BASELWORLD, the World Watch and Jewellery Show, will be opening its doors in Basel between April 12 and 19, 2007. As the luxurious venue for the watch and jewellery sectors, this leading trade Show within the industry is set to provide the economic impetus for 2007. For the 2,100 exhibiting companies and more than 90,000 visitors attracted from across the world, BASELWORLD 2007 will once again be the highlight of the year for the luxury goods sector.

As the world's leading platform for the watch and jewellery industry, BASELWORLD 2007 offers the ideal environment for buying, selling, networking and keeping abreast of current trends. An impressive 2,100 exhibiting companies from 45 countries will be showcasing their latest products and collections over an exhibition area of 160,000m2. Many of the companies will yet again be exhibiting exclusively at the Show.



Baselworld Show Director, Sylvie Ritter

BASELWORLD within the flourishing luxury goods business

In keeping with its importance as the world’s leading trade event, BASELWORLD provides a positive springboard for the sector, reflecting the current impressive economic strength of the luxury goods industry. Show director, Sylvie Ritter, comments: “The current boom in the luxury goods business and the favourable prevailing economic climate are important to the success of BASELWORLD. As a result, our exhibitors' expectations for the coming Show will be higher than ever. At the same time the Show itself will give the industry a dynamic boost”. Specialist dealers have been experiencing thriving sales recently, and will therefore be coming to Basel with a good deal of optimism, which in turn will have a very positive impact on exhibitors and suppliers alike. Ritter adds: “In the past two years the feedback from exhibitors and visitors has confirmed that BASELWORLD greatly enhances the buoyancy of the existing economic climate”.





“Highlight the Night”: Premiere of the 'BASELWORLD illage'

The Show's organisers will be offering all visitors and exhibitors an attractive opportunity to further expand their networking activities, courtesy of the new ‘BASELWORLD Village’. In an elegant yet informal atmosphere, guests of the global event will be able to enjoy this evening venue outside of the Show itself. Located in the centre of Basel, the BASELWORLD Village comprises two restaurants, two bars and several lounges, together with attractive areas outside. It is designed to enable visitors to network on an international scale, expanding their business contacts beyond the Show itself within a similar BASELWORLD environment, thereby greatly adding to the overall Show experience. The BASELWORLD Village will be open every evening from 6pm to 2am during the Show and is located just 10 minutes from the showground by shuttle bus, tram or taxi.




More good news: New décor for the Hall of Dreams

The successful concept of clear market segmentation and distinction between the halls has been retained by the Show's management. The consistent implementation of the concept continues to be warmly received by both exhibitors and visitors. In addition, the very high standard imposed by the management team on stand design and display ensures the highest quality of presentation and décor – both around the showground and within the Halls. In recent years considerable effort has been invested in upgrading the design of the Hall of Universe (national pavilions), the Hall of Elements (precious stones), the Hall of Visions’ First Avenue (prestige jewellery), and for the showground as a whole. In the case of the forecourt and foyer of the Hall of Dreams (watch brands of international repute), it has been completely redecorated and given a contemporary facelift for the 2007 event. Innovations all of which are designed to create a stunning and opulent setting for the numerous premium brands exhibiting at BASELWORLD 2007.

BASELWORLD 2007 – World Watch and Jewellery Show

Date: Thursday, April 12 to Thursday, April 19, 2007
Location: Exhibition Centre Basel
Opening hours: Daily from 9am to 6pm
On the last day from 9am to 4pm
Admission: Day ticket : CHF 45.00 - Students: CHF 30.00 Multiple-day ticket: CHF 120.00
Organiser: MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd.
Number of visitors expected:>90,000
Number of exhibitors expected:2,100
Gross exhibition area: 160,000m2
Net exhibition area: 111,000 m2



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