Baselworld closed its doors after six busy days. Michel Loris-Melikoff, Managing Director of Baselworld, emphasised at the closing press conference that 2019 was a year of transition for Baselworld.
Michel Loris-Melikoff reported 520 brands exhibited at Baselworld 2019. 81,200 visitors attended this year’s edition of the show, 22% fewer than in 2018. At 3,300, the number of media representatives present was slightly down on previous years. The show director is confident that the turnaround has begun with this year’s edition and the outlook for 2020. Numerous exhibitors from all industry segments, who spoke at the press conference via video clips, also reported good business transactions.