There is little doubt that spin is the game here and with other shows, but as I said the only decision being made here will be by exhibitors - in two years time. The organisers can spin away but it is the opinions of those that pay the bills that matter.
Since originally posting this reply I have heard that there have been changes at the organisers of Helitech and that the long standing organiser Sue Bradshaw no longer works for Reed. If true this tends to confirm that perceived poor show performance will have its 'fallout' and staff will change.
The same applies with the Dubai Helishow.
The organisers claimed that 3,000 people would be attending. They did not.
Sitting there in a hall far more vast than the facilities at Cascais [twiddling my thumbs] I doubt I counted 250 different faces over three days. Lets be kind and say 500......
Day 1 and Day 2 were really dire. But the feedback on day 3 was that it was the right 250 that came through the door - maybe 150 of them on that last day!
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