"We all need a successful Baselworld"
What are the next changes at the Baselworld watch and jewelry show? Julian Rotstein of Tirisi Jewelers in Amsterdam, has been a partner of Baselworld since 1977. He is a strong supporter of the fair.
We believe one hundred percent in Baselworld and its future. The fact that this fantastic fair is being called into question today and has been allowed to go into free fall is crazy. I have been a great supporter of Baselworld since 1977 and there is no other show in the world that has been as successful for us. You could offer us a booth for free at any event, if the buyers don't come there, what would that get us?
I think Baselworld has a future because of its mix: luxury watches and luxury jewelry combined in one place. That makes the buyers' job easier. The new management team brings a breath of fresh air to the organization. If it continues to cultivate loyalty to its customers instead of treating them like patients, I see no reason why the show should not survive.
The detailed interview with Julian Rotstein appears in Expodata Live Communication April 11.
