / Alternative Energy
The first ever trade fair for alternative energy in Kiev from 3 - 5 November 2009 gathered 62 exhibiting companies from Ukraine, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The b2b exhibition covered all thematic areas of the renewable energy market and attracted almost 3,200 trade visitors.
21.12.2009Ex oriente lux
China and India are the main growth drivers in 2010
Whereas the news from Europe and North America concerning the economic development in 2010 are mixed, most of the Asian economies do present rather favourable figures.
