The unfortunate situation at many airports in Europe as a consequence of the volcanic eruption in Island will have considerable impact on VIV Europe.
After careful consideration and balancing all interest involved we came to the following conclusions:
1) VIV EUROPE will take place as planned in Utrecht, the Netherlands on the dates April 20 to 22.
A postponement of prolongation of the original dates will have even bigger impact. All arrangements by exhibitors, visitors and organizers have been made. It is impossible to change so many arrangements (stand construction, personnel, catering, promotion, travelling, hotel reservations, visa arrangements etc. ) at such short notice.
Build-up hours on MondayApril 19 will be prolonged for late arrivals.
2) We are monitoring the situation on Schiphol Airport constantly and will inform all exhibitors and pre-registered visitors immediately once the airport is re-opened. Hopefully this will happen Saturday April 17 at 20.00 or Sunday April 18 at 06.00 a.m.
3) We realize international visitor numbers can be affected by the airport closure and some exhibitors will arrive late or might not even be able to come. Please note we are frantically looking for measurements to minimize the damage for everybody concerned and will keep you updated on developments!
We all realize this situation could not be foreseen and would like to ask your understanding and co-operation. We are all in the same boat on this and must make the best out of this unfortunate situation.
As from Sunday morning 09.00 a.m. we have a hotline installed to answer your questions.
Please forwad this message to everybody you know who plannes to attend VIV Europe.
Sincerely,
Gerard Leeuwenburgh
VNU Exhibitions Europe
Director International Exhibitions
HOTLINE 1: +31-30-295 2898
HOTLINE 2: +31-30-295 2201
VIV EUROPE TEAM
Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Director International +31-622745504
Renate Wiendels, Sales- and Account manager +31-651332877
Rob Bornstein, Sales- and Account manager +31-651134121
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