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Contents:
The Current Economic Context
UFI Barometer
The Current Sanitary Context
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The Current Economic Context
Find out what the experts think lies ahead globally and for the various world regions – and how this may affect the exhibition industry.
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In OECD countries growth is likely to fluctuate around a modest rate for some time to come 
OECD Economic Outlook #86, November 18, 2009
Bankruptcy Restructurings Test the Trade Show Industry
Trade Show Executive News Online, USA, November 18, 2009
The Trade Fair Industry in Asia (5th Edition) UFI/BSG Report, 4 page Executive Study
Trade fair market in Asia grows by 8.7% in 2008 according to UFI report
press release, Paris/Hong Kong, 30 June 2009
Weak recovery in sight but damage from crisis likely to be long-lasting
says OECD, press release, Paris, 24 June 2009
From Grim to Green: towards a low-carbon future
Remarks by Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General at the International Economic Forum of the Americas, Montreal, 9 June 2009
BCG warns CEOs of “Hasty Optimism”
Boston Consulting Group, New York, press release, 12 June 2009
BCG Collateral Damage Part 6: Underestimating the Crisis
Boston Consulting Group Report, April 2009
Hong Kong Economy: Tough Times Not Yet Over
Hong Kong Trade Development Centre, Hong Kong, press release, 8 June 2009
Hong Kong Economy: Tough Times Not Yet Over (11 page study)
Hong Kong Economic Monitor, Hong Kong, June 2009
Has the recession bottomed out?
BBC News, 12 May 2009
‘Deeper’ recession ahead says IMF
BBC News, 22 April 2009
Battling the Forces of Global Recession – East Asia and Pacific Update
World Bank, Washington, Report, April 2009 (Executive Summary)
Chance of a Bottoming Out in China Provides Ray of Hope on an Otherwise Gloomy Horizon, Says World Bank’s Review of Eastern Asian and Pacific Economies,
World Bank, Washington/Tokyo, Press Release, 7 April 2009
The Economy: Good News or Less Bad News?
Trade Show Executive (USA), May 2009, Vol 10, N°5 (see pp 15-19)
Asia, exhibitions and the crisis
By Paul Woodward, Regional Manager UFI Asia Pacific, May 2009
HKTDC April Mega Fairs Survey: Key Findings
Hong Kong Trade Development Council/Actrium Solutions, 6 May 2009
Exhibitions in Times of Crisis – an Asian perspective (for UFI Members only)
by Byung Kwan Bae, President & CEO, COEX, Seoul, Korea
UFI Open Seminar Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 February 2009
Crisis and Opportunity : some personal thoughts
by Janos Barabas, Executive Vice-Chairman, Hungexpo, Hungary, 24 April 2009
A different world: how will the recession change the European Economy? (for UFI Members only)
by Dominic Swords, Business Economist, Oxford, United Kingdom
UFI European Chapter Day, Brussels, Belgium, 12 March 2009
Podcast of the presentation (for UFI Members only)
Consolidation in the trade fair market
By Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Munich, Germany, 24 April 2009
The Frightening Truth about the Downturn
by Danny Thorniley, Senior Vice-President, CEEMEA, Economist Intelligence Unit,
MPI European Meetings and Events Conference in Turin, Italy, 1-3 March 2009
Goldman Sachs sees strong results,
BBC News, 13 April 2009
First Quarter 2009 CEIR Index Results
By CEIR, Centre for Exhibition Industry Research, Dallas, USA, 12 May 2009
Effects of economic recessions on exhibitions
by CEIR, Centre for Exhibition Industry Research, Dallas, USA, January 2009
The Exhibition Industry Declined (5.7%) in the Fourth Quarter and (3.1%) for the Year – Industry posts First Annual Decline since 2002
by CEIR, Centre for Exhibition Industry Research, Dallas, USA, 30 March 2009
Industry Leaders Conclude These Are “Tough Times” – But Spiced With Opportunity ”
UFI CEO Forum, Madrid, 22 January 2009
How does the Economic Situation affect the Exhibition Industry (for UFI Members only)
by Dominic Swords, Business Economist, Oxford, United Kingdom
UFI Congress, Istanbul, 13 November 2008
Global Industry Review (for UFI Members only)
by Jochen Witt, CEO, JWC, Cologne, Germany
UFI Congress, Istanbul, 14 November 2008
Exhibition Leaders Take On Turbulent Economy
UFI CEO Think Tank, Istanbul, 13 November 2008
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UFI Global Economic Crisis Barometer
UFI has just released the findings of its 3rd Global Economic Crisis Barometer Survey of the Exhibition Industry
Results of this quarterly survey were previously released in February (1st edition of the UFI Economic Crisis Barometer of the Exhibition Industry) and May 2009 (2nd edition of the UFI Economic Crisis Barometer). Each survey includes an assessment of business fluctuations prior to 2009 and forecasts of business recovery expectations. The third edition of this survey includes replies collected from UFI’s members, the leaders of the exhibition world in 83 countries, the North American members of SISO, the Society of Independent Show Organizers and the Central & South American members of AFIDA Asociacion International de Ferias de America.
