James Murdoch throws exhibition organizer a lifeline through private equity firm Lupa Systems.
EXHIBITIONS
JCK Las Vegas & its sister show Luxury, which would have taken place at the end of May were it not for Covid-19, opens tomorrow, August 11, as a global virtual exhibition, education forum and meeting place.
Fabienne Lupo, who has spent 15 years at the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and been the face of the rebranded Watches & Wonders Geneva, has been replaced with Richemont's Head of Specialist Watchmakers Emmanuel Perrin.
Hopes that the Swiss watch industry would pull together next year for a single mega show in Geneva look likely to be dashed.
Organizer is keeping safety regulations under constant review, but has told exhibitors it intends to go ahead.
Geneva Days, Switzerland's only multibrand event this year, will take place from August 26 to 29, its organizing committee has confirmed today.
Baselworld's organizer has confirmed it is consulting on a new name, location and format for its annual watch and jewelry fair.
Team behind Baselworld has not given up on creating a brand new show for up to 600 exhibitors.
