Trade Shows

The European Commission decided on 22 January 2021 that direct subsidies to German trade fair companies are allowed under European state aid law. This is regulated by the “Federal umbrella scheme for damage compensation of fairs and congresses”. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

After the most severe slump in the trade fair business in Germany in 2020 for over 70 years, around 110 trade fairs have already been cancelled or postponed for 2021 due to Corona; 380 exhibitions were planned. German trade fairs need a clear perspective for the trade fair restart in 2021. Source: AUMA – Current

Here you will find information about postponements and cancellations of exhibitions in Germany and abroad. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

Exactly one year ago, the first German trade fairs had to be cancelled due to Corona; since the beginning of March 2020, the exhibition industry has been at a standstill – with a brief interruption. The trade fair industry demands a perspective for a new start. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

German exhibitions have now defined a service package consisting of eight components for a safe re-start of the German trade fair industry, including safe compliance with distance rules and masking requirements, limiting the number of visitors and contact tracking. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

The admission of exhibitions did not play a role at the Chancellor’s talk on 22 March 2021. However, the German trade fair industry needs perspectives beyond the rhythm of the Prime Ministers` Conference. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

The exhibition industry in Europe is starting to get off the ground or at least gaining opening prospects, but not in Germany. Reopening of German exhibitions could begin with model projects at regional level, says Jörn Holtmeier, AUMA Managing Director. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

Around 1.7 million Corona vaccinations took place at 30 German exhibition venues in the 1st quarter of 2021. The fairgrounds have proven their efficiency in the process. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

AUMA welcomes the opening plans in some federal states such as Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hamburg, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia, which also offer a perspective for trade fairs. Exhibition lockdown in Germany costs 40 billion euros so far. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More

Klaus D. Kremers, President of Paradies GmbH, was re-elected as 2nd Vice Chairman for another three years at the AUMA General Meeting. New members of the AUMA Board are Martin Buhl-Wagner, Martin Ecknig and Henning Könicke. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More