The results of the third survey, conducted in July were released late August. They include trends drawing on the results of the previous surveys wherever possible. The findings confirm that the majority of the exhibition industry has been impacted by the economic downturn. This may be attributable to the very nature of the exhibition business which was slower to feel the impact of the recession and may be slower to come out of it. However, the current economic situation now appears to be taking its recessionary course with less fervour and signs of “bottoming-out” exist in several regions.
Read the Press Release on the third edition of the UFI Economic Crisis Barometer for the Exhibition Industry (2 September 2009)
Read the Press Release on the second edition of the UFI Economic Crisis Barometer for the Exhibition Industry (May 2009)
See the results of the second survey edition (29 May 2009)
Read the Press Release on the first edition of the UFI Economic Crisis Barometer for the Exhibition Industry (March 2009)
See the results of the first survey edition (28 February 2009)
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The Current Sanitary Context
Influenza A(H1N1)
The World Health Organization reports that virus A(H1N1) is a new influenza virus that has never before circulated among humans. This virus is not related to previous or current human seasonal influenza viruses. Moreover, it is a virus to which most people have no or little immunity and, therefore, one that could cause more infections than are seen with seasonal flu.
The virus is spread from person-to-person. It is transmitted as easily as the normal seasonal flu and can be passed to other people by exposure to infected droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing that can be inhaled, or that can contaminate hands or surfaces.
At this time, WHO consider the overall severity of the influenza pandemic to be moderate. However, this can change with time and differ by location or by population. WHO has not recommended the implementation of social distancing policies or imposed travel restrictions. Nor has it recommended the wearing of masks for those who are not ill, or restricted the eating of pork. It has, however, strongly endorsed the common-sense application of some very basic health and hygiene measures.
For more information, see the following links
World Health Organization – WHO
Safety of pandemic vaccines
WHO Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 16
Interim planning considerations for mass gatherings in the context of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza
WHO, November 2009
What is the new influenza A(H1N1)? Frequently Asked Questions, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland
Latest WHO Update (N°67), Geneva, 20 September 2009
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
- “…There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.”
See the full WHO document “What you need to know about novel influenza A(H1N1)”
The Center for Disease Control – CDC
CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season, Atlanta, USA
This guidance is designed to help employers plan for and respond to two possible conditions:
1) a continuation of the current level of severity of influenza as was observed during the [Northern hemisphere] spring and summer of 2009 and
2) a more severe outbreak.
United Nations World Tourism Organization – UNWTO
UNWTO preparing for the challenges ahead, press release, Madrid, Spain, 8 September 2009
UFI information
H1N1 takes its course: awareness, open communications and basic hygiene are key, UFI Info , September 2009, page 6
Exhibitions are a face-to-face business and will obviously be among the first affected by any national decisions calling for social distancing. To date, the outbreak has not required any such measures. It is up to the exhibition community to implement WHO recommendations and adopt a “business as usual” approach until called upon to act otherwise.
Pandemic Influenza, UFI's Recommendations
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What UFI Members are doing
Fira Barcelona: Gripe A - La prevencion es la mejor medida (Advice in Spanish)
Messe München: Informationen zur Neuen Grippe A/H1N1, Information on the New Flu A/H1N1(Advice in German and English)
Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association: Hong Kong's Exhibition Industry Has Precautionary Measures in Place Against Swine Influenza, press release, April 2009
Hong Kong Tourism Commission: Human Swine Influenza Situation in Hong Kong (Message for Visitors and the Travel Trade - in English)
Other organizations
ACTE Urges temporary Behavioral Change to Reduce Potential H1N1 Influenza Impact on Meetings and Business Travel
Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) USA, September, 2009
International Association of Exhibitions & Events - IAEE:
IAEE Publishes Pandemic Plan, article, Dallas, USA, 21 September 2009
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