Postings with Tag Baselworld

• Baselworld: the SARS epidemic caused a major stir

  Published on 11/16/2016 by

  

  The announcement on 1 April 2003 was unfortunately not an April Fools' hoax. Two days before the opening of Baselworld, the Federal Office of Public Health took a decision, in the light of the rampant SARS epidemic, that was to prove devastating for the world show.

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  • Stories from Zurich

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  • Baselworld
  • Messe Zürich
  • SARS

• The tradition of "special" days during exhibitions

  Published on 4/22/2016 by

  Special days and host countries have a long tradition at our exhibitions. These actually celebrated their premiere at the very first Muba with "Ticino Day" on 29 April 1917. Read more Comments (0)

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  • Stories from Basel

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  • Messe Basel
  • Tag der Frau
  • Muba
  • Mustermesse
  • Holz
  • Baselworld
  • Giardina

• Luxury in new dimensions: Baselworld today

  Published on 3/25/2016 by

  All the world is focused on Basel each spring when Baselworld, the world's most significant watch and jewellery show, is running. The most eminent luxury brands, the most exclusive retailers and the world's press are all on the spot. Read more Comments (0)

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  • Stories from Basel

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  • Baselworld
  • Messe Basel

• Once the "gem of the Sample Fair", now the World Watch and Jewellery Show

  Published on 3/16/2016 by

  The "watches and jewellery" group had 29 exhibitors at the first Swiss Sample Fair in 1917, making it a rather small sector. However, it grew quickly and was even held during the six years of the Second World War. In the 1970s, the watch and jewellery show was opened up for exhibitors and visitors from abroad. Today, the World Watch and Jewellery Show is THE annual sectoral get-together for the luxury-goods industry. Read more Comments (0)

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  • Stories from Basel

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  • Baselworld
  • Messe Basel