I bet a lot of exhibitors didn't get much of their show fees returned.

May 28, 2020,16:17 PM
 

It's definitely difficult for show producers and exhibitors! 

Although Geneva Auto Show is probably the nicest show since luxury models are announced there, I guess I'll just have to be happy with the LA Auto Show and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.  I can live with one less show! 

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It's not just BaselWorld that was cancelled!

 
 By: cazalea : May 28th, 2020-14:16
From Automotive News Europe Nick Gibbs The organizers of the Geneva auto show say the event may not be held next year due to a dispute with local authorities and automakers reluctant to attend. The Swiss show was canceled this year due to the coronavirus ... 

It was bound to happen...

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : May 28th, 2020-14:27
Even without the virus situation. Attendance at auto shows has been going down for years and some manufacturers have already pulled out of some major shows.

I think you're correct, but...

 
 By: mdg : May 28th, 2020-16:18
...using the 'virus' as an excuse is an easy out.

I think major shows for any given product

 
 By: Thomas_3 : May 28th, 2020-14:55
will take a hit, or be cancelled all together due to the virus and/or declining attendance.

Nothing like this should be a surprise to anyone.

 
 By: MichaelC : May 28th, 2020-15:59
Its the new norm, and it is not going to change next week or next month.

Or years??? [nt]

 
 By: Thomas_3 : May 28th, 2020-16:03

I bet a lot of exhibitors didn't get much of their show fees returned.

 
 By: patrick_y : May 28th, 2020-16:17
It's definitely difficult for show producers and exhibitors! Although Geneva Auto Show is probably the nicest show since luxury models are announced there, I guess I'll just have to be happy with the LA Auto Show and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. ... 

Pebble Beach was cancelled this year so are good for one less show

 
 By: cazalea : May 28th, 2020-17:27
We’ll see about LA - though with its emphasis on Autonomous Vehicles (oops), Ride-Sharing (oops), EVs and luxury vehicles it’s a 50-50 to my thinking.