HOURUNIVERSE 2022 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, organisers have opted to delay the latest edition to put in place a new event concept. Stay tuned for further updates about the hosting dates!
HOURUNIVERSE comes as the direct replacement of Baselworld, which at this point was one of the biggest and most influential trade fairs for watchmaking, jewels and gemstones. This new fair takes the successes of Baselworld and updates them with an even richer product portfolio and a new professional focus. HOURUNIVERSE is the future of trade events as it’s the first trade fair to embrace a truly hybrid format. In addition to a live event held in Basel Switzerland at Messe Basel every year, HOURUNIVERSE will also give brands and buyers access to a digital offer that will be active 365 days of the year. The impact of this on professional conversations and sales generation is going to be tremendous.
HOURUNIVERSE builds on top of the traditional product portfolio in interesting ways. Yes, there will be jewellery collections, pearls and gemstones, silverware, timepieces and special occasion gifts. But there will be a lot of smart and connected luxury products, and the conversations taking place will be on sustainability and circular business models. There are no lists of exhibitors just yet as the trade fair is building towards its debut, but it’s expected to see previous exhibitors such as Patek Phillipe, LVMH, TAG Heuer, Rolex, Chopard and Messika to showcase at this new event. The professional audience is said to feature traditional and online retailers including certified Pre-Owned, and every link in the distribution chain. These are the elements that will guarantee the success of HOURUNIVERSE as an undisputed procurement platform.
HOURUNIVERSE has grand ambitions to change the game in major ways. The branding of the trade fair centers on it being inclusive to everyone and not just professionals. What this means is that doors are open to end customers, who are encouraged to meet and communicate with brands face to face. Organisers have announced that HOURUNIVERSE will be a B2B2C meeting point and its biggest mission will be to create a real sense of community. The first edition is going to be crucial in this missions, which is why a lot of the event will have outdoor catering and open spaces along with Happy Hours for socializing. Programming will also feature HOURTALK – a series of talks and conferences on the trends and challenges of the day.
Travel 2 Fairs ltd turns work trips easy and affordable! Enjoy hotel services for HOURUNIVERSE at the best possible prices and have your hotel reservations done within a single day. Give us a price range and we’ll send you the most affordable hotel rates in Basel, Switzerland. We’re able to service large groups of over twenty people. We make it effortless to book hotels close to Messe Basel whether that’s within walking distance or a short ride with public transportation away. Travel 2 Fairs ltd can arrange for airport transfers directly to your hotel upon arrival and vice versa. If you wish for extra mobility during your stay, we are also a rent-a-car vendor and have options for every budget.
Nick,
I would kindly like to thank you for your services and the Hotel is great. I will await for comments from all of my colleagues once they arrive and will provide you feedback. Thank you again!
I will and have recommended your services.
Best regards,
Danielle Jacob-Johnson
Division Director of International Sales and General Retail Sales
Hi Megan, Many thanks for your support, even in this difficult time. You have shown full engagement and we are completely satisfied. Thanks again. I am looking forward to continue working with you. Many greetings
Hi Megan,
Thank you for your email. Mr Cook’s stay with the Fairmont was excellent as per usual and the service received by yourself has been nothing but helpful and great assistance so I would like to thank you. I am happy to use your services for future travel and will be in touch accordingly.
Regards,
Casey Allen Marketing
Many thanks to Mr Tom Parker from GoFair throughout the whole process of searching for a suitable hotel. The hotel is located perfectly good- just 10 minutes walking up to the Messe, or several minutes by train. The interior layouts are also very good. The rooms are spacious, comfortable bed, shower room etc...A good room service. The only minus there is extremely poor breakfast that really should be improved.
Dear All & especially my Tess,
My biggest complement that I can give Go Fair Ltd is that I this is my second year working with Tess and I am blessed with her professional services and personal attention.
Thank you so much for all the hard work , and I`m looking forward to working with you in the future.
Dana Zohar,
Assistant to CEO & HQ administration SatLink Communications
We found the service provided by Megan Moore of Go Fair Ltd to be personable and professional. Megan was very thorough in her attendance to our enquiries and did not hesitate to source further information or details when our schedule changed. Megan represented her employer well and I would recommend their services.
Dear Tess,
Thank you for your email and please note that we have been very happy with accommodation during ITB 2018 and your service.
With very best regards,
Ms Iren Ghahramanyan
Dear Brian,
Thank you very much for your help in finding this nice hotel. It was in a great position near to the fair and to all the facilities and the rooms were cozy and comfortable. It has been the perfect solution for our purposes.
Dear Michael
Thanks for reaching me out. Tom Parker was very helpful and patient as we did so many changes due to the pandemic situation not so easy to manage.
For the future we would prefer to include the breakfast in the negotiation with the hotel.
I will leave my feedback in the link you provided soon.
Best regards
Hi Christine,
your support and professionality has been very appreciated by us. Always available and ready to answer.
Hotel rooms were not that good at least the standard room was too small and old and very noisy as well; bed not comfortable. I guess that for that price at least superior rooms should be the perfect deal with an hotel like that. Good position close to metro and exhibition very easy to reach. As well not so far from center. Receptionists were not so prepared as they always ask to pay our already included breakfast and their german or english language wasn't always that good.
Hope for a better deal next time!
Great organisation, service and availability of GoFair Staff! Situation of the hotel in Geneva was perfect!
Hello,
Thank you for your email and services. Indeed my colleagues have come back and are very satiesfied with their visit.
Also we have learned the lesson and knowing that we may be going to the IBC2020, we are thinking of making a very early booking. Is that possible?
What options you can provide, it can include the Olympic Hotel, as they were satisfied, but also other similar options close to RAI.
Looking forward to your answer,
Ieva
