It is impossible to quantify exactly the extent of the economic crisis linked to the coronavirus, simply because we do not know when it will end. However, the shortfall is likely to be very significant, for the tourism and trade show sectors.

In Geneva, the motor show and the watch trade show were canceled. Same thing for the Berlin tourism fair or the Book fair in Paris. As for the Cannes real estate fair, it has been postponed to June.

French event professionals were received on Monday morning in Bercy by the director of cabinet to the Minister of the Economy. Bruno Le Maire claims to be "alongside entrepreneurs, to provide for total solidarity". He says he is ready to unlock "what it will take", without providing a precise figure.

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