The EU Commission has postponed the introduction of an electronic entry system to May 2025. Citizens from over 60 visa-free countries will then have to apply for a travel authorization in the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before traveling to any of the 30 European countries. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
A first glance at 2024 promises an incredibly strong trade fair year with no fewer than 350 trade fairs to be held in Germany. Global and European leading trade fairs in close succession will become centres of attraction for national and international exhibiting companies. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
By 2027, exhibition companies in Germany wish to invest more than 550 million euros in their exhibition centres. These funds will flow primarily into the modernisation and refurbishment of exhibition halls and conference venues. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
AUMA Manager Jörn Holtmeier, Vice President of the UFI Associations Committees since 2020, will be taking on the role of Chair of the international Associations Committee in November 2023. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
Germany’s trade fairs enter the second half of the year. Germany recorded almost seven million trade fair visitors from January to June. The annual publication “AUMA-Trends 2023/2024” shows further developments in the trade fair industry. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
The UFI has published trends in the exhibition industry for 2020. These include globalisation, sustainability, customers’ trust, the business model evolution and the USP of our industry. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
In recent years, trade fair venues in Germany have invested heavily in the quality of their grounds. This is now paying off with a new start. They offer the best conditions for meeting the hygiene and distance regulations. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
The AUMA publication “Successful trade fair participation” offers compact trade fair knowledge for all those interested in trade fairs. It is now available in an updated edition. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
Starting in 2024, citizens from more than 60 visa-exempt countries will have to apply for travel authorization in the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before traveling to any of the 30 European countries. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More
COVID-19 related entry restrictions to Germany were lifted. Therefore travelers from all over the world can enter Germany without any additional requirements to participate in trade fairs. Source: AUMA – Current messages Read More