number1kitty
Well-Known Member
Got back today from the show and oh my god another extremely disappointing show!
We had planned to book to exhibit next year and now we will be spending the money elsewhere.
Last year I put up a thread about how there was jewellery stores and children etc and from speaking to one of the exhibition organisers this year new improvements were being implemented due to a takeover from Emap back to the original owners. Yet still there was jewellery stands and I did see buggies again trying to get in - although I cant say I saw any in there.
I asked about 15 exhibitors all who said it was the worst show ever!!! There was hardly any stands with huge spaces took up with seating or empty exhibition stands! The majority of big companies again were not there. Is this due to the extortionate rates for the stands?
The footfall was far less than any previous year and I think this may be its final year.
Who else went and what your views? It would be sad to see this show end. Is the recession or the very essence of virtual communication killed off shows like this?
Kate
We had planned to book to exhibit next year and now we will be spending the money elsewhere.
Last year I put up a thread about how there was jewellery stores and children etc and from speaking to one of the exhibition organisers this year new improvements were being implemented due to a takeover from Emap back to the original owners. Yet still there was jewellery stands and I did see buggies again trying to get in - although I cant say I saw any in there.
I asked about 15 exhibitors all who said it was the worst show ever!!! There was hardly any stands with huge spaces took up with seating or empty exhibition stands! The majority of big companies again were not there. Is this due to the extortionate rates for the stands?
The footfall was far less than any previous year and I think this may be its final year.
Who else went and what your views? It would be sad to see this show end. Is the recession or the very essence of virtual communication killed off shows like this?
Kate