Fira de Barcelona
20% growth in 2008
 Fira de Barcelona expects to close 2007 with revenues of 128.5 million euros and a cash-flow of 24.9 million. These results mark a milestone in the history of the institution, whose strategy is based on increasing the potential of its shows, attracting major international events and diversifying its activity. Furthermore, this year saw the inauguration of the Gran Via exhibition centre, institutional backing and the impact generated on the surrounding economy.
The President of Fira de Barcelona's Administrative Board, Josep Lluís Bonet, and the Director General, Agustín Cordón, spoke about these aspects at the meeting of the trade fair's General Board meeting chaired by the Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, who highlighted its satisfactory progress.
The 128.5-million euro revenue forecast for 2007 is 23.9% higher than in 2005 (a comparable year in terms of trade shows) and consolidates a growth of over 20% for the third year running. The almost 25 million euros in cash-flow equates to 20.9% more than in 2005. These increases are 13% and 10% higher, respectively, than the estimated figures.
20% growth in 2008
Cordón stated that 2007 has been "very good" for Fira, which consolidates a phase of growth, innovation and international drive; a trend which will be reinforced in 2008, a year in which, according to estimates, the revenue will be 123.7 million euros, almost 20% more than in 2006 (a comparable year in terms of trade show), and the cash-flow will be over 21 million, up 16.4%.
The healthy portfolio of in-house shows and the growing importance of major international events mark the favourable evolution of the institution which, thanks to the full operation of the new Gran Via exhibition centre, has also increased its exhibition capacity and occupation ratio.
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Economy - overview:
 The Spanish economy boomed from 1986 to 1990, averaging five percent annual growth. After a European-wide recession in the early 1990s, the Spanish economy resumed moderate growth starting in 1994. Spain's mixed capitalist economy supports a GDP that on a per capita basis is 80% that of the four leading West European economies. The center-right government of former President AZNAR successfully worked to gain admission to the first group of countries launching the European single currency (the euro) on 1 January 1999. The AZNAR administration continued to advocate liberalization, privatization, and deregulation of the economy and introduced some tax reforms to that end. Unemployment fell steadily under the AZNAR administration but remains high at 10.1%. Growth of 2.5% in 2003, 2.6% in 2004, and 3.3% in 2005 was satisfactory given the background of a faltering European economy. The socialist president, RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO, has initiated economic and social reforms that are generally popular among the masses of people but that are anathema to religious and other conservative elements. Adjusting to the monetary and other economic policies of an integrated Europe, reducing unemployment, and absorbing widespread social changes will pose challenges to Spain over the next few years. |
Trade Fairs,
Exhibitions, Conferences: |
Antiquaris Barcelona
Between 29 March and 6 April 2008, Antiquaris Barcelona will once again be bringing together the finest exhibitors of antiques and modern art in Spain and Europe. The thirty-second edition of the exhibition will be held in Hall 1 at the Montjuïc exhibition centre.
Quality and prestige will once again be the defining characteristics of Antiquaris Barcelona, which is now established as a benchmark in the antiques and modern art market.
Barcelona Bridal Week
With a new name and a modern, avant-garde design, Barcelona Bridal Week opens its new web www.barcelonabridalweek.com. Available in Spanish, Catalan and English, the page is presented as an on-line shop window which will provide all the necessary information related with Barcelona Bridal Week, an event in which creativity and business are expressed through the Gaudí Brides Fashion Parade and the Barcelona Bridal Week-Noviaespaña Fashion show.
Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC)
BEC is an initiative designed to offer the best possible service for exhibitors, visitors and the general public in a modern, convenient, practical and highly functional trade fair facility.
Bisutex
Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Trade Fair
Bread & Butter Barcelona
International Tradeshow for Selected Brands
BREAD & butter - EUROVISION! From the summer of 2005 onwards, BREAD & butter will be hosting the international >>kick-off<< for the fashion industry in a different European metropolis each season. The premiere takes place in Barcelona from July 8 to 10, 2005. The event will be held on the historical site of >>Fira de Barcelona<<. Leading brands from the high-end segment of contemporary fashion culture will be presenting their designs at a venue covering 80,000 sq.m. In parallel, side events, fashion shows and brand parties are to be staged at locations throughout the city, the harbour and the beach.
Casa Pasarela
Design Fair for Home Trends
Cosmobelleza
International Trade Show for Hairdressing, Aesthetics and Wellness
Mediterranean is its inspiration and Cosmobelleza has become the professional trade show of South Europe. It is also, the top platform which directs its efforts towards the Mediterranean market, and sees it as a source of great professional and business related prospects. Cosmobelleza 2007 will be hosting the top brands of the beauty, aesthetics and wellness sectors worldwide and will be once more the most avant-garde meeting of the continent and an essential exchange point.
Barcelona, creative and economic country town of the Mediterranean, will be host the XII edition of Cosmobelleza.
EuroBijoux
EuroBijoux & Accessories, the International fashion jewelry manufacturers’ fair. This event has become the meeting point for the fashion jewelry and accessories sector and a place where professionals from around the world come together and test their products in both the Spanish and international markets.
Venue: Mahon Exhibition, Minorca
Feria Valencia
Feria Muestrario Internacional de Valencia
Fira de Barcelona
Since its creation almost a hundred years ago, Fira Barcelona has grown steadily. Its splendid, historical site, which has undergone successive renovations and is adapted to all kinds of exhibits, occupies a surface area of 250,000 m2 and hosts 20,000 firms and 2,500,000 visitors representing all industrial and commercial sectors.
The more than 70 exhibitions are managed with a business approach and with a clear determination to project internationally, especially to European and Latin American markets. These factors were key for the European Union to appoint Fira Barcelona for developing business co-operation programmes among these markets.
The inauguration of the Gran Vía (M2) facilities, with a surface area of 111,500 m2, has contributed to the consolidation of Fira Barcelona as a basic instrument for the business progress of its exhibitors and visitors.
Fira de Girona
Institució Firal de Girona
Iberjoya
International Jewellery, Silverware, Watch and Auxiliary Industries Exhibition
Iberpiel Marroquineria
International Leather Goods Trade Fair
Shoes, leather, accessories and gift commerce
Venue: IFEMA - Feria de Madrid
IFEMA Feria de Madrid
Madrid Trade Fair, Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I, Campo de las Naciones, Spain
Intergift
International Gift Fair
Madrid International Furniture Exhibition
It has become one of the most significant events of the European furniture sector calendar due to its substantial exhibition space and its diverse content.
Products: General furniture, Auxiliary Furniture, Garden-terrace Furniture, Children Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Textile, Matresses-Springs, Lighting, Decoration Accessories, Other.
Venue: IFEMA - Feria de Madrid
Pasarela Cibeles
Cibeles Fashion Show
Venue: Jardines del Buen Retiro, Madrid, Spain
Pielespaña International
Leather Goods and Complements
"Puerta de Europa" Bridal Exhibition
Professional Bride, Groom and Party Attire and Accessories Exhibition
Salón Look Internacional
The Professional Exhibition of the Image and the Integral Aesthetics
Organiser: STS Produccions
Venue: IFEMA - Feria de Madrid
SIPIEL
International Leather Week
Shoes, leather, accessories and gift commerce
Venue: IFEMA - Feria de Madrid
Textilmoda
International Textile Fashion Fair
European fabrics and fashion trimming for garment production
Venue: IFEMA - Feria de Madrid |
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