In a severely shaken global economic environment, Palexpo exceeded its budget forecasts with a turnover of CHF 54,650,000, and net earnings of CHF 926,000. Around 4,800 exhibitors - more than 40% of whom were from abroad - and 1,351,000 visitors contributed to this good result. The overall economic spin-offs for the canton of Geneva have been evaluated at CHF 524 million and the media coverage on all five continents contributed to Geneva’s international reputation.